The All Encompassing TRANSFORMERS Thread

Sunred · 02-20-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

Now give me the DeLorean. And KITT. And the General Lee. And the A-Team van. And the [proceeds to list off of famous cars from TV and movies for 3 hours].

Phone booth from Bill and Ted needs to be a transformer.

Sunred · 03-17-2019, 05:34 AM

It is sad and unfortunate that the writer of Beast Wars passed away...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/16/...es-away-385382

GuardianAngel87 · 03-24-2019, 09:58 AM

I didn't even realize that he died until today. Rest In Peace, Mr. DiTillio, and thank you so much for bringing the very show that first got me into the Transformers franchise in the first place to life.

Guyver Spawn · 05-11-2019, 01:03 AM

I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like Batteries Not Included did.

However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion).

The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10.

GreenPsychoRanger · 05-11-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like Batteries Not Included did.

However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion).

The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10.

OMG! Someone else remembers this movie!!!

Sunred · 05-11-2019, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like Batteries Not Included did.

However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion).

The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10.

I think for me the only reason I give this movie somewhere in between a 8 or 9 out of 10 is because of the opening scene. I could care less if the plot was a mishmash of Gremlins and Beethoven after that, because that opening scene was totally worth it.

Kiryu · 05-11-2019, 11:28 AM

I had a lot of fun with Bumblebee. It took a lot of the elements from the Bayformers movies and somehow made it work. Now if only they can decide if Bumblebee is a reboot or a prequel or not that would be great if the movies going forward can follow the same tone.

Guyver Spawn · 05-11-2019, 01:24 PM

I will be up for more movies not from Bay if they can give us a better script. I do agree the opening for Bumblebee was epic. I was like "I can recognize the Transformers for once".

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Originally Posted by GreenPsychoRanger

OMG! Someone else remembers this movie!!!

I always have a soft spot for that movie since I grew up with it. Not a bad movie.

Sunred · 05-11-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiryu

I had a lot of fun with Bumblebee. It took a lot of the elements from the Bayformers movies and somehow made it work. Now if only they can decide if Bumblebee is a reboot or a prequel or not that would be great if the movies going forward can follow the same tone.

You know what would be funny? If they suddenly fast-forward to the 90s for the next movie within that world and they give us the transformers in G2 colors.

Guyver Spawn · 05-11-2019, 07:58 PM

I think Bumblebee is a reboot given how the movie would cause major holes in the live action Bay universe if it did.

02-20-2019, 05:55 PM	#1241
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,767	Quote: Originally Posted by GoseiWonder Now give me the DeLorean. And KITT. And the General Lee. And the A-Team van. And the [proceeds to list off of famous cars from TV and movies for 3 hours]. Phone booth from Bill and Ted needs to be a transformer. __________________ Last edited by Sunred; 02-20-2019 at 05:59 PM..

03-17-2019, 05:34 AM	#1242
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,767	It is sad and unfortunate that the writer of Beast Wars passed away... https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/03/16/...es-away-385382 __________________

05-11-2019, 01:03 AM	#1244
Guyver Spawn Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,298	I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like Batteries Not Included did. However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion). The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10. __________________ She/Her

05-11-2019, 01:20 AM	#1245
GreenPsychoRanger Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like *Batteries Not Included* did. However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion). The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10. OMG! Someone else remembers this movie!!! __________________

05-11-2019, 03:27 AM	#1246
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,767	Quote: Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn I end up watching Bumblebee and I thought it was okay. It was better than the Michael Bay Transformers movie, but that is not a hard feat to do. I did like the main character for the most part and the movie had the same vibe that 80s movies like Batteries Not Included did. However, I feel like the story and characters are nothing that special to be honest. Charlie's next-door neighbor is your typical cliche love interest and John Cena's character is the typical generic military bad guy that I've seen so many times. The whole movie very predictable and doesn't bring anything new (Iron Giant, Terminator 2, etc. did a similar plot done better in my opinion). The movie also has some cringy moments (Like the scenes with the bullies) and some really dumb characters (Like the scientist). I give the movie credit for feeling more faithful to the series than the Michael Bay movies did. I give the movie a 6/10. I think for me the only reason I give this movie somewhere in between a 8 or 9 out of 10 is because of the opening scene. I could care less if the plot was a mishmash of Gremlins and Beethoven after that, because that opening scene was totally worth it. __________________