I was impressed by the first clip from Jason Reitman’s Up In the Air. It suggested a fun film about a guy (Clooney) who lives out of his bag. A travelling salesman of a sort that, rather than selling, makes a living by firing people.
The first teaser for the film has surfaced and it doesn’t simply suggest that this is something to watch out for, it squarely cements Reitman’s newest effort as a must watch. Perhaps the trailer is misleading (Thank You For Smoking had a fantastic trailer and though the film was good, it wasn’t great) but Clooney’s feel good speech accompanied by images from his life doesn’t necessarily say much about the story but it clearly outlines what we can expect: a smart, well written drama about a man putting his life in order.
Up In the Air opens on December 4th.
Teaser trailer is tucked under the seat!
Fuck, this looks great.
I’m totally down. I really liked Thank You For Smoking – agreed, the trailer was incredible, but I wasn’t disappointed by the film. And I’ll pretty much watch anything with George Clooney, actually. And the writing sounds great based on this.
Ooh, that was really nice. It sort of works as a little short movie too I think.
Seriously though, this is how you cut a trailer.
Between this and The Men Who Stare At Goats, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, Clooney is set to have an awesome year.
Clooney’s Law:
If I am in your movie, make sure my character can wear a suit most of the time. Just trust me, it works.
I’ve watched this a dozen times now probably. Man.
The film is going to be a monster hit. It’s an absolutely great film for adults: http://www.rowthree.com/2009/09/21/tiff-09-review-up-in-the-air/