Age of Extinction Transformers 4 is going to be AWESOME.

[DarthSkywalker]

The footage in the trailer is visually spectacular but that is to be expected, what I really liked though was the tone, Wahlberg's character seems an ideal everyman hero to team with the Autobots.

It's also cool to see that guy who is Bosch and has played a dick in most procedural shows getting a role here.

Agree. Wahlberg's character is what has me interested.

 

[terry78]

I like that Wahlberg pretty much is in the know about the transformers and won't be all awed and ****. Jump right into it.

 

[Hush]

This trailer literally blew me away. Just ****ing awesome.

 

[Hush]

I like that Wahlberg pretty much is in the know about the transformers and won't be all awed and ****. Jump right into it.

I think after Chicago the whole planet knows now and its been some time since they have been seen but common folk have a better idea of them than the Govt. does and the regular people realize they saved the planet while the Govt thinks while they helped the danger would have never come to earth if they hadn't arrived and such.

 

[Saint]

And here's how I know this movie will be just as bad as the last three: trailer has a ton of dialog, and only one line of of it is spoken by a Transformer.

What has always made the Transformers appealing isn't merely that they're sweet fighting robots, it's that they're fun characters. Until the people making these movies realize that, they'll always suck.

Or, short version: take Guardians of the Galaxy trailer; replace Guardians with Autobots. Done.

 

[Doc Ock]

And here's how I know this movie will be just as bad as the last three: trailer has a ton of dialog, and only one line of of it is spoken by a Transformer.

What has always made the Transformers appealing isn't merely that they're sweet fighting robots, it's that they're fun characters. Until the people making these movies realize that, they'll always suck.

Or, short version: take Guardians of the Galaxy trailer; replace Guardians with Autobots. Done.

Someday we will get a Transformers movie that focuses on the actual stories of the Transformers with little to no humans...someday. On the bright side my cousins wouldn't love Transformers if it wasn't for these movies so its awesome to share that love with them! Even if I'm not a fan of them.

 

[Drizzle]

And here's how I know this movie will be just as bad as the last three: trailer has a ton of dialog, and only one line of of it is spoken by a Transformer.

You call Optimus's yell dialogue?

Anyway, I wasn't very impressed by this trailer. I'm not expecting too much from this. I still hate Optimus's re-design but at least the Dinobots and Wahlberg's character look promising.

 

[Avangarde]

Cool trailer. I wonder what sort of role Bee will play now that the Sam/Bee dynamic is no longer there. It seems like Mark and Optimus will be the ones getting to know each other. Also that Red bot with Bee, is that Mirage/Dino from DotM?

 

[guitarsingerguy]

Yeah, best bot battle in the series.

I still get chills hearing Optimus yell, "I'll take you all on!"

 

[jacobed]

Pretty great trailer.

 

[Hulk1968]

I'll admit first and foremost that I've avoided this thread like the plague since the movie had its first teaser a while back. And since this franchise (live action) has received its fair share of mostly negative criticism, (Bay, I'm talking about you) I'm actually hoping that this "soft reboot" of the series makes up for the last 2 films. While each once had some memorable moments (too few and far in-between) hopefully this one will make up for that with:
A) A plot that actually makes sense.
B) Great action focused on the robots themselves
C) A decently, well-told story that makes a LOT of sense and isn't bogged down by bad writing, massive plot holes, or terrible acting.
D) Robots beating the scrap out of each other.

EDIT: Good trailer and loved it when Optimus took on Grimlock. (for a brief moment, anyway)

 

[Herolee10]

Well as usual, the visuals, action, and cinematography looks great.

Hell, I'll take almost anyone over Shia's character from the previous installments, and given that I actually like Mark as a performer prior to his casting in this film, his involvement with the franchise is a plus.

That being said, I wish someone would slap the dumbness out of Bay's head.lol

I mean why does the dude keep choosing HORRIBLE actresses to play the female leads in his film?

And the one playing Mark's daughter seems to be the worst. My god, her acting in every shot that was shown in this trailer was just horrible. Hell if Michael Bay were 20 or 15 years younger, I would think that the due was sleeping with every female lead as a result of him picking them for his films.

 

[Marvin]

"Go away, Autobots, we don't need you!" *alien warships blow up everything* "Autobots, please save us!"

I'd say the Autobots are the stand-ins for America and humans the international community, but let's be real here, even that's too complex for these movies.

Have you seen the third movie? The one which warned of the terrorists wanting the autobots to leave and optimus pulling an "I told you so silly liberals" before drawing his big gun after the fact?

No matter what bay does he get's it from all sides it seems.

