Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

cubboyroy1826 · 06-22-2009, 01:15 PM

Anyone else psyched for this movie? I really enjoyed the first one and am looking forward to seeing this one as well. I really liked the opening combat scene and while i know there was some corney stuff in the movie thought it was very entertaining.

RendeR · 06-22-2009, 02:46 PM

I love the first one and think they did a decent job of transferring it forward. Dunno bout this next one, but I felt the same way before I saw #1 as well so hopefully it will be good.

spleen1015 · 06-22-2009, 02:48 PM

Definitely gonna go see it Sunday morning.

General Mike · 06-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Huge transformers fan growing up. I don't know if I'll go til Saturday tho.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 06:15 PM

More nonsense from ADD director Michael Bay. I was a huge fan of the series growing up, but Bay's worthless "OMG I have to cut every nanosecond to make it exciting!" style combined with the ridiculous attempts at humor like the inexcusable half hour long interlude where the Transformers ruin his mother's flower bed while he gets a lecture on masturbation made the first one unbearable. From the looks of it, I don't see that the 2nd one is going to be any different.

Schmidty · 06-23-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

More nonsense from ADD director Michael Bay. I was a huge fan of the series growing up, but Bay's worthless "OMG I have to cut every nanosecond to make it exciting!" style combined with the ridiculous attempts at humor like the inexcusable half hour long interlude where the Transformers ruin his mother's flower bed while he gets a lecture on masturbation made the first one unbearable. From the looks of it, I don't see that the 2nd one is going to be any different.

Angry much? I liked the first one. I guess I'm an ADD idiot.

Anyway, I'm not "pumped" to see it, but I'm looking forward to a fun summer movie that I don't have to analyze. I love movies that make me think, and watch more of those than other types, but sometimes I just like some brain-dead 'splosions.

terpkristin · 06-23-2009, 07:37 PM

Skipping this one entirely, first one was bad enough.

Saw a link on Twitter to Ebert's review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

The opening paragraph:

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a horrible experience of unbearable length, briefly punctuated by three or four amusing moments. One of these involves a dog-like robot humping the leg of the heroine. Such are the meager joys. If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together. Then close your eyes and use your imagination.

/tk

Chubby · 06-23-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Skipping this one entirely, first one was bad enough.

Saw a link on Twitter to Ebert's review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

The opening paragraph:

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a horrible experience of unbearable length, briefly punctuated by three or four amusing moments. One of these involves a dog-like robot humping the leg of the heroine. Such are the meager joys. If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together. Then close your eyes and use your imagination.

/tk

because Ebert is the target audience...

Lathum · 06-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Amazed it took 5 posts for the Bay bashing to start.

I can't wait to see it.

spleen1015 · 06-23-2009, 08:00 PM

I'm expecting an Oscar winner here. Think I'll be disappointed?

Cringer · 06-23-2009, 09:22 PM

I am looking forward to it, my daughter is the one who has been going nuts waiting for this one to come out. I told her we would go to the 11:00 or 11:30 showing tomorrow morning. We will see if that happens or not though, it's up to her waking up in time.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Angry much? I liked the first one. I guess I'm an ADD idiot.

Why do you take an insult aimed at the director as a personal insult to yourself? That's bizaare. Newsflash: It's possible to hate a movie without hating the people that like it.

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Anyway, I'm not "pumped" to see it, but I'm looking forward to a fun summer movie that I don't have to analyze. I love movies that make me think, and watch more of those than other types, but sometimes I just like some brain-dead 'splosions.

That's exactly what I was looking forward to with the first one, and was sorely disappointed.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Amazed it took 5 posts for the Bay bashing to start.

I can't wait to see it.

If only I had seen the thread sooner..

Logan · 06-23-2009, 09:37 PM

I kinda liked the first one although I thought it was too long and the final battle scene really bothered me in the way it was shot. Everything was so tight that I had trouble figuring out who I should be rooting for and which machine was beating the hell out which.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I'm expecting an Oscar winner here. Think I'll be disappointed?

Oh, I get it. You either like Transformers or you must have been expecting an Oscar winner.

