When I was a kid I was fortunate enough to get all the constructicons, in their bright-green glory. By the time the unpacking was done, there were these little flaps of paper everywhere, and I had no idea what to do with them. Being the neatnik that I am, I read the instructions carefully and, upon deciding that only a complete IDIOT would have no idea how to do such an intellectually obvious operation as playing with transformers, promptly threw them out.
The adults I knew were always flustered by the toys, how they changed from one thing to another and back. I never got it, since it was all so easy.
Years later, in my late teens, I revisited my toy closet and did my absolute best to put those things back together. Never could. Not even a little bit. And I was getting my engineering degree.
The terror of that moment came flashing back to me when I thought about trying to assemble the real Bumblebee, screaming to the heavens between crates and parts and little flaps of paper, for help that never comes...
@cybernewt: I'm with you there. I got a Jazz toy when the first movie came out a couple years back. When I opened it up I didn't even bother with the instructions, I just started messing around and all I could think was "gad damn, I don't remember these things ever being this complex!" I then had to open the instructions out to figure the damn thing out. I still stick to my guns that the G1 toys weren't as difficult.
I just completely fail to see how any of these reasons that the movie sucks are relevant, or remotely applicable.
An unrealistic Princeton? really? how does that matter in an stupid, alien, robot movie?
Her attire is inappropriate for fighting alien robots? Is that what you want to go with? I'd be afraid to live in a world where it would be better for smoking women to not be dressed sexy. Also, exactly what would be appropriate attire?
The dialog is bad? why are you even listening?
The acting is bad? So?
Really, if you go into a movie like this and your brain isn't shut off even before your cell phone then it's your own damn fault for not enjoying yourself.
It's all about what you go in expecting. Of course it wasn't going to be another Kill Bill or Gone With the Wind. I, personally, am not expecting it to be an exceptional movie. I am expecting to see a scene in which Megan Fox and Isabel Lucas go at it. That's it. Oh, and maybe a couple dumb fight scenes.
And apparently, I'm not going to be disappointed.
Ray notwithstanding, who went to see this for the acting? I mean, really? And who tries listen to the dialogue with all the Baysplosions going on? We have long known that the Hollywood Transformers movies weren't faithful to the original. We all knew it was a giant GM product placement ad.
Just bring a pair of ear plugs, and enjoy a great CG movie that has Megan Fox and Isabel Lucas going at each other's throat, and wish you could be Shia LeDouche in that scene.
That's exactly what I am going to do, and I'll be damned if I'm disappointed according to what I've heard about the movie.
No offense to FSU alum, but the next time you're in the NJ area Matt I'll take you on a tour of Princeton (not my alma mater, btw). When classes are back in session. I think you'll be quite pleased with the ratios.
Sadly, 99.6% of movies today are an attack on the intelligence of moviegoers.
I saw an interview with Polanski once and he (basically) said the viewing audience "wouldn't accept Chinatown today"-as if the plot were too complex, too slow moving, etc.
What I wouldn't give to be able to see a movie like Chinatown in a theatre.
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was starred
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
I was JUST thinking "CASINO!" when I was reading clinto's comment. Does this mean we're great minds that think alike?! CAN WE BE BEST FRIENDS?
On a more serious note, it's true I feel that stupid movies are stopping us people from getting smarter movies, but well sometimes I just want to see shit blow up. Honestly I wasn't disappointed with TF2, cause it was exactly what I expected, nothing more nothing less.
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was starred
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
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09/23/09
The adults I knew were always flustered by the toys, how they changed from one thing to another and back. I never got it, since it was all so easy.
Years later, in my late teens, I revisited my toy closet and did my absolute best to put those things back together. Never could. Not even a little bit. And I was getting my engineering degree.
The terror of that moment came flashing back to me when I thought about trying to assemble the real Bumblebee, screaming to the heavens between crates and parts and little flaps of paper, for help that never comes...
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09/23/09
And fap.
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09/23/09
quagmire: I bid 50 bucks!
police officer: she had 5 STD's...
quagmire: 45 bucks!
police officer: also, when we caught her, the prostitute soiled herself...
quagmire: 55 bucks!
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09/23/09
I don't want to see the dude who ends up with those leather pants.
09/23/09
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An unrealistic Princeton? really? how does that matter in an stupid, alien, robot movie?
Her attire is inappropriate for fighting alien robots? Is that what you want to go with? I'd be afraid to live in a world where it would be better for smoking women to not be dressed sexy. Also, exactly what would be appropriate attire?
The dialog is bad? why are you even listening?
The acting is bad? So?
Really, if you go into a movie like this and your brain isn't shut off even before your cell phone then it's your own damn fault for not enjoying yourself.
06/24/09
It's all about what you go in expecting. Of course it wasn't going to be another Kill Bill or Gone With the Wind. I, personally, am not expecting it to be an exceptional movie. I am expecting to see a scene in which Megan Fox and Isabel Lucas go at it. That's it. Oh, and maybe a couple dumb fight scenes.
And apparently, I'm not going to be disappointed.
Ray notwithstanding, who went to see this for the acting? I mean, really? And who tries listen to the dialogue with all the Baysplosions going on? We have long known that the Hollywood Transformers movies weren't faithful to the original. We all knew it was a giant GM product placement ad.
Just bring a pair of ear plugs, and enjoy a great CG movie that has Megan Fox and Isabel Lucas going at each other's throat, and wish you could be Shia LeDouche in that scene.
That's exactly what I am going to do, and I'll be damned if I'm disappointed according to what I've heard about the movie.
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You mean it's the post-Murilee Jalopnik of movies?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
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1. Bad actors, including one female star with obvious aftermarket addons.
2. It is the sequel to a bad movie that was a GM ad which itself was based on a 1980s toy ad disguised as a cartoon show.
3. Hollywood only makes bad movies based on crap they already have the rights to.
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The Baroness > Ms. Fox.
06/24/09
A chick in a leather suit with guns!!!! Im going to see it a lot.
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(both of which are among my favorite films of the last decade, easily, and both currently playing)
06/24/09
I do look forward to 'District 9,' though.
06/24/09
I saw an interview with Polanski once and he (basically) said the viewing audience "wouldn't accept Chinatown today"-as if the plot were too complex, too slow moving, etc.
What I wouldn't give to be able to see a movie like Chinatown in a theatre.
06/24/09
06/24/09
06/24/09
I was JUST thinking "CASINO!" when I was reading clinto's comment. Does this mean we're great minds that think alike?! CAN WE BE BEST FRIENDS?
On a more serious note, it's true I feel that stupid movies are stopping us people from getting smarter movies, but well sometimes I just want to see shit blow up. Honestly I wasn't disappointed with TF2, cause it was exactly what I expected, nothing more nothing less.
06/24/09
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06/24/09
My expectations for movie going are as follows.
1. Shit blowing up
2. Hot women
3. Cool cars
4. More shit blowing up
I think I will be pleased with the result.
06/24/09