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Post by mllemass on Jun 25, 2019 15:56:09 GMT
Here’s the tweet with the video:
I’m not sure about this new trailer. It doesn’t make the movie look very interesting to me. They really want to stress Martin Scorsese’s involvement! And I knew they’d put extra attention on Nicholas Hoult and Tom Holland.
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Post by roverpup on Jun 25, 2019 17:31:07 GMT
It looks interesting to me. I like the dynamics of multiple elements of tension... money, influence, technology, competition, Tesla, Westinghouse, Edison - the unfolding complexity of the story is intriguing. I think anything that removes the stain of Weinstein from this film should be promoted and since Martin S. was so instrumental in rescuing this film so it could be distributed and be more true to the director's vision, it seems only right that his name should be used in the promotion of it. Besides, Scorsese's name as executive producer carries a LOT of cachet. It lends a lot of legitimate gravitas and that is exactly what one of the main duties of an executive producer is supposed to be.
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Post by mllemass on Jun 26, 2019 14:18:11 GMT
The Current War has a new twitter account, for anyone who’s interested in following it:
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Post by mllemass on Jun 26, 2019 14:24:15 GMT
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Post by sgev1977 on Jun 26, 2019 15:14:42 GMT
I have seen a lot of excitment about it on Twitter. Edison vs. Tesla is a favourite theme. That's why they are highlighting Nicholas Hoult! I hope it translates in a good box office but again, Twitter is not the real world.
There is a lot of cynism by some "professionals", tho. The same types that would accuse Weinstein of mistreat movies by big filmmakers. They decided it was bad and because Gómez-Rejón is not a big name so it's not important he finally could do his own version (I don't know if it will be good or not but at least wait to see it!).
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Post by mllemass on Jun 26, 2019 21:16:48 GMT
The IMDB page has Tom Holland listed first in the cast. Benedict is second, and Michael Shannon is seventh!
There are a few user reviews, giving very low scores because they’re upset about Tesla not getting the praise he deserved. Weird. I hope not everyone who goes to see it is a Tesla nut!
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Post by roverpup on Jun 26, 2019 22:28:31 GMT
I've seen that weird type of listing, with smaller roles listed first in the credits, loads of times on IMDB. I don't think it is significant in any way. Just check out the cast listings for The Fifth Estate - both BC and Daniel B. are listed waaaaay down in the pecking order and the whole movie was about them!
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Post by sgev1977 on Jun 26, 2019 22:35:21 GMT
I think it's about popularity on the site at the moment. I mean, Tom Holland is promoting the new Spider-Man movie so it's logic he is up there right now.
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Post by roverpup on Jun 26, 2019 22:47:53 GMT
But if that were the case then why would the actress who played a "consultant" (and who I've never heard of) in Brexit be listed second right after BC and Rory Kinnear almost didn't make the cast listing at all he is so far down the list? I truly believe it is just a hodgepodge of different methodologies applied and doesn't have any real reasoning to it.
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Post by queenzod on Jun 26, 2019 23:02:27 GMT
Yeah the Tesla fanatics are going to be...difficult. It’s almost as if they don’t understand this is a movie about Edison vs. Westinghouse or something.
I’ve seen mixed reviews from fans, some just meh and others better than meh. The new trailer looks strong, though. I’m excited about it anyway. I love period historical stuff. Shannon is terrific in everything I’ve seen, and BC, well. 😍😍😍
Tom and Nicholas are just icing on the cake. The more I see of Tom, the more I’m impressed. He really is a powerhouse performer. Going to have a great career, I think.
Nothing gets me going like Ben in period clothing, being all shouty and scruffy, inventing...things. It’s gonna be great!
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