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blueerica · 07-02-2007, 11:34 PM

Early reports from the boyfriend who was previously agitated that Bumblebee was no longer a VW Bug.

"It was bad ass. And I was cool with Bumblebee not being a Bug. And I'm going to go out and buy a bunch of toys."

He also sounded like he was going to be awake for hours on the excitement buzz. Someone's going to be tired at work tomorrow...

xharryb · 07-03-2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

He also sounded like he was going to be awake for hours on the excitement buzz. Someone's going to be tired at work tomorrow...

A feeling I'm all too familiar with at the moment. By the time I got home last night I was exhausted and ready to crash, but my body was so juiced still I just couldn't drift away. Thank god I have tomorrow to sleep in.

The movie far exceeded my expectations. I went in cautiously optimistic for a good summer action flick, and walked out in awe. It had it's flaws of course, but was so mind blowingly action packed that I'm only just beginning to come down from the high and process those flaws. My most enjoyed movie of the summer thus far.

blueerica · 07-03-2007, 08:24 AM

I'm happy to know that two fans of the animated series seemed to like it. It bodes well. I don't think anyone's saying it's an academy award winning flick (maybe outside of special effects).

For months, I've been griping about Michael Bay, and the boy politely pointed out that he's got Spielberg as a babysitter. Hmmm...

I might see it this afternoon.

xharryb · 07-03-2007, 09:18 AM

I totally get the Michael Bay complaints, and if it were a subject that required a more subtle touch I wouldn't want him around either, but this movie fits his style perfectly. He may not be right for most films, but for giant robots blowing things up, he's got what it takes.

keith - SuPeR K! · 07-03-2007, 09:42 AM

I expected this movie to be completely stupid and really didn't want to see it. My step-mom got free tickets to a preview screening last week and I figured I might as well see it free so as not to have to waste money to see something that looked so retarded.

Boy was I in for a surprise! The movie was just awesome- the storyline was coherent and there was tons of amusing humor just watching the Transformers being themselves. It was a million times better than I *never* expected it to be.

Seriously, go see it!

wendybeth · 07-03-2007, 11:13 AM

My nephew used to play with Transformers and Power Rangers all the time when he was very small. When I first saw the trailer for 'Transformers' last year, I just burst out laughing. I can't help it- in my mind, Power Rangers and Transformers symbolize campy, poorly made t.v. shows and action figures. I hope it is good, because I like Shia Lebeouf and it's nice to see him taking his career to a new level, as opposed to becoming another child actor who hits the skids.

Alex · 07-03-2007, 01:49 PM

I was big into Transformers as a kid. I took Megatron to show and tell in the 5th grade and Optimus Prime was a prized possession.

When the show came out on DVD a few years ago I made the mistake of putting it on my Netflix queue. Oh what a disappointment that was. Never has the feebleness of the juvenile mind ever been so well demonstrated.

But if it is playing on the local IMAX screen I'll be seeing it this Sunday with friends (followed by dinner at Zachary's Pizza so if the movie sucks that will be good reward).

blueerica · 07-03-2007, 01:57 PM

I've decided against seeing it today. I'm hoping that's the wise move.

By not seeing it today, I run into the holiday movie traffic between now and the end of this following weekend. I could see it just after that, but I'll be in the heat of studying for two finals, so... I shouldn't. Or maybe that's when I should.

BarTopDancer · 07-03-2007, 02:21 PM

It's getting great reviews from people who understand what the Transformers are.

I am so tempted to see this today. Perhaps I should change my bargaining chip of seeing 1408 from seeing Ratatouille to this.

I must know though, does Josh Duhmel have his shirt off at all? And if so, how often?

Alex · 07-03-2007, 04:20 PM

Just in case I'm not as hip to it as I'd think, what "are" the Transformers? I'm not sure if you mean that literally, artistically, etc.

07-02-2007, 11:34 PM	#11
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Early reports from the boyfriend who was previously agitated that Bumblebee was no longer a VW Bug. "It was bad ass. And I was cool with Bumblebee not being a Bug. And I'm going to go out and buy a bunch of toys." He also sounded like he was going to be awake for hours on the excitement buzz. Someone's going to be tired at work tomorrow... __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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07-03-2007, 08:24 AM	#13
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I'm happy to know that two fans of the animated series seemed to like it. It bodes well. I don't think anyone's saying it's an academy award winning flick (maybe outside of special effects). For months, I've been griping about Michael Bay, and the boy politely pointed out that he's got Spielberg as a babysitter. Hmmm... I might see it this afternoon. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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07-03-2007, 09:18 AM	#14
xharryb D'oh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 104	I totally get the Michael Bay complaints, and if it were a subject that required a more subtle touch I wouldn't want him around either, but this movie fits his style perfectly. He may not be right for most films, but for giant robots blowing things up, he's got what it takes.
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07-03-2007, 09:42 AM	#15
keith - SuPeR K! Community Fruit Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 547	I expected this movie to be completely stupid and really didn't want to see it. My step-mom got free tickets to a preview screening last week and I figured I might as well see it free so as not to have to waste money to see something that looked so retarded. Boy was I in for a surprise! The movie was just awesome- the storyline was coherent and there was tons of amusing humor just watching the Transformers being themselves. It was a million times better than I never expected it to be. Seriously, go see it!
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07-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#16
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	My nephew used to play with Transformers and Power Rangers all the time when he was very small. When I first saw the trailer for 'Transformers' last year, I just burst out laughing. I can't help it- in my mind, Power Rangers and Transformers symbolize campy, poorly made t.v. shows and action figures. I hope it is good, because I like Shia Lebeouf and it's nice to see him taking his career to a new level, as opposed to becoming another child actor who hits the skids. __________________
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07-03-2007, 01:49 PM	#17
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I was big into Transformers as a kid. I took Megatron to show and tell in the 5th grade and Optimus Prime was a prized possession. When the show came out on DVD a few years ago I made the mistake of putting it on my Netflix queue. Oh what a disappointment that was. Never has the feebleness of the juvenile mind ever been so well demonstrated. But if it is playing on the local IMAX screen I'll be seeing it this Sunday with friends (followed by dinner at Zachary's Pizza so if the movie sucks that will be good reward).
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07-03-2007, 01:57 PM	#18
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I've decided against seeing it today. I'm hoping that's the wise move. By not seeing it today, I run into the holiday movie traffic between now and the end of this following weekend. I could see it just after that, but I'll be in the heat of studying for two finals, so... I shouldn't. Or maybe that's when I should. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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07-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#19
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	It's getting great reviews from people who understand what the Transformers are. I am so tempted to see this today. Perhaps I should change my bargaining chip of seeing 1408 from seeing Ratatouille to this. I must know though, does Josh Duhmel have his shirt off at all? And if so, how often? __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-03-2007, 04:20 PM	#20
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Just in case I'm not as hip to it as I'd think, what "are" the Transformers? I'm not sure if you mean that literally, artistically, etc.
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