More Great Movie Trailers!

On Monday I posted a link to a phenomenal article listing the 50 Greatest Movie Trailers of All Time.

It’s a fantastic list, but I think they missed a few:

Star Wars: Episode I Teaser Trailer

Every time I watch this spectacular trailer, I think to myself, “man, I REALLY want to see the amazing movie that this trailer promised!!”  Set to John Williams’ iconic music, this parade of imagery and new and familiar characters was the first two minutes of new Star Wars footage released for nearly two decades, and I can still remember the incredible excitement it inspired.  Who knew what disappointment lay ahead…

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Teaser Trailer

Perfectly narrated by Christopher Plummer (who starred as the villainous General Chang in the film), this reverent trailer set the tone perfectly for the final mission of the original crew of the Starship Enterprise.  The array of imagery from the Original Series and the first 5 movies is clever, and tugs at the heart-strings.

Superman Returns Teaser Trailer

Say what you will about the finished film (I love it, though I know I’m in the minority), this trailer is magnificent.  John Williams’ magnificent Superman themes and Marlon Brando’s narration are beautifully woven into a parade of spectacular imagery that drew connections to Richard Donner’s original Superman film, while also promising an exciting 21st century adventure.

Spider-Man First Theatrical Trailer

IFC listed the Spider-Man teaser trailer.  Personally, I hated that trailer — I thought it looked cheap, and even more-so, that it was ridiculous.  (The bad guys didn’t see that ENORMOUS web??)  However, the first full theatrical trailer for the film really got my blood pumping by the way it perfectly captured the image of Spider-Man I’d always had in my mind from reading the comics. “Who am I? I’m Spider-Man.”

Total Recall Teaser Trailer

This is a pretty terrible trailer, actually — but I have such strong memories of seeing it as a kid, and being completely intrigued/freaked out.  “How would you know… if someone stole your mind?”  It’s funny the way the weirdest things stay with you.

What do you all think?  What great movie trailers have I (and IFC) missed?