Popcorn movies, but I still enjoyed the first two. Bring on number 3!
Michael Bay's third installment, starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Patrick Dempsey, Alan Tudyk and John Turturro, opens in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D on July 1, 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebb2MLasFSo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebb2MLasFSo#)
Is that the title.. I don't think I ever heard that... Dark of the Moon?? gotta get use to that.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 01, 2010, 05:36:09 PM
Is that the title.. I don't think I ever heard that... Dark of the Moon?? gotta get use to that.
Yep, that's the title.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399103/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399103/)
Should have stopped with the 1st one. I was pleasantly surprised with it. The 2nd one was horrid. Growing up with the Transformers I had high hopes just like GI JOE.
I can't stand watching any of them, I will likely watch this one, but it is not a must have for my DVD list.
And of course, Humans are the A-Story again, not the B-Story...one day....one day...
King
dark side of the moon=pink floyd ,that what I think of .
Transformers movies are ok. I enjoy them for what they are: mindless action to enjoy! I don't look to these, or these types of movies, for any real deep content or expect to leave the theater being deeply moved on any level at all. It's obvious that SOME like these movies, if they're making enough money to warrant a 3rd installment. I agree with King though, I'd like a little less human driven story and more Transformer. For the record, I thought the 2nd movie could have done without Megan Fox (gasp from all the hormonally overactive young men). I really don't think she can act worth a damn, and honestly, she's not THAT good looking to make up for it. In my humble, married opinion. :)
I imagine the title (Dark of the Moon) comes from the suggestion that they have been hiding on the dark side of the moon for a LONG time. Probably originally wanted to name it Dark Side Of The Moon, but had some issue with Pink Floyd?
I actually liked the second one more than the first, but that's not saying much. There is no such thing as a "popcorn movie" in my world, it's just a waste of time and $9.
Oh...popCORN..hmm, totally read something else :)
Quote from: Bryancd on December 02, 2010, 09:19:57 AM
I actually liked the second one more than the first, but that's not saying much. There is no such thing as a "popcorn movie" in my world, it's just a waste of time and $9.
I love popcorn movies.. those are some of my favorites and well worth my time and money.
Quote from: Bryancd on December 02, 2010, 09:19:57 AM
There is no such thing as a "popcorn movie" in my world, it's just a waste of time and $9.
Amen to that!
Quote from: Bryancd on December 02, 2010, 09:19:57 AM
I actually liked the second one more than the first, but that's not saying much. There is no such thing as a "popcorn movie" in my world, it's just a waste of time and $9.
I hate popcorn. I hate the taste of it. The smell of it. All things popcorn. However. I think that there is something to be said about a movie where you can just check your brain out of it and revert to the little kids that likes the loud noises and the big explosions. I don't see them as popcorn movies, but more reality palate cleansers.
Sometimes I want to go two hours without having to think and just watch the pretty colors.
Here's an on set pick showing the new female lead (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) with Shia.
Quote from: X on December 02, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
Sometimes I want to go two hours without having to think and just watch the pretty colors.
I call that a 40 mile bike ride. And for the record, I love movie theater popcorn with that nasty fake butter! :)
I actually enjoy going to the movies, a lot, but I just don't go ver often, so I hate to waste a trip on something that can be DVD'ed. I'm super excited for Tron in 3D, but I don't look at going to the movies as a weekly form of recreation, thus my dislike and critical view of a lot of movies nowadays.
Quote from: Bryancd on December 02, 2010, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: X on December 02, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
Sometimes I want to go two hours without having to think and just watch the pretty colors.
I call that a 40 mile bike ride. And for the record, I love movie theater popcorn with that nasty fake butter! :)
I actually enjoy going to the movies, a lot, but I just don't go ver often, so I hate to waste a trip on something that can be DVD'ed. I'm super excited for Tron in 3D, but I don't look at going to the movies as a weekly form of recreation, thus my dislike and critical view of a lot of movies nowadays.
I was thinking about you when I learned about something today. Would you ever the Trans europe foot race? I think you could do it and it's only 4487 kilometers.
http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang (http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang)
Quote from: X on December 02, 2010, 06:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on December 02, 2010, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: X on December 02, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
Sometimes I want to go two hours without having to think and just watch the pretty colors.
I call that a 40 mile bike ride. And for the record, I love movie theater popcorn with that nasty fake butter! :)
I actually enjoy going to the movies, a lot, but I just don't go ver often, so I hate to waste a trip on something that can be DVD'ed. I'm super excited for Tron in 3D, but I don't look at going to the movies as a weekly form of recreation, thus my dislike and critical view of a lot of movies nowadays.
I was thinking about you when I learned about something today. Would you ever the Trans europe foot race? I think you could do it and it's only 4487 kilometers.
http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang (http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang)
Quick thread hijack to respond:
NOT IN A MILLION YEARS. :)
How about in one million and one years?
Thanks for posting the pics. When the Transformers cartoons and toys came out originally, it was just as I was getting it my mid to late teens and was into other things, so I never followed it when I was younger. I have enjoyed the two movies, and to be honest, never had any complaints about them, but understand where people who grew up with them might see it differently. But I have to say, I am looking forward to the next movie, should be fun again.
[/quote] I was thinking about you when I learned about something today. Would you ever the Trans europe foot race? I think you could do it and it's only 4487 kilometers.
http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang (http://www.transeurope-footrace.org/tel_09/index.php?lan=en&page=Startseite&content=Anfang)
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I dream of doing a Eurovelo bike tour one day - I want to go from the North Cape to Athens on Eurovelo 11. Now that would be a tour!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroVelo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroVelo)
Teaser trailer just came out.
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/transformersdarkofthemoon/ (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/transformersdarkofthemoon/)
Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ofpYUAqGI#ws)
And another on set pic. Still love that car!
