***Official THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU Discussion Thread (1 Viewer)

[Adam Lenhardt]

Really great trailer. Captured the many shades of a Wes Anderson film. It really hinted at all the shades of humor he employs from the very broad to the very subtle. It also hinted at the dramatic undertones always lurking just under the overly-stylized surface.

 

[teapot2001]

There are better quality videos available here: http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/featu...evezissou.html

I wonder what effects on the script Owen Wilson's absence will have. One thing that I've disliked about Wes' and Owen's scripts is that the dialogue can sometimes be forced and state the obvious.

~T

 

[Christ Reynolds]

is the release date now december 1, instead of december 25? unless i am getting two different release dates confused. the trailer looks great, i cant wait for this one.

Isn't it just incredible how Anderson has climbed the ranks of status directors who can draw in top acting talent

it sure is, but maybe, apart from making great films, he is just a really cool guy to work with. that can have a lot more to do with it than almost any other factor. whatever it is, it's working.

CJ

 

[Steve Felix]

I hope the film is more different than The Royal Tenenbaums than the trailer is, but this is my most anticipated movie at the moment.

 

[Shawn C]

Trailer is up on http://www.apple.com/trailers

..trying to keep the thread alive.

 

[Sam E. Torres]

does anyone know what song is playing at the end of the trailer when it shows the cast one by one? i really want to download it and put it on a mix cd for my girlfriend.

 

[Scott Weinberg]

It's David Bowie. "Starman" I believe.

Thanks for making me watch the trailer again! Put a big smile on my face.

"Revenge?"

Cannot wait to see this movie!

 

[Sam E. Torres]

i downloaded starman from itunes...that's not the song, i'm talking about the song the black guy starts singing...i just remember the song playing right after owen wilson sucker punches him.

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

Incidentally, is there any way at all to save these trailers from Quicktime?

 

[Matt Stone]

I think you need Quicktime Pro to save them...but I could be wrong.

 

[Jason Adams]

I like Wes Anderson, but his movies never really grab me. What I do admire is the craft that goes into his movies. I particualy like the style that his films are shot...Anamorphic, heavy use of wide angle lenses, and the fact that the frame is usually busy.

 

[Stephen Ford]

www.davestrailerpage.co.uk

For all your trailer needs.

Highly reccomended.

Updated frequently.

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

Thanks, Stephen. Much appreciated. Downloading now.

 

[SarahG]

Thanks Stephen..

There's also some clips in addition to the trailer at Yahoo movies...they're pretty cool and feature some kick-a** lines.

 

[Brook K]

Finally saw the trailer when I saw Friday Night Lights. Really looking forward to it.

 

[SarahG]

the website link in the first post didn't work for me so I'm postingthis link to the website which has some good stuff too like yahoo does.

Also came across some hilarious shots that someone crafted from the trailer...LOL! Check out this one...

 

[Seth Paxton]

It's funny to see so much apparent CGI in a Wes flick. Looks like tons of exotic wildlife and fish done with CGI. Not complaining because I expect it to fit, just odd for his style.

 

[Steve Felix]

Actually that's exceptionally nice stop motion work by Henry Selick, not CGI.

http://www.cinemaeye.com/more/359_0_10_0_C/

"Anderson opted for stop motion animation as opposed to CGI because it reinforces the films fable-like quality."

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

The sad thing is, most people will probably dismiss it as being CGI. SHame, because from what I have seen of the stop-motion work, it really is cool - I love that creature that folds in on itself.

 

[SarahG]

Yeah from the clips I've seen the stop-motion looks well-done and creatively incorporated. I think this film should be impressive for this reason plus the excellent writing, awesome lines, and killer cast -- love Wes and Bill together....and willem dafoe is always hysterical....