Top 15 Trailers

Top 15 Trailers

So here we are again on post number one. the top 15 trailers from film. These are some of the finest examples of how to entice an audience and get them into the theater to see your flick as we go through I will give my explanation on why the trailer works.

15.The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford: The reason a movie like this could have failed is because of the length or because the subject matter is unrelatable or because of several other things. The reason it didn't fail is because of the amazing trailer that was first put out and stunned audiences. Seeing Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck in the two lead roles along with the haunting score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis makes this trailer flow so wonderfully. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp2ppYB9fDo

14.Dr. Strangelove: If you want to talk about trailers that don't give you a lot about the plot this one is the king. Its really brilliant in the sense that it shoves the title at least twice at you and really doesn't give you any information about the main story. You also can't tell if its a comedy or a drama. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gXY3kuDvSU

13.Heat: When it comes to putting your best foot forward this trailer certainly does that by showing you that its two lead actors are certainly qualified to go head to head. They also give a nice job of showing you a few scenes but not spoiling all of the action sequences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xbBLJ1WGwQ

12.Sunshine: A simple explanation of the plot is all it takes. You know the sun is dying and you know it all depends on one mission the rest is beautiful music by John Murphy and amazing visuals that don't give away the entire plot but still grab your attention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ2-xR54UDU

11.The Proposition: This is what I'm saying get your plot out there and then just let the trailer unfold as it goes. This is a prime example of how well you can do with a trailer. The way you get the feel of how raw it is just by the few images is amazing also the cast is nothing to scoff at. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7V-CW_SUos

10.Millers Crossing: This is something that I have noticed not only in this trailer but in everyone of them a great trailer has either an amazing song or score playing in the background that is noticeable but doesn't overpower the message of the the trailer. the other thing about millers crossing is how much information you get but you don't feel like you know the whole story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkJIcFMN_pc

09.Fight Club: The trailer is so wonderful and makes me feel just like a did when i saw the whole movie. you feel constricted at first then as it goes on you feel this sense of freedom and pure joy come over you. Its a wonderful experience especially with the Pixies song cutting in nearly at the end it is a mark of real fine editing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QgFWXLN-ug

08.Leon: If you ever want to see what an example for a superhero movie trailer Look no further then Leon. It shows your hero your and establishes him it shows what he stands for and who he protects. It also shows the villain of the piece and what makes him such a monster amongst men. Want to know something else. Leon isn't even a superhero movie its a action thriller this is great trailer making at work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4vh_xAn98

07.Layer Cake: An amazing song by Duran Duran throughout the trailer giving us a good indicator of what to expect. the editing is sharp and on point letting us know that the movie is going to be the same way. I love this trailer for several reasons but most of all a non comedic trailer that can get me to laugh is fantastic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5R4iepdXqo

06.Little Children: Talk about a trailer that gives you a lot of information but not much plot development. this is really one that shows what an amazing editor can do with sound and visuals but most especially sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiJLJd7cH1c
05.There Will Be Blood: One of the most engaging trailers from start to finish. The way it begins slowly like a train and picks up speed and by the time you are at the end it is unstoppable. The music is a good example of how all you get is natural sounds and then it picks up and by the end it is almost a roar of things mixed together. My hat off to Jonny Greenwood for his contribution to the films score. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml2Ae2SIXac

04.Brick: If ever a trailer raised my hopes for a movie and delivered on it so wonderfully it was this trailer. you will also notice that at the front it has a red band on it. This is something you will very rarely see it means that something in the trailer has been deemed not appropriate for all showings. these trailers are usually only attached to rated R films. The trailer is wonderfully cut and gives you all the chills in all the right places. You as an audience member want to know more and that is exactly what a great trailer does. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cVzHeJ0Z3I

03.A Serious Man: Once again you have to give it up to the Coen Brothers whoever they get to cut their trailers is on their A game. The use of sound is once again a factor this time with a repeated sound that gets under your skin and stays their throughout the rest of the trailer and film. Watching the way it cuts quickly and cleverly is amazing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FYtprwg1As
02.Paradise Now: A trailer that to this day gives me a chill down my back. I have seen this trailer easily a dozen times and the effect it is trying to present is amazing. Also it's one of the few trailers I have seen that takes the tension down in the second half. The real sell to this movie is my mom started to cry from just watching the trailer. If that is not a ringing endorsement then I don't know what is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz15qG22Ec

01.The Social Network: I know this trailer only came out this year and most of you are going to say the words "Fan Boy" but I don't care if ever a trailer impressed me on a subject that I had no real interest in seeing a movie about this is it. Mr. Fincher I take my cap off to you and your ability to make a movie about Facebook. The trailer has the strength of not having any real dialouge for about a minute and when it does hit it keeps up and dosen't let up until the very end when it cools down and you realize you have seen and amazing product and the only way to duplicate the feeling is by seeing the movie. That is what a great trailer does it leaves you hungry for more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB95KLmpLR4

So there you have it 15 amazing trailers and 15 movies you should be watching not only for the trailers. Until we meet again I'm hoping you dug the post and hoping you dig a little bit past the romantic comedy section in your video store.