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Trailer Showdown: Thor Makes 'Bling Ring' Put its Crown on the Ground

Friday cometh yet again, and bringeth with it a new Trailer Showdown. Each week we take the best and the worst trailers and rank them in that order, so that you can better plan your movie-going in the months to come.

This week is full up on documentaries, about the war on terror and the war on drugs, but there's also new trailers for plenty of lighter fare including an amazing new trailer for Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring", a look at the new Judy Blume adaptation "Tiger Eyes" and of course, a first look at the new "Thor: The Dark World" trailer, which brings both the smack and lays it down.

And now, ranked from best to absolutely the worst, we present this week's Trailer Showdown! Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree with our rankings, though of course you'll agree!

1.) 'Thor: The Dark World'

Another installment in the "Thor" franchise brings Thor to a very dark place as he attempts to protect his love and defend his home, all of which leads him to make a deal with the devil: his evil brother Loki. Fans of the Marvel universe adore Loki and Thor battling it out, and at this point it feels as if Marvel can do no wrong when it comes to pitch-perfect super hero films. Big budgets, big talent, and decent script? Thor is definitely on our blockbuster fun list.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins

Release Date: Nov. 8, 2013

2.) 'Bling Ring'

Though we won't feature every single iteration of this trailer, it seemed worth sharing since this time around we get actual dialogue and a peek inside what the film will truly be like. Emma Watson's accent is amazing, first of all. Second of all, the search for fame and the desire to be a celebrity are fascinating topics and this film could not be coming at a better time. Third of all, Sofia Coppola's music choices and art direction are spot on as always. Release date cannot get here soon enough.

Starring: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson

Release Date: June 14, 2013

3.) 'Tiger Eyes'

Based on a Judy Blume novel, a young girl finds solace in an unexpected friend after a death devastates her family. Judy Blume novels should all obviously be turned into movies, and this one looks to be well-written, touching and moving. In addition to all the mechanics of the film working well together, there is a subtlety that perfectly captures Blume's delicate take on being a teenager.

Starring: Willa Holland, Amy Jo Johnson, Tatanka Means

Release Date: June 7, 2013

4.) 'How to Make Money Selling Drugs'

As the title suggests, this documentary will instruct the viewer on how to make money selling drugs. Well, that's a big tongue in cheek, but it certainly is a direct hit on the drug war in America, exploring the details of drug culture and the laws that we've constructed that seem to perpetuate and escalate drug incidents. Insightful and astounding at times, this is one well-done doc.

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Susan Sarandon, Eminem

Release Date: 2013

5.) 'The Institute'

This documentary takes on a strange San Francisco phenomenon, unfortunately even though I watched the entire trailer I still have no idea what it is. And that is awesome. It's a rare delight to stumble across something that makes no apologies of the fact that it won't explain itself, and "The Institute" explores an organization that may be a cult, a game or something else entirely. Can't wait for this one!

Starring: Jeff Hull, Gordon Mclaughlin, Arye Bender

Release Date: 2013

6.) 'The Grandmaster'

This is the worst trailer for a movie that very well may be very quiet and beautiful. Instead it's all flying fists and loud noises. Directed by Wong Kar Wai, the film explores the world of Ip Man, who trained Bruce Lee. Of course there has to be more to the story than that, Wong Kar Wai is one of the most renowned foreign directors, given more to subtlety and emotion than crazy action sequences. Only time will tell what this movie's really like, but I'm betting it is fantastic.

Starring: Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Chen Chang

Release Date: August 23, 2013

7.) 'Dirty Wars'

A documentary that explores the dark underbelly of the current war on terror, exposing the idea that there are massive cover ups and a "secret war" happening right under our noses. The documentarian makes an elegant case, but war documentaries have become an increasingly hard sell for audiences, even though this one is straight out of Sundance. Films like this one can feel so overwhelming, especially if the audience is being presented with facts upon endless facts.

Starring: Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi

Release Date: June 7, 2013

8.) 'RIPD'

Reynolds and Bridges together as a pair of dead law enforcement officers? Very yes, and thank you. This movie looks like a cross between "Men in Black", a vampire hunting flick and the awfulness of "Ghostrider". Chock full of silliness and very expensive CGI, this trailer does its level best to throw every single fantastical scene at you, however, this also doesn't seem like the kind of movie that can actually get spoiled. Dark and dense, this movie might be a bit like trying to eat an entire Devil's Food cake in one sitting.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Jeff Bridges

Release Date: July 19, 2013

9.) 'Ratchet and Clank'

This cute trailer for an animated children's film makes fun of the very concept of cool trailers, with one of the characters dancing around at the whim of the animators. Silly, yes, but self-aware, which is harder to find. Even though the movie doesn't come out until 2015, (is that how far in advance we have to release trailers now?!) this gentle reminder is cute enough to pique interest, even if the animation style is not very advanced.

Release Date: 2015

10.) 'Hatchet III'

The Worst of the Week: A deranged woman walks into a police station and starts spouting off about "killing him," which leads to one of the bloodiest battles in horror history as dozens of cops take on a mysterious killing force. Part farce, part out of control horror bloodbath, this third installment in the "Hatchet" series looks to be equal parts disgusting and nauseating. Torture porn at its finest.

Starring: Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder, Zach Galligan

Release Date: June 14, 2013

Come back next week for more rankings!

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