swif1 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I hate them on principle. I hate sneaky/shady presentations, because while I'm completely aware of them, many are not. Creative marketing is fine with me, like on the internet. Likewise, the mountain dew robot was sort of alright with me. But the Nokia shit was literally a spot (commercial) I spent $10 to see. They modeled the phone, made it a character in the movie, and talked about it by name. If the movie companies would stop making shitty movies they would be able to afford making good movies without obvious ads in the middle of them. It's a rather dumb reason/excuse for me to get riled up though, but the way I see it is that it takes a lot of money to produce a movie--especially a blockbuster. So having third parties come in and pay to have their products mentioned would definitely lower the bill ever so lightly. Not only that, some people would prefer seeing actual products being used in the movie than imaginary products just so it can connect them to the movie a little more, believe it or not. Yes, that is basically advertising, but it doesn't bother me. So if writers sneak into the set and do gigantic rollers to "advertise" themselves, shouldn't it be in the same category? I definitely agree that the companies need to stop making terrible movies, but if the masses enjoys them, who cares, right? Haha Well, I'm not trying to argue with anyone--I just got fed up with the flaming of advertisements and basically threw more fuel to the fire. Moogle: :lol: I guess I never posted in this thread, but I watched Transformers twice along with Die Hard all in one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I got to see this on the monday before it was put out at a special preview. Me, two girls, and 27 other transformer geeks aged 23-30. Let me just say it was fucking sweet. The dork in me wanted to pick the movie to pieces but since I have been waiting for this for 25 years, I just sat back and enjoyed it for what it was. Im excited and hope they do sequels, but do not fuck it up like pirates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I haven't seen any of the Pirates movies (something tells me I haven't missed much) but how can they fuck it up? I mean it is Transformers!!! Giant robots that kick ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swif1 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I haven't seen any of the Pirates movies (something tells me I haven't missed much) but how can they fuck it up? I mean it is Transformers!!! Giant robots that kick ass!! The same way Spider-Man 3 messed up: too many side-plots/twists to follow. I'm not going to lie, I enjoyed the third Pirates and Spider-Man movies, but lets face it, there was too much shit going on for anyone to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 yea that was one of the things i hated too Mauler. I would have liked it alot better if I could what the FUCK was going on in the fight scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouEstou Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I really enjoyed the movie, but there were some things that I didnt like about it. The Nokia Scene=Unecessary cheese. Its just stupid. The Prime-Megatron fight left a lot more to be desired. Megan Fox, Josh Duhamawhatever (horrible), and Tyrese could have easily been replaced. The Decepticons were much more memorable than the Autobots. Blackout (Pave Low= Soooo hardbody) and Barricade's scenes especially. Then Starscream just...ya know....tearin shit up when he felt like it-cuz he really didnt give a fuck. They really made up for a lot of the dumb shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 meh., i fell asleep that is not a good sign for any movie. of course the effects were amazing but it was kinda just michael bay whacking off his ego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I liked Die Hard better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHITFACED!!!!! Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 die hard fucking sucked..whats up with all that hacker bullshit they was doing. computer nerds cant do all that shit..phhsss yea right nigga like if i press this button your fuel lines will start to blow up....that shits corny son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOGLE? Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 MIGHT JUST JUST ME... BUT OPTIMUS LOOKED LIKE A ROBOT VERSION OF PAUL OAKENFOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLeroy Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 lack of funds has denied me from attending this fine attraction. (i cant wait for payday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Just saw it for the second time today, and I have to say I liked it better the second time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blart.BOS Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 the second i heard that there was a nokia robot, i decided i'll wait to download it illegally. i'll go see the stale simpsons movie with my girl instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLeroy Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 damn twice in one week. you got it GOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 MIGHT JUST JUST ME... BUT OPTIMUS LOOKED LIKE A ROBOT VERSION OF PAUL OAKENFOLD really? why? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoes Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HAHAHAHAAHAHAHA I liked Die Hard better. I thought they were basically the same type of flick. Those haxorz in Die Hard were basically doing what Frenzy was running around trying to accomplish.. The Information As far as the action goes.. Transformers. It's so tough to decide between a 50 year old poster guy action hero doing the same kind of shit he's always known to do or fresh ass giant robots knuckle up & toss any fools in they way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillalive Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 $12.50!! damn!! hahaha...the price for tickets barely hit $10.25 over here...i can see them eventually hitting that price though. this movie is well worth the price of admission and should be seen on the big screen anyway. there was product placement everywhere in this movie, and even nods to previous movies the producers have made (E.T., Armageddon)...but i wasnt looking for that in this movie. i was looking for a super sick action packed summer blockbuster about transforming robots from another planet...and i that's what i got.i saw it on opening day here in windsor ontario Canada which was a tuesday and it was half price for 4.50$! i loved it! i cant want till part 2 comes out. it was one of the best movies i've seen all year besides 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 just saw it amazing action starscream and barricade were the best, altho scorpinock was tight too i liked every bit of it, even the cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Was Barricade the cop car? I thought that Blackout was better than the cop car. I read on imdb yesterday that Megan Fox says she is one of the 5 people she knows not on drugs, and she thinks pot should be legalized. She gets the thumbs up in my book, even though I preferred the Aussie skank in tis movie, hahaah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrineShrimpr Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 WORST MOVIE EVER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 WORST MOVIE EVER!!!! Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrineShrimpr Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I thought it was really boring, the plot just dragged. I liked the CG and all the action, etc. but damn what a horrible display of acting! I am also one of those folks that would say boo on GMC and that pointless Nokia add. If this is the future of action movies (extended commercials spewing meaningless drivel) then count me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLeroy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 the day is almost upon us.....i shall watch this manana......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 who cares about the story its about giant fucking robots who turn into cars? honestly, what kind of story were u expecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 i for one expect giant robots kicking ass not some dawson's creek bullshit love story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICU Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 when the robot pissed oil on john turturro,i felt like i was on hallucinogens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayabusa Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 i for one expect giant robots kicking ass not some dawson's creek bullshit love story EXACTLY for all i care, they couldve had giant robots JUST fighting for 2 hours straight and id still watch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrineShrimpr Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 ^^^^^ See that's what I mean. I wish they would have had that. The only good parts in the movie was the action. As CAcash put it, cut out that Dawsun Creek bullshit waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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