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[Pai Pai Master]

Wait am I missing something?

The whole trailer was a lead up to the joke, it's an intentional let's make it seem all super gritty and intense just to have Paul Rudd make the name joke.... That's the joke

the joke kinda falls flat because there's still this dramatic, heroic music in the background while Scott's all "huh?"

It really would have delivered better if they just stopped the music. I really don't think it's a problem for the movie because it's still obvious what they're going for, but for the presentation of the teaser it's a slight misstep and conveys that the audience should be taking "Ant-Man" seriously even if the hero doesn't.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Wait am I missing something?

The whole trailer was a lead up to the joke, it's an intentional let's make it seem all super gritty and intense just to have Paul Rudd make the name joke.... That's the joke

Went on too long. For proper execution, see Guardian's "... who?" teaser.

Thinking on it, they might have done this deliberately to make it seem a little different to GotG.

 

[Enilced2]

the joke kinda falls flat because there's still this dramatic, heroic music in the background while Scott's all "huh?"

It really would have delivered better if they just stopped the music. I really don't think it's a problem for the movie because it's still obvious what they're going for, but for the presentation of the teaser it's a slight misstep and conveys that the audience should be taking "Ant-Man" seriously even if the hero doesn't.

I guess?

I thought it was fine and keeping in line with their marketing so far like the ant size teaser and the poster.

 

[Sadist]

It's okay.

I'll watch anyway.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I guess?

I thought it was fine and keeping in line with their marketing so far like the ant size teaser and the poster.

It's really not as big of a deal as people are making it out to be. But there's hyperbole all over the place with this movie so far. I think it's just something that could have elevated the teaser from decent to good.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

Wait... Lang tests the Ant-Man suit out in the shower first...

Ms. Marvel cameo confirmed.

that a different ant man not lang , that would be cool tho

 

[y2dvd]

I thought it was a bland trailer compared to some of the great teasers Marvel have given us but I'm sure the movie will be entertaining.

 

[JdFoX187]

Did people somehow forget the ENTIRE Iron Man 3 marketing campaign that portrayed the film as a dark revenge tale between Stark and the Mandarin, only to do the complete opposite with the film? Relax.

 

[Kinyou]

Now THIS was fucking COOL

if this were the official teaser instead it would have been way more effective

I generally prefer teasers that show a short continuous scene and not just flash random stuff.

A teaser that really introduces us to his shrinking power would have been better.

 

[DrFurbs]

Lost complete interest riding the ant.

 

[E the Shaggy]

On further reflection, Marvel not using Disney's "It's A Small World After All" in the background of this is criminal.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

On further reflection, Marvel not using Disney's "It's A Small World After All" in the background of this is criminal.

They should have taken a cue from Age of Ultron's trailer and abused the Disney license; had an upbeat remix of "It's a Small World After All" after Lang says "Huh.."

Great minds

 

[Sobriquet]

anyway, so I get he's small, but he has full human powers which makes him super because of all that power I a small space or something? But how does he control ants?

His helmet

 

[anaron]

Did people somehow forget the ENTIRE Iron Man 3 marketing campaign that portrayed the film as a dark revenge tale between Stark and the Mandarin, only to do the complete opposite with the film? Relax.

I don't think anyone is stressed out about it.

We're reacting to a trailer and it was underwhelming. No one is saying it's indicative of the final product

 

[richiek]

I don't think anyone is stressed out about it.

We're reacting to a trailer and it was underwhelming. No one is saying it's indicative of the final product

To be fair, some people are saying that.

 

[Blader]

I don't think anyone is stressed out about it.

We're reacting to a trailer and it was underwhelming. No one is saying it's indicative of the final product

err, the entire thread is saying that.

 

[sappyday]

How many plates are being prepared

 

[Neoxon]

On further reflection, Marvel not using Disney's "It's A Small World After All" in the background of this is criminal.

Goddammit, now I want this in the next trailer.

Also, the more I watch this trailer, the more I love it. Guardians was advertised as hilarious but it secretly had feels. Ant-Man may be the other way around.

 

[Dalek]

I don't think anyone is stressed out about it.

We're reacting to a trailer and it was underwhelming. No one is saying it's indicative of the final product

really?

 

[FeD.nL]

It's pretty obvious that the tone of the trailer is dark(er) because the second AoU trailer is out next week. Making sure that when people watch that trailer they are reminded of Ant-Man. Even though it might seem every Marvel film is a sure hit they are still dealing with very risky properties so it's a smart marketing move making the first trailer a bit darker.

 

[bearythebear]

It badly needed a cool action sequence.

 

[bigboss370]

Correct me if i'm wrong, i don't really follow the character, but he's supposed to be able to become a giant right?

 

[tomtom94]

I don't see how this film is going to definitely be super dark and edgy based on one trailer when every single thing about it from cast to director to replacement directors has always been about the comedy.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Correct me if i'm wrong, i don't really follow the character, but he's supposed to be able to become a giant right?

yes he gets big and becomes Giant Man

 

[diaspora]

Fan edit trailer was 100x better. Movie seems like it could be good, but the teaser just used the music inappropriately.

 

[richiek]

I don't see how this film is going to definitely be super dark and edgy based on one trailer when every single thing about it from cast to director to replacement directors has always been about the comedy.

It's the Iron Man 3 fakeout all over again.

 

[crimsonspider89]

Or they release a Scott Lang point of view trailer later and it is the comedic one.

