'Surrogates' Trailer Hits!

39 Posted on May 22, 2009 in articles by Conor Kilpatrick |


The Surrogates by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele (and published by Top Shelf Productions) is one of iFanboy's favorite graphic novels from the past few years.  And now the trailer from major motion picture adaption has finally arrived!


SURROGATES trailer in HD


If you want more, check out Ron's interview with writer Robert Venditti from last year's San Diego Comic-Con!

Comments

Looks way too stereotypical "comic-booky". Way too bright. And I don't like the (what looks to be) major storyline changes. I'll wait till reviews before watching it.

Posted by miyamotofreak on 05/22/09 at 05:07 PM

Looks like a generic sci-fi film.

Tried reading the graphic novel; couldnt get pass the first issue of the trade. Bad art and medicore story. Probably best if I skip out on this.

Posted by TheNextChampion on 05/22/09 at 05:10 PM

This was a good graphic novel with an excellent concept. I hope the movies good. The trailer looks decent, but it's always so damn hard to tell with these things. Wish they could've captured a little more of the grit of Weldele's artwork, but -- honestly -- that doesn't exactly make sense for the concept. I don't mind if they change some of the details -- the concept was very cool, but the execution wasn't always perfect in the original series. If they give it a bit of a (haha) facelift, I wouldn't mind.

Posted by daccampo on 05/22/09 at 05:32 PM

Hrm seems like it could be good. But it will probably just be ok.

Posted by Guardedmarman on 05/22/09 at 05:33 PM

I adored the book. Cool concept, classic sfi-fi. This trailer looks quite bad. I can do without Willis' ladylocks, and everything seems a bit off. The book was thoughtful and clever. This doesn't seem so.  

I'm still hoping for this to be good. I don't think it will be though.

Posted by jing7wei on 05/22/09 at 06:04 PM

Wow, you guys are gettind jaded.  Even I think this looks good.  I mean, have you seen that GI Joe trailer?

Posted by josh on 05/22/09 at 06:10 PM

I agree with Josh, this looks like it could be fun.

Posted by conor on 05/22/09 at 06:11 PM

@josh: This is slightly better then GI Joe if were judging trailers.

But since I hated the book I have no reason to watch this.

Posted by TheNextChampion on 05/22/09 at 06:13 PM

I haven't read the book yet (I definitely want to), but from what I've seen of the art I have to agree with Dave that this looks much cleaner. Given that it's about a false, idealized reality, that makes sense. Then again, it's not a look I ike personally. Nothing is really catching my eye here, maybe because I tend to prefer a less polished visual style. I do like the concept, though, so we'll see.  

Posted by PaulMontgomery on 05/22/09 at 06:16 PM

I'm already getting my hopes up for this one. I'm a huge fan of the book and just reposted my spoiler-free review of it at murmur.com but have had it up on my own site for awhile. Check it out if you're on the fence.

Posted by Haupt on 05/22/09 at 06:54 PM

I'm in .  Saw this trailer in front of Terminator and thought it looked good.  Bruce Willis rocks in SiFi (5th Element).

Posted by doddzilla on 05/22/09 at 07:13 PM

@Josh....if the GI Joe movie didn't have the name GI Joe on it...it would look like a cool fun action movie.  That's what Stephen Sommers makes.  The Mummy (and the sequels) were not works of cinematic genius, but they were fun action flicks.

Wow, I can't believe I just defended the GI Joe movie.  I'm trying to go into without any expectations at all.

Posted by roadcrew1 on 05/22/09 at 07:58 PM

love the book, love bruce willis in movies like these - great trailer - I'm totally there for this movie...

Posted by ron on 05/22/09 at 08:08 PM

nope!!

Posted by edward on 05/22/09 at 08:42 PM

I saw this trailer at the theater with Terminator last night.  It looks like it could be really good.  Storyline changes are to be expected.  So long as they keep the theme the book, I think this will be pretty awesome.  Also, Bruce Willis is so boss.

Posted by Neb on 05/22/09 at 08:56 PM

I just finished reading this yesterday and thought it was great. It's definitely a concept with a lot to explore and lends itself to a different interpreation on film. Good trailer, this is one I'll prolly make a point to see.

Posted by PV on 05/22/09 at 09:07 PM

Looks pretty good. :D

Posted by kwisdumb on 05/22/09 at 09:10 PM

idk. i likedthe comic so maybe...

Posted by rayclark on 05/22/09 at 09:12 PM

It's a cool idea and I get to see Bruce go from plastic automaton to washed up loser to John McClain in one film so I am definitely up for it.

