A Message from Transformers ROTF Director Michael Bay
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Jun 26, 2009 at 8:02pm CDT
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The 400 critics around the globe spoke. Then fans around the world spoke.
Transformers made $60.6 million dollars in the United States for a total of around $100 million from the world on opening day! One of the biggest single days in movie history.
[They] never seem to understand that I make movies for people to take a ride and escape.
To all the Transformer Fans - Thank You
Michael
And from Seibertron.com, THANK YOU, Mr. Bay.
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Comment by Lastjustice
Jun 26, 2009
Thanks for your efforts Mr Bay. I look forward to your work as well,however long that takes as I know you deserve a break heh. Which if someone hasnt shown you them they need. you really need use the stunticons haha. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EibaLocP7nY ) So much potential for Bayhem with them.
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Comment by Ronynus Prime
Jun 26, 2009
YES. I couldn't have said it any better myself. I, a fellow Seibertronian, thank you as well Mr. Bay. It was great ride the two times I saw it, it will be great ride the third time I see it, and it will be a great ride on Blu-Ray. You did us TRUE Transformers fans proud.
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Comment by Powermaster Jazz
Jun 26, 2009
Michael Bay is a genius! I hope he stays on for all the movies. Thank you, Mr. Bay!! Giant ******** robots rule the world!
Skids and Mudflap are my homeboyz!!
Skids and Mudflap are my homeboyz!!
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Comment by GoldEXP
Jun 26, 2009
Excellent work, Lord Michael Bay. Keep going. We are waiting for 3, 4, 5....and so on.
Many thanks from a Chinese Transformer fan.
Many thanks from a Chinese Transformer fan.
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Comment by bjj6
Jun 26, 2009
I thank him for helping make Transformers popular again, but I don't thank him for:
Stabby McWheelsFeet: 2 lines. Arcee: 1 line. Jolt: no lines. Punk, n-word, fugly bots: in every other scene. *facepalm*
Stabby McWheelsFeet: 2 lines. Arcee: 1 line. Jolt: no lines. Punk, n-word, fugly bots: in every other scene. *facepalm*
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Comment by Jetstorm92210
Jun 26, 2009
Thank you, Mr. Bay, here in Mexico your movies are very well received. Thanks a lot for making a REAL Transformers film.
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Comment by GadgetMeli9685
Jun 26, 2009
Yes, another AWESOME film. I could actually fully appreciate this one, the first movie having reawakened my knowledge of the TFs and bringing forth my fandom of them ^^
You outdid the first one, Bay. Thanks a lot. It was well worth the ticket. I really want to see it again.
There were a few small disappointments, like Jetfire bing an old guy, but I loved it!
You outdid the first one, Bay. Thanks a lot. It was well worth the ticket. I really want to see it again.There were a few small disappointments, like Jetfire bing an old guy, but I loved it!
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Comment by DMan304
Jun 26, 2009
Like him or not, I don't see how any one other than him could capture Transformers like this.
The old cartoons were about one thing. Robots fighting. Story wasn't important (how many Energon cubes does Megatron ****ing need!?), character developement wasn't important (I tried, but still can't remember who half the Autobots were in G1), all the show was about was big fight scenes and bigger action.
Sound familiar?
The old cartoons were about one thing. Robots fighting. Story wasn't important (how many Energon cubes does Megatron ****ing need!?), character developement wasn't important (I tried, but still can't remember who half the Autobots were in G1), all the show was about was big fight scenes and bigger action.
Sound familiar?
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Comment by g2grimmy64
Jun 26, 2009
Mr. Bay, thank YOU for pulling Transformers out of the kiddie pool and enabling my childhood to hit puberty and become part of my adulthood. 
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thank you for commisserating with me on that. I feel like if they had replcaed skids and mudflap with jolt and sideswipe the majority of their big scenes, I would have enjoyed the movie exponentially more.
Comment by Wheeljack144
Jun 27, 2009
bjj6 wrote:I thank him for helping make Transformers popular again, but I don't thank him for:
Stabby McWheelsFeet: 2 lines. Arcee: 1 line. Jolt: no lines. Punk, n-word, fugly bots: in every other scene. *facepalm*
thank you for commisserating with me on that. I feel like if they had replcaed skids and mudflap with jolt and sideswipe the majority of their big scenes, I would have enjoyed the movie exponentially more.
