The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread - Page 9

AVEITWITHJAMON · 06-19-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Snake Eye

I've seen the film, it was released today in the UK!
Spoiler free review

-Optimus is BAD ASS in this film, just like the cartoons. No one messes with Optimus (unlike the 1st film, where he got taken down easily by Megatron)
-The film is very funny, lots of laughs
-Megan is WOW!

It's better than the first & although it won't win any oscars it's the perfect summer blockbuster. I think Bay listened to the fans and made the film more faithful to the source material than TF1! It will defo make a bucket load at the box office. Watch it regardless of the RT score!!

Thanks for the info, loving the first bolded comments, and will take your advice on the 2nd.

Mantis Rapture · 06-19-2009, 09:56 AM

I saw it last night.

It's definitly a massive, massive mess. It's definitly retarded beyond belief. It definitly has two of the most annoying characters brought to screen in recent years (care to guess who?!). It's everything bad about a Bay film turned up to 11.

But, somehow, i still enjoyed it. I guess i was in the right frame of mind for it, being high and a little drunk and all. But i doubt i'll ever watch it again - well maybe i'll cop the BluRay just to see the robot rucks in high definition.

But seriously guys - keep your expectations low. Turn your brain off. Have a few beers with your friends first or smoke a spliff. Go into this film knowing that it's going to be nothing but a very loud rollercoaster ride - completley and utterly shallow, terribly written, but with awesome special effects and a VERY awesome fight in the forest.

And Megan Fox's ass. Don't forget the ass.

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Snake Eye

I've seen the film, it was released today in the UK!
Spoiler free review

-Optimus is BAD ASS in this film, just like the cartoons. No one messes with Optimus (unlike the 1st film, where he got taken down easily by Megatron)
-The film is very funny, lots of laughs
-Megan is WOW!

It's better than the first & although it won't win any oscars it's the perfect summer blockbuster. I think Bay listened to the fans and made the film more faithful to the source material than TF1! It will defo make a bucket load at the box office. Watch it regardless of the RT score!!

That's all well and good. But the fans also wanted a slightly darker TF movie, and it seems that the sequel is a lot more cheesy than the first movie?

baerrtt · 06-19-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Naite22

That's all well and good. But the fans also wanted a slightly darker TF movie, and it seems that the sequel is a lot more cheesy than the first movie?

With Bay still in the director's chair were any TF fans clamouring for a darker movie actually think they were going to get that?

Figs · 06-19-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Snake Eye

I've seen the film, it was released today in the UK!
Spoiler free review

-Optimus is BAD ASS in this film, just like the cartoons. No one messes with Optimus (unlike the 1st film, where he got taken down easily by Megatron)
-The film is very funny, lots of laughs
-Megan is WOW!

It's better than the first & although it won't win any oscars it's the perfect summer blockbuster. I think Bay listened to the fans and made the film more faithful to the source material than TF1! It will defo make a bucket load at the box office. Watch it regardless of the RT score!!

Can you give some details or examples on what you noticed that made it more faithfull than TF1.

rashad · 06-19-2009, 11:22 AM

Mark Kermode Review
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermo...rs_190609.html

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by baerrtt

With Bay still in the director's chair were any TF fans clamouring for a darker movie actually think they were going to get that?

^ Bay said him self in a video interview, and I quote "The fans wanted darker - they're gonna get darker". If you need to hear that for your self I can try and find it on you tube, but I clearly remember him saying it.

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rashad

Mark Kermode Review
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermo...rs_190609.html

Wow, what a review!...

J.Howlett · 06-19-2009, 11:42 AM

^And that's why people don't pay attention to critics anymore...

Be a freaking professional and write a damn review of the film...

rashad · 06-19-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by J.Howlett

^And that's why people don't pay attention to critics anymore...

Be a freaking professional and write a damn review of the film...

The video was all in fun. He'll have a serious review of the film on the site soon.

