First-Aid wrote:i don't think the sequel will have any problem topping it. Let's face it, sequels are where the money is. X-Men was outgrossed by X2, then X2 was outgrossed by X3. Same with Star Wars, TESB, and ROTJ. FF4 sequel made more than the original. That's why they have the "non-sequel" qualifier now. What this is telling us is that Paramount/Dreamworks now realizes they have a movie they can sink $300 mill into production and effects for and STILL make a killing in profits. The more likely the $300M budget is, the more likely we'll see LOTS more robots in disguise. Not only that, but this is a franchise that has enough diverse story lines that it could put Star Trek to shame! I mean, "Transformers: Wreckers"; "Transformers: The Voyage Home"; "Transformers: COming of the Chaosbringer"; "Transformers: Nebulos"; the potential here is staggering and I'm sure the muckmucks at DW/Para are seeing dollar signs that transform into robots in their dreams.
The world of movies is a very, very fickle industry. What's hot and big one minute, is insignificant and cold the next.
Quality over quantity is still what we should demand. Just because they can sink $300 million into the sequel, doesn't absolutely mean they should. They could put of that work into it, but if it's anything like Spider-Man 2, it'll be pure crap just to cash in.
Granted, I realize that S-M2 was a box office success, and not a disaster by any means, but that doesn't mean it was a very good movie. With repeated viewings, it became more and more terrible. Fortunately, TransFormers doesn't suffer from this...in fact, repeated viewings make the movie even better.
I just hope they have $300 million in quality to go along with the hefty price tag.
NOTE: Realize that I am not a perfect Christian, nor do I profess to be. I apologize if anyone's ever offended by me, I'm not perfect. Don't hold my posts and opinions against other Christians.
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