Trailer: Anna Karenina

Director: Joe Wright
Writers: Tom Stoppard
Stars: Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson
Based on: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Release date: November 9, 2012


Finally! I have been really excited for this movie! I love Joe Wright's work! And you can't go wrong with Tom Stoppard who co-wrote one of my favorite movies of all time, Shakespeare in Love.

I'm going to say it right now. I didn't know what the story was about before watching this trailer. I was simply excited for it because of the people behind it. Yes, Keira Knightly's movies can turn out to be similar sometimes. This one for example reminds on of The Duchess in many ways, but I like Knightly. I haven't disliked any of her movies that I saw. I think she's very talented and pretty, and I can see why directors like to cast her in period pieces. 


Jude Law looks awesome as usual. I can't say the same thing about Aaron Johnson though. I don't know if it's because of the way the character is written. It's too bad because I like his work! I really like him in Kick-Ass and I admire it when actors are able to play a different variety of roles. Maybe it's the mustache :P This is just a trailer. It's too early to judge.


I don't know if I'll get to see this movie in theaters, but in the meantime, I may as well start reading the novel. I have been compelled to read Anna Karenina for while now. The size is pretty intimidating though.

Trailer Review: Alex Cross

Director: Rob Cohen
Writers: Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson
Based on: Cross by James Patterson
Stars: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox and Rachel Nichols
Release date: October 19, 2012

When I heard that this book was being made into a movie, I didn't know what to expect from it. I haven't been following any news related to this movie. And to be honest, by the time I saw the trailer, I completely forgot about it. When I thought about who'll play Alex Cross, Tyler Perry was definitely not the first person  I pictured. I'm not familiar with the book series, so I'm don't know how true his portrayal is to the original character. I think he does fine based on this trailer.

The story on the other hand doesn't seem like something we haven't seen before. Dad works with the police. Sinister bad guy that loves to hurt people. Bad guy threatens good guy's family. Good guy stops him. I feel like I've already seen this movie :(

Overall, the trailer is not that bad, but it shows too much like many trailers nowadays do. If you're anticipating this movie and you don't want to be spoiled, I'd advise against watching this trailer. However, like I said, this film doesn't seem to be offering anything new.