DISCLAIMER: I am not claiming my opinions as facts. Sound off in the comments because I'm very curious what everyone else thinks!
I'm going to start off by saying I will be reading the book "Carrie" soon, as because this is supposed to be a closer adaptation to the book than the last film, (that of which I have not yet seen), I feel like I will be able to appreciate this film more if I do read the book.
Now the premise of the film hits me very personally, because whatever school you go to, junior high, high school or even college....you're going to be picked on at least at one point. If your like me, (the quiet kid who likes to sit in the back of class and laugh to his/herself), you don't necessarily get picked on but more-so looked at weirdly. You can be seen as someone that doesn't need to be respected. I think that's why I feel so drawn to this film and its central character.
Because at one point or another we have all fantasized about destroying those we hate the most, in the most over the top and destructive way possible. I myself have enjoyed the idea of taking every kid who has hurt or disrespected me and throwing their bodies through the halls of my school like a human hurricane for everyone to see. So the prom scene in that respect really appeals to me.
The acting looks good for the most part. Julianne Moore looks psychotic as the overly religious mother-figure to Carrie. And Chloe Grace Moretz as the title character looks believable as a sheltered teenage girl. Many people have said she is too pretty to play such a role. Go watch Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, and then come back. The same complaints were said before the action-drama premiered, and now everyone agrees he was a perfect choice. Even though stars will look like stars, the performance, if good enough, will sell the role. I only know Moretz from (500) Days of Summer and Kick-Ass, and she was great in both. I have really no doubts.
In fact, going back to the Amazing Spider-Man comparison, I have indeed heard many of the same complaints, including the "too soon to reboot" shtick, (because apparently three full flippin' decades just ain't enough for some folks).
Overall it looks very interesting. I am excited for it but am cautiously optimistic. I don't honestly know how the film ends, but judging from the trailer I can assume sh** hits the fan, all hell brakes loose, and Carrie kills people and lights the town ablaze. Though I'm not entirely sure if Chloe Moretz was the right choice, (because I don't know the character), I'm going to keep my reservations until after I read the book to fully judge if she seems right for the roll.
But so far, I'm cautiously liking what I'm seeing. I guess it's fair to rate the trailer:
If I had to rate the trailer, (which is something I find weird and I don't normally do), I would probably give it a 3.75-4 out of 5. It really grabbed my attention.
+ The Prom scene looks intense.
+ Acting doesn't look too over the top and seems convincing.
+ "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by Lykke Li fits the tone of the film.
- Still am keeping reservations, as it is a re-adaptation.
Also, I highly encourage you all to check out the actual song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". I find it, from what I know happens in the film, to fit perfectly, and I think the song alone is very powerful.