 

[Marvolo]

After 20+ years of Bay, everyone should, at this point, know the method to his madness. The female will be hot and her acting skills are secondary. Plot is cliche and thin and weak at best. Melodrama will happen. Disbelief has to be suspended in ways that isnt natural. Everything will explode. Yes, everything will explode. Its called Bayhem.

After 20 years some people still go into a Bay movie expecting something else. Its astonishing to me. After all these years, to expect Bay to not be Bay is like expecting water to not be wet. This is the nature of Bay. He knows who and what he is and what he likes and he isnt ashamed of it and I cant fault him for it or expect anything different from him. Maybe thats why I like his films and always enjoy them. When I walk into a theater to watch a Bay film I expect the trademark Bayhem. The Bayhem is why I go see his films. I dont go into it expecting anything else...ever...never. Cause Im not foolish enough to think that Bay will change his ways after all these years. Maybe if some of yall stopped expecting something other than a Bay film you would find his films a little more agreeable.

Or maybe Bay just isnt for you. Thats perfectly fine. What isnt fine is yelling at a man (Bay) on a forum and moaning year after year for years cause he wont make the film you like. After all these years, you all know exactly what Bay will give you. If you dont like his work watch the trailer and asess and then move on. That's all you can do, because Bay isnt going to change. Not for anyone. He's made that pretty clear.

This isnt meant to be mean spirites toward anyone specific on these forums. Its just a thought.

 

[def28]

After 20 years some people still go into a Bay movie expecting something else. Its astonishing to me. After all these years, to expect Bay to not be Bay is like expecting water to not be wet. This is the nature of Bay. He knows who and what he is and what he likes and he isnt ashamed of it and I cant fault him for it or expect anything different from him. Maybe thats why I like his films and always enjoy them. When I walk into a theater to watch a Bay film I expect the trademark Bayhem. The Bayhem is why I go see his films. I dont go into it expecting anything else...ever...never. Cause Im not foolish enough to think that Bay will change his ways after all these years. Maybe if some of yall stopped expecting something other than a Bay film you would find his films a little more agreeable.

Or maybe Bay just isnt for you. Thats perfectly fine. What isnt fine is yelling at a man (Bay) on a forum and moaning year after year for years cause he wont make the film you like. After all these years, you all know exactly what Bay will give you. If you dont like his work watch the trailer and asess and then move on. That's all you can do, because Bay isnt going to change. Not for anyone. He's made that pretty clear.

This isnt meant to be mean spirites toward anyone specific on these forums. Its just a thought.

Well said and agreed!

I have no idea why some are expecting Bay to change in any degree, or for these movies to all of a sudden be different when he's still Directing. But it happens every Bay and Transformers film.

 

[Marvin]

Or, short version: take Guardians of the Galaxy trailer; replace Guardians with Autobots. Done.

Someday we will get a Transformers movie that focuses on the actual stories of the Transformers with little to no humans...someday. On the bright side my cousins wouldn't love Transformers if it wasn't for these movies so its awesome to share that love with them! Even if I'm not a fan of them.

Take a good long look at just how many films a year, how many films in cinema history rather that have been made in live action and haven't starred humans, "red carpet humans" in the majority of the lead roles. Unless you expect optimus to show up on kimmel, they will need a bankable/pretty star and not just as the 'voice of a car'.

I'm sure someday fans will get that kinda TF film, oh wait, they already have, a few of them actually they just happen to all be non live action 150plus mill productions. Unfortunately human lead films are the circumstances these films will currently have to fall under. The same way all other big live action films do.
Note, pacific rim was sold on humans as well, godzilla, avengers, that's the way it works in non pixar movies.

90% of hollywood films tend to fall into romances in some form, yea don't see that happening in the tf mythology all that much without humans. Bay isn't going to reinvent the wheel of how hollywood works with a property that makes paramount all their money. Till then fans will rage and the GA will flock and Transformers films will exist. Kids seem happy.

Guardians of the Galaxy, from what I can see is not only lead by a pretty red carpet/jimmy kimmel male actor(same as here), but it has a bunch of other actors in make up. That being said, there is a tree and raccoon... The tree is a walking drinking game. The raccoon looks a little one note to me(angry) but then again both Bee and Optimus.....

This especially applies when it comes to the highest grossing live action films. From Avatar to Pirates to Startrek...it's why James spader won't just be doing voice work in his up coming role as the main villain. Hollywood.

 

[Marvin]

After 20+ years of Bay, everyone should, at this point, know the method to his madness. The female will be hot and her acting skills are secondary. Plot is cliche and thin and weak at best. Melodrama will happen. Disbelief has to be suspended in ways that isnt natural. Everything will explode. Yes, everything will explode. Its called Bayhem.

No actually it's called blockbuster season.
Hot females, thin plots, melodrama, explosions, suspended disbelief....etc.

