K, I finally saw Transformers - GoFuckYourself.com

Elli · 07-19-2007, 08:58 AM

Oooo it was pretty darned awesome!

The good:
- The CG was in-fricken-credible! The textures and motions were amazing! To see the dust build up on Prime's windshields while they were in the desert... wow!
- Hot actors/actresses
- Pretty true-to-the-show storyline.
- Original Optimus Prime voice!! Ah, memories...
- Funny comic relief in the parents' characters
- I love how the movie ends with the shot from the beginning of a few of the shows (idyllic gathering of friends overlooking the plains)

The not so great:
- The heroine wore huge fake eyelashes in every scene except one, when they were portraying her as a tomboyish, earnest girl
- GM must be making a shitload of money, non?
- "Nokia is pretty bad ass"
- I miss Bumblebee the Bug

- Starscream had an extremely small part and didn't have the trademark voice at all (BUT he survived for a sequel, so he has another shot)
- There was no character development or progression
- The CGI was often rendered so fast that you really can't tell what's going on until the camera pans out for a better look. It keeps the intensity up, but got a bit tiring.
- I was ready for the movie to end by the time they unveiled Megatron. Come on Michael Bay, trim that down!

But overall I am happy spending my $10.50 to see it in the theatre. I was thoroughly entertained!

Yo Adrian · 07-19-2007, 09:02 AM

You forgot to include that Megatron transforms into a gun why is he a spaceship?

LiveDose · 07-19-2007, 09:04 AM

Can't wait to see it... Nice info!

Elli · 07-19-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yo Adrian

You forgot to include that Megatron transforms into a gun why is he a spaceship?

The problems of scale were so problematic that I'm happy they didn't attempt to have Megatron (who stands taller than Starscream) transform into a handgun that Starscream can hold. He does transform into a gun once in the final city fight, which was good enough for me.

jimmy-3-way · 07-19-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elli

The problems of scale were so problematic that I'm happy they didn't attempt to have Megatron (who stands taller than Starscream) transform into a handgun that Starscream can hold. He does transform into a gun once in the final city fight, which was good enough for me.

I agree, I think that detail was well handled.

royaljelly2 · 07-19-2007, 09:21 AM

It was very entertaining! I'm going to go see it for a second time!

Elli · 07-19-2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royaljelly2

It was very entertaining! I'm going to go see it for a second time!

I'm definitely going to grab the DVD when it comes out. There's bound to be a ton of "making of" and behind the scenes clips on there.

TubeTitans_SusieQ · 07-19-2007, 09:50 AM

I loved that movie. I wasnt gung ho about going to see it but i ended up seeing it twice in one night lol. OH their selling Bumble Bee old school Camaro and the Allpark on Ebay....BTW

Violetta · 07-19-2007, 10:24 AM

It is really not on my list of movies to watch right now, but I guess I will rent it some day. Gonna watch Harry Potter tomorrow

Ravage · 07-19-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elli

- I miss Bumblebee the Bug

Blame VW. They didn't give the rights for the movie so they had to switch. Props on GM getting it. They were able to unveil the '09 Camero.

One thing about the Transformers universe, nobody ever fully dies. They always find a way to bring them back. So if they do make a sequel, it should be much better since they do not have to do the 'Introductio-style' type movie like this one.

Elli · 07-19-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum ChrisM

Blame VW. They didn't give the rights for the movie so they had to switch. Props on GM getting it. They were able to unveil the '09 Camero.

One thing about the Transformers universe, nobody ever fully dies. They always find a way to bring them back. So if they do make a sequel, it should be much better since they do not have to do the 'Introductio-style' type movie like this one.

Two sequels are already scheduled.

NinjaSteve · 07-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiinteresting. Should I wait to see this at the dollar theater? Or are you saying it's worth the $10?

CaptainHowdy · 07-19-2007, 11:46 AM

Gotta check it out...

ICEDOG · 07-19-2007, 11:49 AM

great great movie !!!!!!!!!!

dark1313star · 07-19-2007, 12:42 PM

pretty good for a kid flick :D

I wasn't into the toys or cartoons so there was no nostalgia value for me, but the CGI were awesome

the script was pretty silly but I guess that was intentional

definitely worth seeing on the big screen... my kid and I went to see it at the drive-in a couple nights ago with 1408... $15 total and I brought snacks for the boy and herb for me

:

Elli · 07-19-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaSteve

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiinteresting. Should I wait to see this at the dollar theater? Or are you saying it's worth the $10?