Timstuff · 06-19-2009, 12:04 PM

I don't get it... First Terminator, and now Transformers? I guess critics just don't like robots anymore. Oh well, I'm still seeing this movie and I'm sure I'll love it.

-Arya- · 06-19-2009, 12:23 PM

These negative reviews are absolutely priceless!

hitmanyr2k · 06-19-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Howlett

^And that's why people don't pay attention to critics anymore...

Be a freaking professional and write a damn review of the film...

Sometimes actions speak louder than words

He could have added the some Bay trademarks though. After banging his head into the wall he should have had a 360 degree slo-mo camera pan of himself getting up.

chaseter · 06-19-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mantis Rapture

But seriously guys - keep your expectations low. Turn your brain off. Go into this film knowing that it's going to be nothing but a very loud rollercoaster ride - completley and utterly shallow, terribly written, but with awesome special effects and a VERY awesome fight in the forest.

Who isn't doing this...honestly

Who expects it to be more than that?

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 03:09 PM

^ One COULD have hoped this film was better than the first, God knows that wasn't a hard task, but even that Bay couldn't manage. I'll see it still - after downing a 6-pack!

chaseter · 06-19-2009, 03:11 PM

The first film was action, explosions, fighting robots, and Megan Fox. Guess what this film has done? It has put in more action, more explosions, more fighting robots, and more Megan Fox. It has topped the first one. If you want a nice character driven story with strong themes and gripping sub plots...look else where.

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Howlett

^And that's why people don't pay attention to critics anymore...

Be a freaking professional and write a damn review of the film...

...and if there's nothing to tell??? Which I'm sure is the case here.

chaseter · 06-19-2009, 03:14 PM

Naite, if you are honestly shocked that this movie doesn't have a great story then I feel for you.

Electrofarce · 06-19-2009, 03:15 PM

Can anybody tell me what the fight between Optimus and the Fallen is like? I mean, Optimus does use Jetfire's parts right? I would think that that would be the highlight of the film.

Naite22 · 06-19-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chaseter

Naite, if you are honestly shocked that this movie doesn't have a great story then I feel for you.

Oh no, dont get me wrong, I'm not shocked at all... But I have stated in earlier posts since the first movie came out, that topping the original -story wice- with the sequel wouldn't be hard... But that Bay hasn't even done. I just truely think it's weak.

Why didn't they delve more into that freaken cube! Where it origins from, and such. there's a nice story line right there. Bay is way too focused on the movie looking good rather than anything else.

chaseter · 06-19-2009, 03:34 PM

This movie does delve more in the Allspark??? It goes deeper with the Matrix being hunted down which dealt with the cube and why the cube was here. Plus, it gives more insight into the history of the Transformers and even the original 13.

shigsy2003 · 06-19-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Electrofarce

Can anybody tell me what the fight between Optimus and the Fallen is like? I mean, Optimus does use Jetfire's parts right? I would think that that would be the highlight of the film.

It's good and the Fallen has no chance...only thing is there is no tension. Now the Forest fight is the highlight, Prime hasn't got the aid of Jetfire's parts and proceeds to take on three Decepticons at once. Tense and emotionally thrilling.

Mr. Earle · 06-19-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shigsy2003

It's good and the Fallen has no chance...only thing is there is no tension. Now the Forest fight is the highlight, Prime hasn't got the aid of Jetfire's parts and proceeds to take on three Decepticons at once. Tense and emotionally thrilling.

How the hell can Prime even have a chance when the Fallen is supposed to be the mechanical devil. When he is supposed to be one of the original Primes, when he has magical powers and all that?
Maybe they overpowered Prime in this one...

chaseter · 06-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Prime is Jesus...Jesus always beats the mechanical Devil.

Project862006 · 06-19-2009, 05:35 PM

Michael Bay keeping is Classic

There are two robots in the film called Mudflap and Skids, and despite being red and green, respectively, they are voiced in a way that clearly designates them to be the “black” robots. Also, Skids has a gold front tooth (no, I’m serious) and both cannot read.

