Transformers

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I found the first Transformers to be a decent enough watch, I suppose. It’s quite high-octane and packed with action, and I found those transformation effects to be rather impressive. It seems reasonable to expect another solid action flick from Michael Bay, who tends to deliver pretty effective films—like Bad Boys, Armageddon, or even The Rock—especially when you consider how well he pairs them with a soundtrack.

I’m totally on board with that, and honestly, that's exactly why I'm looking forward to it so much myself.👍

Caught a screening last night... and honestly, I’m feeling pretty much the same way as most of you guys...
I mean, the setup and the middle part were decent enough, the acting held up, and even Megan wasn't totally grating... but those fight scenes at the end just dragged on forever and felt way too rushed...

Also, a few things still feel a bit fuzzy to me, like,
where did that whole mess in Qatar come from, and why was there that big brawl with the military involving that weirdly low-budget looking Transformer?
plus, when that little Franjo Harmon 🙂 type shows up in an Air Force One police car at the start, and then the lead guy from Sector 7 is there...? and then his consciousness somehow gets projected into one of those Transformer jets...? 😕 Did I seriously miss something, or is this movie just...

I haven’t really delved into this kind of tech before—though, honestly, my gut feeling was spot on from the start... it knew exactly what was coming...
What an absolute disaster of a film... it isn't even remotely entertaining...

And why on earth are all the Decepticons massive compared to the Autobots? Plus, the good guys just treat them like some cheap baby toy. Anyway, I saw two movies featuring Shia LaBeouf on TV yesterday.

swiftfalcon43 said:And why on earth are all the Decepticons massive compared to the Autobots? Plus, the good guys just treat them like some cheap baby toy. Anyway, I saw two movies featuring Shia LaBeouf on TV yesterday.

Which two?...

I revisited Transformers some time ago, and I actually watched it again just yesterday. In my estimation, the film holds up quite well; it serves as a phenomenal adaptation of the disparate comic book runs. However, I noticed the discussion regarding why the protagonist transitioned from a Camaro to a Challenger. To put things into perspective: what exactly would a formidable, powerhouse robot look like if it transformed into some puny little 1200cc moped that struggles to hit 70 mph?

swiftfalcon43 said:And why on earth are all the Decepticons massive compared to the Autobots? Plus, the good guys just treat them like some cheap baby toy. Anyway, I saw two movies featuring Shia LaBeouf on TV yesterday.

They aren't actually bigger, you should check out the second movie
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, then you'll see there are plenty of smaller ones☕😲

The movie is decent enough, though honestly, there were just way too many special effects for my eyes to handle...
The sequel is significantly better than the first one.
🙂

Adam Grant32 said:I revisited Transformers some time ago, and I actually watched it again just yesterday. In my estimation, the film holds up quite well; it serves as a phenomenal adaptation of the disparate comic book runs. However, I noticed the discussion regarding why the protagonist transitioned from a Camaro to a Challenger. To put things into perspective: what exactly would a formidable, powerhouse robot look like if it transformed into some puny little 1200cc moped that struggles to hit 70 mph?

Who even turns into a Challenger?🤔

Henry Evans3 said:Who even turns into a Challenger?🤔

Steel😂

no.... Challenger🙄

😂😂😂

Henry Evans3 said:no.... Challenger🙄

😂😂😂

Aha! 😁

Hey everyone, I’ve been scrolling through your comments for a little while now. To be honest, I find myself agreeing with some of you and totally disagreeing with others.

I finally sat down to watch the movie just the other day, and looking back, I really wish I’d caught it on the big screen in a theater. Life just got in the way and I couldn't find the time.

All in all, though, I thought the movie was fantastic. Michael Bay definitely delivered what he promised. Top tier stuff! 👍

I do have a few minor gripes, though. For starters, the robot fight scenes were way too fast-paced; it was honestly almost impossible to keep track of who was hitting whom or even where they were on screen.
On a brighter note, Shia LaBeouf was great. He really held his own and did a wonderful job with his role.
As for Megan Fox, I didn't see much there. It felt like she just sort of wandered in front of the camera for a bit at the end without actually contributing anything memorable. And if I'm being completely honest, I don't quite get the massive hype surrounding her beauty—it felt a bit overrated to me.

It’s still a really solid film. I just hope I won't have to wait nearly as long to see a sequel...😁

The movie is a bit of a mess, I suppose. The concept is actually quite clever. Shia LaBeouf is great, and Megan Fox is wonderful until they suddenly zoom in on her hand in that truck—that's when everything just falls apart. Personally, I found the sequel slightly worse than the original.

There are just too many mistakes in this movie. For instance, take the guy with glasses—that metal creature crawls out of the sand and grabs him, right? So, logically, he should be dead by then. But then, what happens? The Marines are flying home in some fast jet, hauling the remains of the tail section which starts acting up, and who else is there to secure the gear or whatever? The guy with glasses. The exact same guy. And don't even get me started on how many times I spotted the film crew reflected in doors and windows.

Chloe Palmer2 said:The movie is a bit of a mess, I suppose. The concept is actually quite clever. Shia LaBeouf is great, and Megan Fox is wonderful until they suddenly zoom in on her hand in that truck—that's when everything just falls apart. Personally, I found the sequel slightly worse than the original.

That's exactly what turned me off about her... and her face, too...

She just didn't really do it for me. 🤷

And look, we all know sequels to any big hit usually end up being worse, but I'm not going to overthink it—I'll just watch it...😉

Nicole Torres97 said:That's exactly what turned me off about her... and her face, too...

She just didn't really do it for me. 🤷

And look, we all know sequels to any big hit usually end up being worse, but I'm not going to overthink it—I'll just watch it...😉

That's not true; there are exceptions (The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Terminator 2...) 😛

feralorca82 said:That's not true; there are exceptions (The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Terminator 2...) 😛

My bad, I just meant they tend to be worse overall...☕ 😁

feralorca82 said:That's not true; there are exceptions (The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Terminator 2...) 😛

I mean, "Alien" is still the superior film... 😉