Unless Avengers had some ugly women I missed, that's kinda the game. Obviously there are different levels to this but this idea that these things only exist in 'bayhem' is tired imo.

Prim/MoS/Thor2/Wolverine...the list goes on, your list applies consistently.

 

[def28]

Besides being fine as can be, I really liked the character of Mikaela. Probably not a popular opinion but I thought Fox did a solid job and the franchise suffered on the human side of things when they lost her from the cast. Was hoping she would show up again without having to rely on Sam.

I still get chills hearing Optimus yell, "I'll take you all on!"

Yeah, that line is awesome. Pretty epic hero moment and rage.

 

[dark_b]

so its true that fanboys have a bad memory?

i am reading way to many comments on SHH and other movie sites that this looks more serious and different. go back in 2009 and 2011. just try to remember what you were saying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH3STHC63hU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHRf01Gjosk

this looks like a 100% Bay transformers movie where they are promoting serious dialoge and action scenes. just by watching the trailer its obvious where they will have comedy. i expect at least as much comedy as Armageddon. which is good.
actors who will be used for comedy
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2554352/?ref_=tt_cl_t10
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0617009/?ref_=tt_cl_t7
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001288/?ref_=tt_cl_t5
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001804/?ref_=tt_cl_t3

i am watching this on the big screen at least 2 times.

p.s.: fantastic use of the old OP design in the first act of the movie. Prime's body got destroyed and the whole world is afraid of robots. so the hero goes into ''exile.''
watching the trailer i was afraid that by soft reboot they meant that they will again introduce robots to humans. but no. the first act is humans knowing about transformers and Wahlberg finds an old robot. its a fantastic way to start the sequel to Dark of the Moon.
p.s.:
sequel.

 

[Marvolo]

No actually it's called blockbuster season.
Hot females, thin plots, melodrama, explosions, suspended disbelief....etc.

Unless Avengers had some ugly women I missed, that's kinda the game. Obviously there are different levels to this but this idea that these things only exist in 'bayhem' is tired imo.

Prim/MoS/Thor2/Wolverine...the list goes on, your list applies consistently.

The point I was making still stands. As far as Bay is concerned, to expect anything different is like expecting water to not be wet. Bay will always be Bay. Thats my point. After 20 years people should know what his films will be. But every film, people hope for something different. Wait. See nothings changed. Gripe about the same things they did last time. Rinse repeat. At what point will people say to themselves "He's never gonna change. Ive got more important things to do with my life than ineffectively try to change a grown man's taste and ways of doing things."? Bay aint changin folks.

If you would like to apply this logic to all summer blockbusters then we can do that. The only caveat I would have is that Bay does have a distinct style. Yes, other summer blockbusters do stuff Bay does, but his films are concentrated forms of all that ****. Its like taking all the unhealthy crap and caffiene from all the energy drinks on the shelf throwing in some speed and selling the concoction. Thats a Bay film. And his films can be spotted from a mile away. I enjoy, and I can see why others wouldnt. But to the ones who dont enjoy it, I ask why they continue to expect anything different from Bay?

P.S. Thor 2 was released during November. While a couple big films come out at that time it isnt what I would call blockbuster season. And if im being totally honest I wouldnt even call that film a blockbuster. More like a cornersquatter. Such an underwhelming disappointment from Mr. Taylor. That film had all the power and awesomness of Stan Lee climbing a flight of stairs.

 

[dark_b]

Ther amount of detail is pretty amazing imo.t: WOW.

i hope that noone will say that the shot in the superbowl spot was not finished. you have a gif here. they changed the face. you can see the chin and nose are different. finishing doesnt mean that you change the shape. if they would add dirt maybe.

but this shot proves why a lot of times the CGI looks fake. it looks to clean. Bay needs to have a talk with hollywood directors.

 

[Marvolo]

i hope that noone will say that the shot in the superbowl spot was not finished. you have a gif here. they changed the face. you can see the chin and nose are different. finishing doesnt mean that you change the shape. if they would add dirt maybe.

but this shot proves why a lot of times the CGI looks fake. it looks to clean. Bay needs to have a talk with hollywood directors.

The face hasnt been changed. The texture detail of the entire structure has been increased and refined but the structure shapes and lines are the same. Looks like the superbowl spot Optimus was one of the earlier passes is all.

You can see this kind of thing if you watch one of those time lapse videos of someone painting on a computer. Its all the same thing just at different stages in the process. Superbowl spot was an earlier stage of the rendering.

 

[dark_b]

the shape is different. you can see it in the gif. i didnt mean that the whole face looks completely different

there is no pass. the modelers had to model the new face.

 

[CGHulk]

Here's a larger image.

 

[universeman]

Awesome Pic of Optimus Prime with his sword!