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Movie trailer watch: Super Bowl edition
Normally, we try to avoid trailers if possible--half the time all the good stuff in the movie is in the trailer anyway. But you can't get away from all the movie ads during the Super Bowl, so here's our take on some of the best and worst promos for hot upcoming flicks.
The good
"Wanted" with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman, opening June 27
Not only is the movie filmed in Chicago, but it threatens to put a fresh spin on the flashy, we-can-see-individual-bullets-flying style of "The Matrix." Maybe.
"Iron Man" with Robert Downey Jr., opening May 2
Comic book adaptations certainly aren't reliable, but Downey Jr. usually is, and we're primed to see director Jon Favreau ("Elf, "Made") kick off the summer movie season.
The bad
"Leatherheads" with George Clooney, Renee Zellweger and John Krasinski, opening April 4
Clooney's directorial effort may turn out OK, but the commercial made it look both corny and smug.
"Semi Pro" with Will Ferrell, opening Feb. 29
Anyone else think that after the surprisingly funny "Blades of Glory," Ferrell should quit sports movies while he's ahead?
The ugly
"You Don't Mess with the Zohan" with Adam Sandler, opening June 6
Adam Sandler stars as an Israeli soldier/New York hairstylist. This may have sounded funny on paper, but on screen not so much. Of course, if you think Sandler plus goofy accent equals comedy gold, then get excited.
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