It's been a few weeks now since I have seen these movies, but they deserve reviews. My opinion of a movie changes over the course of a couple weeks, perhaps it is that I've had time to process all the information, maybe it's that the initial emotional response fades. Or the other things (life, discussions, tv, movies) have taken up space in my mind and imagination, therefore nudging any positvie response to the films out of memory. First I'll start with the most recent of the two films, "Sweeney Todd". As time has passed I think I remember the trailer for this film better than the film itself. Unfortunately the trailer contained all the best moments of the film, almost making the film unnecassary. I believe that this happens way too often. I think there should be an Academy Award for best trailer editing. Maybe it's my fault that I buy into a great trailer, hoping the film will match. Almost always the best films have trailers that are so vague, only hinting at the film itself, whereas a trailer that itself is great is a sign that someone compiled all the best stuff into one minute hoping it will be enough to get you to buy a ticket. Don't get me wrong, "Sweeney Todd" was what the trailer advertised it to be, but nothing more.
"I Am Legend" was better than the trailer let on. The reason it was better, and the reason it will stick in my memory is because of Bob Marley. Will Smith's character loves Bob Marley and his music. This may seem like a strange reason to like a movie, but for me it made Smith's character real. In the midst of life alone, fighting for survival, dealing with loss and searching for hope, Smith held on to his humanity with his passion for music. Some special effects were alright. The acting was good. The story was what it was. There was an effectively scary scene in a wherehouse. But what will lead me to have good memories of this film was Marley.
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