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Comment by fairplaythings
Jun 27, 2009
I am not sure which is worse. Reading the terrible reviews that have all come to be true, or hearing the community endorse this mockery of justice. As a film watcher, I wanted to walk out of the theatre at the half-way point and try and get my money back. As a fan, I was ashamed that so much money and effort could create such a piece of crap. That Mr. Bay has had to turn to the very fans he has ridiculed from the beginning to find redemption sums it up to me.
We asked for a decent film. We got some pretty pictures, a jumbled storied, and explosions. I just feel embarassed for all involved.
We asked for a decent film. We got some pretty pictures, a jumbled storied, and explosions. I just feel embarassed for all involved.
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Jun 27, 2009
Dont thank us thank the mindless movie goers, they gave you all the money. the theater i was at only had about 10 transfans the rest had no clue who was who or what was going on. I know this cause we were huddled together before and after the movie. And every five seconds youd hear "whos that" "why is that like that" "why do they hate each other" all from different people. Oh yeah and i managed to catch nerd flu too. So bite me bay. Only thing ill thank him for is letting activison make a game. Had more fun playing that then watching the movie.
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Comment by Ronynus Prime
Jun 27, 2009
Everyone's allowed their opinion. Still, everyone's a critic until the spotlight is on them to create a coherant story. I critique Shane McCarthy's work on 'All Hail Megatron' because I'm fully aware that I and ANY one of you fellow fans can write a better story that would be a full extention of Simon Furman's work instead of re-hashing an obsolete era of Transformers and calling your take on classic characters. But most in these forums seem to think they have the skill to write and direct a movie that has to cater to both TransFans and the average movie-goer.
I read complaints about it being a horrible film, yet none of you seem to have the where-with-all to detail what you felt was wrong with it & why. I challenge you all to explain exactly what was wrong with the film against somone who enjoyed it so much he already saw it three times...
I'm a film buff. Bash me too; I LOVED the "Matrix" sequels, the "Transporter" series, the first "Hulk" film, and the American "Godzilla" movie... because I'm able to keep things in perspective and enjoy a fun ride that's doing nothing more than being a fun ride. No one rides a roller coaster to have a deep spiritual experience; that's not what roller coasters are for. Likewise, one should not go to "Transformers" films expecting it to be "The Shawshank Redemption", "Heat" or "The Dark Knight".
It's easy to be Kevin Smith when you are not George Lucas. Stop pretending you know what you are talking about and keep looking for your blue-sided Bluestreak.
Peace.
I read complaints about it being a horrible film, yet none of you seem to have the where-with-all to detail what you felt was wrong with it & why. I challenge you all to explain exactly what was wrong with the film against somone who enjoyed it so much he already saw it three times...
I'm a film buff. Bash me too; I LOVED the "Matrix" sequels, the "Transporter" series, the first "Hulk" film, and the American "Godzilla" movie... because I'm able to keep things in perspective and enjoy a fun ride that's doing nothing more than being a fun ride. No one rides a roller coaster to have a deep spiritual experience; that's not what roller coasters are for. Likewise, one should not go to "Transformers" films expecting it to be "The Shawshank Redemption", "Heat" or "The Dark Knight".
It's easy to be Kevin Smith when you are not George Lucas. Stop pretending you know what you are talking about and keep looking for your blue-sided Bluestreak.
Peace.
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Comment by Mr-Valkeyreion
Jun 27, 2009
No...thank YOU, Mr Bay! I salute you *salutes*
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I think this true.However they were the ones who enjoyed the movie more(nice CGI,hundrends of explosions,big robots,hot girls & some really funny lines).So, Mr.Bay thank them,the non-TF fans(or atleast the non-hardcore ones), instead of real TF fans,whose opinions you should have heard more when making the movies.
PS: I enjoyed ROTF as an action movie based on TFs and not as a TF movie,if you know what I mean....
Comment by Didicos
Jun 27, 2009
Megatron Wolf wrote:... the theater i was at only had about 10 transfans the rest had no clue who was who or what was going on ...