I notice that while people are presenting these strawman arguments, no one has actually responded to the points I made. You'll notice that I didn't complain about lack of character development, deep story, or interesting dialogue. I complained about the way Bay shoots his action scenes and an unnecessary and unfunny comedy sequence.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

because Ebert is the target audience...

Why isn't he? He sure likes his share of dumb movies and has given positive reviews to plenty of popcorn action films in the past.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-23-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Why isn't he?

Well he would be the same guy who criticized the way the bombs fell in Pearl Harbor and got ripped by Bay for it. I don't have the impression there's much love lost between those two so I'd take anything from him with a grain of salt in this case.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Maybe, but, well:

Transformers :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

Schmidty · 06-23-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Oh, I get it. You either like Transformers or you must have been expecting an Oscar winner.

I notice that while people are presenting these strawman arguments, no one has actually responded to the points I made. You'll notice that I didn't complain about lack of character development, deep story, or interesting dialogue. I complained about the way Bay shoots his action scenes and an unnecessary and unfunny comedy sequence.

I responded to what you said - I disagree with you. Period. You say I'm taking it personally, which I'm not since I have no emotional connection to the film or cartoon (which I loved growing up), but it's you that seems to be riled.

Anyway, Don't see it. That's cool. I'll let you know if it's good.

cubboyroy1826 · 06-23-2009, 09:50 PM

Larry i kinda enjoyed the parental banter with the transformers in the yard. I will admit the end battle was a bit tough to follow which transformer was good or bad. I am going in looking to be entertained for an afternoon and if the 2nd is close to the 1st that will be accomplished. I enjoyed The Rock and Armageddon although i understand that if you break down the movies there are a lot of ridiculous things. Of course i am sure you and i might disagree on other directors as well. No biggee i don't take it personally.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 09:54 PM

And I can appreciate that. I don't mind disagreements on the merits of what I say. The only thing that bothers me and gets me "riled up" is when people pretend I'm calling them an "ADD idiot" and make random sarcastic comments about expecting it to be an Oscar winner.

By the way, I thought the Rock was very good. You had some really interesting characters with Connery, Cage, and Ed Harris and that went a long way towards making up for Bay's annoying directing style.

Lathum · 06-23-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

You'll notice that I didn't complain about lack of character development, deep story, or interesting dialogue. .

This isn't why people go to see Transformers. They go to see lots of action, explosions, and such...

I realize the comedy is annoying at times, but that's what you get with Bay. IF you want the other things you mentioned I'm not sure what to tell you, go see The Notebook.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

This isn't why people go to see Transformers. They go to see lots of action, explosions, and such...

I realize the comedy is annoying at times, but that's what you get with Bay. IF you want the other things you mentioned I'm not sure what to tell you, go see The Notebook.

Sigh.

You completely missed my point. I never said I expected any of those things. I was saying I DIDN'T criticize the movie for lacking those things, because I never expected it to have them.

And as much as I hated the first Transformers, I would rather watch it on an endless 24 hour, 365 day loop than see one minute of The Notebook.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 06-23-2009, 10:32 PM

LARRY WE DON'T WATCH TRANSFORMERS FOR THE ACTING OR SCRIPT

cubboyroy1826 · 06-23-2009, 10:54 PM

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I would rather watch it on an endless 24 hour, 365 day loop than see one minute of The Notebook.

Larry we definitely agree on this.

Danny · 06-23-2009, 11:02 PM

I really enjoyed Transformers and the notebook may be my favorite romantic movie.

JS19 · 06-23-2009, 11:30 PM

Megan Fox. Conversation is over.

larrymcg421 · 06-23-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Megan Fox. Conversation is over.

Buy Maxim and beat off in private. Cheaper than movie ticket and you won't get arrested.

sterlingice · 06-23-2009, 11:39 PM

(I liked Transformers as a kid and I love action movies but the first movie did nothing for me, either. I didn't really have high expectations going in so it's not like I had a huge letdown. There hadn't been anything good out of a Transformers property since about Beast Wars, so it wasn't that. I actually like Shia LaBeouf but his character was annoying as hell and there were just a lot of things that didn't work for me in the movie.)

