14 DAY TRIAL // One of the movies that generated plenty of media attention this year, albeit for reasons related more to the stars in it than for the production itself, is “The Bounty Hunter,” starring the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston and the always charming and occasionally threatening Gerard Butler. The good news is that fans now also get a chance to see what the hubbub was all about as the first trailer for it is out, as EW’s PopWatch confirms.
“The Bounty Hunter” is directed by Andy Tennant, who also made the delicious romantic comedy “Hitch” with Will Smith a few years ago and, from the looks of the trailer, it will be a blast for fans of the genre. Take two exes, husband and wife, put them in a situation where handcuffs and a visit to the police is required, add some car chases and explosions, and, of course, the chemistry between the two protagonists, and we have an A-class romcom.
This is generally how most movie critics have welcomed the release of this trailer, though there are some who see many similarities between “The Bounty Hunter” and Alicia Silverstone’s “Excess Baggage” (1997). Still, fans believe that Butler and Aniston have what it takes to make of this film a wonderful experience and, at the same time, to take it above the “average” threshold, both in terms of acting and of doing action scenes.
Gerard Butler, for one, has been having an extraordinary year, complete with various releases with varying degree of critical and commercial success (from the warmly received comedy “The Ugly Truth” to the almost overlooked thriller / action sci-fi “Gamer”). To cap it all off, the actor was awarded the International Star of the Year award by Variety magazine at the recent Dubai International Film Festival, as we also reported the other day.
After thanking for the distinction, saying that it made him feel hotter than he actually was, Butler went on to joke about his acting career and, on a more serious note, to address rumors of dating Aniston. “I graduated with a law degree and worked as a lawyer for years. But I got fired, which left me open to the universe and its wicked ways. […] I wish the media never asked me again if I am dating Jennifer Anniston. She may be my favorite person on the planet. She is so cool, but I am not dating her,” Gerard said.
Below is the first trailer for “The Bounty Hunter.” The movie is out March 2010. Enjoy.