10 AMAZING Trailers That Sold Bad Movies

10. The Goldfinch

Based on the novel by the same name, 2019's The Goldfinch looked to be a heart warming drama. Both full length trailers cut between the protagonist at two points in his life; his younger self when his mother died, and older portrayed by Ansel Elgort.

While the first trailer paints a film about finding your family and choosing your way, the second gives a more crime thriller vibe. No matter which trailer you find yourself watching, the impression they give are the same: this is an indie film with big name stars.

However, The Goldfinch could not match up to its own promises. Sitting at a low 24% on Rotten Tomatoes the film, whilst beautifully shot, lacked all heart. It failed to capture the heights of its source material or even the promise of its trailer.