ROTTEN TOMATOES: Transformers 2 Coming in Summer 2009? Comments

Transformers 2 Coming in Summer 2009?

by Jeff Giles | September 24, 2007

Summary

Want more Transformers? According to Slashfilm, DreamWorks is making sure you get your wish -- and sooner rather than later. Back to Article

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eastern2western writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:37 AM

Michael Bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DanielLee8793 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:46 AM

the first one sucked bad, I hated the fact that it wasnt purely transformers...

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witherwings writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:53 AM

I hate to say it but Steven Spielberg should die now before greed besmirches his name any more.

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arpeggio191 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:59 AM

maybe they should include some plot this time. or maybe they shouldn't wait till 3/4 through the movie to introduce the villain. Oh wait, he's dead, nevermind. Transformers sucked.

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Gimy writes:
on Sep 24 2007 08:09 AM

yep, the first one did suck...and the plot was so bad it only made a few hundred million. god, can hollywood PLEASE stop releasing these blockbuster movies that entertain millions of people and provide great entertainment?!?! d3mn you michael bay and your cool special effects and kick3ss action. urgh...i'm so sick of griping about this awesome movie...good god...(think this post is stupid? read the ones above it)

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telemakhos writes:
on Sep 24 2007 08:18 AM

You people believe the first one sucked? Well, I'm not here to tell you about Optimus Prime. You know about Optimus . . . either He lives in your heart or He doesn't. I'll just tell you that you know you'll be seeing Transformers 2 opening weekend. Thanks.

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Codious writes:
on Sep 24 2007 08:29 AM

Just give me more fighting robots

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SpikesInMySkull writes:
on Sep 24 2007 08:51 AM

I'm still not up with exactly what the deal with the looming "strike" is, other than I know it's next summer, and apparantly no movies will ever get made again, ever, and anything that hasn't wrapped by then is cancelled forever. (Yes I'm try to make the point that I haven't been able to find any REAL referance matrial other than vague refrences here on RT in refrences to whether or not certain movies will be wrapped by then).

If someone could point me to some decent articles that explain the whole thing, I'd appriciate it.

Also, looking forward to Transformers 2, thoroughly enjoyed the first one. And Witherwings, descrating one of his own masterpieces with Walkie-Talkies was a lot worse for the Spielburg name than any Michael Bay directed Transformers movie will ever be, so I wouldn't sweat it too hard.

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ThaMuzicAddict writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:01 AM

I would like to see Michael Bay step down. I thought he's been saying he wouldn't make a sequel. Not that I hated Transformers, but I'd be more excited about a sequel by a different director.

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Pilgermann writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:28 AM

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO, PLEASE NO!

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TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:40 AM

Uh, ..so WHERE did this crop of random haters come from!? WHY is Steven Spielberg supposed to die, exactly?

Look, if they can bring the balls to the sequel that they brought to the original--as opposed to cutting corners to beat the strike-- then I say ROCK the F$CK out and give me T2 in 2009!

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Sebastion Cole writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:40 AM

Lol, and the cycle of hate continues, go Michael Bay!

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dillingerescapeartist writes:
on Sep 24 2007 10:13 AM

Plot? Terrible. Acting? Even worse. Did I like it? No, I loved it. It was just so much fun that I didn't care. Sometimes, that's all I want from a movie.

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Smileleekyelee writes:
on Sep 24 2007 10:14 AM

Have any of you complainers ever made a movie? Or acted at all in your life time? Give me a break. Can you imagine if there were only robots? How boring would that movie be? You go into the movie, already seeing the title, how dumb can you be to not expect many humans. "Their war, our world".. If you don't like a movie don't see it, don't complain about it. Good grief.

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tsalin@hotmail.com writes:
on Sep 24 2007 10:17 AM

all of you *******s are going to see it anyway, and then ***** some more about the director. and he'll still be richer because of you. if you don't like don't watch it...

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Sep 24 2007 10:36 AM

I'm going to say that Michael Bay wasn't the best director before "Transformers". "Armageddon" could've been a good summer blockbuster with entertainment galore, but throw in a nauseating romance (Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler were nominated for Razzies) and stupidity for the sake of stupidity, and you've shot yourself in the foot. Now, throw in an even more nauesating romance (Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Beckinsale) as a backdrop to a serious tragic event, and you've got "Pearl Harbor". Bay definitely got back to simple and clean fun with "Transformers" - an easier-to-swallow love story (Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox kick Affleck/Tyler's asses), plenty of humor, and a whallop of a battle at the last half of the film. And no sap anywhere. I really don't see why it's an awful film. Even some of Bay's haters praised him (look for Brian Ordrof's review). Steven Spielberg and his people (Industrial Light & Magic) pretty muched save Bay from crashing.