SI

JS19 · 06-23-2009, 11:50 PM

eh, that's debatable

Honolulu_Blue · 06-24-2009, 08:07 AM

While Roger Ebert may not be the target audience, I read a couple of reviews on aintitcoolnews.com. Those people are definitely the target audience. Both reviews I read trashed the hell out of the movie.

I enjoyed the first movie. It was shit balls retarded, ridiculous and totally inane, but I enjoyed it for what it was. By the sounds of things, the sequel may just be too much of the bad to actually derive pleasure from the good (explosions, robots fighting, etc.).

Just looking at Bay's work as a director... The only movie of his that I have seen and completely enjoyed (sans caveats) was "Bad Boys." Armageddon and Pearl Harbor are pretty attrocious and the first Transformers has many, many issues (robots peeing on people, robots sneaking around and hiding in the backyard, etc.). Never saw Bad Boys II.

sterlingice · 06-24-2009, 08:12 AM

I liked The Rock a lot and Bad Boys quite a bit. I even enjoyed Bad Boys II, tho what I learned from watching some of the features special effects, it's pretty clear Bay has no regard for human life when filming stunts

"Sir, if we get him that close, we cannot guarantee his protection."
"What's your point? Put him next to the explosion, it'll look better!"

SI

Alan T · 06-24-2009, 08:19 AM

I must be Michael Bay's target audience I guess. Out of the movies he is listed for on IMDB:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
Transformers (2007)
... aka Transformers: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
The Island (2005)
Bad Boys II (2003)
... aka Good Cops: Bad Boys II (Malaysia: English title)
Pearl Harbor (2001)
... aka Pearl Harbour (UK: promotional title)
Armageddon (1998/I)
The Rock (1996)
Bad Boys (1995)

I haven't seen Bad Boys II, but I liked all of the rest and have watched most of them numerous times. Perhaps only the Island is one that I don't own. *shrug*

Schmidty · 06-24-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JS19

Megan Fox. Conversation is over.

She creeps me out. She looks too much like my little sister Caitlin.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-24-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

She creeps me out. She looks too much like my little sister Caitlin.

pix pls k thx

hoopsguy · 06-24-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

She creeps me out. She looks too much like my little sister Caitlin.

This will not end well.

MJ4H · 06-24-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

She creeps me out. She looks too much like my little sister Caitlin.

o rly

MikeVic · 06-24-2009, 03:02 PM

Hey, pics pls.

Atocep · 06-24-2009, 03:28 PM

Just got back from seeing it. It can probably be summed up rather easily by saying if you liked the first one, chances are you'll like this one. If not, stay away. If you wanted to see the transformers get more screen time and see more explosions it definitely delivers.

Bay hit his target audience. There's probably Transformers fans that are disappointed that they aren't in that target, but I think Bay accomplished what he set out to do.

cubboyroy1826 · 06-24-2009, 11:34 PM

Saw it today and really liked it. Now understand i am one who wants to be entertained and really don't want to think much when i watch a movie like this. Were there some corny part? Yep. Did things slow a bit? Yep. Is the movie going to be nominated for awards? Heck no.

ColtCrazy · 06-24-2009, 11:41 PM

Just got back myself. I loved the 1st movie...a little disappointed in the 2nd. Just a little too much of everything...and not enough of the characters of the transformers. It's worth watching once, but probably just once.

Schmidty · 06-24-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

This will not end well.

Yes it will.

You will never see my little sis!!!!

Honolulu_Blue · 06-25-2009, 08:46 AM

I guess, midnight screenings included, "Transformers 2" hauled in $71 million yesterday.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 06-25-2009, 08:48 AM

Wow. That's a lot. A quick googling shows TDK did $60M.

Kodos · 06-25-2009, 09:07 AM

I never watched the original series. I'm guessing that puts me in the minority. While we're talking about bad movies based on TV shows from our childhood, G.I. Joe looks terrible too.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-25-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I never watched the original series. I'm guessing that puts me in the minority. While we're talking about bad movies based on TV shows from our childhood, G.I. Joe looks terrible too.

I agree.

The Baroness is super hot, but other than that, this movie is going to suck an epic amount of ass. It will be a black hole of suck, sucking so hard that not even light can escape it. It might even suck light back in time, Nero-style.

