Film Preview: American Animals (2018)

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(May 27, 2018) Original

Release Date:

June 1, 2018

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.”

Poster Rating: C / C- / B- / C+

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Review: (#1 & #2) the first posters are identical except for the colors and this is one of the rare instances where the white background looks better than the alternate color one. (#3) The grainy nature of the poster design adds a small amount of depth, but what sets this apart from the others for the film is that it has a much more creative use of the flamingo from the book at the center of the drama. (#4) The off-white background is the distraction this time, but the flamingo as shadow is an interesting concept even if it is a bit cheesy.

Trailer Rating: B-

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Review: The trailer’s odd, but not necessarily in a great way. The premise is laid out fairly well, but the setup makes it feel cheap. The concept is interesting and might suggest a better film underneath even if the trailer doesn’t do the best job conveying it.