The new trailer for the upcoming late-summer comedy “House Bunny” has been released and it makes the movie look like a less intelligent version of “Legally Blonde,” (not that it had that much intelligence to spare to begin with).
Even though the flick’s quality looks just a slight notch above the Paris Hilton vehicle no one saw, “Pledge This,” it could be possible for its large group of charming actresses to overcome the lack of IQ in the script. The movie boast Anna Faris in the lead role, who had a history of turning in hilarious performances in sub-par movies (see “Smiley Face”; and few in decent movies). Lets face it, it looks slightly retarded, but a good majority of young female Hollywood has turned out for this one, including the endearing Emma Stone (fresh off a wonderful performance in “Superbad”) the goth-pretty Kat Dennings who played Robert Downey Jr.’s troubled daughter in “Charlie Barlett”, American Idols runner-up Katherine McPhee and the gravely voiced, kind of old-sexy Beverly D’Angelo. Not to mention the possible appearance of Bruce Willis and Tom Hanks respective offspring.
Expect the movie to be filled with the twisted theme of “we used to be smart, and unable to contribute to society, but now we are pretty and can catch the attention of B-rate frat boys so we feel fulfilled.”
Though the trailer conveys stupidity and shallowness, so did “Iron Man”, and it was able to hide its large plot holes and moments of cheesy dialogue with good and interesting acting. All we can do is wait until August 22nd to make the final judgment, but in the meantime don’t get your hopes up.
Watch: House Bunny trailer
Watch: House Bunny Clip
Written by contributer Spencer Martin
I already despise the message the trailer puts across. Do these girls really need to change? Shouldn’t they realize that they themselves aren’t the problem and people are just bitches? This will give insecure women watching this the impression that upped sexuality and a lessening of intellect will make them more well-liked. It’s shit like this that makes me so angry.
It could be Faris’ brand of satire, but it sure as hell won’t be taken like that. If I was an actress, I’d never sign on to this.
Pardon my overt feminism. I just think women need to defend their image. It’s like a domino effect– put out one dumb, slutty thing and another will be inspired.
the Paris Hilton vehicle no one saw
To steal a line from The Critic, “Which one?” (And will we ever get a Happy Madison-produced movie with a soundtrack album that actually has some score on it?)
If you all see the movie you may think differently about the ‘message’ being put across! You can’t judge a movie on it’s trailor – it’s only 2 mins on a movie an hour and a half long – not the whole story…
Yeah, I definitely saw the movie last night. I agree with what that other anonymous person said. If you see the movie, you’ll have a totally different out look on the movie. Seriously, you can’t judge a movie by the trailer.
I actually think Anna Faris is a great comedian. Vulture has a bunch of pieces that nail it: she’s a great comic in a bunch of bad movies. that said, i still have yet to see the House bunny and would like to.