Michael Bay To Quit Transformers
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Tim Raynor
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http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/
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Rotten tomatoes comment: It's a common sight on this message board to paste percentages from RT or "Box Office Mojo" numbers to prove a point. To be honest, i personally don't care how many people think its good or bad, or how many cash it made. I like sticking with individuality and not getting lost in all that artificial hype. I didn't say this to insult you in any way Tim, it's just a general observation
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Tim Raynor
March 2002
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You see, I do care because when a really, really bad movie makes a lot of money, it just means another really bad sequel is on the way. To me the individuality route is too much risk. It's like gambling or buying fruit, you don't know what you're going to get. I like to read the "artificial hype", and in the long run, it's saved me a lot of money.
S_Coaster
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I completely understand what you're saying. I read detailed reviews myself AFTER i watch the movie. And this goes back to what you said, about discovering more about your tastes and opinions. I love discussing here or with a live person about a film, exchange opinions etc etc.
Like i said, i wasn't referring to you directly, some people post those numbers here to simply say "Hey, look, millions like it, you don't, ur WRONG". That's what aggravates me more. I mentioned individuality because i really get sick of mass hysteria given birth directly from the media machine. Some people's brains are so washed they'll bite on to anything and ask for more. If a movie like that makes money, it's not the sequel i worry about, i know me not going to watch it won't stop the bosses producing one. Cinema, and that's the beauty of it, is always a mirror of the society that it was born in.
All im trying to say is that when something as hollow and fake like "Transformers" makes 600billion or whatever, it says a lot about the demographic that watches this film and what is to be expected from that generation. And it ain't good.
[Post edited by S_Coaster on Jun 23, 2009 - CDT 3:20 PM]
tummybanana
November 2007
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View profile »i dont have any sympathy for bay at all....yes 1st transformers was fun and i was very surprised, i remember cringing when i heard his name attached to it.
there are 2 people from hollywood that get my backup, akiva goldsman and micheal bay....
both are hacks and deserve to have britney spears sing to them 24 hours a day...
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What I do care about is the finished product. If the movie is entertaining enough than I'll watch it. Could Transformers have been better? Probably. At the same time it wasn't THAT bad in my opinion and the eye candy, FX, sound, etc were all top notch.
I think he's like Lucas in that he makes movies that are visually pleasing to look at. Story wise...well sure it could be better but I think it's just good old popcorn fun.
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I think I disagree with every word in that sentence except maybe the words "I" and "are" which seem to be properly placed.
The worst thing about Bay (and Lucas) isn't the lack of story, it's that the movies are unbearably ugly to look at.
But that's why they make different movies.
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