Since when has G.I. Joe needed power-armored silly suits? And why is Cobra sending that undead army from Return of The King to destroy the Eiffel Tower? I think I will only learn the answers to these questions late at night when I stumble upon this movie on free cable. Likely I will be very drunk, so, mayhaps, I will even enjoy myself.

ColtCrazy · 06-25-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I agree.

The Baroness is super hot, but other than that, this movie is going to suck an epic amount of ass. It will be a black hole of suck, sucking so hard that not even light can escape it. It might even suck light back in time, Nero-style.

Since when has G.I. Joe needed power-armored silly suits? And why is Cobra sending that undead army from Return of The King to destroy the Eiffel Tower? I think I will only learn the answers to these questions late at night when I stumble upon this movie on free cable. Likely I will be very drunk, so, mayhaps, I will even enjoy myself.

Ding, Ding, Ding. That's what did it for me. Don't mess with the original concept. Probably why I didn't like the 2nd Transformers near as much as the 1st, but even the 2nd one will be infinitely more enjoyable than G.I. Joe. It's on DVD by September. Looks wretched.

MikeVic · 06-25-2009, 10:03 AM

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Yes it will.

You will never see my little sis!!!!

MikeVic · 06-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Watched this movie last night. I never watched the original series, and I thought the first movie was ok. This movie was ok too. Good for a summer blockbuster. Had funny parts, nice action, and a couple of hot chicks. It did have one part that made me say "really?"

Spoiler

Fidatelo · 06-25-2009, 10:17 AM

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Spoiler

Ugh, that makes me not want to watch the movie at all. That's terrible, and seems completely unnecessary.

06-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
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06-23-2009, 06:15 PM	#5
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	More nonsense from ADD director Michael Bay. I was a huge fan of the series growing up, but Bay's worthless "OMG I have to cut every nanosecond to make it exciting!" style combined with the ridiculous attempts at humor like the inexcusable half hour long interlude where the Transformers ruin his mother's flower bed while he gets a lecture on masturbation made the first one unbearable. From the looks of it, I don't see that the 2nd one is going to be any different. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

06-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#7
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Skipping this one entirely, first one was bad enough. Saw a link on Twitter to Ebert's review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews The opening paragraph: "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a horrible experience of unbearable length, briefly punctuated by three or four amusing moments. One of these involves a dog-like robot humping the leg of the heroine. Such are the meager joys. If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together. Then close your eyes and use your imagination. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

06-23-2009, 09:22 PM	#11
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I am looking forward to it, my daughter is the one who has been going nuts waiting for this one to come out. I told her we would go to the 11:00 or 11:30 showing tomorrow morning. We will see if that happens or not though, it's up to her waking up in time. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

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larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Maybe, but, well: Transformers :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

06-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Definitely gonna go see it Sunday morning.

06-23-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Huge transformers fan growing up. I don't know if I'll go til Saturday tho.

06-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#9
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Amazed it took 5 posts for the Bay bashing to start. I can't wait to see it.

06-23-2009, 08:00 PM	#10
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I'm expecting an Oscar winner here. Think I'll be disappointed?

06-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#14
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I kinda liked the first one although I thought it was too long and the final battle scene really bothered me in the way it was shot. Everything was so tight that I had trouble figuring out who I should be rooting for and which machine was beating the hell out which.

06-23-2009, 09:50 PM	#20
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Larry i kinda enjoyed the parental banter with the transformers in the yard. I will admit the end battle was a bit tough to follow which transformer was good or bad. I am going in looking to be entertained for an afternoon and if the 2nd is close to the 1st that will be accomplished. I enjoyed The Rock and Armageddon although i understand that if you break down the movies there are a lot of ridiculous things. Of course i am sure you and i might disagree on other directors as well. No biggee i don't take it personally.

06-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#21
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	And I can appreciate that. I don't mind disagreements on the merits of what I say. The only thing that bothers me and gets me "riled up" is when people pretend I'm calling them an "ADD idiot" and make random sarcastic comments about expecting it to be an Oscar winner. By the way, I thought the Rock was very good. You had some really interesting characters with Connery, Cage, and Ed Harris and that went a long way towards making up for Bay's annoying directing style. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

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06-23-2009, 11:02 PM	#26
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I really enjoyed Transformers and the notebook may be my favorite romantic movie.

