Movie Trailer Friday: Imagine That

It’s hard to tell whether Eddie Murphy’s presence is meant to make this formulaic plot appear fresh and interesting, or vice versa.

The idea of the preternaturally wise child is so ingrained in all of our minds that it’s an easy sell. We all remember the clarity and confidence that allowed our young brains to combine fantasy and reality. If only we could have some of that magic back, etc. etc.

It’s weird that this trailer doesn’t include any hint of a love story. Surely, the little girl eventually predicts another kind of marriage, between her father and some co-worker or something.

Here’s the Quicktime trailer for Imagine That.