Author Topic: Transformers: Midnight Release (Read 19761 times)

Master KChief · « **on:** June 24, 2009, 04:38:29 AM »

three words: super. optimus. prime.

'nuff said.

DaClock · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:21:32 AM »

Yeah, it was pretty awesome.

The Schaef · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:04:54 AM »

Oh, good. Ebert gave it one star, to crown a mountain of poor reviews from critics, so now I know to just apply the Bay Formula to the film to get my money's worth:

1). Turn off brain
2). See giant robots having sweet battles
3). Enjoy movie

And if it sounds like I'm being sarcastic when I say that, keep in mind I watch Con Air almost every time it comes on cable.

crustpope · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:00:05 AM »

Yeah, michael bay films are a mile wide and an inch deep. Fun to look at but that is about it.

Ironica · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:08:02 AM »

Though I really wanted to see the movie, after reading Plugged In review, I don't think I want to see it anymore. I'm sick and tired of people always pumping good movies with a bunch of sex.

Plugged In Review

Master KChief · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:22:51 AM »

anyone else like the new sideswipe? that chevy corvette stingray concept was seriously, seriously, SERIOUSLY sick. although i would have been happy to see the original lamborghini as well.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:59:15 AM »

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I have spent my share of time admiring that Corvette concept car online. It is one of the best-looking cars ever, in my books. I really wish they would make it. (Not that I would have the money though.

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Kirk

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:25:35 PM »

Quote from: Ironica on June 24, 2009, 08:08:02 AM

Though I really wanted to see the movie, after reading Plugged In review, I don't think I want to see it anymore. I'm sick and tired of people always pumping good movies with a bunch of sex.

Plugged In Review

Thanks Ironica. I appreciate someone who is willing to give up seeing a movie that they were very excited to see because they don't want to fill their mind with things that displease God. Submitting yourself to God in this way is difficult, but commendable. I not only applaud you, but also join you. In spite of my love for transformers that dates back more than 20 years, I will not be seeing this movie.

Christian Spotlight Review

crustpope · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:37:13 PM »

Ironically, the porn blocker on my laptop will not let me access that link Prof. I guess the review itself is too pornographic for me to look at. I cant believe you would post that smut on the redemption boards

Actually, I am glad you posted that. I was looking for a christian review of the movie just to see if there was anything overly distasteful in the movie. Now I just gotta get my wife to enter the password on the porn blocker so I can see the review itself...

..provided it is not full of nastiness itself. If it is I am blaming you Prof when my wife tries to beat me up.

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:42:49 PM »

I don't know if I can even avoid seeing this movie without getting a bruise from my friend.

However, it isn't even out yet over here I don't think. ...Is it?

EDIT: oh noes, it is.

I thought this might be some...east coast deal or something; since when are movies coming out on Teusday/Wednesday?

Also, although I do commend thee for thy Christian efforts, I think the badness of the contents is a matter of varying opinion and interpretation. (And please no arguments today, I have a headache that makes me illergic to deep thought.

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Master KChief · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:03:39 PM »

i seriously LAWLED at the christian spotlight review. moral rating VERY OFFENSIVE??? please. heavy violence? they're MACHINES shooting each other for crying out loud. sex/nudity HEAVY??? did the reviewer actually SEE the movie? maybe there were sexual overtones, but certainly no sex or nudity whatsoever. sometimes christians are overly critical about the simplest things...making mountains out of mole hills. its a harmless movie...plenty of robots, plenty of fast cool cars, and plenty of michael bay-esque explosions. its a great movie for casual viewers and die-hard fans alike.

~Jake of the Wolves~ · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:22:53 PM »

While they are machines shooting at each other, it is violence. The machines is probably what kept it at a PG-13 rating. But I'm kind of doubting some of those reviews to the level they claim. I don't think society is yet so corrupted that the movie is not rated R for the content they claim.

Ironica · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Master KChief on June 24, 2009, 07:03:39 PM

i seriously LAWLED at the christian spotlight review. moral rating VERY OFFENSIVE??? please. heavy violence? they're MACHINES shooting each other for crying out loud. sex/nudity HEAVY??? did the reviewer actually SEE the movie? maybe there were sexual overtones, but certainly no sex or nudity whatsoever. sometimes christians are overly critical about the simplest things...making mountains out of mole hills. its a harmless movie...plenty of robots, plenty of fast cool cars, and plenty of michael bay-esque explosions. its a great movie for casual viewers and die-hard fans alike.

Did you happen to read the Plugged In review? It lists everything out (which is why I like the site).

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:41:20 PM »

Quote from: crustpope on June 24, 2009, 05:37:13 PM

..provided it is not full of nastiness itself. If it is I am blaming you Prof when my wife tries to beat me up.

If you can get your wife to let you see the review, you will not be disappointed. I have found Christian Spotlight to be the best place for me to go when I want a review of a movie that is in line with how I would review it myself. I also like that below the main review, they also list reviews of regular people who have seen the movie. In this case those were also negative.

The only reviews at that site that I don't agree with are the ones for the rated "R" movies. It seems that the people who they have review those movies have a different (read: lower) standard of movies than I do. Perhaps that is why they review the rated "R" ones

Anyway, I highly recommend that site for checking out all movies before going to them. And I highly recommend letting you wife read the one on Transformers 2 before letting her know that you are planning on skipping it. If you wife is like mine, she'll be so happy that you have decided to not see that stuff, that it will be worth more brownie points than even watching a chick-flick with her

sk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:01:37 PM »

Here's how the secular ScreenIt.com rates it:

The Screenit.com site is a paid subscription I have to check out some of the older flicks I see in film class, so I can't link to it, but it basically listed the same stuff as Focus On the Family's Plugged In review above.

