Jason Bourne to the X Men: Super Bowl movie trailers reviewed
During the ad breaks as the Panthers played the Broncos, a clutch of new film trailers were unveiled for this summer’s blockbusters. Stand by for explosions
Eddie the Eagle is likely the smallest film to get a Super Bowl spot this year. It’s therefore fitting that the trailer for the feel-good sports comedy starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton of Kingsman: The Secret Service, takes an admirably low-key and heartfelt approach by featuring a trip of famous NFL athletes (Kurt Warner, Russell Wilson and Drew Brees) praising the film’s depiction of athletic life, instead of showcasing Jackman in action. Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle centers on Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards (Egerton), a British ski-jumper who made an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics; Jackman plays Eddie’s coach. Think of it as this year’s equivalent to Cool Runnings, with less fish-out-of-water laughs,...
Eddie the Eagle is likely the smallest film to get a Super Bowl spot this year. It’s therefore fitting that the trailer for the feel-good sports comedy starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton of Kingsman: The Secret Service, takes an admirably low-key and heartfelt approach by featuring a trip of famous NFL athletes (Kurt Warner, Russell Wilson and Drew Brees) praising the film’s depiction of athletic life, instead of showcasing Jackman in action. Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle centers on Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards (Egerton), a British ski-jumper who made an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics; Jackman plays Eddie’s coach. Think of it as this year’s equivalent to Cool Runnings, with less fish-out-of-water laughs,...
- 2/8/2016
- by Nigel M Smith
- The Guardian - Film News
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