Page Revisions:

(August 20, 2023) Original
(October 29, 2023) New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#2)
(November 19, 2023) New Posters (#3-#4) — Updated Release Date (changed from 12.20.2023)

Release Date:

November 22, 2023

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “The complex love of Leonard and Felicia, from the time they met in 1946 at a party and continuing through two engagements, a 25-year marriage, and three children.”

Poster Rating: C- / C- / C / C

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Review: (#1) While it ties into the back-to-back nature of the framing devices of the trailer, it’s visually unimpressive and isn’t likely to draw any viewers in.

(#2) Not much of an improvement over the prior. You can tell it’s Bradley Cooper, but his fans aren’t instantly going to fall in love with the potential for the movie.

(#3) This design is striking in some regards, but is also literally unfocused, which is a distraction. The subtle color usage in the titling is an interesting decision. (#4) This looks like something pulled from a stage play advertisement and it does little to enthuse the viewer.

Trailer Rating: B+ / A

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Review: (#1) A lovely, brief teaser that should put cineastes on notice for its content. This preview makes this seem more like the film’s a spiritual companion to The Aviator than Mank, which is a good thing.

(#2) The first trailer was a solid effort, but this final trailer is a mesmerizingly brilliant one. Using the insistent music of Leonard Bernstein to heighten tension and build to a thrilling finish is a masterstroke, accentuating the images and creating a driving interest in the viewer. Bravo.

Oscar Prospects:

One of the year’s biggest Oscar contenders, Bradley Cooper’s sophomore effort will certainly please Oscar voters.

Trailer #1

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Posters

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