This Week’s Top 5 Trending Videos

This week’s top 5 trending videos include trailers for two highly anticipated movies, a spoof video on one of the most successful movies of the last year, a Simpsons’ gag and a video from the battlefields, or rather skies of Afghanistan. Needless to say, the videos are highly eclectic and enjoyable. Plus, if you are into comedy and sci-fi, the movie trailers will definitely catch your attention. Without further ado, here are this week’s top 5 trending videos.

The Hangover III Official Trailer

The official trailer for the last installment in the so-called ‘Wolfpack Trilogy’, The Hangover III, was released this past week. Anticipation was high given the unexpected success of the previous two parts. The new trailer shows how the R-rated comedy is going to pan out and introduces several new characters. The biggest plot point revealed is John Goodman playing the villain. Plus, you get your usual dose of Cooper, Helms, Bartha and Galifianakis.

A Wedding Message from Afghanistan

Thousands of US military personnel are still deployed in Afghanistan, fighting the war on terror. Being away from their families’ means they cannot take part in the usual festivities. In the video, you will see a US Army pilot using cards to send a message to his brother who got married over the weekend. It is a poignant and thoughtful gesture which has caught the attention of the viral video world.

What Went Wrong with Les Mis?

Les Miserables was without a doubt one of the most successful movies of last year, making over $400 million at the box-office and winning three Oscars. Yet, it appears as though the movie wasn’t completely flawless and had its share of mistakes. Cinema Sins has caught on to the mistakes sprawled throughout the 157-minute running time of the movie and made a video of around 6 minutes. Fans of the movie might find it interesting especially if they didn’t notice the mistakes when they watched it.

The Simpsons Merged with Breaking Bad… Again

It seems like the constant interaction between Breaking Bad and the Simpsons isn’t going to end anytime soon. This time, you see Homer and Marge spoofing Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s characters on AMC’s highly acclaimed show. With Breaking Bad set to air its final season this fall, this is a fitting way to build some buzz for it. The video ends with the show’s two stars watching the Simpsons on TV, providing the perfect ending to a funny and intelligent video.

Elysium Finally Unveiled

Few directors are able to achieve the kind of success Neill Blomkamp did with his debut film District 9. It has been almost four years since and Blomkamp’s follow-up Elysium has been in the works for ages. Finally, the world got the chance to catch a glimpse of what’s in store with the first official trailer released for the movie. Starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley, Elysium is a futuristic sci-fi movie set five years ahead of Avatar. You are bound to enjoy the breathtaking visuals on display here.

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