Meanwhile, you guys are seeing stuff like "Live Free or Die Hard", which pretty much wasn't that great as you said (Timothy Olyphant playing a bland villain, Mary Elizabeth Winstead once again playing bitter and angry, and too much talkiness that slowed the movie down). Same with "Hairspray" (Brittany Snow's head-bashing performance summed up the whole film, though I wish the best for Nikki Blonsky's career), "Blades of Glory" (Jon Heder and Jenna Fischer slowed the movie down), "Pirates of the Carribean" (Keira Knightly: not the best, or subtle, actress in the world), "Spider-Man 3" (too weepy; good thing Kirsten Dunst's next project is with Brit funnyman Simon Pegg), "Disturbia" (a rather boring film that couldn't mix chuckles and chills), and "Meet the Robinsons" (too much sap brought down the upbeat comedy that could've been an easygoing Disney film). I'm sorry if I diss any of you, but I may have a better taste in films that aren't overtly overrated.

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Maxim writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:08 AM

I'm getting a little tired of the Bay hate. He made a popcorn summer movie, and it fulfilled many people's expectations (as evidenced by the repeat viewings).

I believe some of you are so biased against him, he could direct Pulp Fiction and it would be torn to shreds.

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sickofitall writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:14 AM

In reply to this comment (#1144166)
you suck

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sickofitall writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:14 AM

In reply to this comment (#1144183)
you should die now

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OAKTREELIVE writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:34 AM

The action was put together well sure, but it was still filled with Michael Bay ham-handed touches, like the random sun-shining slow motion shots.

Replace him with someone who can handle human characters with the same emphasis as mayhem.

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witherwings writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:43 AM

In reply to this comment (#1144293)
No YOU should die now. Wtf. I love Steven Spielberg so much that I fear his name is being besmirched when he throws it around like this. BESMIRCHED. Look it up.

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Red_Beard writes:
on Sep 24 2007 12:26 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144375)
LOL, I hate you.

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TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Sep 24 2007 12:39 PM

...How the h^ll do you know WHO should 'die now!?' ..am I just not seeing the comment #'s? Are you guys psychic!?

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Bender writes:
on Sep 24 2007 12:44 PM

I don't care what anybody says, this will rock.

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Vitamin M writes:
on Sep 24 2007 12:52 PM

Transformers was awesome if brainless summer entertainment. The most fun I've had watching a film in years and I'm going to go see it at the IMAX as soon as possible.
Meaning that I will be there for the sequel and I can only hope that make it even better.

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Ghost Robot writes:
on Sep 24 2007 12:53 PM

I just went and saw this in IMAX on saturday and afterwards me and my friends were arguing about when the sequel might come out...

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~*Admiral Snowstorm*~ writes:
on Sep 24 2007 01:20 PM

Care to give your undoubtedly short list of movies that you do like, RoadDog?

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WebAddict writes:
on Sep 24 2007 01:30 PM

Not only was it a great movie, but it was one of the best movies of the year! I loved what Michael Bay did with it, and I'm not a big Bay fan... Am I excited for Transformers 2? Hell yeah, I've already seen the first one 5 times! We are all entitled to our opinions, but I don't get why some of you flame about it. If you didn't like Transformers, why are you wasting your time posting on this? Shouldn't you be spending time on movies/news that you care for?

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witherwings writes:
on Sep 24 2007 01:37 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144384)
Actually... I am.
It's an expression, people. No, I don't literally want anyone to die now. I wish everyone very long and contented lives filled with popcorn and Transformer sequels.