06-19-2009, 09:56 AM	#202
Mantis Rapture Actual Drug Dealer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 176	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread I saw it last night. It's definitly a massive, massive mess. It's definitly retarded beyond belief. It definitly has two of the most annoying characters brought to screen in recent years (care to guess who?!). It's everything bad about a Bay film turned up to 11. But, somehow, i still enjoyed it. I guess i was in the right frame of mind for it, being high and a little drunk and all. But i doubt i'll ever watch it again - well maybe i'll cop the BluRay just to see the robot rucks in high definition. But seriously guys - keep your expectations low. Turn your brain off. Have a few beers with your friends first or smoke a spliff. Go into this film knowing that it's going to be nothing but a very loud rollercoaster ride - completley and utterly shallow, terribly written, but with awesome special effects and a VERY awesome fight in the forest. And Megan Fox's ass. Don't forget the ass.

06-19-2009, 11:22 AM	#206
rashad Hype Board Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,011	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread Mark Kermode Review http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermo...rs_190609.html

06-19-2009, 11:42 AM	#209
J.Howlett Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 5,725	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread ^And that's why people don't pay attention to critics anymore... Be a freaking professional and write a damn review of the film... __________________ "Because he's the hero that Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now... and so we'll hunt him... because he can take it... because he's not a hero... he's a silent guardian, a watchful protector... a DARK KNIGHT." *"The Fire Rises"*

06-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#211
Timstuff Banned User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 19,920	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread I don't get it... First Terminator, and now Transformers? I guess critics just don't like robots anymore. Oh well, I'm still seeing this movie and I'm sure I'll love it.

06-19-2009, 03:09 PM	#215
Naite22 Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,945	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread ^ One COULD have hoped this film was better than the first, God knows that wasn't a hard task, but even that Bay couldn't manage. I'll see it still - after downing a 6-pack!

06-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#216
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,454	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread The first film was action, explosions, fighting robots, and Megan Fox. Guess what this film has done? It has put in more action, more explosions, more fighting robots, and more Megan Fox. It has topped the first one. If you want a nice character driven story with strong themes and gripping sub plots...look else where. __________________ Kid, you're holding up the line of 2 people. You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy. Since when has this been store policy? Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside. And that is how Uncle Ben dies.

06-19-2009, 03:14 PM	#218
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,454	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread Naite, if you are honestly shocked that this movie doesn't have a great story then I feel for you. __________________ Kid, you're holding up the line of 2 people. You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy. Since when has this been store policy? Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside. And that is how Uncle Ben dies.

06-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#219
Electrofarce Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 650	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread Can anybody tell me what the fight between Optimus and the Fallen is like? I mean, Optimus does use Jetfire's parts right? I would think that that would be the highlight of the film. __________________ ENTER THE VOID

06-19-2009, 03:34 PM	#221
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,454	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread This movie does delve more in the Allspark??? It goes deeper with the Matrix being hunted down which dealt with the cube and why the cube was here. Plus, it gives more insight into the history of the Transformers and even the original 13. __________________ Kid, you're holding up the line of 2 people. You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy. Since when has this been store policy? Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside. And that is how Uncle Ben dies. Last edited by chaseter; 06-19-2009 at 03:38 PM.

06-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#224
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,454	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread Prime is Jesus...Jesus always beats the mechanical Devil. __________________ Kid, you're holding up the line of 2 people. You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy. Since when has this been store policy? Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside. And that is how Uncle Ben dies.

06-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#225
Project862006 Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,742	Re: The official Transformers:Revenge Of The Fallen movie critics review thread Michael Bay keeping is Classic There are two robots in the film called Mudflap and Skids, and despite being red and green, respectively, they are voiced in a way that clearly designates them to be the “black” robots. Also, Skids has a gold front tooth (no, I’m serious) and both cannot read.

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