Found another on location set pic from this upcoming film.
Quote from: Rico on December 09, 2010, 04:35:31 PM
Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ofpYUAqGI#ws)
Man; I've been out of touch. This is the first time I've seen the trailer. I'm sold. This thing pushes all the right buttons. :)
Enjoyed the 1st two movies and look foward to the third. I'll have to watch the 1st two again before I go see the new one. I don't remember one of the Transformers being a Mercedes! I also really enjoyed the trailer!! At least now I know why we went to the moon. :biggrin
Another on set image.
Super Bowl Commercial for the movie (and for Chevy). Pretty cool!
(still an awesome car...)
Chevy Transformers Super Bowl Spot! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jldB_Z4dvTM#ws)
That's great..
That was cool!!
Ah, that was fun.
Wow... and Wow...
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon - Super Bowl TV Spot (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9WjRx0wlS8#noexternalembed-ws)
Let's try this one
Transformers 3 super bowl tv spot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fea46NWmQ18#ws)
Can't wait! :thumbsup
New TV Spot that aired during the Daytona 500 race yesterday. A bit of new footage in it.
Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon New Official Trailer 3 [HD] - Nascar Daytona 500 TV Spot #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5GqiGROOq0#)
Transformers Prime as seen in Empire magazine. A few more images here: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=74789 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=74789)
So, Leonard Nimoy just can't stay retired it seems. He's due to be back on "Fringe" and now this....
Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, has joined the film as the voice of Sentinel Prime, the predecessor of Optimus Prime whose wrecked body is seen in the teaser trailer, found crash-landed on the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. Later, after being brought to earth, he takes the disguise form of a fire engine in the movie's massive, climactic battle through Chicago.
Nimoy was previously the voice of Galvatron in 1986's The Transformers: The Movie.
Michael Bay had wanted to ask him to provide a voice for the second film, "Revenge of the Fallen." "I was too scared to ask him," the director told the magazine. "Plus, he's married to Susan Bay, who's a cousin of mine. So I had to be careful. I've met him at family functions. But he told me, 'I would be honored. I'm glad to be back!'"
Bay added "The robots have more character in this movie. Much more. You really understand their struggle, on both sides actually."
Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Patrick Dempsey, Alan Tudyk and John Turturro, Transformers: Dark of the Moon hits 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters on July 1.
Read more: Leonard Nimoy is the Voice of Sentinel Prime - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75809#ixzz1IDoOqq4A (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75809#ixzz1IDoOqq4A)
Someone needs to throw the dictionary at Leonard Nimoy and tell him what "Retired" means ;).
Great to hear he'll be in both. NOW I have to watch Transformers 3.
King
The wife just told me about this. She saw it on something she was looking up. Cool!! His voice will be a good one for a Transformer!!
i was fiddling around on the internet looking for more info on star trek 12. at first i couldn't believe it.
every time i hear about some "supposedly retired" guy coming back i ask "what will they do next?"
this happens to be one of those times.
A new behind the scenes pic.
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 31, 2011, 05:15:36 PM
Someone needs to throw the dictionary at Leonard Nimoy and tell him what "Retired" means ;).
Great to hear he'll be in both. NOW I have to watch Transformers 3.
King
How about the folks who "retire" then go to work as a WalMart greeter? Or...how about Lance Armstrong??? ;) :P
I don't think Walmart "greeters" are paid as employees. But yeah, athletes pull this stuff all the time - retired - not retired - retired again.
Had dinner with a friend last night who worked on this show.. she's a stunt woman/actor.. she had some stories about Michael Bay.. it's amazing he still get's work... sounds like a very hard man to work with.
sure does.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on April 14, 2011, 04:39:37 PM
Had dinner with a friend last night who worked on this show.. she's a stunt woman/actor.. she had some stories about Michael Bay.. it's amazing he still get's work... sounds like a very hard man to work with.
If they paid me enough $$, Bay can turn me into his personal coffee table. But I'm sure a lot of the crew don't make what the big stars do (or anywhere close to it). Even well paid Megan Fox complained about Bay, and now she's out of Transformers 3. But, I admire her principles, and her other attributes. ;)
She was telling me a story of a stuntman who was injured after a take and was on the ground in agony and Mr. Bay walked over the guy and yelled to everyone.. to reset, get this guy out here and let's move on...
A very caring dude.
Also on every film of his he has several major injuries and a death here and there. I guess on Transformers 3, beside the security worker that was killed (it was in the news) a stunt woman was paralyzed when stunt went wrong. I'm surprised that these companies an get insurance with Mr. Bay at the helm.
Yeah, I hear 'ya. Here's a new image out and a new story on some footage that was previewed at the link below.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=76485 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=76485)
Here's the new trailer.. looks pretty epic.
Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon Theatrical Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilA0gggRFyQ#ws)
I was just about to post this too! Looks pretty awesome to me! :)
I just saw this trailer on IMDB and it is looking awesome! Kinda wild seeing that building falling. Did that remind anybody of a certain day in our recent past? I don't know why but I thought about the twin towers when I saw that part of the trailer.
New Poster
This movie looks.....ROCKIN'!!! July is going to be great for movies! :)
Quote from: QuadShot on April 29, 2011, 01:29:17 PM
This movie looks.....ROCKIN'!!! July is going to be great for movies! :)
Sure will be! ;D
A little new stuff in this French trailer.