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count_200 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 01:39 PM

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Codious writes:
on Sep 24 2007 08:29 AM

"Just give me more fighting robots"

This

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Sep 24 2007 02:06 PM

what, a sequel already? but i have not had enough time to grieve over

jazz's untimely demise:( but hey what the hell, i bet optimus doesn't even care cause

he got megan fox on as an ally now and optimus knows thats an upgrade in several areas.

and can't wait for more of that "witty" humor and maybe another hilarious guest spot

by bernie mac or anthony anderson or john "billy martin" turturro. no but, seriously

before this sequel should be dedicated to the memory of jazz and starscream's honor. as

we all know both are gone forever. can't wait to see starscream return after showing

about as much honor and courage as megan fox can actually act:)

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hewpot writes:
on Sep 24 2007 02:15 PM

YEAH, I CANT MOTHER ****ING WAIT YOU STUPID MOTHER ****ERS THIS MOTHER ****ING MOVIE IS GOING TO MOTHER ****ING ROCK THE MOTHER ****ING MOVIE SCREENS MOTHER ****ERS WOOOOOOOOO!! YEAH MOTHER ****ING MOTHER ****ERS!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE ****ING THE BEST MOTHER ****ING **** EVER!!!!!!! THE FIRST WAS AS FUN AS **** STAINED ANIMAL ENTRAILS!!! I LOVED IT, GOOD FUN MATES!

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Sputnik99 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 02:47 PM

Well, I don't care who makes it. I'll go see it. I love Transformers. Michael Bay has his plusses and minusses, but so do every director out there.

I just hope the story and the CG are good. I can't expect an oscar-worthy creation from a Transformers movie, but I do hope its a boat-load of fun to watch!

Transform and roll out!

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kingkrikkit writes:
on Sep 24 2007 02:48 PM

Hmm, im on the side of those that wanted some fun at the theatre, i didnt care if the movie had a solid plot, or great chracters, I wanted to see giant robot transformersup ther smashing and transforming... thats it... I think weve all become critics these days, remember, there are "movie" and there are "films", nothing should ever try to be both, Transformers, that was a MOVIE, it had fun action, lame acting, odd if not existent plot, but again, FUN to watch. Lets not forget what MOVIES are all about.

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:03 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144420)
In response to ~*Admiral Snowstorm*~

"Care to give your undoubtedly short list of movies that you do like, RoadDog?"

That's not funny, a-wipe. But here are my favorite films of 2007 in ABC order.

* D.O.A. Dead or Alive
* Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
* Hot Fuzz
* I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
* Knocked Up
* Resident Evil: Extinction
* Rush Hour 3
* Shoot 'Em Up
* Shrek 3
* Surf's Up
* The Simpsons Movie
* TMNT

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TitusCosminus writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:15 PM

Michael Bay has a 1 inch penis.... Associated Press

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:17 PM

I forgot to add:

* Grindhouse
* Wild Hogs
* Reno 911! Miami
* Smokin' Aces

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birddog200 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:28 PM

Damn... was hoping for a sequel without Bay. Oh'well maybe he'll learn from some of the mistakes from the first movie.

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damvbat writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:43 PM

Transformers was a very good summer movie and it was that a summer movie I'm not going to summer movie to see prissy a$$ crap movies but a good blow up some stuff movie!

Go T2

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AmazingAndrex writes:
on Sep 24 2007 03:56 PM

I too ask what this whole strick scenario is about.

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bubba0825 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 04:43 PM

For those wondering about the impending strike I came across this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_film_strike_(2008)

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IMAmoose24 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 04:54 PM

I liked it..

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rockster11 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 05:16 PM

4 words..... DINOBOTS AND MORE DECEPTICONS

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Daniel Aaron writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:22 PM

Gee great he ruined them once now he gets to one more time. All im going to say is try looking at the action figures one more time before you come up with your design and learn the relationship bettween StarScream and Megatron Prime and the Auto bots ect ..its all right there for you you have the original comic's Cartoon series (not beast wars or any of that new crap) what eles do you need..oh and work on your editing quick cuts and uncomprehendable fight sequences do not make good film but you have to have the heart for the transformers and i saw none of it in that film

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Uradik Smoke writes:
on Sep 24 2007 07:27 PM

LOL ROADDOG XXVIII you just lost all CRED with that half a list of god aweful fav movies of this year ... So if all the idiots out there are like you and hated Transformers for whatever reasons than they can whine and b*tch all they want about Michal Bay , or the plot , or the kid like jokes, or anything else that made this a " Horrible" movie ...

Cuz anyone who openly includes DOA or TMNT , Chuck and Larry and Shrek 3 as there fav movies of the year has obvious issues in taste and what they consider a "quality" movie , Half your list makes sense and i even agree with a few ,but the other half makes you look like a complete shmuck . You now have no credibility and anything you say about further movies should be ignored ...

