Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Page 2

Jedd Corpse · 07-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Malse

I got a free ticket to this and paid way too much.

The number of WTFs in this film is beyond count. I'm not even talking about things like Starscream being rotting and falling apart and then fine and dandy and then puking constantly or the truly bizarre scene in which Megatron is tending a herd of elephants; This was like watching a snuff film. Characters with no screen time (or even names as far as I can tell) got extended, brutal executions. A good 5 minutes was dedicated to the pointless mass execution of hundreds of people ... for absolutely no reason. Inexplicably, these same bloodthirsty vandals then fall for what is one of the absolute stupidest plot twists to resolve the end.

On a canon note ... WTF is Prime doing begging? Whoever did his character treatment was on crack, he goes from the normal Optimus character to a bloodthirsty Charles Bronson then a crying baby and then immediately back to Charles Bronson in the span of 3 scenes with absolutely no exposition whatsoever.

And then there was a soundtrack so terrible I wished I was deaf. The musical cues made no sense whatsoever and frequently came in with overbearing bass or cheesy "emotional" strings completely out of nowhere.

There was exactly one laugh. Admittedly, it was a good one.

Wow... i didn't notice any of your complaints!

*Selwen Soulgazer* · 07-05-2011

I took it as a popcorn movie. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it. We knew going in that there would be no consistency or canon. These movies, like the super hero movies have raped any kind of previously existing story lines, so you have to expect it.

I did feel the snakes were out of place for Shockwave and Soundwave and Starscream were way under utilized though.

fildien · 07-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Jedd Corpse

Wow... i didn't notice any of your complaints!

Agreed, I just enjoyed it and like everything else from my childhood don't get all bent out of shape when it's not exact. I want to see it again :O

Binuven · 07-06-2011

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Originally Posted by Malse

I got a free ticket to this and paid way too much.

The number of WTFs in this film is beyond count. I'm not even talking about things like Starscream being rotting and falling apart and then fine and dandy and then puking constantly or the truly bizarre scene in which Megatron is tending a herd of elephants; This was like watching a snuff film. Characters with no screen time (or even names as far as I can tell) got extended, brutal executions. A good 5 minutes was dedicated to the pointless mass execution of hundreds of people ... for absolutely no reason. Inexplicably, these same bloodthirsty vandals then fall for what is one of the absolute stupidest plot twists to resolve the end.

On a canon note ... WTF is Prime doing begging? Whoever did his character treatment was on crack, he goes from the normal Optimus character to a bloodthirsty Charles Bronson then a crying baby and then immediately back to Charles Bronson in the span of 3 scenes with absolutely no exposition whatsoever.

And then there was a soundtrack so terrible I wished I was deaf. The musical cues made no sense whatsoever and frequently came in with overbearing bass or cheesy "emotional" strings completely out of nowhere.

There was exactly one laugh. Admittedly, it was a good one.

First off, to be complaining about transformers canon or really any type of continuity, you are SO far behind it's not even funny. It started in the first movie. We saw it, knocked it, built a bridge and got over it.

I accept that these movies have very little in common with my childhood cartoon. For what it is and how it compares to the previous two showings, I thought this movie was really good. I was entertained.

That being said, I REALLY hope we get a reboot by someone who is true to the canon (either the comics or the cartoon, either will do). If I hear one more Autobot using his god damned radio to talk Imma lose my shit!

LummusL · 07-06-2011

Sounds like a fun movie if you are not expecting some form of metaphor for the modern age, Oscar winning performances or an emotional roller coaster. Those are called "films". A "movie" means you blow a few ducats with friends, kids or your SO just to have some mindless fun removed from criticism and all disbelief suspended.

Heck, Malse panning it as harshly as he did is reason enough to go see it IMHO.

*Malse* · 07-06-2011

If your idea of fun is watching mildly retarded kids poking a dying cat with a stick, then yes, I'm sure it's amazing.

07-05-2011	#12
Selwen Soulgazer Ayonae Vice Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,215 vCash: 2400	Re: Transformers: Dark of the Moon I took it as a popcorn movie. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it. We knew going in that there would be no consistency or canon. These movies, like the super hero movies have raped any kind of previously existing story lines, so you have to expect it. I did feel the snakes were out of place for Shockwave and Soundwave and Starscream were way under utilized though.

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LummusL Modomizer Ecologist Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Bremerton, WA Party: Independent Posts: 1,350 vCash: 1000	Re: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Sounds like a fun movie if you are not expecting some form of metaphor for the modern age, Oscar winning performances or an emotional roller coaster. Those are called "films". A "movie" means you blow a few ducats with friends, kids or your SO just to have some mindless fun removed from criticism and all disbelief suspended. Heck, Malse panning it as harshly as he did is reason enough to go see it IMHO. __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the war room!" "If you're gonna shoot, shoot. Don't talk!"

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Malse Executive Vice President of Moderation Joined: Nov 2001 Party: Independent Posts: 2,339 vCash: 1000	Re: Transformers: Dark of the Moon If your idea of fun is watching mildly retarded kids poking a dying cat with a stick, then yes, I'm sure it's amazing. __________________ I saw innumerable hosts, foredoomed to darkness, dirt, pestilence, obscenity, misery and early death. Dickens, ‘A December Vision’, 1850

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