NEW Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon French trailer EXTRA FOOTAGE HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0zfEmbEKKo#ws)
The release date for this has moved to June 29th. Which is the Wednesday before the long 4th of July weekend here. A pretty typical move to try and rake in the long holiday weekend $$$.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664272/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-release-date.jhtml (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1664272/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-release-date.jhtml)
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167343-michael-bay-and-james-cameron-on-the-3d-in-transformers (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167343-michael-bay-and-james-cameron-on-the-3d-in-transformers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lSMcFVk642c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lSMcFVk642c#)
http://screenrant.com/transformers-dark-moon-3d-preview-kofi-118150/ (http://screenrant.com/transformers-dark-moon-3d-preview-kofi-118150/)
Quote from: X on May 21, 2011, 08:59:18 AM
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167343-michael-bay-and-james-cameron-on-the-3d-in-transformers (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167343-michael-bay-and-james-cameron-on-the-3d-in-transformers)
That was very interesting. I plan on seeing this in 3D.
Hitting theaters Wednesday. Here's a new TV trailer:
Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon "Premiere Wednesday" 2011 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0p-R7xAlEk#ws)
so far mom says that i can't see it in the theater. :(
ah well, the trailer was a bit frightening.... maybe she has a point. :ohwell
further convincing may be in order... :dry
work is having a training session and a free screening of it tomorrow.
Planning on seeing this one soon. Hopefully Wed. Also might see this in 3D, but the wife said she got a headache during Green Lantern so who knows. Hope its better than the 2nd one.
Quote from: X on June 27, 2011, 06:18:22 PM
work is having a training session and a free screening of it tomorrow.
That's what I call an awesome way to train! :)
Just saw a story on CNBC regarding Transformers and how the film industry is watching it's box office very closely as a referendum on the future of 3D releases. It cost an additional $30 million to film the movie in 3D and Michael Bay has been aggressively lobbying both fans to go see the 3D release and also theater owners to use brighter bulbs in the projectors to mitigate the "darkness" of recent 3D releases. Car 2 3D box office only accounted for 37% of total revenue so far. So vote with your ticket! I want to see this one in 3D, it's been the only release this year I felt it would be worth it.
"Vote with your ticket." I always try to. 2-D baby!
Quote from: Bryancd on June 28, 2011, 11:02:27 AM
Just saw a story on CNBC regarding Transformers and how the film industry is watching it's box office very closely as a referendum on the future of 3D releases. It cost an additional $30 million to film the movie in 3D and Michael Bay has been aggressively lobbying both fans to go see the 3D release and also theater owners to use brighter bulbs in the projectors to mitigate the "darkness" of recent 3D releases. Car 2 3D box office only accounted for 37% of total revenue so far. So vote with your ticket! I want to see this one in 3D, it's been the only release this year I felt it would be worth it.
WHOA! Bryan wants to see a movie in 3D? Holy CRAP!!! :)
Just got back from the 3d showing and it was 100% worth it. It was a solid film and you got your money's worth. Also it did some eye opening on the difference between shot for 3D and converted. When you watch trailers of converted films, you only see one or two points of dimension. When it's things like Avatar and transformers, you get the whole depth of vision that I love about 3D. The aerial scenes were totally amazing in 3D and the style adjustments that Bey had to make for 3D filming made the film play cleaner.
So, good movie and even if you think the 2D version is just fine, remember that it was shot for 3D and works for 2D because of the rules of filming.
planning on seeing but it will be the 2d as the wife cannot watch 3d. hopefull within the next week.
Here's a link to the CNBC story:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/43580245/ (http://www.cnbc.com/id/43580245/)
Didn't get to this yet due to work and movie show times not working out for matinee prices. Going to 3D on Sat!!
This one actually felt way more serious than the last one and I loved it. Saw it in 2-D. Go see this for a good old popcorn action flick! :)
King
Here is an incredibly funny spoiler-filled review (that part I include below is spoiler-free):
QuoteBack in 2009, I had a movie-going experience that changed my life. That movie was Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, and it was so awful that I was forced to write a lengthy diatribe about its myriad plot holes and utter wretchedness, which I did in FAQ form. This Transformers 2 FAQ helped put Topless Robot on the internet map, and I daresay a lot of you guys are here because someone passed you that article, and you liked it enough to stick around. So it's with great pleasure and mild trepidation that I present Topless Robot's Transformers 3 FAQ!
Is it as bad as Transformers 2?
No. Not even close.
Really? Does that mean it's good?
No. Not even close. But it's not a wretched cinematic atrocity against man and god, so I consider that an improvement.
Well, before we get into the plot, can you sum up your feelings on the film for people who don't want to be spoiled?
Yes I can. I've seen a lot of reviews that compare the movie to Michael Bay dangling his keys in front of the audience's face, as if they were babies that were easily distracted by shiny objects, but that's not strictly accurate. Imagine Michael Bay staring at you and pulling out his keys once every 10 minutes for 10 to 15 seconds. After an hour and a half, he pulls out his keys and leaves them out for an entire hour. Also, the keys are now exploding.
...so is the movie worth seeing?
Depends on how much you like keys.
The (spoiler-filled) FAQ continues after the jump!
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/06/topless_robots_transformers_3_faq.php (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/06/topless_robots_transformers_3_faq.php)
So I guess I'm one of the VERY FEW in the world who thought Transformers 2 wasn't bad. I liked it. So, just out of curiosity, what in the world was so bad about it that most people have to bash it so?
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 07:47:41 AM
So I guess I'm one of the VERY FEW in the world who thought Transformers 2 wasn't bad. I liked it. So, just out of curiosity, what in the world was so bad about it that most people have to bash it so?
I'm right there with you Al.. it was a fun film.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on July 01, 2011, 07:48:29 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 07:47:41 AM
So I guess I'm one of the VERY FEW in the world who thought Transformers 2 wasn't bad. I liked it. So, just out of curiosity, what in the world was so bad about it that most people have to bash it so?
I'm right there with you Al.. it was a fun film.
I actually liked it more then the first one. But I'm not a fan of Transformers, I was too old when they came out and never watched the show or played with the toys. I am looking forward to seeing this in 3D, as I mentioned, although I dislike Michael Bay ever since Armageddon.
