‘Meadowland’ Trailer: Olivia Wilde Is Miserable
Somber tone. Shots of characters walking aimlessly. Brief glimpses of a gloomy night sky. A tone of despair. Yep, thisMeadowlandtrailer sure does scream “indie.” CinematographerReed Morano’s directorial debut is promising, though, thanks to the director’s past work and an excellent cast. Watch the trailer after the jump.
Morano shotThe Skeleton TwinsandKill Your Darlings,both solid films with distinct aesthetics.The DP reunites withSkeleton Twinsco-star Luke Wilson (Enlightened) for this heavy drama about loss. Wilson acts alongsideOlivia Wilde(Her), and a supporting cast that includesGiovanni Ribisi(Boiler Room),Elisabeth Moss(Mad Men),John Leguizamo(Chef),Kevin Corrigan(Results), andJuno Temple(Killer Joe).
Here’s the trailer:
Jordan Hoffman (The Guardian) and Kate Erbland (Film School Rejects) are certainly trustworthy critics. The film has done well on the festival circuit, after a positive debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. TheMeadowlandtrailer definitely plays as a showcase for the actors. Wilde, in particular, has turned in some excellent performances these past few years. WithHer,Rush, andDrinking Buddiesshe’s established that when the material is on the page, she delivers. Even in the case ofTRON: Legacy, she was by far the biggest standout in that film, bringing plenty of charm and personality to that sequel.
Luke Wilson, too, has been doing some of his finest work lately. His performance in the short-lived HBO series,Enlightened, is nothing short of heartbreaking. Wilson has always been talented, but his performance in writerMike White’s (Year of the Dog) show is unbelievably good. If you’re one of the many who haven’t seen that show, get on it, because you won’t regret it. Last year Wilsonwas castinCameron Crowe’s (Almost Famous)Roadies, which, if picked up by Shotime, should be a real treat as well.
Despite the fact that theMeadowlandtrailer hits all the beats one expects from a dramatic indie, it’s always refreshing to see a trailer that sells mood over plot; it barely touches on what the film is actually about, which is great. There’s also nothing wrong with highlighting a cast this impressive.
