A "promo reel" is a short video highlighting the best parts of something, like a movie or TV show, to grab people's attention and convince them to watch it. Full definition
is a contemporary promo reel for the film with more such behind - the - scenes banter about story, locations, and performers. (filmfreakcentral.net)
Emerges as an overproduced novelty pic that looks and feels more like a company promo reel than an engaging piece of storytelling. (metacritic.com)
To get a new look at the film before it hits theaters next Friday, check out the well edited promo reel below that focuses a little bit more on Mark Wahlberg's training and fighting as Mickey Ward and his relationship with his half - brother Dicky Eklund, played by Bale. (metacritic.com)