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 08:15:30 AM
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on July 01, 2011, 07:48:29 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 07:47:41 AM
So I guess I'm one of the VERY FEW in the world who thought Transformers 2 wasn't bad. I liked it. So, just out of curiosity, what in the world was so bad about it that most people have to bash it so?
I'm right there with you Al.. it was a fun film.
I actually liked it more then the first one. But I'm not a fan of Transformers, I was too old when they came out and never watched the show or played with the toys. I am looking forward to seeing this in 3D, as I mentioned, although I dislike Michael Bay ever since Armageddon.
AHHH WHAT?! TOO OLD?!! Never! NEVER!!! In fact, when the Transformers animated movie came out, I "borrowed" my 4 year old nephew to take to see it, so I wouldn't look weird, well, weirder than I already look! :)
Yeah, sorry Al, I wasn't watching cartoons in 1984, I was chasing chicks! :ohbaby And rockin' out to Bruce Springsteen and Prince.
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 08:31:04 AM
Yeah, sorry Al, I wasn't watching cartoons in 1984, I was chasing chicks! :ohbaby And rockin' out to Bruce Springsteen and Prince.
Ah, I see...nice...wait. PRINCE?
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 08:36:43 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 08:31:04 AM
Yeah, sorry Al, I wasn't watching cartoons in 1984, I was chasing chicks! :ohbaby And rockin' out to Bruce Springsteen and Prince.
Ah, I see...nice...wait. PRINCE?
Dude, Puprle Rain tour live in concert was AMAZING! So was Born in the USA wich I saw at Giants Stadium in NJ!
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 08:40:02 AM
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 08:36:43 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 08:31:04 AM
Yeah, sorry Al, I wasn't watching cartoons in 1984, I was chasing chicks! :ohbaby And rockin' out to Bruce Springsteen and Prince.
Ah, I see...nice...wait. PRINCE?
Dude, Puprle Rain tour live in concert was AMAZING! So was Born in the USA wich I saw at Giants Stadium in NJ!
I saw the 1999 concert and it was unbelievable. I've been to a lot of concerts, but none of them held a candle to the showmanship that Prince displayed. I honestly think that few people understand the depth of his genius. He can play over a dozen instruments and has a vault of music waiting to be released because all he does is create.
Oh ... yeah ... back to transformers.
I never meant to cause you any problems, I never meant to cause you any pain....
Oh great. Now RICK is getting into it. THANKS guys!!! :)
Purple Rain, Purple Rain......whoa! I onllly want to seee you bathing in the Purple Rain!!
Quote from: QuadShot on July 01, 2011, 09:41:22 AM
Oh great. Now RICK is getting into it. THANKS guys!!! :)
Purple Rain, Purple Rain......whoa! I onllly want to seee you bathing in the Purple Rain!!
LOL but you get bonus points for getting the lyrics right.
Prince is a genius and amazing talent, Michael Bay is not, back on topic! BAM!
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 10:21:06 AM
Prince is a genius and amazing talent, Michael Bay is not, back on topic! BAM!
It was a good popcorn flick. I don't know why you have issue with Armageddon, but I would seriously suggest that you check out the Criterion Collection version with the extended scenes that really raise the emotional value of the film. Oh it also explains the guns in space.
I found Armageddon insulting in it's protrayl of NASA, real space, and sci-fi. An adjective escapes me to describe my disdain for this film. Although I will say it gave me the biggest laugh when the unwatchable Ben Affleck delivers the line," Harry! I love you!"
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 10:35:33 AM
I found Armageddon insulting in it's protrayl of NASA, real space, and sci-fi. An adjective escapes me to describe my disdain for this film. Although I will say it gave me the biggest laugh when the unwatchable Ben Affleck delivers the line," Harry! I love you!"
Yeah, I can see that. I do like how they updated mission control to look modern though. That one little shot with then in the "classic" mission control was the current mission control. I have a plan for watching any MB film that pretty much requires me to dismiss any and all physics and enjoy the action and explosions. You don't need a degree of any sort when seeing his films and the best advice is to try not to think hard about things.
The frequent use of hot chick in what would be slow scenes also serves to help distract from major thought.
The extraordinary irony of this is that my wife LOVES this movie... :blink
Quote from: Bryancd on July 01, 2011, 10:41:04 AM
The extraordinary irony of this is that my wife LOVES this movie... :blink
Think of it like I do. It's a great romantic comedy, not so much sci-fi flick. If you alter your horizon, you might see a different film. The Sci-fi is a back drop to the romantic comedy and it's really all about two kids in love. That's why there is the ending that they have.
Well ... my wife just looked over my shoulder and said it's romantic Sci-fi.
Slight Spoilers:
Here is the impression I'm left with. I knew the movie wouldn't match the trailer but hoped it would deliver the goods. But with those two franchise killing words, Michael Bay, I knew this was unlikely.
I wanted what happened on the moon to be a big mystery and have the story fire up my imagination. No such luck. There was rapid fire explanation and a kooky side story followed by a never ending CGI special effects show that just had be board. After a while I just got numb to it all. What we will call a plot, was a generic template for any summer blockbuster. I can't imagine them having an audience in mind when they wrote the dialog. If the movie is for kids, why have our star drop the f bomb in front of his parents? If this movie is for grown ups why have such cartoonish dialog from the transformers? Oddly enough I did not hate this movie, but I did almost fall asleep on it. I compare this film to most of the middle of the film, Armageddon. What I mean by that is - though it looked pretty on the big screen - if you watch it on cable today you would get up in the middle, run to the restroom, make a sandwich, make a phone call, and return to the movie missing little content of any real importance.
