Movie trailer round-up: ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’, ‘Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa’ & ‘Machete Kills’

Ben Stiller deviates from his usual comedy fare to direct and star in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a film adaptation of the classic 1939 short story by James Thurber. Stiller plays Walter Mitty, a LIFE magazine employee and daydreamer who fantasizes about a life much more exciting than his own. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. The stylistic trailer scored with the song “Dirty Paws” by Of Monsters and Men captivates. Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, Patton Oswalt and Adam Scott also star in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty out Christmas day.

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Johnny Knoxville is back as his Jackass character Irving Zisman in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa. Jackson Nicoll, who also stars as his 8-year-old grandson, shines. Witness the perfect pairing as the two hit the road pranking real-life strangers. If you find yourself groaning in the middle, wait for it; the final sequence will reel you right in. Out October 25.

This latest look at Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills is the best one yet. In it you’ll meet The President played by none other than Charlie Sheen as well as the flick’s big bag played by Mel Gibson. Also, there’s Lady Gaga as Cuba Gooding Jr. You’ll see. The Machete sequel hatches October 11.

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