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Trailer Blazer: 'Nanny Diaries,' 'Underdog,' 'Across the Universe'

Feb 16, 2007, 07:41 PM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Movie Trailers

Nanny_l The Nanny Diaries (April 20) I was hoping this might be another translation of a ho-hum book into a better movie (a la The Devil Wears Prada), but this trailer is not a good sign. Despite a cast that includes Scarlett Johansson (pictured), Laura Linney, and Chris Evans, the scenes pieced together here might be better titled Failure to Amuse. Only the final line (about a plush toy) made me laugh, although hipness points must be added for using Fine Young Cannibals' ''She Drives Me Crazy'' as a backdrop.

Underdog (Summer 2007) I admit it. I'm a sucker for canines in clothing, and that tagline — "One nation, under dog" — rocks! I'm totally taking my nephews. That's a good enough excuse, right?

Across the Universe (Sept. 28) So here's one that sounds, well, interesting. Julie Taymor (Frida) directing Evan Rachel Wood (remember when she was on Profiler?) in a period musical about young love in the Vietnam War era — built around the catalog of the Beatles. It looks strange and compelling and maybe great or maybe a total train wreck. I'm gonna take a wait-and-see approach.

Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 09:15 AM EST

what is the name of the song that has all you need to do is cry in it?

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Pamela Sat, Aug 25, 2007 at 10:15 PM EST

What is the name of the song playing at the outdoor party...kinda reggae like music ?

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Nan Mon, Mar 5, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

I have not seen the movie 'the nanny diaries' yet,and,as I am French, I won't see it before october.But the movie really seems to be fun and the novel,which was so marvellous, seems to be respected. I cannot wait to see it!

furry_tom Tue, Feb 20, 2007 at 09:24 AM EST

RE:Hipness points added for the FYC?
I was thinking the same thing. They aren't the Velvet Underground. What would have been more interesting would have been a track off Scar's rumored Tom Wait's cover album. Tango Till They're Sore maybe.
Underdog looks Garfield/Scooby Doo awful. They're ruining my childhood one crappy live action movie at a time.

Eric Henwood-Greer Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 07:38 PM EST

I'm excited for Across the Universe but more cuz of Julie Taymor's stage work (yes including but not limited to Lion King) than her film work which I find kinda patchy so far--loved Titus for what it was, was let down by Frida for what it wasn't...

But to call it a period musical when it's meant to be--especially the second half so surreal and abstract seems odd to me. Then again these were the 60s... I've heard largely good buzz but a few people have complained it's an overlond music video--my one worry--that gets tiresome at the half way point. Still--I'll be there on opening weekend. Hey it can't be worse than the last similar attempt at using the Beatles catalogue--the BeeGees Srgt. Pepper's film (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNVa5jnKmw)

When I saw the trailer at first I was thinking "why do I already know all these songs" then realized they were Beatles and this was Taymor's new film--and Evan did some singing on Once and Again--not a bad voice... (I miss that show...

Pantea Mirzabozorg Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 06:11 PM EST

Hipness points added for the FYC? If your baseline is Lawrence Welk, maybe.

Mozz Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 05:16 PM EST

Wow, Across the Universe looks stunning.

MD Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 01:07 PM EST

Again Hollywood mucks up another favourite cartoon of mine - will they ever learn to leave classics alone?
I might have seen the Underdog movie had they left it a cartoon.
Oh Sweet Polly Purebread.......What's next Hong Kong Phooey??

audrey Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 11:39 AM EST

They changed the name of the main character in Nanny Diaries? That's never a good sign.

Lora Sun, Feb 18, 2007 at 05:42 PM EST

The kid in Across the Universe sounds exactly like Ewan McGregor In Moulin Rouge

Valerie Sun, Feb 18, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

Can't wait to see Across the Universe ! It looks truly original.

Teeps Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 02:57 PM EST

ummmm......

Is that Underdog trailer REALLY serious? It looks like an SNL skit.

Sally Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 08:59 AM EST

It looks like Laura Linney is totally stealing the movie from Scarlett Johansen. And you know - this may be Scarlett's last time to prove she can open a movie.

m Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 10:25 PM EST

The Nanny Diaries looks like funn!!! love love Scarlett!! n_n

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