how do I type out that transforming sound? "Eeh ooohe eeehscree"?

[orangerful]

Steven Spielberg said, in one of the "making of" shows for 'Transformers', that this was the film Michael Bay was "born to direct". I've got to agree. A man who has made his living creating films with more explosions and eye candy than anything else, he definitely did a good job with Transformers. (Though 'The Rock' is still my personal favorite of his)

Yes, I enjoyed the film. I'll admit it! I was a Transformers fan as a kid, even though I pretty much remember next to nothing about the tv show. I know I had the viewmaster set of the cartoon movie, some action figures, and the sneakers. Because what was 'Transformers' but a line of toys with a ridiculous premise.

So, you must toss all logic and reason out the window before you go to see this movie. I mean, look at the basic set up - they are aliens from outer space who just happen to have the power to turn into EARTH vehicles. And not just one vehicle, no they all choose vehicles that fit their personalities. Yes, totally illogical. But just go with it. Turn your brain off and enjoy the silly fun. (Seriously, don't fill up too much on popcorn, because this film comes with a good helping of CHEESE!)

I was really surprised by Shia LeBeouf. I hadn't seen him in anything prior to this and he's signed on to be in the new Indiana Jones flick, so I was curious about him. I liked him a lot! He had a good sense of comic timing but he wasn't an ass. Megan Fox, the female lead, was kind of boring looking. One of those overly gorgeous overly thin types. (She reminded me of Jennifer Connelly back in Labyrinth days a little bit...dunno why, probably her large front teeth). The rest of the cast was pretty forgettable. John Turturro is always fun to watch, Jon Voight was Jon Voight-like. And Tom Lenk was on screen for all of 3 minutes but my fangirl heart still did a little jump for him.

Other than that, the primary actors were all CGI robots. Bumblebee stole the show. Optimus Prime was awesome. Megatron was evil (though his transformed shape was just so cool). The rest of the Autobots and Decepticons did a good job blowing up things.

(My only complaint was the overly stereotyped hacker character. I'm just growing tired of seeing this stale characterization in movies. Yes, haha, he lives with his grandma, is fat and single and eats lots of fattening foods. oh...so funny. El-Oh-El. /sarcasm)

It was a very dorky movie, but that's exactly what I expected and wanted! Good guys win, bad guys blow up, insanely cheesy voiceover wraps it all up for us. It's 'Transformers'. If you're a fan of such things, you'll enjoy the two hours of eye candy. If not, you'll probably be writhing in pain by the end.

Comments

[demonqueen666.livejournal.com]

Bumblebee stole the show.

Word. I mean, the car tried to get his human friend laid! Now that is one rad car.

(although Frenzy wins a close second for show-stealing, IMO, because...man that little dude was FREAKY)

[shinetastic.livejournal.com]

I'm REALLY surprised at how much love this movie is getting from my flist! I didn't expect it to be that great (I haven't seen it yet) but then again, I just thought the content might be too cheesy to make a serious movie about (I loved Transformers as a kid, too, and I guess it just brings me back to the speed-line days in Anime) like I thought King Kong would be dumb, but damn if that movie didn't blow me away.

My only complaint was the overly stereotyped hacker character.

UGH I couldn't agree with you more. It's always the SAME type of character, drives me insane.

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

Don't forget the super-hot girl hacker who nobody believed because she was a super-hot Australian chick. *roll*

I loved Transformers though. I actually didn't notice a lot of cheese, but I think that's due to the nature of the movie itself. It didn't take itself too seriously, it actually had a pretty good plot, and everything fit within that environment. Well, maybe except for Mikaela. She was just too pretty (and too skinny!) to be credible as a kick-ass ex-delinquent. She didn't look tough to me until the very end--they shouldn't have made her appear so weak and brainless at the beginning.

Bumblebee was my faaavorite. Shia LeBeouf surprised me, in a good way. Plus, he's grown up to be quite a cutie! ^_^ The movie itself surprised me. It's one of the best Summer Blockbusters I've seen in a looong time. Spiderman, Pirates.. none of those stood up to Transformers.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

apparently they are auctioning off the '77 Camaro that "played" Bumblebee! It's already over $24,000 though. Madness.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

which we can do together Saturday!

AD says he doesn't remember the sound! *GASP*

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Don't set your standards too high! That's the only reason it's any fun. It's just a silly, summer popcorn movie. Never takes itself seriously. So as long as you don't take it seriously, you'll have loads of silly geeky fun. haha.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

*thud*

*gets back up* You really got to be careful using icons like that.

I didn't mind the super-hot girl hacker...cuz she was super hot. If you're going to stereotype, at least go for that hahha. Not the annoying fat kid. (I just kept staring at her mouth too...Australian accents fascinate me and I was hypnotized by her haha.)

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

Mwahahaha...

The only thing that irritated me about the hot girl hacker was that none of the Feds took her seriously. I mean, they called her down there, referred to her as "one of the best evaaaar," and then they don't listen to a damn thing she says? WTF dudes. You know if they had called in annoying fat kid hacker instead, and he had said what she said, they would have at least considered it. But noooo... hot girl hacker can't be taken seriously cause she's a hot girl! And they aren't to be trusted!!!!!