Emile Hirsch hasn’t starred in a film since 2009’s disappointing Taking Woodstock, but he is back in a much bigger flick, The Darkest Hour. Produced by Wanted helmer Timur Bekmambetov, the alien invasion actioner is directed by Chris Gorak and also stars Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor as well as Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
I was looking forward to this one, but it the trailer makes it seem pretty damn silly. It is difficult to find invisible things that control electricity scary, and the tone is much more cheeky than I hope for. It also doesn’t help that the entire trailer is exposition. Check it out below via Apple and let us know what you think.
Synopsis:
The DARKEST HOUR is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.
The Darkest Hour hits theaters December 23rd, 2011.