It's the return of trailers...

...that might be better than the movies they advertise.

After a long hiatus, it's the return of trailers that are probably better than the movies they advertise. They're mostly new this time...

If you love comic book movies as much as I do you're probably already pumped for Man of Steel (2013), Zack Snyder's Superman reboot. This tasteful teaser makes Snyder's reboot look creepy, eerie, and even serene. We barely see any shots of the man of steel until the very last. This teaser makes Man of Steel look pretty awesome: the Superman movie for the new generation of comic book fans. Will Man of Steel be as cool as this teaser? I think so...but wait...


...remember how epic you thought Superman Returns (2006) was going to be? These teasers are undeniably similar. They attempt to excite the viewer with familiar mythological and legendary images and words. I'm not alone in thinking Superman Returns did not live up to the hype or style presented in this slick teaser. Even though the movie was pretty boring, watching this six years later reignites that burning desire to see Superman done well post-2000. All I'm saying it be warned and remember old flops...

There is no better word for this marvelous teaser other than...EPIC! The new animated film Epic (2013) comes to us from the creator and director of the original Ice Age. What makes this teaser so intense in my opinion (other than those incredible chase scene shots) is the Snow Patrol song played over it. This movie looks absolutely stunning, a must-see in the theater, but it may be all in the trailer. The film shows its ugly, cliche side when characters actually talk. Hearing those comedic actors cracking jokes among that lush landscape sort of turns me off. This trailer makes the film look more mature than most animated films, but the dialogue puts it right there with all the others. Oh well, I'll still be seeing this opening day on the biggest screen I can find.