The Wind That Shakes The Barley Trailer

That *Barley* Trailer... We Need to Talk.

Okay, so, The Wind That Shakes The Barley. Big movie, right? Everyone says so. But did anyone else watch the trailer and think... "Hmm?"

Don't get me wrong. I love a good historical drama. Especially one set in Ireland. But something about the trailer always felt... intense.

Maybe it's the color palette. So. Much. Green. I get it, Ireland. But did they have to turn the saturation up to eleven?

The Seriously Serious Tone

Everything is just so darn serious! Everyone is frowning. No one cracks a smile. Even the cows look stressed.

I know, I know. It's about a tough time in Irish history. The Irish War of Independence and the Civil War were awful. But maybe, just maybe, a tiny bit of levity in the trailer wouldn't hurt?

Just a suggestion. Don't @ me.

Cillian Murphy's Stare

Speaking of serious... Cillian Murphy. Amazing actor. But that stare! It could curdle milk.

He spends the entire trailer looking like he's about to give someone a very stern talking-to. Or possibly declare war on the entire British Empire. Again.

I'm starting to think smiling is illegal on the set.

The Grainy Footage (Intentional?)

Okay, this might be a controversial opinion. The trailer is grainy. Like, really grainy.

I understand they were going for a realistic feel. But it sometimes looks like I'm watching a movie through a dirty window screen.

Is this artistic? Probably. Do I still find it a bit distracting? Absolutely.

"Freedom!" (And Lots of Shouting)

There is a lot of yelling. "Freedom!" "Ireland!" "For the cause!"

I'm all for a good rallying cry. But after the fifth time, it starts to feel a little repetitive. Like a history lesson delivered at ear-splitting volume.

My ears might be bleeding slightly.

Am I Missing Something?

Look, I'm not saying it's a bad movie. I haven't even seen the whole thing. I'm just talking about the trailer.

Maybe the actual film is filled with hilarious anecdotes and charming characters. Maybe the green saturation is less intense on the big screen. Maybe Cillian Murphy smiles occasionally.

But the trailer? It felt like a cinematic lecture. An important lecture, sure. But a lecture nonetheless.

Is This An Unpopular Opinion?

I suspect this is an unpopular opinion. Everyone seems to love this movie. Critics raved. Awards were won.

Maybe I just prefer my historical dramas with a slightly lighter touch. A little bit of humor to balance out the tragedy.

Or maybe I'm just easily distracted by excessive green and overly serious stares.

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, it's just a trailer. A short glimpse into a much larger film. It may not be representative of the movie as a whole.

But still...that *barley* trailer. It's a lot, isn't it?

Maybe I'll watch the whole movie someday. After I recover from the trailer-induced stress.