I think this true.However they were the ones who enjoyed the movie more(nice CGI,hundrends of explosions,big robots,hot girls & some really funny lines).So, Mr.Bay thank them,the non-TF fans(or atleast the non-hardcore ones), instead of real TF fans,whose opinions you should have heard more when making the movies.
PS: I enjoyed ROTF as an action movie based on TFs and not as a TF movie,if you know what I mean....
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Comment by Primus C-00
Jun 27, 2009
mr.terrific wrote:I am not sure which is worse. Reading the terrible reviews that have all come to be true, or hearing the community endorse this mockery of justice. As a film watcher, I wanted to walk out of the theatre at the half-way point and try and get my money back. As a fan, I was ashamed that so much money and effort could create such a piece of crap. That Mr. Bay has had to turn to the very fans he has ridiculed from the beginning to find redemption sums it up to me.
We asked for a decent film. We got some pretty pictures, a jumbled storied, and explosions. I just feel embarassed for all involved.
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Comment by Primus1101
Jun 27, 2009
OK, I'm slightly stumped. Why do people continuously blame Bay for the story? All he does is blow s**t up. Why are you letting Orci, Kurtzman and Kruger get away with, in your opinion, 'the biggest pile of crap you've ever seen'. Don't give Bay your wrath (ok, maybe for the portrayal of certain characters) but otherwise, just see to it those writers get what they deserve!
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Comment by Razor_Raid
Jun 27, 2009
Primus C-00 wrote:mr.terrific wrote:I am not sure which is worse. Reading the terrible reviews that have all come to be true, or hearing the community endorse this mockery of justice. As a film watcher, I wanted to walk out of the theatre at the half-way point and try and get my money back. As a fan, I was ashamed that so much money and effort could create such a piece of crap. That Mr. Bay has had to turn to the very fans he has ridiculed from the beginning to find redemption sums it up to me.
We asked for a decent film. We got some pretty pictures, a jumbled storied, and explosions. I just feel embarassed for all involved.
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Comment by Skullgrin140
Jun 27, 2009
Michael Bay thanking us? well theres a first. All I can say as thank you Micheal for giving us the Transformers movies and making them amazing! We Salute you in the name of Transformers!
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let me qoute IMDB here the definition of a director.
"The principal creative artist on a movie set. A director is usually (but not always) the driving artistic source behind the filming process, and communicates to actors the way that he/she would like a particular scene played. A director's duties might also include casting, script editing, shot selection, shot composition, and editing. Typically, a director has complete artistic control over all aspects of the movie, but it is not uncommon for the director to be bound by agreements with either a producer or a studio. In some large productions, a director will delegate less important scenes to a second unit."
A screenplay writer just makes scenery and diolog. It takes the director to translate it to film. He also has more control as an executive producer. And with I think 11 producers I saw on the credits listed on IMDB. I can kinda see where things could have become a power struggle.
Let's not kid ourselfs here this is just like anyother job if your staff don't get along well your end product will suck robot scrotum.
Comment by Sky Glory of Iacon
Jun 27, 2009
Primus1101 wrote:OK, I'm slightly stumped. Why do people continuously blame Bay for the story? All he does is blow s**t up. Why are you letting Orci, Kurtzman and Kruger get away with, in your opinion, 'the biggest pile of crap you've ever seen'. Don't give Bay your wrath (ok, maybe for the portrayal of certain characters) but otherwise, just see to it those writers get what they deserve!
let me qoute IMDB here the definition of a director.
"The principal creative artist on a movie set. A director is usually (but not always) the driving artistic source behind the filming process, and communicates to actors the way that he/she would like a particular scene played. A director's duties might also include casting, script editing, shot selection, shot composition, and editing. Typically, a director has complete artistic control over all aspects of the movie, but it is not uncommon for the director to be bound by agreements with either a producer or a studio. In some large productions, a director will delegate less important scenes to a second unit."
A screenplay writer just makes scenery and diolog. It takes the director to translate it to film. He also has more control as an executive producer. And with I think 11 producers I saw on the credits listed on IMDB. I can kinda see where things could have become a power struggle.
Let's not kid ourselfs here this is just like anyother job if your staff don't get along well your end product will suck robot scrotum.
