Sucker Punch’s One-Two Punch
There’s nothing quite the first reveal of a project that’s been on your radar, but that you’re undecided about. Zack Snyder may not be one of my favourite filmmakers, but even in his flawed adaptation of Watchmen there was enough to like, and enough visual and storytelling acumen that he’s become a director to watch. Snyder movied on quickly from the comic-book adaptation to an intriguing action-fantasy film with an ensemble female cast and the equally intriguing title of Sucker Punch.
Even though it isn’t out until next year, the first teaser and posters for the movie have been unleashed, and oh my, have they ever made an impression!
The Posters!
Instead of a single teaser poster, the filmmakers have chosen to go with six great posters depicting the six main characters of the film, while including elements of the fantasy sequences in the movie (such as the robots and a dragon).
They’re very striking posters, quite a bit unlike most movie one-sheets, and have an art style that will make any fan of steampunk fantasy fiction (until now mostly relegated to books) feel at home. I’d have a hard time picking one — right now I want all of them on my wall — but I don’t mind waiting until the movie releases (in March 2011) to get the one with my favourite character.
Of course, the poster is only half the story…
The Teaser!
I’ll say one thing for Zack Snyder: even if you don’t like his movies, you have to admit that his porjects always have kickass teasers! Even now the teaser for Watchmen with its brooding Smashing Pumpkins soundtrack is etched in my mind, and I can almost guarantee you that after the many times you watch Sucker Punch’s teaser — it will be too. Well, what are you waiting for?
No doubt about it: Sucker Punch just became one of my most anticipated films. I’ve always liked Zack Snyder’s visual style, his ability to put a scene together. Earlier he’s mostly worked from others’ material, be it the lean (300) or the dense (Watchmen). This movie is an original piece, and he seems quite excited about it.
Frankly, so am I.
Just as that other non-sequel, original movie about dreams and fantasies (Inception) currently reigns at the box-office and pleases the hearts and minds of geeks everywhere, so I hope that Sucker Punch lives up to its name next year.
Can’t wait!