I have defended this movie from the get go and will continue to do so , I was entertained and there were even a few moments where i literally said WOW , i was entertained and thats all that matters . They had to introduce Transformers to a new geneation of kids and teens and still keep fanboys and nostalgic young adults interested and pleased . Hence the corny moments , the lame jokes and the attempt to make this in part a teen romance , take the bad with the good and enjoy Optimus Prime kickin A$$ ...

I would like all of you haters to write there own script since they think they know what would have worked better and hit every target demographic and go on to make more than a half billion dollars .

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anas writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:30 PM

Hmm...good to know Spielberg is still on this. I guess you all know Spielberg wouldn't waste more money if he thought he wasted on the first Transformers.

I guess he likes the kickass on the first one which is why he is doing it again. And hehe i think he knows Bay better than any of u 'Bay Haters'.

I say WHOOAAA Bay. Kickass again.

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jeremyd4 writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:33 PM

yeah!!! let's have MORE human drama in a our Transformers movies - like, let's have them cry a lot, and wear eyeshadow and emo haircuts, let's make 'em dance too and.... oh wait a second.... hmmm, maybe that sorta thing doesn't work for a big summer blockbuster.

People like Transformers, those who didn't get over it! Bay has made so great films over the years that people do like (the Rock for instance!). If it's not your thing get your head outta your arse and go see something else. Seriously, haven't you got something better to do??? Like that other guy said, if he directed Pulp Fiction, you'd all tear it to sheds still.

So Michael Bay divides people... big deal!!! That doesn't make him a bad director of the likes of universally hated directors Uwe Boll or well.... Uwe Boll.

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lockdicer writes:
on Sep 24 2007 09:56 PM

In reply to this comment (#1146451)
Yes exactly Transformers was great

Please save all of your hate for where it belongs

Spiderman 3

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Floor Man writes:
on Sep 24 2007 11:49 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144262)
Well said. :)

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deneco4 writes:
on Sep 25 2007 12:45 AM

I wont watch it if Michael Bay directs it.

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Loserman writes:
on Sep 25 2007 12:52 AM

In reply to this comment (#1144205)
Good places to start reading re: writer's strike...

http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/tb/tb070730to_strike_or_not_to_

http://artfulwriter.com/

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-gold11sep11,1,207241.story?coll=la-entnews-movies

http://us.imdb.com/indie/ask-archive?date=20001110

Happy reading!

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jeanpaul writes:
on Sep 25 2007 07:14 AM

ALL those who "like" to hate Micheal Bay's TRANSFORMERS--- are the same overconfident, arrogant, conceited *******S who went into the movie--- wanting to hate it--- to justify thier blazing hate towards Micheal Bay. The fact that his movies contain patriotism (cheesy as it may be) doesn't also sit well with these *******s--- since these "blind-trend-followers" know that today it's (quite illogically and stupidly) concidered "cool" to pe UNpatriotic.

That said, TRANSFORMERS was a fantastic ride. I'd be first in line for "TRANSFORMERS 2".

And, like I'd said to all those concieted anti-Tranformers-*******s way back --- if they feel that thier "lofty, patronizing and SNOBBY" taste in movies makes them feel superior to the tastes of movies like TRANSFORMERS--- they should, in all best interests, go and check out whatever Japenese movie Soffola Coppola last made--- and not waste thier portentous time commenting negetively about the TRANSFORMERS sequel.

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Sep 25 2007 09:02 AM

In reply to this comment (#1146270)
Dude, I like "Transformers" as much as you do. Admittedly, some of the movies on my list weren't great. But as jeremyd4 said, at least they don't have an enormous amount of useless **** in them.

"D.O.A." was, put simply, a fun martial arts film that had alot of balls and was fast. And it was dumb, but in a good kind of way that you could at least enjoy it. And that's it. Plus, Corey Yuen of "Transporter" fame handled it, so why *****?

"Chuck & Larry" was not as unfunny as people are making it out to be (this film also reclaimed my love for Jessica Biel, who bored me to tears in "Next"). Besides, it could've been "Click" all over again.