I'd say it's worth $10. Just don't get $20 of popcorn

CDSmith · 07-19-2007, 04:21 PM

Good review.

I actually might get off my ass and go to the theatre for this one.

modelscanada · 07-19-2007, 05:48 PM

I am going to go see it

madawgz · 07-19-2007, 05:51 PM

its one big AD for the US Army

Elli · 07-19-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madawgz

its one big AD for the US Army

Interesting you should say that. I thought the army part was pretty well done, and not too HOORAH for my tastes.

J. Falcon · 07-19-2007, 06:22 PM

sounds like it sucks major fucking ass

shekinah · 07-19-2007, 06:38 PM

You're good as a critic, nice points there

07-19-2007, 08:58 AM	#1
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	K, I finally saw Transformers Oooo it was pretty darned awesome! The good: - The CG was in-fricken-credible! The textures and motions were amazing! To see the dust build up on Prime's windshields while they were in the desert... wow! - Hot actors/actresses - Pretty true-to-the-show storyline. - Original Optimus Prime voice!! Ah, memories... - Funny comic relief in the parents' characters - I love how the movie ends with the shot from the beginning of a few of the shows (idyllic gathering of friends overlooking the plains) The not so great: - The heroine wore huge fake eyelashes in every scene except one, when they were portraying her as a tomboyish, earnest girl - GM must be making a shitload of money, non? - "Nokia is pretty bad ass" - I miss Bumblebee the Bug - Starscream had an extremely small part and didn't have the trademark voice at all (BUT he survived for a sequel, so he has another shot) - There was no character development or progression - The CGI was often rendered so fast that you really can't tell what's going on until the camera pans out for a better look. It keeps the intensity up, but got a bit tiring. - I was ready for the movie to end by the time they unveiled Megatron. Come on Michael Bay, trim that down! But overall I am happy spending my $10.50 to see it in the theatre. I was thoroughly entertained! __________________ email: [email protected]

07-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#2
Yo Adrian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,326	You forgot to include that Megatron transforms into a gun why is he a spaceship? __________________ Adult SEO Partners - Full service Adult SEO Agency serving some of the biggest names in the industry.

07-19-2007, 09:04 AM	#3
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	Can't wait to see it... Nice info! __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

07-19-2007, 09:50 AM	#8
TubeTitans_SusieQ Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 3,884	I loved that movie. I wasnt gung ho about going to see it but i ended up seeing it twice in one night lol. OH their selling Bumble Bee old school Camaro and the Allpark on Ebay....BTW __________________ Make $40 on Every FREE Lifetime Registration ICQ: 370399852

07-19-2007, 10:24 AM	#9
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	It is really not on my list of movies to watch right now, but I guess I will rent it some day. Gonna watch Harry Potter tomorrow __________________ M&A Queen

07-19-2007, 09:21 AM	#6
royaljelly2 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,034	It was very entertaining! I'm going to go see it for a second time!

07-19-2007, 11:19 AM	#12
NinjaSteve Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,089	Iiiiiiiiiiiiiinteresting. Should I wait to see this at the dollar theater? Or are you saying it's worth the $10? __________________ ...

07-19-2007, 11:46 AM	#13
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,664	Gotta check it out... __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc.

07-19-2007, 11:49 AM	#14
ICEDOG Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,330	great great movie !!!!!!!!!!

07-19-2007, 12:42 PM	#15
dark1313star Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28	pretty good for a kid flick :D I wasn't into the toys or cartoons so there was no nostalgia value for me, but the CGI were awesome the script was pretty silly but I guess that was intentional definitely worth seeing on the big screen... my kid and I went to see it at the drive-in a couple nights ago with 1408... $15 total and I brought snacks for the boy and herb for me :

07-19-2007, 04:21 PM	#17
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	Good review. I actually might get off my ass and go to the theatre for this one. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

07-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#18
modelscanada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	I am going to go see it

07-19-2007, 05:51 PM	#19
madawgz 8.8.8.8 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noordermarkt Posts: 30,509	its one big AD for the US Army __________________ TAEMDLRMSKRJIXMRLSMRJ.

07-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#21
J. Falcon www.AdultCopywriters.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 31,618	sounds like it sucks major fucking ass __________________ Adult Copywriters SEO Content for Porn Sites sales at adultcopywriters dot com

07-19-2007, 06:38 PM	#22
shekinah Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,452	You're good as a critic, nice points there __________________ [Web Design \| Development \| Programming \| Content Writing ] ICQ: 238-890-469