Feb 8 2008'Chaos Theory' Trailer Has Hilariously Red Lettering!
In a movie you'd swear has already been made, Ryan Reynolds lives an absurdly structured life full of specific lists and unchanging schedules--that is, until he misses a ferry and does something with a baby. Then he starts doing anything that would create slapstick comedy or appeal to males 18-35 (bar fighting, interacting with boobs).
I commend the director for attempting to make this a slightly mature film (more naturalistic lighting, not casting Jim Carrey in the lead), but any script that assumes streaking and bar brawls are hilarious only allows for so much dignity. And when the graphics department decides to stick on the same over-inflated crimson lettering used to title every awful comedy from License to Wed to Alvin and the Chipmunks to whatever Eddie Murphy is wearing a fat suit for, it's like a big, puffy red flag of text warning you to stay away.
Thanks to Kyle for inviting us to yet another low-brow, high-concept Ryan Reynolds vehicle.
Reader Comments
1. Tiffany Leigh - February 8, 2008 2:11 PM
Case for: Ganking yodel theme music from Raising Arizona.
Case against: Three's Company misunderstanding ("She's not my wife!" "That's not my baby!")
Case for: Sarah Chalke in lingerie -- woooooo!
Case against: Stuart Townshend still not recovered from Queen of the Damned and League of Extraordinary Gentleman
Split vote: Ryan Reynolds. (I love him, but am waiting for him to ride out this B-list tier of middling romantic slapsticky).
2. Buttstomach - February 8, 2008 2:30 PM
This movie looks bad because it shares a font with some terrible movies? This certainly is a daring way to critique a movie trailer. Keep up the good work.
3. PB&J - February 8, 2008 2:34 PM
Looks good. Damn shame about that soundtrack and title gfx.
4. Oscar - February 8, 2008 2:48 PM
How dare they steal Raising Arizona's music! I know it aint theres but still, It's like no one can use Misirlou either thanks to Pulp Fiction.
I'll stream this movie I guess.
5. Dan - February 8, 2008 3:34 PM
This movie will be bad. But who gives a shit, Sarah Chalke in lingerie! I'M IN.
6. Grover - February 8, 2008 5:56 PM
Yeah, I'd pretty much watch a seven hour documentary on paint drying if Sarah Chalke was walking around in that.
Wait, someone get me Fox on the phone, I have an idea for the fall schedule!
7. Bas - February 8, 2008 9:37 PM
Sarah Chalke
8. bee - February 9, 2008 6:15 AM
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9. blah - February 9, 2008 3:05 PM
When I'm a young sexy bachelor I totally want a giant connect four board in my pad, just like this guy.
10. veronica g - April 4, 2008 5:21 PM
wtf is with all the ryan reynolds chick flicks? jesus, aren't we sick of him yet?