06-23-2009, 11:30 PM	#27
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Megan Fox. Conversation is over.

06-23-2009, 11:39 PM	#29
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	(I liked Transformers as a kid and I love action movies but the first movie did nothing for me, either. I didn't really have high expectations going in so it's not like I had a huge letdown. There hadn't been anything good out of a Transformers property since about Beast Wars, so it wasn't that. I actually like Shia LaBeouf but his character was annoying as hell and there were just a lot of things that didn't work for me in the movie.) SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 06-23-2009 at 11:42 PM.

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JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	eh, that's debatable

06-24-2009, 08:07 AM	#31
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	While Roger Ebert may not be the target audience, I read a couple of reviews on aintitcoolnews.com. Those people are definitely the target audience. Both reviews I read trashed the hell out of the movie. I enjoyed the first movie. It was shit balls retarded, ridiculous and totally inane, but I enjoyed it for what it was. By the sounds of things, the sequel may just be too much of the bad to actually derive pleasure from the good (explosions, robots fighting, etc.). Just looking at Bay's work as a director... The only movie of his that I have seen and completely enjoyed (sans caveats) was "Bad Boys." Armageddon and Pearl Harbor are pretty attrocious and the first Transformers has many, many issues (robots peeing on people, robots sneaking around and hiding in the backyard, etc.). Never saw Bad Boys II. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

06-24-2009, 08:12 AM	#32
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I liked The Rock a lot and Bad Boys quite a bit. I even enjoyed Bad Boys II, tho what I learned from watching some of the features special effects, it's pretty clear Bay has no regard for human life when filming stunts "Sir, if we get him that close, we cannot guarantee his protection." "What's your point? Put him next to the explosion, it'll look better!" SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-24-2009, 08:19 AM	#33
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I must be Michael Bay's target audience I guess. Out of the movies he is listed for on IMDB: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) ... aka Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version) Transformers (2007) ... aka Transformers: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version) The Island (2005) Bad Boys II (2003) ... aka Good Cops: Bad Boys II (Malaysia: English title) Pearl Harbor (2001) ... aka Pearl Harbour (UK: promotional title) Armageddon (1998/I) The Rock (1996) Bad Boys (1995) I haven't seen Bad Boys II, but I liked all of the rest and have watched most of them numerous times. Perhaps only the Island is one that I don't own. shrug __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

06-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#38
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Hey, pics pls.

06-24-2009, 03:28 PM	#39
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Just got back from seeing it. It can probably be summed up rather easily by saying if you liked the first one, chances are you'll like this one. If not, stay away. If you wanted to see the transformers get more screen time and see more explosions it definitely delivers. Bay hit his target audience. There's probably Transformers fans that are disappointed that they aren't in that target, but I think Bay accomplished what he set out to do.

06-24-2009, 11:34 PM	#40
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Saw it today and really liked it. Now understand i am one who wants to be entertained and really don't want to think much when i watch a movie like this. Were there some corny part? Yep. Did things slow a bit? Yep. Is the movie going to be nominated for awards? Heck no.

06-24-2009, 11:41 PM	#41
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Just got back myself. I loved the 1st movie...a little disappointed in the 2nd. Just a little too much of everything...and not enough of the characters of the transformers. It's worth watching once, but probably just once. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

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06-25-2009, 09:07 AM	#45
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I never watched the original series. I'm guessing that puts me in the minority. While we're talking about bad movies based on TV shows from our childhood, G.I. Joe looks terrible too. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 06-25-2009 at 09:07 AM.

06-25-2009, 10:06 AM	#49
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Watched this movie last night. I never watched the original series, and I thought the first movie was ok. This movie was ok too. Good for a summer blockbuster. Had funny parts, nice action, and a couple of hot chicks. It did have one part that made me say "really?" Spoiler That hot chick going after Sam turning out to be a robot. Really? They can take the form of a human? That didn't sit well with me.

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