Btw, Revenge of the Fallen not only had some of the worse jokes on earth, it was constantly throughout the entire film, with stupid robots, stupid-stupid side-characters and a terrible overall plot with the worse fight ending scene I've ever seen. The parents were all over the movie and annoying and...the sex-bot is bad, the whole college-scenes were horrible and the "oh no, I got caught kissing a girl" bit was...overdone. All-in-all, its awful, and the fighting scenes just weren't enough to save the movie. Heck, even Megan Fox couldn't save it. And those two twins....just brought it down further. Anyway, sorry, my opinion, but it was an awful film and I cannot rewatch it. Just like I cannot rewatch Indiana Jones #4. That was a bad year of films for me....
Dark of the Moon threw all of what made the 2nd one bad OUT. It actually seemed to take itself seriously, maybe because Lenoard Nimoy was involved or who knows what. And yes, its lots of pretty explosions and eye candy, but it is rewatchable and I'm considering buying it when its available.
King
Apparently Michael Bay reused some footage from The Island.
http://youtu.be/H7kcqB3thJM (http://youtu.be/H7kcqB3thJM)
Oops, busted!
Quote from: davekill on July 02, 2011, 10:11:21 AM
Oops, busted!
Nothing wrong with using stock footage. especially if you're the one that shot it. However ... the car flipping did strike me as off when watching the movie.
I'm off to a 12:20 3D showing!
Well, I guess I am just not as discerning a moviegoer as the rest of you. :)
The family went to see Transformers 3 last night in 2D and I have to say that I enjoyed it. Popcorn flick is definitely the right word for it.
I wasn't going to get caught up in a deep, plot-filled storyline with drama, intrigue, and complex characterization. I was going to see robots and things getting blown up. Because that is what Michael Bay delivers. So I guess if you go into it with that expectation, you can just sit back and turn your brain off and ride the wave.
The story was predictable. The acting was weak. THe script was basic and the humor lackluster. The characters were stereotypical and two-dimensional. And the movie was about 30-45 minutes too long. But I liked the action scenes and I loved the fact that robots died and were damaged in the story -- I am talking the Autobots here. (I hate it when the winners come out unscathed in movie battles).
And, I enjoyed Leonard Nimoy as Sentinel Prime, and the couple of 'Trek' references made in the movie that I don't think anyone else in the theater picked up on but me and my wife.
Will I buy it on Blu-ray? Not likely. But I was still entertained, which is the whole purpose of these summer movies in the final analysis (well, that and making a lot of money). As my son observed, "Guess there won't be a fourth movie cuz all the key Decepticons are dead".
Well, perhaps. But if this movie makes enough money, Michael Bay will figure out a way to create a new baddie for Optimus to fight. Of course, they better make him a new arm first...
Quote from: X on July 02, 2011, 10:17:54 AM
Quote from: davekill on July 02, 2011, 10:11:21 AM
Oops, busted!
Nothing wrong with using stock footage. especially if you're the one that shot it. However ... the car flipping did strike me as off when watching the movie.
Good point, Michael Bay didn't ripoff a scene from someone else's movie. That would be very bad.
Kudos to whoever recognized that brief clip from a six year old movie that's not reviewed as often as the Zapruder film.
Well, that was the best Bay film I have ever seen. I really enjoyed it! I felt it had a lot more heart and fleshed out human characters then the first two by far, although that is not saying much. The 3D was THE BEST I have seen since AVATAR and well worth the money, it was bright and as Chris mentioned, from the screen back providing great depth and dynamics to the action. Heck, I even though Shia was really good, funny and sometimes intense without seeming silly. Yes, it was way too long, and that's too bad because the pacing up until the final 45 min was really good with lot's of breaks from the action, which I appreciate, watching a Bay film can be overwhelming often and the end was a bit too much. And the story was incomprehensible. And apparently things spinning through the air look really cool in slow mo 3D. :)
[spoiler]Great cameos! Wash!!! I had no idea Alan Tudyk was in it! And the Decepticons ships reminded me of Revers.[/spoiler]
Yeah, but was Shia this good? ;)
Shia LaBeouf in "No No No NOo" video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IXCK1EyP4s#)
Exactly! I couldn't stand him in the first movie and in "Crystal Skull" but finally he delivers humor, and it's not stupid, it's actually funny IMO, he does being pissed off very well, again making my laugh along. He's ALMOST a leading man but is still a bit too weak but this was a huge improvement. And his girlfriend is WAY hooter then Megan Fox and a much better actress.
Really? I thought she was definitely a hottie but a better actress? Well, I guess if you limit the impression to just 'is she better than Megan" then perhaps you are correct. But as an actress, I thought she was terrible; pretty, yes, but a talented actor, nope.
Quote from: RickPeete on July 02, 2011, 06:41:29 PM
Really? I thought she was definitely a hottie but a better actress? Well, I guess if you limit the impression to just 'is she better than Megan" then perhaps you are correct. But as an actress, I thought she was terrible; pretty, yes, but a talented actor, nope.
Considering its her first acting job I figured she did fairly well. (err, maybe I mean first "major" role)
King
I think that there are less than two degrees of separation between this cast and every major sci-fi franchise of the last three decades.
Quote from: RickPeete on July 02, 2011, 06:41:29 PM
Really? I thought she was definitely a hottie but a better actress? Well, I guess if you limit the impression to just 'is she better than Megan" then perhaps you are correct. But as an actress, I thought she was terrible; pretty, yes, but a talented actor, nope.
Please take note, I said, "And his girlfriend is WAY hooter then Megan Fox and a much better actress." I was simply comparing her to Megan Fox. In general the prefromances were sub par but this is a Michael Bay film, He has zero interest in letting actors get in the way of his special effect, kinetic energy, violence porn. However, for a crap fil maker but amazing visualist, at least some people came across with a bit of charm, including John Malkovich anf Frances Macdormand. Even John Toturro was used more effectively.