"Shrek 3" was still an entertaining "Shrek". While I could've dealt without a deathbed scene, it still had some charm left in the can (the main cast, as well as Eric Idle and Justin Timberlake, delivered the goods). And compared to today's CGI-infested garbage heap ("Meet the Robinsons"), it'll do just fine for what it is.

"TMNT", while not the balls-out actioner that the original turtles films were, but the visuals were cool, there was good drama between Leo and Raph, and... okay, maybe that's just it. But it's lightweight fun for fans of the comic books.

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Dark Knight jr. writes:
on Sep 25 2007 09:53 AM

Are you turds kiddin' me? Transformers was a relly good movie to me. I don't understand why people hate Michael Bay so much, yet these fools insist on watchin' his movies. If ya don't like him or his movies, then don't complain about 'em and don't friggin' watch 'em. Plain nad simple. He still gets his money and rep. And all you cornballz get is a headache and even less money than you had before you went to see the film. Good grief, just lay off him and find somethin' better to do wit' the negativity. I, for one, will look forward to Bay's next Transformers flick and hope Shia is in it. He was a great asset to the cast. And Disturbia was one of the best movies I've ever seen. Heh..

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criddic writes:
on Sep 25 2007 11:21 AM

Michael Bay has made exactly two worthwhile movies: The Rock and Transformers.

That they came out almost exactly 10 years apart from each other speaks volumes about the quality of his other movies. But I give him the benefit of the doubt, because I have seen some fine actors do the same thing that this director has done. They choose projects that will make them money, but won't further their artistic careers.

I think that Disturbia was an entertaining modern-day "Rear Window" that cast teenagers in the roles. It worked for me. Not a profound or future-classic movie, but entertaining.

Live Free or Die Hard was surprisingly enjoyable and it was well-made, with good work from Bruce Willis.

Summer movies are what they are, and some of them do suck, but some of them work as an entertainment. Transformers is one of those movies. The characters are likable, the action is fast-paced and the dialogue fun. Nothing wrong with that.

I have a problem with some of the comedies and horror movies that are being released in recent years. They truly don't treat the audience with any respect, dumbing down their characters and upping the gore/yuck factors to reel in the teens to waste their money. While we have decent action movies like Transformers, where the characters aren't too dumb and the script isn't too lazy, we should spend more time attacking the dreadful horror movies and comedies that Hollywood shoves down our throats.

In other words, let's use our complaints more wisely. There are far worse movies out there than Transformers, and far less entertaining ones.

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wilsonbh writes:
on Sep 25 2007 03:30 PM

I'm hoping they have a better story this 2nd time around, and with no loose ends. The first one had many "loose ends" that sorta contradicted the storyline. Just made no sense. The special effects were awesome but without a good story, forget it!

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RoadDogXVIII writes:
on Sep 25 2007 04:28 PM

In reply to this comment (#1147060)
Well put, criddic. Horror films and comedies haven't been too good lately. The only good comedies this year came from heavyweights like Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up") and Edgar Wright ("Hot Fuzz"), while the rest were either disappointing ("Blades of Glory", "Evan Almighty") or had no choice ("Balls of Fury", "Mr. Woodcock"). And horror films, as everyone is aware, is too determined to offer gore for the sake of gore instead of focusing on the aspects of suspense, plot, and character. Hell, most of the latter genre's films were either torture porn (soon to include "Saw IV"; don't know why that franchise is hot) or disappointing sequels/remakes ("The Hills Have Eyes II", "Halloween").

"Transformers" was a dumb movie. But unlike past efforts, Michael Bay used it to his advantage to make an enjoyable blockbuster film. Shia LaBeouf and Magan Fox, as I said before, mopped the floor with Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler's carcasses (i.e. they had a stronger love story). And kudos for getting Peter Cullen to reprise his role as Optimus Prime; no one can do Prime like Cullen can.

