Ugh: A Lousy Trailer for 'Takers'

What's that old cable TV movie called, Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her? Sometimes that applies to movies in general. For example, the upcoming crime caper, Takers, does not look like it will have a major impact on the industry. Here's why we say that: It's from Screen Gems, and expecting a great film from Screen Gems is kind of like expecting the greatest meal of your life at Carl's Jr. Then, Takers was pushed from spring into summer. Why isn't that a good move? Because Screen Gems has put it up against Robin Hood, one week after Iron Man 2. The second weekend in May is usually a graveyard for films like this. Witness Next Day Air, Delta Farce, Georgia Rule, and Just My Luck, each released in this same slot over the past few years. Then there's the cast. I like Idris Elba and Matt Dillon can be solid, although since his Oscar nomination for Crash, that hasn't been the case. But the leaders of this ensemble are Paul Walker and Hayden Christensen. I don't think we need to expound on that. But let's discuss the poster above for a second. I didn't Photoshop that image. I mean, I cropped it, but I did not put the heads of Walker, Christensen, and T.I. on other peoples' bodies, which is undeniably what happened here. That's atrocious. No joke: This is the movie poster for Takers. And more than one person thought it was good enough for you to see.
Videos courtesy of Trailer Addict So what can we tell just by looking at the case presented here, up to and including the trailer? You probably won't see this, and if you do, you'll be in a mostly empty theater.

Comments

[anybody]

Makes me instantly think of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqz5dbs5zmo

[SEAN]

man how far has Hayden Christensen has fallen.....I thought the dude had talent earlier in his career & was relatively well known & definitly leading man material, but what the hell happen???

It sucks b/c at one point I liked him but now after a few years of obscurity or whatever this is where he has fallen, I hope somehow he recovers...

[nick soapdish]

It's nice to see Johnny Drama's brother getting some work.

[joe D]

didnt they change the name of this movie? i remember when i first read about this movie is was named something else

[Vince]

Takers is still my dark horse pick for best poster ever, just because of the sheer unintentional humor dripping from the horrendous Photoshop job.

Doesn't look completely horrible as I would expect a movie with Chris Beat-Her-Down, No Emotion Skywalker and Blandy McBland from Fast & Furious to be. I was invited to go see a special screening of the film on Thursday, and I said no. I said no TO A FREE MOVIE. Needless to say, I'm not interested in this one.

Also, why isn't anyone mentioning Armored when talking about this movie? Same studio, similar "heist" gimmick, Matt Dillion's in both of them too.

[marlough]

Hayden Christensen awfully looks like Samantha Ronson - how unfortunate is that?!