I planned on seeing this in 3D but a last minute niece birthday party made it to late for me to catch the matinee time for it. So again with the wife and mom we saw a 3:50 show in 2D. And I thought it was amazing!!! I give this an easy 10 out of 10. I really enjoyed it for what is was, a popcorn movie. I thought the story was pretty good and the action scenes were amazing. This will be a blu-ray buy for sure. There were many parts I really enjoyed and here are a few. Spoilers!!! [spoiler]I really liked how our serviceman kept showing up in the Chicago scenes to help with the decepticons. One of my favorite scenes is you have our guys up front going after the baddies and you have Autobots in the rear as backup. I just thought that was cool. Also Nimoy was cool as the voice of Sentinel but I didn't think he would turn bad. Also loved the Trek references. Of course I always love those in any movie. Another thing I liked about the movie was that the Autobots were part of a covert team. Also really enjoyed the Apollo 11 scenes on the moon. And my favorite cameo of the movie was Buzz Aldrin!! Awesome!![/spoiler]
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:56:49 AM
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
I get what you're saying, but seeing a film shot in 3D in 2D is kinda of like seeing a color film in black and white for the sake of nostalgia. Also, while 3D might not be 3D, you're right calling 2D that because it really is 2D. Where as 3D is using a 2D medium to simulate 3D.
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 09:11:32 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:56:49 AM
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
I get what you're saying, but seeing a film shot in 3D in 2D is kinda of like seeing a color film in black and white for the sake of nostalgia. Also, while 3D might not be 3D, you're right calling 2D that because it really is 2D. Where as 3D is using a 2D medium to simulate 3D.
ok...what? Now I am totally confused... ;)
I just really did not like the second movie. And I will also admit that I do not rewatch the first one as much as I thought I would. It's not as good a movie as I thought it was when I first watched it.
It has some great moments...but lots of stuff inbetween them.
However...this one looks pretty good. I need to get my family out to see it. :r2d2line
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 09:21:57 AM
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 09:11:32 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:56:49 AM
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
I get what you're saying, but seeing a film shot in 3D in 2D is kinda of like seeing a color film in black and white for the sake of nostalgia. Also, while 3D might not be 3D, you're right calling 2D that because it really is 2D. Where as 3D is using a 2D medium to simulate 3D.
ok...what? Now I am totally confused... ;)
LOL!
So far it looks like Bay's gambit to push the 3D box office is paying off. He not only insisted on theater owners turning up the wattage on the projection bulbs but forced a theaters to show to have a higher percentage of 3D per screen, so the numbers are a bit skewed by that. But overall reaction to what I am hearing is that people really liked the 3D. Like Chris and i have always maintained, done properly and as the barriers of cost fall so that it can be more widely used in films where it's appropriate, 3D is here to stay and I for one am glad. It makes a very fun movie going experience for me.
http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/07/transformers-3-destroys-box-office-breathes-life-3d/ (http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/07/transformers-3-destroys-box-office-breathes-life-3d/)
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 09:39:11 AM
So far ot looks like Bay's gambit to push the 3D box office is paying off. He not only insisted on theater owners turning up the wattage on the projection bulbs but forced a theaters to show to have a higher percentage of 3D per screen, so the numbers are a bit skewed by that. But overall reaction to what I am hearing is that people really liked the 3D. Like Chris and i have always maintained, done properly and as the barriers of cost fall so that it can be more widely used in films where it's appropriate, 3D is here to stay and I for one am glad. It makes a very fun movie going experience for me.
http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/07/transformers-3-destroys-box-office-breathes-life-3d/ (http://www.moviesonline.ca/2011/07/transformers-3-destroys-box-office-breathes-life-3d/)
That's all I'm saying! I don't need even 50% of movies to have 3D, but if you shoot in 3D it should be enjoyed as the director envisioned. I also think that it bring in people to the seats. With the low penetration of at home 3D, most people have to go out to see the film in 3D to see it how the director wanted. 3D also can't be bootlegged. While I don't see a day in my lifetime where 2D vanishes, I do see one where there will be 3D only released that will keep the bootleggers from stealing a cut of a major box office.
I think that if it's shot for 2D or 3D, then we should enjoy it in it's native medium. That being said, I would love to see far more nature movies in 3D.
Yeah, I wouldn't think 3D releases will ever eclipse 2D, the medium doesn't add any value to a romantic comedy or drama. However for Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Action Adventure it can be a great new way to have a film experience and this proves that shot and projected properly it's very effective. Again, 3D will move from the big screen to the little screen, to gaming, et al. It's here to stay.
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 09:27:50 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 09:21:57 AM
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 09:11:32 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:56:49 AM
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
I get what you're saying, but seeing a film shot in 3D in 2D is kinda of like seeing a color film in black and white for the sake of nostalgia. Also, while 3D might not be 3D, you're right calling 2D that because it really is 2D. Where as 3D is using a 2D medium to simulate 3D.
ok...what? Now I am totally confused... ;)
LOL!
Actually, in all seriousness, why would a film shot in 3D not look right in 2D? Would the image be different?
Saw this today in "2-D" and enjoyed it a lot. Theater was pretty full and the crowd seemed to be enjoying it too. Definitely a more direct, a streamlined story and film than number 2 (which was kind of all over the place). Some pretty amazing stunts and effects in this one and things not seen in the past two films. I enjoyed the new love interest for Sam and liked that they seemed to try to give her a bit more to do than Megan Fox. I still have always had trouble seeing any real chemistry between Shia and the girls in these movies, but I see why they put them in there. Overall, a definite fun, summer action film and worth my $5.00 to see it in the theaters. Fun time!
P.S. I was glad to see Shia got to use his patented "No, no, no, no. no,......no, no,....!" in this movie too! :)
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 02:38:55 PM
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 09:27:50 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 09:21:57 AM
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Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:56:49 AM
Going today to see it, in good, old-fashioned 2-D. You know I really hate calling it 2-D. It really isn't 2-D and 3-D isn't really 3-D. Oh, well.