 

[Schweinehund]

Did people somehow forget the ENTIRE Iron Man 3 marketing campaign that portrayed the film as a dark revenge tale between Stark and the Mandarin, only to do the complete opposite with the film? Relax.

I was actually kind of interested in the Mandarin and that's what made me want to see the movie.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Looks ok.

 

[Cuburt]

For the record, I fully expect a scene like this to be intact in the final film. If not, then you can get your hands on some Pym Particles and serve me up a giant crow to eat.

In the teaser when the guy is thrown by Lang through the window, you can see that the guy is being thrown by his tie just like in the test footage.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that parts of the test footage action will be redone for this.

 

[jond76]

Yeah, I agree. I think there should have been a slight score change but that fan-edit gets it horribly wrong.



Nah, you missed the point I think. This is Marvel showing that it's not going to be a bog-standard origin story, where smart quips are made every 5 minutes. Undoubtedly the film will have some, but this teaser shows some emotion with his daughter. The joke still works, but I don't think the entire teaser is the set-up.

Wait am I missing something?

The whole trailer was a lead up to the joke, it's an intentional let's make it seem all super gritty and intense just to have Paul Rudd make the name joke.... That's the joke

Yep. People seem to be missing this.

Also, whoever thinks Reed has no style needs to watch Down With Love.

 

[Dies Iræ]

Christophe Beck is scoring this film. He was the main composer for Buffy seasons 2-4, lots of genius work. He scored Once More With Feeling. Very excited.

 

[xxracerxx]

In the teaser when the guy is thrown by Lang through the window, you can see that the guy is being thrown by his tie just like in the test footage.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that parts of the test footage action will be redone for this.

Obviously this cannot be the case. How dare you even suggest it.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

In the teaser when the guy is thrown by Lang through the window, you can see that the guy is being thrown by his tie just like in the test footage.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that parts of the test footage action will be redone for this.

Yep which is why it's weird some people are clinging to the test footage as if it's now some long-lost treasure that's never going to be realized in the movie. There's a clip right there that you've pointed out in the trailer that very much looks like a completed version of the test footage fight.

Should they have used that scene more prominently in the teaser? Sure, but who knows how much of the post-production is complete at this point.

 

[Neoxon]

Christophe Beck is scoring this film. He was the main composer for Buffy seasons 2-4, lots of genius work. Very excited.

He also did Frozen, if my memory serves me correct.

 

[Dies Iræ]

He also did Frozen, if my memory serves me correct.

Well, they can't all be winners.

 

[SoilBreak]

Not the type of trailer I was expecting with this but the movie still looks entertaining.

 

[guek]

Yep. People seem to be missing this.

Also, whoever thinks Reed has no style needs to watch Down With Love.

Down with Love and Bring it On are alright movies in my book. All I hear about Yes Man though is that it was apparently horrible?

 

[Neoxon]

Well, they can't all be winners.

It was more of pointing something out than being negative. I actually liked Frozen (I preferred the likes of Big Hero 6 & Wreck-It Ralph, but Frozen was still enjoyable for me).

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Down with Love and Bring it On are alright movies in my book. All I hear about Yes Man though is that it was apparently horrible?

I've caught shit on this board before for suggesting Down With Love is really good movie.

It's still a really good movie. Fun as hell.

 

[GPsych]

Christophe Beck is scoring this film. He was the main composer for Buffy seasons 2-4, lots of genius work. He scored Once More With Feeling. Very excited.

The Buffy score isn't really that great IMO. It has a couple of amazing pieces ("Moment of Happiness" and "Magic Snow"), but most of it is pretty forgettable. Frozen's score isn't bad though. I'm fairly optimistic that he'll do a good job for Ant-Man. Better than John Debney, that's for sure.

 

[JdFoX187]

I was actually kind of interested in the Mandarin and that's what made me want to see the movie.

You and I both, friend. You and I both.

 

[mreddie]

Down with Love and Bring it On are alright movies in my book. All I hear about Yes Man though is that it was apparently horrible?

I kinda like Yes Man even though it ended up being a Manic Pixie Dream Girl tale.

 

[kewlmyc]

Looks like a movie I guess. Not feeling it so far, hopefully the movie is more interesting than the teaser makes it out to be.

 

[Reclaimer.]

I think this will ne the start of Marvell's fall. Ant-man is stupid. The name is stupid and his gimmick is stupid. Can anyone hete describe his significance toward the avengets?

 

[anaron]

I think this will ne the start of Marvell's fall. Ant-man is stupid. The name is stupid and his gimmick is stupid. Can anyone hete describe his significance toward the avengets?

Well the original helped establish it in the comics...

 

[Dai101]

I think this will ne the start of Marvell's fall. Ant-man is stupid. The name is stupid and his gimmick is stupid. Can anyone hete describe his significance toward the avengets?

Dude. Is your keyboard failing?

 

[MarkMclovin]

How is this going to fit into the marvel universe we already know? Ant-man, hank, Pym haven't been mentioned at all in any other movie.

 

[F0rneus]

Dude. Is your keyboard failing?

Ah you didn't read the news on marvel.com. It's officially The Avengets now. They "Get" the bad guys...GET it?

 

[Cloud Strife]

I think this will ne the start of Marvell's fall. Ant-man is stupid. The name is stupid and his gimmick is stupid. Can anyone hete describe his significance toward the avengets?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_(Scott_Lang)

Do some research, then come back.