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I gave it a 10.
It was far better than I expected. Yes, the camera was shaky a bit too often, but all in all, it WORKED. Everything hung together very well. There were some poor choices, but usually they were made on insufficient information, so not too bad.
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It was far better than I expected. Yes, the camera was shaky a bit too often, but all in all, it WORKED. Everything hung together very well. There were some poor choices, but usually they were made on insufficient information, so not too bad.
Brad
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I gave it a 5 - strictly average. It was OK. But it could have been much better.
It was at least 20 minutes too long, and had far too many extraneous characters. Having 2 or 3 humans that we were supposed to not want to get stomped would have been enough. This had at least 7. With all the time spent on the fleshies, the robot characters basically don't have any, at least not beyond the most simple fo archetypes.
And Megatron? Oh lord, how they misuse Megatron. Big M's personal battle with Optimus should be a core thread in the film. Instead, it's a 30 second fight scene at the end. A 30 second fight scene with a dumb ending.
Others have raved over the giant robot battles. I can't agree. They're all filmed in that super-tight close-up blur-o-vision that has been popular since Gladiator because it's an easy way to cop out on actually showing something that would be difficult to do well. I hate it.
I don't regret seeing it, but I wouldn't see it again.
It was at least 20 minutes too long, and had far too many extraneous characters. Having 2 or 3 humans that we were supposed to not want to get stomped would have been enough. This had at least 7. With all the time spent on the fleshies, the robot characters basically don't have any, at least not beyond the most simple fo archetypes.
And Megatron? Oh lord, how they misuse Megatron. Big M's personal battle with Optimus should be a core thread in the film. Instead, it's a 30 second fight scene at the end. A 30 second fight scene with a dumb ending.
Others have raved over the giant robot battles. I can't agree. They're all filmed in that super-tight close-up blur-o-vision that has been popular since Gladiator because it's an easy way to cop out on actually showing something that would be difficult to do well. I hate it.
I don't regret seeing it, but I wouldn't see it again.
Donovan Morningfire
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Also gave it an 8. It was a lot of fun, and it definitely had the "WOW" factor.
Normally I cringe at Hollywood comedic scenes, but Shia LeBouf actually pulled it off, the mom bits were excessive though, as was one particular interaction between Bumblebee and the government agent.
The fight scenes were what I was hoping for. Wouldn't have minded a bit more time spent building the characterization of the Autobots other than Prime and Bumblebee.
As for Starscream, there is a scene during the climactic battle sequence where he lives up to character and "stabs" Megatron in the back.
Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime = awesome. And I wouldn't have recognized Meghead's voice as being Hugo Weaving considering how over-processed it sounded. Heck, they should have just used Frank Welker (probably would have been cheaper as well).
Have neither the time or funds to see this a second time in the theater, but will definitely pick this up on DVD when it comes out, as well as the extended/director's cut if such a thing ever comes out.
Normally I cringe at Hollywood comedic scenes, but Shia LeBouf actually pulled it off, the mom bits were excessive though, as was one particular interaction between Bumblebee and the government agent.
The fight scenes were what I was hoping for. Wouldn't have minded a bit more time spent building the characterization of the Autobots other than Prime and Bumblebee.
As for Starscream, there is a scene during the climactic battle sequence where he lives up to character and "stabs" Megatron in the back.
Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime = awesome. And I wouldn't have recognized Meghead's voice as being Hugo Weaving considering how over-processed it sounded. Heck, they should have just used Frank Welker (probably would have been cheaper as well).
Have neither the time or funds to see this a second time in the theater, but will definitely pick this up on DVD when it comes out, as well as the extended/director's cut if such a thing ever comes out.
Tarthalion
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9 here...Return of the King is the only 10 I think I've given a film in my life.
It is definitely the best movie of the year so far. Pirates and superheroes got their rumps sorely kicked by giant robots...all is as it should be.
Now if they ever did a movie about giant pirate ninja cosplaying robots that may indeed snuff out the light of creation with it's awesomeness.
It is definitely the best movie of the year so far. Pirates and superheroes got their rumps sorely kicked by giant robots...all is as it should be.
Now if they ever did a movie about giant pirate ninja cosplaying robots that may indeed snuff out the light of creation with it's awesomeness.
9 for me, possibly the best movie I have seen this summer. Wonderful balance of action and humor, with excellent pace and actting.
Note - think the "casting person" should be given two thumbs up.
Everything you could ask for in a summer movie.
Note - think the "casting person" should be given two thumbs up.
Everything you could ask for in a summer movie.
Man in the Funny Hat
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Razor-thin plot so as to not get in the way of the action. Fun action despite significant faults. Every word of dialog spoken while actors were OD'ing on caffiene. Great animation. Terrible editing - everyting motion and confusion - they spend bazillions on awesome CGI and then blur the hell out of it with a thousand micro-cuts so you can't EVER follow a proper sequence of action events [and DAMMIT I'm really getting sick of that crap!]. Excellent comedy. About what you would expect from a Spielberg/Bay co-effort. Fun to watch. Sure to spark a bazillion buck of toy sales. Highly forgettable. 7/10
A great summer action movie.
There was a lot of screen time devoted to the human cast, yeah, but I can't think of a single major human character that I didn't like. I hope they all come back for the sequels. I hope there ARE sequels!
A few of the requisite plot holes of the sort present in all big-budget movies released between May and September, but I was easily distracted from these by the "-OOH! Starscream just drop-kicked a fighter plane into a scyscraper in mid-air!" factor...
There was a lot of screen time devoted to the human cast, yeah, but I can't think of a single major human character that I didn't like. I hope they all come back for the sequels. I hope there ARE sequels!
A few of the requisite plot holes of the sort present in all big-budget movies released between May and September, but I was easily distracted from these by the "-OOH! Starscream just drop-kicked a fighter plane into a scyscraper in mid-air!" factor...
Donovan Morningfire
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Given the box office receipts so far, there will be sequels. A second movie has alredy been greenlighted. According to Wikipedia, Shia, Megan, and Peter Cullen are already signed for the second movie.F5 said:
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