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anas writes:
on Sep 25 2007 10:58 PM

In reply to this comment (#1146451)
Second your motion....WHOO AAAA

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anas writes:
on Sep 25 2007 11:00 PM

In reply to this comment (#1146450)
And i second my motion too...;)

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punktuate writes:
on Sep 26 2007 12:05 PM

maxim is totally right michael bay is a big action not a lot of thinking completely over the top director thats why he makes good summer movies it's not like he's making memento he's making blow em ups with a little humor tossed in ala the bad boys movies or anything else he does stop being haters it's a movie about big !@#%ing robots beating on evil big @#%$ing robots

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tsalin@hotmail.com writes:
on Sep 26 2007 12:37 PM

Could everyone for the love of all that's good in the world just admit you hate Micheal Bay because of Pearl Harbor and move on. I hated pearl harbour cause the acting sucked ***. but even with the transformers being a little campy, (go back and watch the cartoon) effects were f'n crazy. and it's fuccking stupid to say go and fuccking die. and then take it back. that's the thing i acutally mean it. go and fuccking die. who cares. oh wait i didn't really mean that... sorry... even what i said about Pearl Harbor. i suck and i'm going to start the i love micheal bay fan club just for all of you like like to ***** about nothing. blah blah blah blah... everyone die now please. thank you....and please go fucck yourselves...

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hollywoodjackson writes:
on Sep 26 2007 08:09 PM

Transformers 2... This post may be a bit longer than normal. Sorry!
No matter what anyone says; I think people should stand back and think about the million's of kids (like me!) growing up watching these amazing cartoons who one day wanted to see it in live action.. I grew up watching the cartoon myself, coming home from school to get a glimps of my favorite characters, later reading the comic, going onto 2 art degrees to study art - almost because of the very cartoons themselves.

I knew the movie would be hard to make, but Bay pulled it off in a great way.. even harder to put together than most people would think was the story, the human and robot characters, the plot.. I think they did a fantastic job with the action, CGI. No doubt.

Mr Bay. I would like to propose you have the writers get more into the characters of Prime, and his entourage. The writers could learn a lot from the original characters craeted on TV - small details like Prime's "AutoBot's, Transform and Roll Out" or Prime's "robot series" transform calls to surrounding autobots by name call-offs... Jazz, Bumblebee, Ironhide, SideSwipe, Sunstreaker, Cliffjumper - Transform and Roll out! There was one moment in the film, I could see it coming.. and yet - he had them run off, instead of all transform beside one another and actually - Roll Out!

Little things that made the characters stand together, when going into battle, or missions of sorts. The more the development will take place for the robots, the rest will fall into place.

I know this post to a lot of people out there, won't make any sense, and I don't expect it too - but adding these small things which translate from the original series will help the overall feel of the film to die-hard fans like "us" out there who followed those dreams.

Mr. Bay - I would like to help write the script, and story line on TF2. Why not bring in someone from the outside, who isn't a writer, but knows these characters better than the writers themselves.

Anyways, I'm probably not the only out there who feels like this about the film.
Think about the possibility of the next story and where it could go. Starscream.. taking over.. Megatron not really dead.. I mean, the cube brings life.. it doesn't take it away (ex..frenzy being rebuilt by it power)..."Jazz" dead ?? Why not intrdocuce "Chip" from the cartoon series.. a genius who understands their programming and design.. could he fix him... the battle ongoing with Prime.. new transformers brought to earth who arrive.. Energon.. .

God the story isn't over and there is so much that could be built on.. I've got the ideas... now let's get em' on paper ! Oh - Mr. Bay - if you ever read this... no matter what anyone says online, the film was great. I saw it oh, I don't know.. 5-6 times to take it all in - all angles, effects, charater use and verbage.... I mean as a kid, I would have just been blown away at the possibility of something like this happening. I guess some of us are able to step away from the "what the @$@##" to "that was just an awesome film - plain and simple.

The film was awesome and I can't wait for #2. Great job

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Bernz writes:
on Sep 28 2007 03:57 PM

They better put in Soundwave with the minions in here or i will get p issed
Megatron will return
FOR SUREEE!

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DIABLUSX writes:
on Sep 29 2007 08:37 AM

Transformers is about robots. ROBOTS! Hopefully the next will have some more characters like an updated Soundwave. That would be great if the could update him correctly and make his little robots also look great. I would pay just to see that.

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Uradik Smoke writes:
on Sep 30 2007 03:46 PM

Transformer 2 Must haves ...

1) Soundwave and his minions

2) Megatron must return and over throw Starscream who has taken leadership

3) Jazz must be re-built or brought back with that small piece of cube Prime has

4) The Constructicons and the real Devastator need to be in this

5) More Autobot favs , Cliff Jumper , Braun , Prowl etc... BUT KEEP IT GEN 1 . No cross overs yet , so no Arcee , or Kup or Hot Rod yet ...

