The Transformers Movie

[Buckaroo Banzai]

I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this yet. Well not on the first 3 pages anyway.
They released the new trailer today, showing them transform and kick ass.
I was a little dubious about this, and I still am, as from a lot of the leaked photo's show their robot forms to be a bit 'alien'.
Bottom line though, if they make a great movie about giant robots, blowing tons of shit up and beating other giant robot ass, then it will be the best movie of '07.
I'm no huge fan of Michael Bay, but he does make visually fun action flicks, so I don't think he will let us down in that regard.
Anyway, here is the link.

[GrobbeeTrull]

Search for something along the lines of "Another Childhood dream ruined"...

[Soundwave]

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this yet.

http://www.fohguild.org/forums/milli...d-fantasy.html

[Thorpe]

That's the ticket. Knew there was a thread under a different name, just couldn't find it.

[GrobbeeTrull]

New Trailer looks ok, but I'm hesitant that it'll suck. Was the Apache Megatron? The blast that emanated from him looked like "sound waves" but I dont want to get my hopes up.

[Ossoi]

the dialogue in that helicopter scene [from aaron pierce from 24 no less] was horribly cringeworthy "get out or we will kill you.."

however,

the brief glimpse of Optimus Prime more than made up for it, even if he does have a new hot wheels skin.

[tanjo]

Originally Posted by Ossoi

the dialogue in that helicopter scene [from aaron pierce from 24 no less] was horribly cringeworthy "get out or we will kill you.."

however,

the brief glimpse of Optimus Prime more than made up for it, even if he does have a new hot wheels skin.

Actually, it's "MH-53 pilot, power down now, have your crew step out, or we will kill you." If you've followed the movie, you'd know that the directors/writers contacted military personal to ask them exactly how they would react if they were attacked by giant transforming robots. I'm not sure what else you want the guy to say. That's basically what he would say in real life. It gets the message across clearly as possible (very important) and it intimidates the enemy. I can see how you think it's bad dialog, because "or we will kill you" is such a common, blatant phrase. Regardless, I feel it's a good line and it's sort of straight-forwardness fits well with the situation.

Originally Posted by GrobbeeTrull

New Trailer looks ok, but I'm hesitant that it'll suck. Was the Apache Megatron? The blast that emanated from him looked like "sound waves" but I dont want to get my hopes up.

That's not an Apache nor is it Megatron. It's Incinerator.


Anyways, I'm excited about this movie. I really like their take on the Transformers. Unlike most people, I think using the old designs would look ridiculous, even if the movie was set in the 80's (which I think it would have to be to use the old designs). A transforming boom-box? Seriously? I really like the more realistic approach they're taking, and they even have a decent scientific/techonological explanation for the transformers. I like the designs more than the old designs as well, since the new designs make a lot more sense and every part transforms perfectly into a vehicle.

[Soundwave]

Originally Posted by tanjo

A transforming boom-box? Seriously?

Take another stab like that at Soundwave, son, and I will shove a tape cassette up your ass.

[Murr]

does anyone else think the sound they were playing when they transformed was fucking horrible? i thought someone's antique camera flash bulb was recharging

[Tuco]

Originally Posted by Murr

does anyone else think the sound they were playing when they transformed was fucking horrible? i thought someone's antique camera flash bulb was recharging

I think it's too early to tell.

It did sound more like a 2 foot tall robot transforming than a 2 ton mech transforming.

Then again, I have no idea what a two ton mech transforming would sound like.

That being said, I hope the movie is about the machines, and not about the humans looking at the machines. Basically, 10 minutes into the movie I don't want a single scene without a robot in it.

[Dumar]

Originally Posted by tanjo

Actually, it's "MH-53 pilot, power down now, have your crew step out, or we will kill you." If you've followed the movie, you'd know that the directors/writers contacted military personal to ask them exactly how they would react if they were attacked by giant transforming robots. I'm not sure what else you want the guy to say. That's basically what he would say in real life. It gets the message across clearly as possible (very important) and it intimidates the enemy. I can see how you think it's bad dialog, because "or we will kill you" is such a common, blatant phrase. Regardless, I feel it's a good line and it's sort of straight-forwardness fits well with the situation.



That's not an Apache nor is it Megatron. It's Incinerator.


Anyways, I'm excited about this movie. I really like their take on the Transformers. Unlike most people, I think using the old designs would look ridiculous, even if the movie was set in the 80's (which I think it would have to be to use the old designs). A transforming boom-box? Seriously? I really like the more realistic approach they're taking, and they even have a decent scientific/techonological explanation for the transformers. I like the designs more than the old designs as well, since the new designs make a lot more sense and every part transforms perfectly into a vehicle.

quick summary: i want a movie with a shit story, cool looking robots, and big explosions. i don't really care if it's a transformers movie.

and sir, michael bay will deliver.

[Kulgan]

Originally Posted by Murr

does anyone else think the sound they were playing when they transformed was fucking horrible? i thought someone's antique camera flash bulb was recharging

Yeah, there is already a great transforming sound. All they had to do was take the one from the cartoon and replicate it in a more "realistic" way and it would have been fine.

[Soygen]

I'm really trying not to get excited over this movie, but the new trailer looks promising. At the very least, the effects look top knotch.

[Telrem]

Quote:
Originally Posted by tanjo
A transforming boom-box? Seriously?

Take another stab like that at Soundwave, son, and I will shove a tape cassette up your ass.

lol Soundwave was my favourite transformer. Anyone remember his voice in the original animated movie? So bad ass.

[Twobit Whore]

Originally Posted by tanjo

Actually, it's "MH-53 pilot, power down now, have your crew step out, or we will kill you." If you've followed the movie, you'd know that the directors/writers contacted military personal to ask them exactly how they would react if they were attacked by giant transforming robots. I'm not sure what else you want the guy to say. That's basically what he would say in real life. It gets the message across clearly as possible (very important) and it intimidates the enemy. I can see how you think it's bad dialog, because "or we will kill you" is such a common, blatant phrase. Regardless, I feel it's a good line and it's sort of straight-forwardness fits well with the situation.

Yeah, it feels both corny and real at the same time. If you watch cop shows, you know they say crap like that all the time. Of course, cops irl are both corny and real at the same time as well, so it fits.

Reminds me of that scene in the bathroom in Reservoir Dogs, during the cops monologue. "Put your hands on the steering wheel or I will shoot you in the face."