Top 10 Trailers of 2012

5. Iron Man 3

http://youtu.be/aV8H7kszXqo When we see trailers for superhero movies these days, we generally know what to expect. A few shots of the hero in action, a few shots of the villain in action, a couple of funny quips, and leaves us with a few shots of the hero kicking ass. The trailers for Iron Man 2, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Amazing Spider-Man all follow this general formula, all with the intention of saying €œlook at how badass these superheroes are.€ But the Iron Man 3 trailer takes that formula and turns it completely on its head. This time around, we€™re not seeing Tony Stark, rock star surrounded by screaming fans or Scarlett Johansson eye candy. There isn€™t even a single joke. The Iron Man 3 trailer focuses on Tony Stark as a character who really isn€™t doing too well. Every action shot of Iron Man shows him in defeat; there is nothing heroic. This guy has some major problems, is weak, and, ultimately, human. And while we know that Iron Man will save the day in the end, it€™s nice to have a trailer that doesn€™t shove that fact in your face.
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