I get what you're saying, but seeing a film shot in 3D in 2D is kinda of like seeing a color film in black and white for the sake of nostalgia. Also, while 3D might not be 3D, you're right calling 2D that because it really is 2D. Where as 3D is using a 2D medium to simulate 3D.
ok...what? Now I am totally confused... ;)
LOL!
Actually, in all seriousness, why would a film shot in 3D not look right in 2D? Would the image be different?
I actually have an answer for that. If you watch a 3D film in 2D, there are several times were things come at the camera. In 3D it adds depth, but in 2D it can come off as a bit hokey.
Comes off as a bit hokey when you see it in 3D too. :)
I saw this movie today, and really liked it. I saw it in 3D as well, and thought the 3D was fantastic. Like the others said, it was bright and I thought the visuals were very crisp. I have actually liked all the Transformers movies, but I can see where this one was better then the second one. When Transformers came out in the 80's, I was a bit old by then to get into it, so I don't have a critical eye towards it like others who grew up with it, since I was into Teenagers things at the time.
I really liked that Nimoy did one of the voices, nice throwback to the Cartoon Movie, plus the Trek references were fun.
My one complaint about the movie
[spoiler]I did not like the Nascar Autobots. It took me right out of the movie in those scenes. Every time I saw sequences, I would think to myself, There goes Juan Montoya's car, or Jimmie Johnson's car, or Dale Jr's. Seemed a little forced to me, and trying to make a connection to Nascar that I did not think was necessary. That said, I did like Patrick Dempsey in the movie, and his racing ties were much more subtle.[/spoiler]
Quote from: jedijeff on July 03, 2011, 04:48:11 PM
I saw this movie today, and really liked it. I saw it in 3D as well, and thought the 3D was fantastic. Like the others said, it was bright and I thought the visuals were very crisp. I have actually liked all the Transformers movies, but I can see where this one was better then the second one. When Transformers came out in the 80's, I was a bit old by then to get into it, so I don't have a critical eye towards it like others who grew up with it, since I was into Teenagers things at the time.
I really liked that Nimoy did one of the voices, nice throwback to the Cartoon Movie, plus the Trek references were fun.
My one complaint about the movie
[spoiler]I did not like the Nascar Autobots. It took me right out of the movie in those scenes. Every time I saw sequences, I would think to myself, There goes Juan Montoya's car, or Jimmie Johnson's car, or Dale Jr's. Seemed a little forced to me, and trying to make a connection to Nascar that I did not think was necessary. That said, I did like Patrick Dempsey in the movie, and his racing ties were much more subtle.[/spoiler]
As someone not a follower of Nascar, I didn't even notice that. They were just transformers to me and the people I saw the movie with.
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:45:48 PM
Comes off as a bit hokey when you see it in 3D too. :)
LOL! Not really. It gives foreground depth and isn't as noticeable in 3d as opposed to 2D. In 2D you see it and go "Oh something 3D is happening there". In 3D it doesn't stand out so much.
Good 3D isn't about bringing things out of the screen, it's about bringing the viewer into the setting.
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 04:51:56 PM
Quote from: jedijeff on July 03, 2011, 04:48:11 PM
I saw this movie today, and really liked it. I saw it in 3D as well, and thought the 3D was fantastic. Like the others said, it was bright and I thought the visuals were very crisp. I have actually liked all the Transformers movies, but I can see where this one was better then the second one. When Transformers came out in the 80's, I was a bit old by then to get into it, so I don't have a critical eye towards it like others who grew up with it, since I was into Teenagers things at the time.
I really liked that Nimoy did one of the voices, nice throwback to the Cartoon Movie, plus the Trek references were fun.
My one complaint about the movie
[spoiler]I did not like the Nascar Autobots. It took me right out of the movie in those scenes. Every time I saw sequences, I would think to myself, There goes Juan Montoya's car, or Jimmie Johnson's car, or Dale Jr's. Seemed a little forced to me, and trying to make a connection to Nascar that I did not think was necessary. That said, I did like Patrick Dempsey in the movie, and his racing ties were much more subtle.[/spoiler]
As someone not a follower of Nascar, I didn't even notice that. They were just transformers to me and the people I saw the movie with.
I guess for me, they just really stuck out quite a bit, and really seemed forced. If I did not follow Autoracing as much as I do, I would probably have the same viewpoint and not really give it a thought. Just found the cars were a bit to identifiable, and would have preferred to see some other exotic street cars, or other types of vehicles.
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:45:48 PM
Comes off as a bit hokey when you see it in 3D too. :)
Well, at least see it in 3D before making that call. So far our little community here that has seen the 3D thought it was good.
Quote from: jedijeff on July 03, 2011, 05:08:27 PM
Quote from: X on July 03, 2011, 04:51:56 PM
Quote from: jedijeff on July 03, 2011, 04:48:11 PM
I saw this movie today, and really liked it. I saw it in 3D as well, and thought the 3D was fantastic. Like the others said, it was bright and I thought the visuals were very crisp. I have actually liked all the Transformers movies, but I can see where this one was better then the second one. When Transformers came out in the 80's, I was a bit old by then to get into it, so I don't have a critical eye towards it like others who grew up with it, since I was into Teenagers things at the time.
I really liked that Nimoy did one of the voices, nice throwback to the Cartoon Movie, plus the Trek references were fun.
My one complaint about the movie
[spoiler]I did not like the Nascar Autobots. It took me right out of the movie in those scenes. Every time I saw sequences, I would think to myself, There goes Juan Montoya's car, or Jimmie Johnson's car, or Dale Jr's. Seemed a little forced to me, and trying to make a connection to Nascar that I did not think was necessary. That said, I did like Patrick Dempsey in the movie, and his racing ties were much more subtle.[/spoiler]
As someone not a follower of Nascar, I didn't even notice that. They were just transformers to me and the people I saw the movie with.