Quote from: crustpope on June 24, 2009, 05:37:13 PM

Ironically, the porn blocker on my laptop will not let me access that link Prof. I guess the review itself is too pornographic for me to look at. I cant believe you would post that smut on the redemption boards

Yeah, one of their screenshots shows way too much skin. Kinda felt like a Bill O'Reilly moment: "Images too shocking for television... we'll show them to you next..."

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:32:57 PM »

Well despite what most of you are saying about this movie, I'm going to post what I want to say regardless.

Ohmygosh. AMAZING MOVIE. Like. Wow. I just got back from it, and am still in awe.

One of the best movies I've seen in a loooonnng time. Not to mention we parked behind the brand new Camaro model that had the exact same paint job as the one in the movie.

On the subject at hand, while pluggedin is a great review site, it over-emphasizes some of the points. They use overly dramatic description to emphasize something that could easily go without notice, and make it sound as if it's half of the movie and should never be seen by Christians. I personally think that they do a great job at getting everything, but I don't think that they list them as accurately as could be. I will admit the movie had 1, maybe 2 inappropriate scenes for children under the age of 13, but other than that... I see nothing wrong with them, as long as the viewer understands that it is wrong. Of course, there are boundaries that should not be crossed, but the little stuff (such as what is mentioned in this movie review) will not effect a person.

To sum it up, unless you are a very strong believer in that violence corrupts the minds of the youth, then this movie is fine.

And honestly, if you think that if your child (assuming he's a teenager) should not see this movie due to the violence having a possibility of getting to his head and causing him to rebel, then I don't think you educated your child enough in how the world really is, and not just how Christians want it to be.

I know I'm probably coming off as a non-Christian, but it's how I was raised. I was raised and taught what to believe in, what's right and what is wrong, and that in order to view something that contains violence or a small amount of sexuality, that I would not let it get to me and always remember that we have a loving God that has everything under control.

And yes, I'm not a fan of over-protective parenting (not anyone on here in particular, just a general statement). If you don't teach children how the world is, and force them to "cross that bridge when they get to it" then they will not know what to do when that time comes, and might make the wrong decision. So educate them of what to do when something happens, and allow them some freedom to see if they do the right thing. My parents trust me to only watch appropriate movies, and I have used my judgement to pick and choose, and they agree with my choices.

The Schaef · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:00:56 AM »

FWIW, it's the job of sites like that to bring those things to light, because it's practically guaranteed the one thing they try to downplay is the one thing an offended parent/Christian is going to latch onto and say holy cow, why didn't they mention that part?

I've also found that the vast majority of people who think parents are not permissive enough with their children, are those still living under the tutelage of their parents.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:14:43 AM »

Quote from: Lawfuldog on June 24, 2009, 11:32:57 PM

If you don't teach children how the world is, and force them to "cross that bridge when they get to it" then they will not know what to do when that time comes, and might make the wrong decision.

There's a difference between teaching your kid how to handle temptations when they come to them, and purposefully sending them into a place of temptation (for no greater purpose than to see an entertaining movie). The first is good parenting. The second is not.

There's also a difference between being able to handle temptation when it comes to you, and purposefully coming to temptation (for no greater purpose than to see an entertaining movie). The first is spiritual maturity. The second is not.

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:23:33 AM »

I like how everytime I make a comment, there is usually no one that agrees.

The Schaef · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:32:41 AM »

Welcome to my world :p

Lawfuldog · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:42:21 AM »

Welcome to why I rarely post anymore.

DaClock · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:59:02 AM »

Quote from: The Schaef on June 25, 2009, 12:32:41 AM

Welcome to my world :p

That's a pretty sweet Tech N9ne song.

Gabe · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:03:54 AM »

I went to see the movie tonight. Not because I'm a huge fan, although I would have rented it when it came out (still will cuz Missy didn't see it). It was an opportunity to hang out with an old friend who grew up in church but turned his back on it. He's a huge Transformer fan.

I enjoyed the movie. I thought it was really good. I don't think it's appropriate for kids or even adults that have a weak concionse in regard to language, violence or sexual references. The movie contains all three.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:12:36 AM »

Quote from: Lawfuldog on June 25, 2009, 12:23:33 AM

I like how everytime I make a comment, there is usually no one that agrees.

I disagree

crustpope · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:28:28 AM »

Quote from: sk on June 24, 2009, 10:01:37 PM

Quote from: crustpope on June 24, 2009, 05:37:13 PM
Ironically, the porn blocker on my laptop will not let me access that link Prof. I guess the review itself is too pornographic for me to look at. I cant believe you would post that smut on the redemption boards

Yeah, one of their screenshots shows way too much skin. Kinda felt like a Bill O'Reilly moment: "Images too shocking for television... we'll show them to you next..."

Ha, ha, That is a good one. although to be fair all the newsies to that. Its insane. "this next clip is to violent to show on television. But we will show it to you after this break."

So, is there actually nudity in this movie? I cant really get a lear read on it from the posts.

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Author Topic: Transformers: Midnight Release (Read 19761 times)

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Ironica

~Jake of the Wolves~

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The Schaef

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