New United Commercials! (Merged) [Updated 2010]
Aug 7, 2008, 7:19 pm
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New United Commercials! (Merged) [Updated 2010]
http://www.youtube.com/uniteditstimetofly
They look cool
...and as usual, featuring Rhapsody in Blue!
They look cool
...and as usual, featuring Rhapsody in Blue!
Aug 7, 2008, 7:27 pm
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Well done, I particularly like "Sea Orchestra" -- it keeps your attention
"Moondust" is a bit abstract
"Moondust" is a bit abstract
Aug 7, 2008, 7:28 pm
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Cool! If anyone sees them on tv, report a sighting!
Aug 7, 2008, 7:28 pm
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Different certainly, but very nice. I like it.
Aug 7, 2008, 7:31 pm
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Hmm, Dragon was launched during the Super Bowl. Wonder if we'll see them during the ceremonies of some large sporting event that United is a sponsor of...
I like Heart, very touching. Sea Orchestra is barely edging it out as my fav of the 5
I like Heart, very touching. Sea Orchestra is barely edging it out as my fav of the 5
Aug 7, 2008, 7:35 pm
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A generation ago the most creative musicians succeeded in putting their acid trips into music...in our time, the most creative ad executives succeed in putting their Ambien trips into TV commercials
(Actually, those are some superb pieces, all of them)
(Actually, those are some superb pieces, all of them)
Aug 7, 2008, 7:35 pm
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Doesn't top the last round of UA commercials.
The job interview one was classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZAgBDf3Qo
As was "a life" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6LDrVAONII
The job interview one was classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZAgBDf3Qo
As was "a life" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6LDrVAONII
Aug 7, 2008, 7:36 pm
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That commercial doesn't make me want to fly. Creative, yes. Inspiring, no.
Aug 7, 2008, 7:36 pm
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They are cool, but what about actually showing their new C/F product?
Also, the "Heart" one worried me a little for a sec that there was going to be a "wardrobe malfunction"
Also, the "Heart" one worried me a little for a sec that there was going to be a "wardrobe malfunction"
Aug 7, 2008, 7:51 pm
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While lacking in other areas of media, United does make good on its creative commercials. I feel compelled to lift my head to the television set whenever I hear "Rhapsody in Blue."
Aug 7, 2008, 8:00 pm
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I (heart) Heart the best. The other 4 are a bit surreal.
Sea Creature - the fishes with multiple tongues are creepy. The octopus playing piano is waaaay too similar to the scene in Pirates of the Carribeans. Perhaps Ms. Higgins is borrowing ideas from her former employer?
Two Worlds - first of all, who still use a paper ticket? Also, those (presumably) FA with butterfly wings are a bit trippy.
Butterfly - Pretty and classy. However, without the announcement, I would have no idea what they are trying to sell.
Moondust - stick figure eats spacecake on board, grows wings, and proceed to have an ball on the moon, until the effect wore off.
Sea Creature - the fishes with multiple tongues are creepy. The octopus playing piano is waaaay too similar to the scene in Pirates of the Carribeans. Perhaps Ms. Higgins is borrowing ideas from her former employer?
Two Worlds - first of all, who still use a paper ticket? Also, those (presumably) FA with butterfly wings are a bit trippy.
Butterfly - Pretty and classy. However, without the announcement, I would have no idea what they are trying to sell.
Moondust - stick figure eats spacecake on board, grows wings, and proceed to have an ball on the moon, until the effect wore off.
Aug 7, 2008, 8:04 pm
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This is exactly why i love the ads. These are sophisticated commercials, not relying much on literal imagery of the product being sold. (only 2 of the 5 seem to show any hint of it i believe). The whole underlying theme of the ads is imagination and they make the viewer use it.
Good job, UA. Classy.
Good job, UA. Classy.
Aug 7, 2008, 8:42 pm
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Aug 7, 2008, 8:43 pm
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I love all of them - especially how elaborate and different Sea Orchestra is!
Aug 7, 2008, 8:47 pm
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What a complete waste of money
These commercials do nothing to resemble the travel experince on UA or any airline. What marketing queen came us with these?
Spending that shold be cut.
These commercials do nothing to resemble the travel experince on UA or any airline. What marketing queen came us with these?
Spending that shold be cut.
