Transformers 2 News

Rico · June 25, 2009, 12:42:12 PM

Spockfan - If you didn't like the first one, I'm wondering why you would see this? It's more of the same. I thought it was a blast to watch!

sheldor · June 25, 2009, 12:46:54 PM

This about sums it up for me...love this kid

wraith1701 · June 25, 2009, 12:50:07 PM

I went into this film with low expectations, but it turned out to be pretty cool! A nice fun, big-budget FX flick with some surprisingly humorous and poignant moments. I still dislike the fact that the robots embody a lot of human cultural stereotypes, but I was able to enjoy the film despite this shortcoming.

If you liked the first film, I think you'll love this one! :thumbsup

SPOCKFAN · June 25, 2009, 12:52:44 PM

I was hoping this one was better. I loved the Transformers as a kid. I know some people really enjoyed the first one, and I am sure they will like this one and good for them, to each his own. I just really don't like Michael Bay's movies. I will not be going to see the third movie if Michael Bay is directing. I think JJ Abrams needs to take over the Transformers franchise. Glad you liked it Rico

Bryancd · June 25, 2009, 12:54:08 PM

I didn't care too much for the first film for the same reasons SpockFan said. I alos though Armageddeon was a terrible too, though. Still, if a friend calls and want to go, I would. I jst like going to the movies but Jamie doesn't, so we rarely go or I go alone.

SPOCKFAN · June 25, 2009, 12:56:24 PM

I know Armagedon was incredibly cheesy, as are all Michael Bay movies. But I thought the movie had some fun moments.

wraith1701 · June 25, 2009, 01:20:34 PM

To each his own; it's all good. :) For the record, I'm NOT a fan of Bey's habit of using shaky camera shots and hyper-frenetic fight scenes. When watching a robot fight, I like to see what's going on. It seemed that the shaky-cam was a little toned down in this film, and the action shots were a little easier to follow. I also like the whole 'ancient astronauts' story angle the film used.

Rico · June 25, 2009, 01:44:21 PM

Oh - yeah - to each his own. I actually thought this Transformers was tighter and better than the first one. I at least, had an easier time following the fights and action. But I certainly will be one of the first to say that these types of movies are not for everyone.

Jaames · June 25, 2009, 01:56:24 PM

Quote from: wraith1701 on June 25, 2009, 12:50:07 PM
I went into this film with low expectations, but it turned out to be pretty cool! A nice fun, big-budget FX flick with some surprisingly humorous and poignant moments.

I felt the same way. Low expectations, especially after reading a few critics reviews prior to going, but very entertained in the end. Although I do like the first one more.

Quote from: wraith1701 on June 25, 2009, 12:50:07 PM
I still dislike the fact that the robots embody a lot of human cultural stereotypes, but I was able to enjoy the film despite this shortcoming.

Again, I agree with you. The one thing I really did not like is that the maturity level seemed to go down in this one. They went for a lot of juvenile gutter-humor type laughs. Dogs humping dogs, robots humping humans, and then the stereotypical charachitures portrayed by some of the robots. I can believe that after a few years of expsoure they might pick up some our speech patterns (although, did we really need to hear an autobot say "punk-@$$ b**ch"?) but would they also choose to mimic the appearance of buggy eyes, oversized ears, buck teeth, GOLD teeth, and illiteracy that typically goes along with that stereotype? I don't think so.

Outside of those things, I did find the movie enjoyable in the end.

Quote from: wraith1701 on June 25, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
I also like the whole 'ancient astronauts' story angle the film used.

I liked that too! Does anyone know, is that cannon? I don't remember anything like that from the series, but it's been a LOONNNGG time...

wraith1701 · June 25, 2009, 02:04:18 PM

Quote from: Jaames on June 25, 2009, 01:56:24 PM

Quote from: wraith1701 on June 25, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
I also like the whole 'ancient astronauts' story angle the film used.

I liked that too! Does anyone know, is that cannon? I don't remember anything like that from the series, but it's been a LOONNNGG time...

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I remember that the robots came to earth centuries ago, but I thought that they lay dormant until 'modern' times. I could be wrong, though; my transformers knowledge is limited to the first cartoon series. I know that there have been several other cartoon series since then, plus several different comic series.. Maybe one of them introduced the ancient-astronaut angle?

Meds · June 25, 2009, 04:00:56 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing it, I thought the first one was ok bar Shia le barff but you know robots changing into cars, planes boats, whats not to like.

KingIsaacLinksr · June 26, 2009, 07:45:49 PM

I thought Michael Bay actually improved the action on the original. It was easier to follow this time imo.

Overall, the movie was better, better action and just plain...better. Except, tbh, the beginning family part. But I guess something had to be quirky.

King

MSUFan · June 27, 2009, 07:34:14 AM

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/06/bonus_robs_transformers_2_faqs.php?page=1

^ So funny. NSFW and has spoilers.

sheldor · June 27, 2009, 07:42:05 AM

What's all this chatter about racism in the movie because of the twins? I rather enjoyed those two.

wraith1701 · June 27, 2009, 08:05:38 AM

Quote from: MSUFan on June 27, 2009, 07:34:14 AM
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/06/bonus_robs_transformers_2_faqs.php?page=1

^ So funny. NSFW and has spoilers.

LOL Awesome!

"...Math? Math is for pu**ies. My movies are about sh*t blowing up, man." :D

The writer forgot to mention one of the mildly creepy aspects of the film--

Decepticon Hatchlings?!? Transformers lay eggs now?