Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen...the "Fanboy" thread

robeiae · May 25, 2009

So as not to further derail the never-ending Star Trek thread, I offer this, the ultimate Transformers fanboy thread.

Now, the way I see it, Transformers is gonna clean up this Summer and be number one at the box office. I have very few doubts about this.

It will hit the theaters with no blockbuster-type competition, all the way through July 4th week-end, with the exception of Public Enemies (which won't draw the same crowd). Hell, it should rule until Harry Potter hits.

dgrintalis · May 25, 2009

I agree. I will be that chick in the back of the theater cheering like crazy!

dclary · May 25, 2009

I'm putting on my Dumbledore hat and Spock ears and crying "heretic!!!"

robeiae · May 25, 2009

dclary said:
I'm putting on my Dumbledore hat and Spock ears and crying "heretic!!!"

Yeah, that's the funny thing to me. Looking around teh internetz, I see all these peeps agreeing that it will be number one, but also being pissed about it.

What's wrong with high-gloss escapism, anyway? At least no one is sparkling...

wannawrite · May 25, 2009

My eldest is counting the days. Me, too. We are transformer geeks. What do we call ourselves? Trannies? Anybody?

Opty · May 25, 2009

Can we also have a thread on Megan Fox?

MissKris · May 25, 2009

After the first one (which I was totally "whatever" about before I saw it and totally "yeeeeaaaaahhhhhh!" about after I saw it) I am pumped for the second Transformers movie. Bring it!

And nope, I don't see any competition. Not really.

dgiharris · May 25, 2009

Yeah,

I'm not counting on super strong writing, just a mindless action summer flick. Since this is the type of movie you really want to see on the big screen, they will probably get my $10. I'll wait till some friends see it first just to confirm its not complete dogshit.

But yeah, this will be a hit. "But" I think ST is going to do better

THe main thing about being king of the summer isn't just the opening weekend, but repeat viewing. ONly way they will get repeat viewings is if it kicks ass.

If it is just merely 'o.k.' I don't think it will get there.

Mel...

childeroland · May 26, 2009

Y'all really think this is going to beat Harry Potter 6?

robeiae · May 26, 2009

childeroland said:
Y'all really think this is going to beat Harry Potter 6?

As I noted in the Star Trek thread, the first Transformers outgrossed each and every one of the Harry Potter films in the U.S. And that's what I'm talking about, here. Sorry, should have been clearer.

Worldwide? I'm not sure.

AmandaAcidic · May 26, 2009

I think ST will probably be a better movie, but I'm incredibly excited about Transformers.

I will also be the crazy chick in the back of the theater cheering =]

Leah_Michelle · May 27, 2009

AmandaAcidic said:
I think ST will probably be a better movie, but I'm incredibly excited about Transformers.

I will also be the crazy chick in the back of the theater cheering =]

No. Crazy is at the Prince Caspian midnight showing with a chubby little 8th grader getting overexcited when movie posters were handed out for a dollar. He jumped up from his seat, thrust a dollar into the air, and screamed from the top of his lungs, "I HAVE A DOLLAR!!!" Then he proceeded to bolt down the stairs to retrieve said poster...

I'm uber excited for this movie though. I hope my theater does a pre-screening. *ponders*

AmandaAcidic · May 27, 2009

Leah_Michelle said:
No. Crazy is at the Prince Caspian midnight showing with a chubby little 8th grader getting overexcited when movie posters were handed out for a dollar. He jumped up from his seat, thrust a dollar into the air, and screamed from the top of his lungs, "I HAVE A DOLLAR!!!" Then he proceeded to bolt down the stairs to retrieve said poster...

I'm uber excited for this movie though. I hope my theater does a pre-screening. *ponders*

Oh that's cute! I wish I could have seen that.

