A small preview tonight: the third trailer for Takers, the second trailer for Fading of the Cries and a new preview of A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop.
A WOMAN, A GUN AND A NOODLE SHOP
Plot Summary: Based on the Coen Bros. film Blood Simple, acclaimed director Zhang Yimou follows the fate of two young lovers as her husband hires an assassin to kill them both. Release Date:September 3, 2010
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Rating:B- Commentary: Not a bad little trailer, a bit too many posted plaudits for my taste, but the film does look quite sumptuous, which I would expect from a Zhang Yimou film.
Rating: None Commentary: None available.
Trailer Link:Yahoo Movies Trailers Oscar Chances:Depending on how well it’s received, and whether it’s submitted for Oscar consideration, it could be a contender for Foreign Language Film. And even if not, Zhang Yimou is known for getting tech Oscar nominations, so Cinematography, Art Direction and Costume Design are all possibilities.
TAKERS, trailer #3
Plot Summary: A group of high profile bank robbers go up against a law enforcement group that may be its match. Release Date:August 27, 2010
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Rating:C+ Commentary: Moving far away from the cops vs. robbers element that is highlighted in the first two trailers, it is a modest improvement, focusing on somewhat name-recognizable stars. The trailer should appeal to the target demo, but the quality of the film will be questionable.
Trailer Link: See Previous Preview Oscar Chances: See Previous Preview
FADING OF THE CRIES
Plot Summary: A sword-wielding young man seeks an ancient necklace belonging to a young farmtown girl’s uncle while fighting off the forces of evil. Release Date:Coming Soon
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Rating:C+ Commentary: Unnecessarily long, it’s a marked improvement over the prior trailer, though it still looks like a cheap Gothic horror romance feature with decidedly weak performances and no essence of plot.
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