The Andrew Klavan Show My REACTION To The Trailers For These Upcoming Movies
Sep 25, 2025
The host dives into a range of exciting upcoming movie trailers. He shares his enthusiasm for the Knives Out sequel, highlighting its appeal to younger audiences. A political-violence drama featuring major stars sparks discussion about casting strengths. He critiques a trailer from the director of Old Boy, finding it lacking, while a ping-pong movie with Timothée Chalamet piques his interest—if the reviews are positive. As the season shifts, he notes a trend towards more serious, awards-focused films.
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Knives Out Sequel Seems Promising
- Andrew Klavan thinks the Knives Out sequel trailer was very well done and promising.
- He praises Rian Johnson's writing and hopes the new film matches the original's charm.
Star Power Can't Mask Political Tone
- Andrew finds the political-violence drama's trailer entertaining but worries its politics may be annoying.
- He acknowledges strong actors like Sean Penn and Leonardo DiCaprio might still make it worthwhile.
Trailer Weakness Doesn't Doom The Film
- Andrew felt one trailer (by the director of Old Boy) failed to engage despite the director's pedigree.
- He will withhold judgment and consider the director's previous strong work as a reason to stay open-minded.