Posted by Jaredan on 05/22/09 at 09:29 PM

When I read the book, I was skeptical about the casting, but the trailer has put a lot of those concerns to rest.

I do not like that plot change aaat all, though. I can see how it raises the stakes; it's just... if the book was good enough to make into a movie, why not make the book into a movie? This has been one of my favorite reads of the last year; as a film, I'll have to wait until opening weekend and let the finished product win me over.

Posted by Jimski on 05/22/09 at 11:26 PM

I really liked the book. Loved the art, thought the story was good. I'm looking forward to the movie but am slightly tentative about it. Not sure I remember people being killed through their connection. I'm going to have to find those books and reread them. Wish I knew where I put them.

Posted by Crucio on 05/22/09 at 11:27 PM

Loved the book immensely, and I am definitely excited by the trailer!  The plot change makes me a little uncertain but if it leaves the heart of the story intact, it should be great. 

Posted by bansidhewail on 05/22/09 at 11:36 PM

You know what really sucks? The hair Willis has for his 'Surrogate'...what decade is that monstroity fromt?

Posted by TheNextChampion on 05/22/09 at 11:44 PM

@Jimski: Maybe that's why they made the changes. Didn't feel like the book was good enough to be a movie without alterations.

Posted by USPUNX on 05/23/09 at 12:14 AM

loved the book, it reminded me alot of Ray Bradbury and George Orwell type cautionary scifi tales, loved the look of the book, loved the writing of the book, and i am ultimately weary of this trailer...amd i freakin love bruce willis movies, so thats saying something

Posted by mikeandzod21 on 05/23/09 at 12:23 AM

It's a clear, interesting premise which is why they bought the rights.  If there are things in the comic's plot that work for the movie, the studio would consider that gravy.  Looks fun but it didn't quite hook me, probably because Willis looked unemotional for most of the trailer.   Nothing that looks the least bit stinkerish to me.

Posted by Tad on 05/23/09 at 03:02 AM

Promo site: http://chooseyoursurrogate.com/

Posted by grantHamNeck on 05/23/09 at 07:24 AM

loved the book. loved the trailer. can't wait for the movie. seems to be obvious plot-changes but that's to be expected when comics the the big screen. 

Posted by mildmannered on 05/23/09 at 10:05 AM

Looks like fun, man they sure showed a great deal of the flick in 2:30 the end seemed like it could have been the climax

Posted by 0and18 on 05/23/09 at 12:06 PM

I haven't read the book yet, but I'm going to, soon.  I loved that trailer and I am definitely going to see that movie. 

Posted by DMaggot on 05/23/09 at 12:14 PM

Man I love Bruce Willis.

Posted by cman12 on 05/23/09 at 02:17 PM

I think this is going to be a good movie. I dont any of the nauseum I do when I warch the Wolvie or GI JOE traileres

Posted by voodoomama on 05/23/09 at 03:23 PM

@roadcrew1 I didn't realize the GI Joe trailer was for GI Joe until the end of it, and before I even knew what it was I thought "this looks really bad."

As for Surrogates, I never read the book, but the premise of the movie looks interesting. It didn't really hook me in, and the way it's directed and produced doesn't impress me. It looks too shiny. But I said that about Iron  Man too, and I was wrong as far as that goes. If the reviews end up being favorable I'll definitely go.

Posted by therealsuperjosh on 05/23/09 at 09:26 PM

I never read the trade but this trailer looks cool...

Posted by robbydzwonar on 05/24/09 at 09:01 AM

@jimski I have the same concerns about the plot changes. Generally, I'm ok with people deviating from the book when making a movie. It's almost always necessary.

The thing that worries me about the trailer is that the killings are being portrayed as real murders. The insinuated fear is that you've got a mass murdered or a terrorist on the loose.

I hope they haven't altered the motivations that much. I can stand the idea of changes to the plot as long as the big concepts of why surrogates are getting destroyed remains the same. 

Posted by grigs on 05/24/09 at 10:29 AM

@ Voodoo:  No doubt on the  GI JOE trailer.  I saw that during Star Trek and i swear for a good 35 seconds I thought it was for a video game. 

Posted by 0and18 on 05/25/09 at 12:18 AM

Liked the book, like the trailer. Bruce Willis in a blonde wig is a bonus.

Posted by Dan on 05/26/09 at 12:41 PM

If Willis is sans whig for 75% or more of the movie, I'm in.

Posted by MrBeebs37 on 05/26/09 at 02:55 PM

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