6) Energon ??? There needs to be a plot about energon

7) Lets see some Cybertron scenes , some flashbacks or something

8) I was kinda depressed that there was no Ark , they need some kind of base right ???

9) Lets have sonme more Decepticon dialogue and character building

10) More Fight/Action sequences

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Daniel Aaron writes:
on Sep 30 2007 09:08 PM

gee..thanks...after bay already ruined the transformers as is i.e Bumble bee pissing on a guy (crass and out of character).being a camero not a bug...all the transformers designs ect. ect. oh and that magical ending with a tied up (if i can even call him megatron) being thrown into the sea...duh..dont you think after what just took place they wouldnt have dismanteled the robot? anyway it was a horriable movie for a great idea and now it looks like we will get a second helping

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Donthateonme writes:
on Oct 16 2007 04:34 PM

Listen if you hate Transformers then why would you ever go see a transformers movie and then come on here and talk ****...it juts makes you a lil ***** for bitchen about something you hated from the start...so if I see you at the T2 premiere I will show you the fast way to an *** beaten...you may now start crying.

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buzzman writes:
on Oct 17 2007 07:34 PM

idk wut you guys are complaining about, i thought the first one wuz just fine, the only thing they could've done to make it better is involve more action with the transformers. I believe the second one will be even better cuz it gives them a chance to bring in the rest of the characters like RC and soundwave, and it also gives us a chance to see what happened to starscream, because he never died.

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PrimeMaximus2K9 writes:
on Jan 10 2008 07:20 PM

Transformers was a well rounded film "haters". Ok, some of the scenes were probably uneccessary if you just want to see s!@t blowing up. The director every one loves to hate did a spectacular job in introducing the Transformers to the world. They were introduced as more than just giant robots, but characters everyone could relate to. By the way, was I the only one that noticed the battle in Mission City where Jazz speeds up in vehicle mode and transforms on top of Devestator changing the direction of his cannon that was nearly a copy of a similar scene in Transformers the Animated movie? Remember when Kup and Hotrod are fighting outside the city and Kup does a similar squence forcing Blitzwing to miss firing upon Hotrod in Tank mode? That was so awesome and I'm not sure if Michael Bay did for the fans or if it was just coincidence; Way to go Michael Bay!

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PrimeMaximus2K9 writes:
on Jan 10 2008 07:42 PM

In reply to this comment (#1158154)

I'm sure Hasbro probably wants to introduce a female robot for all the ladies out there. Arcee would be a great addition. Keeping it strictly generation one is good and bad. I think the fans are ready for it anything at this point. Whether you're a fan or not; you now know what the transformers are all about and Michael Bay can easily add some generation 2 characters with ease. I'd like to see all the robots you mentioned above and also

Auto Bots-Ultra Magnus, Hotrod, Sky Linx (Space Shuttle Columbia), Arial Bots ( could be a squadron of F-15's/F-16's/and a modified Concord or SR-71Blackbird. I can only imagine what the Dino Bots would be like in CGI!

Decepticons-Megatron back, but transformed into the original version from Generation One! That would be Wicked!!! I could see a scene where Soundwave is getting ready to revive Megatron and Sector 7 and the Autobots attack and somehow a Sector 7 Soldier gets blown away and his Rifle gets tossed into the particle beam in Soundwaves device and totally shifts Megatrons cells (whatever) into taking the form of the gun and it's irreversible!

Woo Hoo!!! ............I know, keep dreaming... =(

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Lithium1989 writes:
on Feb 18 2008 05:36 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144195)
I don't care what any of you say. I happen to love the Transformers movie. I don't know how true it held to the old series but I don't bloody care! It had a great story line, if you care to pay attention to it and the autobots and decepticons were very ... humanized. ;) Please tell me you're gonna introduce some female autobots into the movie, Michael Bay!!! :D

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Lithium1989 writes:
on Feb 18 2008 05:38 PM

In reply to this comment (#1151424)
Well said, hollywoodjackson! :)

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on Mar 27 2008 04:45 AM

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Transformers295 writes:
on Apr 05 2008 01:51 PM

In reply to this comment (#1144262)
thank you!!

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Transformers295 writes:
on Apr 05 2008 01:57 PM

In reply to this comment (#1585007)
chick robots (no offence to any girls) would prouable ruin the movie, cuz then ud have to get involved with ***king feelings and, they suck! (feelings not girls)

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