Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007) – Part 76

Going into “Transformers” I did not expect much out of the movie, and I did not think much of it coming out. Although the plot of the movie is quite interesting and there are a few laugh-worthy parts, I was not impressed overall. The movie is far too liberal with its action sequences; one person can only stand to watch so much destruction. The last 30 minutes of the movie was so repetitive (crash, boom, crash, boom, explosion, etc.) that I found myself staring at the ceiling and praying for the movie to end sometimes soon.

In my opinion, the best parts of the movie were parts which did not contain any traces of transforming cars. During one particular scene when the boy’s parents venture into his room during a power outage, I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes.

Although the movie got much applause from the audience (especially the appearance of Optimus Prime), I was not particularly impressed and feel that the movie could have been much better.

 

Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007) – Part 52

alright, I’ve recently watched Bay’s Transformers and i would have to say that it was quite a show. it was fast and energetic, but i would have to say that it wasn’t quite what i was expecting. it was kinda like a freeze dried version of the old animated transformers movie. they are both so full of violence that it might inspire younger children to harm each other. when the children of years past think of transformers they associate that with fighting. the transformers hide, are deceptive and violent, and not just the “deceptacons”, even the Autobots were like that in a way. most people were thinking that because it doesn’t show any real human fighting then it must be OK for the younger children. but it had a few vulgar jokes that could easily be picked up by younger children inducing a life where vulgarity is OK. its was a great action movie, yet they could have done out with a certain bedroom scene (just to point one out) that didn’t have anything to do with the movie. (searching for the glasses was a main key but the talk about masturbation? that could have been left out and the movie would have been that much better). as i leave on that note i would like to say one more thing. don’t encourage violence in any age. just because they have the toys at home, don’t let them watch it unless they are of specified age that the movie rating gives.

 

Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007) – Part 73

The plot was truly in-depth. In this day and age there are not many new or original ideas left to choose from, this proves that there are still some jewels left in the industry and there is still a reason to pay those crazy theater prices.

Superb performance, plain and simple. In today’s day and age you see stars in big movies not because of there ability, but because of there name value. Not so in this one. The lines convinced me and really achieved the main goal of a movie. This to me is to bring the person watching the movie into the movie, to put the viewer into the movie. Not only would I see this movie again, I would look for movies with the same people in it, and that, my friend, is the purpose behind good acting.

The chemistry between the actors in this movie was undeniable. There was just that undeniable, intangible quality about this movie that just hit me like a ton of bricks. I admit it might just be me, because I was holding myself back from screaming at the screen. That is, as I’ve said before, what movies are supposed to do, to put you in the picture. To make you feel as if you are the protagonist, and maybe even sometimes the antagonist.

Supporting cast is usually over shadowed, as they should be. Here me out. In this movie especially, the supporting cast fulfilled there role as being great character actors and great is a word that I do not use all too often. They worked there angle and did not seem to upstage the main actors. Really a refreshing taste of good sense in an industry that has been lacking in it for so very long.

Great producing, my hat is off to whoever came up with this one! Seriously, I was not expecting this.

Special effects where wonderful and unique.

Although this may soon become over played with sequel after sequel, I will always enjoy watching the original, kinda like the batman series. There really isnt much in the last few ones, but the first is still amazing 20 years later.