In space, no one can hear you sigh
I know I’ve ranted about the upcoming movie Iron Sky before, but there’s a new trailer out, so it’s time for another virtual face-palm. This is a case of squandered potential. Yes, I realize that it’s a movie about space-Nazis, which is inherently ridiculous. But I’m convinced that it still could have been a good, non-comedic movie. Check out the first teaser trailer, from a few years back:
Sure, there’s no getting around that it’s about Nazis-on-the-Moon, but it has all the makings of something cool, if a bit pulpy. Based on that trailer, it’s a movie I want to watch.
Now, here’s the latest trailer:
The tone seems to have completely changed. I don’t know if the filmmakers’ vision of the film changed over time, or if the first trailer just wasn’t representative of the movie they were making. Either way, it’s turned into something that just looks silly. Crazy-eyed Udo Kier as the Nazi leader is not a villain I can take seriously. And does the world really need more stale Sarah Palin gags?
Oh well. Maybe I’ll just end up seeing The Avengers a second time.
Tone’s very different, but I can’t say I particularly dislike it. It feels a little… Crimson Skies, I suppose? Completely over the top and with a heavy comedic edge, but still good. And seriously: you can’t go wrong with space zeppelins. I’ve always wanted a movie with space zeppelins.
Fair enough!