Welcome to a Super Bowl Ad

I usually don’t watch pre-released Super Bowl ads before the Super Bowl, I generally want to be surprised.  But this one, from the praise written about it when posted on Twitter, sounded too high to ignore.  And I’m glad I did watch it because it’s the “extended” version (about 90 seconds) which I'm sure won’t be show on TV.  It's the whole enchilada.

There have been many superb Super Bowl ads, so I don’t want to say, “This is The Best  Ever!!!”  But I think it’s on the list that will be considered as such.  And remembered for a long time.

I don’t know how much it cost to make this or how in the world they got everyone involved, but --

Just check it out.

I'll say no more, other than the actors in it seem to be having a wonderful time.  Which given the context (you'll see what I mean) isn't always the case in such things.

Normally, I'd embed the video below.  But the "freeze frame" screen image gives away some of the surprise.  So, instead, I'll embed the link. 

​Just click here...

And afterwards, this is a three-minute "Behind-the-scenes" video.  It's not great, but fun.  In it, they mention that the ad was directed by New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waitiki, who directed the movie JoJo Rabbit.  (And no, the fact that he's from New Zealand does not mean the ad is related to Lord of the Rings.  It's not.  He's just known for off-beat comedy.) So, click here.