Not only has this been a good year for movies, it’s also been a fine year for movie trailers. From action movies to dramas to the return of a galaxy far, far away, plenty of pieces of two-minute advertisements got us excited this year. There were even trailers that revealed too much that were actually good, but most of the trailers on this list gave you more of a sense of mood than story — which is often the ingredient for great trailers.
Looking over this list, it’s also worth noting most of these movies lived up to their ads. They were accurate teases of what was in store for audiences. Our list features different kinds of trailers, and they all captured our attention in varying ways. According to Rob Hunter and I, here are the 15 best movie trailers of 2015:
15. The Mermaid
This one’s only a teaser meaning there’s a lot still to learn about Stephen Chow‘s latest, but sweet jesus did I laugh at the police sketch artist bit. Chow’s been making films since the ’90s, and while he’s no longer casting himself in the lead role he’s still delivering massive amounts of onscreen entertainment — his last film, Journey to the West, is actually my favorite of his thanks to its big laughs, high energy, and insane creativity. This one looks somewhat more low-key, but the inspired lunacy is still there. – Rob
14. Tomorrowland
The sense of mystery and wonderment in the teaser for director Brad Bird‘s old school sci-fi sucks you right in. You didn’t see much, but with Frank’s (George Clooney) narration setting up Tomorrowland, that’s all you need. After seeing this teaser, I was sold and, wisely, avoided the other story-heavy trailers that followed. This is a less is more kind of ad for a summer movie — something we don’t see very often. – Jack
13. Hardcore
Reviews out of TIFF weren’t all that kind, but this trailer grabs your attention and throttles it with first-person acts of violence and stunts. Like a cross between the brief POV portions of Robocop and the videogame F.E.A.R., it sets up a simple story before unleashing our wronged protagonist to wreak all manner of destruction on those who cross his path. It definitely “feels” like a game at some points, for better or worse, but it also leaves viewers in awe as to how certain shots were captured. All that plus we get to see Sharlto Copley silenced with a shot to the head? Bliss. – Rob
12. Carol
Admittedly, this one gives away far too much, but it’s still beautifully cut together. Todd Haynes‘ film relies heavily on silence to tell its story, and this trailer reflects that. It expresses the love and longing that makes Carol so memorable. Without any dialogue, you know what these characters are feeling in a matter of 90 seconds, simply through images and excellent performances. – Jack
11. Goodnight Mommy
This trailer just digs right under the skin. I remember watching the Goodnight Mommy and The Witch trailers on the same day — and it was a rather unsettling four minutes. The imagery looks both gorgeous and grotesque. I’ve yet to see the film, and I hope it’s as unnerving as its trailer. – Jack
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