Polenth · May 27, 2009

You can't beat a few giant robots. I doubt I'll be as fired-up afterwards as Star Trek, but Transformers isn't really about the continuing storyline or worldbuilding. It's about giant robots smashing stuff and explosions.

childeroland · May 27, 2009

But it is nice to see them give new takes on old favorite characters like Soundwave and Ravage, and to look forward to even more characters like the Triple-Changers and Dinobots. Jeez, I'm 10 years-old again.

dclary · May 27, 2009

Polenth said:
You can't beat a few giant robots. I doubt I'll be as fired-up afterwards as Star Trek, but Transformers isn't really about the continuing storyline or worldbuilding. It's about giant robots smashing stuff and explosions.

Coinkindinkily, so is Terminator these days!

Leah_Michelle · May 28, 2009

Polenth said:
It's about giant robots smashing stuff and explosions.

Michael Bay's movies:
Explosion to start things off, dialogue, more sets of explosions, more dialogue, something else explodes, love scene, explosions, end.

That is every movie he has ever done, and sadly I can't get enough.

Danjreid · May 28, 2009

Ever wondered what "The Dark Knight" would have been like had Michael Bay been at the helm? If you have, wonder no more...

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blog/show?id=947994:BlogPost:355506

Well, it amused me anyway!

Leah_Michelle · May 28, 2009

Danjreid said:
Ever wondered what "The Dark Knight" would have been like had Michael Bay been at the helm? If you have, wonder no more...

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blog/show?id=947994:BlogPost:355506

Well, it amused me anyway!

Ahahahahahah! That just made my day. Thanks for that.

robeiae · Jun 9, 2009

Who's the boss?

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090608-711047.html

Harry Potter's gettin' shoved back on the IMAX schedule, in favor of Transformers having a longer run.

Why is that, do you ask?

Apparently, Japanese reviewers (it just premiered in Japan) are saying it's better than the first...

ETA: For Opty: http://www.imagebam.com/image/205b6038417075

Wavy_Blue · Jun 9, 2009

I am quite excited to see this one. It won't be hard for the story to beat that of the first film ("In the beginning, there was the cube..." WTF?) Regardless of story merits, robots transforming is pretty flipping awesome.

But it won't beat Harry. Even if the first Transformers outgrossed all other Harry films, Potterphiles have been pissing themselves for six months to see this one. If it isn't the highest grossing film of 2009, its definitely going to have the biggest weekend opener of the year (maybe all time). I just think that since there has been so much build up and tension since the release date was pushed back there will be more fire behind this film.

katiemac · Jun 9, 2009

robeiae said:
Who's the boss?

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090608-711047.html

Harry Potter's gettin' shoved back on the IMAX schedule, in favor of Transformers having a longer run.

Why is that, do you ask?

Apparently, Japanese reviewers (it just premiered in Japan) are saying it's better than the first...

ETA: For Opty: http://www.imagebam.com/image/205b6038417075

Harry Potter's late IMAX release is just going to boost its numbers. Everyone who wants to see it as soon as it's released won't have a choice between a regular viewing and an IMAX. Then the IMAX hits, and those who want those 12 minutes of 3D will flock to it again ...

Actually, I don't think the Potter push has anything to do with Transformers extending the run. Didn't they always sign on for a month release? And then Harry Potter went and moved its release date, so it conflicted with Transformers schedule.

It will be interesting to see which movie wins summer blockbuster. I'm completely out of touch with the Transformers buzz so, like I said before, I tend to forget about it.

Leah_Michelle · Jun 9, 2009

robeiae said:
ETA: For Opty: http://www.imagebam.com/image/205b6038417075

Words cannot express the envy I have...and I really want that dress.

Honestly though, I would think that HP would will out over Transformers, but Transformers seems to generate more people of all ages: kids, teens, adults...everyone.
HP has always been more kid-oriented merely because it was written for children.

DragonHeart · Jun 11, 2009

I can't wait for this. I only go to the movies a few times a year and this will definitely be one of those times.

Diana Hignutt · Jun 11, 2009

wannawrite said:
My eldest is counting the days. Me, too. We are transformer geeks. What do we call ourselves? Trannies? Anybody?

Re: Trannies. Uh, that's taken, I'm afraid. But you can have it.

Yeah, this is the only other movie I'll see in the theater (saw ST twice) this summer.

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