Trailerblazing -- Trance

Due to technical difficulties (boo!), I was not able to post write-ups last weekend. However, I am back today with what seems like a tale that could bring the caper sub-genre back into pop culture's focus.

Trance -- April 5, 2013 -- directed by Danny Boyle -- starring James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel 

This story could have ended up being a generic crime thriller in lesser hands but, when we know that Boyle is directing, we also know that the film is going to be far from a superficial popcorn flick. Based on the footage released so far, we get the director's trademark quirky lighting elements and the gorgeous cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle, who has collaborated with Boyle on other projects. McAvoy and Cassel are amazing actors and I do hope that they have good antagonist chemistry. Can you tell that I am still mourning Trance's loss of Michael Fassbender? Dawson shines in dramas like Descent (check that one out now) and Seven Pounds, and this role is a chance for her to further stretch her acting muscle. We must not forget that Boyle is all about creating unique portrayals -- just remember James Franco in 127 Hours or Cillian Murphy and Naomi Harris in their 28 Days Later breakout roles. All in all, this piece looks like an actor's narrative, set up and woven by an innovative filmmaker. I cannot wait.