I guess for me, they just really stuck out quite a bit, and really seemed forced. If I did not follow Autoracing as much as I do, I would probably have the same viewpoint and not really give it a thought. Just found the cars were a bit to identifiable, and would have preferred to see some other exotic street cars, or other types of vehicles.
I'm a huge F1 fan and LOVED seeing a Ferrari 435 Autobot. :)
Quote from: Bryancd on July 03, 2011, 07:16:59 PM
Quote from: Rico on July 03, 2011, 04:45:48 PM
Comes off as a bit hokey when you see it in 3D too. :)
Well, at least see it in 3D before making that call. So far our little community here that has seen the 3D thought it was good.
Bryan, I wasn't commenting on this movie's use of 3D. I was commenting on the oft-used technique of poking something at the camera in 3D films. You have to follow the discussion. ;)
::)
I didn't mind the stuff coming at you on the screen in 2-D. I didn't find it hokey. I knew it was meant for 3-D but didn't care. I also didn't mind the Nascar Autobots. And I agree with Bryancd about that Ferrari, cool! And Rico, $5 for a movie! Not bad. It's $7 here with 3-D $10, matinee prices of course. [spoiler]And please tell me this, did Optimus Prime's trailer do that in other movies. If it did I don't remember it.[/spoiler]
The $5.00 price is the matinee, non-3D pricing (before 6pm). Which I usually try and go to. Very rare these days for me to go to a night time showing of a film.
Looks like good word of mouth is keeping up the box office for the movie...
http://news.yahoo.com/3-d-helps-lift-transformers-400m-global-haul-160911047.html (http://news.yahoo.com/3-d-helps-lift-transformers-400m-global-haul-160911047.html)
Man; this movie just didn't do it for me. :(
I tried to watch it this evening.
I tried to suspend my disbelief and immerse myself in the movie, but just about every other scene took me out of it. CG robots flipping around the screen (in slow motion), obligatory butt-crack cam-shot (also in slow-motion), CG cars blowin' crap up (in slow motion), lame lowest common denominator "jokes" and character stereotypes.
Wash, rinse, and repeat (in slow motion).
I really wanted to like this movie, but I ended up walking out during the scene where the NEST troops did their Rocky The Flying Squirrel routine.
I state the following with no sarcasm or exaggeration: The animated movie from the 80's had way more depth, character development, and HEART than this movie did.
*sigh* :ohwell
Sorry you didn't like it, Eric. Can't even say your criticism are not valid, I suppose we all have different levels of toleration for crap. :) For what it's worth, the flying squirrel suit scene was real, not CG, which I thought was an impressive stunt.
The animated movie from the 80's was all heart! I won't even compare these new ones to that one due to nostalgia factor.
"Megatron MUST be stopped, not matter the cost."
*Queue Stan Bush*
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is returning to 246 IMAX domestic locations for an extended two-week run from Friday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 8, Paramount Pictures announced today. During those two weeks, the 3D film will play simultaneously with other films in the IMAX network.
Read more: Transformers: Dark of the Moon is Returning to IMAX Theaters - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81335#ixzz1VtCKwq1B (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81335#ixzz1VtCKwq1B)
Quote from: wraith1701 on July 14, 2011, 12:34:47 AM
Man; this movie just didn't do it for me. :(
I tried to watch it this evening.
I tried to suspend my disbelief and immerse myself in the movie, but just about every other scene took me out of it. CG robots flipping around the screen (in slow motion), obligatory butt-crack cam-shot (also in slow-motion), CG cars blowin' crap up (in slow motion), lame lowest common denominator "jokes" and character stereotypes.
Wash, rinse, and repeat (in slow motion).
I really wanted to like this movie, but I ended up walking out during the scene where the NEST troops did their Rocky The Flying Squirrel routine.
I state the following with no sarcasm or exaggeration: The animated movie from the 80's had way more depth, character development, and HEART than this movie did.
*sigh* :ohwell
I'll agree that the movie is 10X better than this. (Which only reinforces that animated movies seem to be better than live action.....)
King
Hey!
Just watched Transformers: Dark of the Moon last night through Netflix. It was pretty good. I loved it of course because Leonard Nimoy did the voice of Sentinel Prime. I was glad that I could still tell that it was his voice. I was afraid it would be to electronic sounding. I even thought they made Sentinel Prime look a little like his long angular face. I loved all the little Star Trek bits pertaining to Spock as well. I thought that was really clever.
Z
i saw it (finally) and thought it was a good movie. of course it leads me to wonder why epic battle scenes always happen in big cities and not i the middle of a field somewhere. never understood that. leonard nimoy in it was great, i counted several star trek references including "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" gotta love them star trek references. all in all, a good movie. :)
Quote from: turtlesrock on November 29, 2011, 07:15:10 AM
i saw it (finally) and thought it was a good movie. of course it leads me to wonder why epic battle scenes always happen in big cities and not i the middle of a field somewhere.
That's the same with any war. When you go to war, population centers are both a threat and are in need of protection. At the same time, if you control an enemy population center, it makes them have to work harder to create a counter attack that doesn't affect the population you are supposed to be protecting. From a tactical standpoint, city battle are inevitable because the city is important to both side.
Not to mention the real reason. It's cool to destroy really big buildings in a movie! ;)
Ultimate Blu-Ray edition coming on Jan. 31st. Tons of extras!
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85487 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85487)
I might have to pick this up. I really enjoyed this movie, surprising since I almost loathed the second one.
This one didn't make it under the Christmas Tree so I'll have to watch for a good sale on it.