Comments on: ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ – Critic-proof clunker http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/ Movie reviews from award-winning journalist Christian Toto Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:12:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ben Boychuk http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-21027 Ben Boychuk Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:53:37 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-21027 I don't remember that at all. Instead, I remember the horror that sunk in after I left the theater. I was depressed for three days. I seem to recall a fair bit of criticism from others, too, but that may be a trick of my brain. But by the time Attack of the Clones rolled around, I was mocking it during the show, to the amusement of the people I was with. I don’t remember that at all. Instead, I remember the horror that sunk in after I left the theater. I was depressed for three days. I seem to recall a fair bit of criticism from others, too, but that may be a trick of my brain.

But by the time Attack of the Clones rolled around, I was mocking it during the show, to the amusement of the people I was with.

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-21026 cftoto Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:44:02 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-21026 Great feedback, pmm ... I bet if the web existed back then you would have let those critics have it! Remember how geeks couldn't criticize The Phantom Menace when it came out, no matter how lousy it was? Great feedback, pmm … I bet if the web existed back then you would have let those critics have it!

Remember how geeks couldn’t criticize The Phantom Menace when it came out, no matter how lousy it was?

]]> By: pmm http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-21025 pmm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:03:41 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-21025 Maybe fanboys should be disappointed that the film makers put out an inferior product, rather than mad at the folks who point that out. For what it's worth, I remember being OUTRAGED about the poor review "Masters of the Universe" received when that movie came out. I was probably 9 or 10 at the time... Maybe fanboys should be disappointed that the film makers put out an inferior product, rather than mad at the folks who point that out.

For what it’s worth, I remember being OUTRAGED about the poor review “Masters of the Universe” received when that movie came out. I was probably 9 or 10 at the time…

]]> By: Jerry http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20970 Jerry Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:12:01 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20970 The first film began with an explanation of 'the cube' - as the giver of all things life in the universe. After that, anything goes and Bayhem ensues so who's looking for a plot, continuity or logic? The critics whores panning this are old Trekkie's who cannot see or hear beyond Spock's earlobe to understand this series is delivering exactly <a href='http://www.tf2cards.com' rel="nofollow">what it's audience wants.</a> Babes - bots - explosions. The first film began with an explanation of ‘the cube’ – as the giver of all things life in the universe. After that, anything goes and Bayhem ensues so who’s looking for a plot, continuity or logic? The critics whores panning this are old Trekkie’s who cannot see or hear beyond Spock’s earlobe to understand this series is delivering exactly what it’s audience wants. Babes – bots – explosions.

]]> By: jic http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20961 jic Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:29:12 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20961 Graham: if it's "just a movie" that's "made to entertain people and that is it", why do you seem to have been upset by a negative review? In fact, why did you bother reading any reviews in the first place? Graham: if it’s “just a movie” that’s “made to entertain people and that is it”, why do you seem to have been upset by a negative review? In fact, why did you bother reading any reviews in the first place?

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20952 cftoto Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:55:26 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20952 Graham: A. I'm allowed to give my review of a movie. This is a movie review site. B. My review is not based on how other people liked or didn't like it. C. I'm allowed to point out that the material in the film is coarse enough that most parents would consider it in poor taste for their children. Some parents bring their toddlers to R-rated movies. I'm sure those parents will ignore my advice. D. Can we all retire the 'it's just a movie, it's there to entertain us' line of reasoning? Does that mean that any movie I see is good simply because it exists to entertain me? Nonsense. E. Thanks for not calling me names -- although I did clean up the language in your post. I do my best to keep this site free of profanity. Nothing wrong with cussing ... it's just a personal choice I made about this site. F. Did you see the movie? Please share where we disagree. That would be far more constructive. Graham:

A. I’m allowed to give my review of a movie. This is a movie review site.

B. My review is not based on how other people liked or didn’t like it.

C. I’m allowed to point out that the material in the film is coarse enough that most parents would consider it in poor taste for their children. Some parents bring their toddlers to R-rated movies. I’m sure those parents will ignore my advice.

D. Can we all retire the ‘it’s just a movie, it’s there to entertain us’ line of reasoning? Does that mean that any movie I see is good simply because it exists to entertain me? Nonsense.

E. Thanks for not calling me names — although I did clean up the language in your post. I do my best to keep this site free of profanity. Nothing wrong with cussing … it’s just a personal choice I made about this site.

F. Did you see the movie? Please share where we disagree. That would be far more constructive.

]]> By: graham http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20951 graham Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:47:41 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20951 I can agree that their are always negatives to every single movie but to make the movie seem like the biggest piece of [expletitive] is [expletive] in itself considering the A graded reviews of the actual people watching it. As for the kid endangering, that's fine to say your kid can't watch it after all that is the parents opinion but don't go out and trash talk the movie because they didn't make it to your kids specifications. Movies are made to entertain people and that is it. Not supposed to be a real event that will change our lifes, Just a movie that if we allow ourselves to look past the fake effects and fake plots maybe we can start to enjoy them. I can agree that their are always negatives to every single movie but to make the movie seem like the biggest piece of [expletitive] is [expletive] in itself considering the A graded reviews of the actual people watching it. As for the kid endangering, that’s fine to say your kid can’t watch it after all that is the parents opinion but don’t go out and trash talk the movie because they didn’t make it to your kids specifications.

Movies are made to entertain people and that is it. Not supposed to be a real event that will change our lifes, Just a movie that if we allow ourselves to look past the fake effects and fake plots maybe we can start to enjoy them.

]]> By: Fred2 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20946 Fred2 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:07:08 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20946 @Christian Toto The following Breitbart.com article weighs in on the " racially insensitive, ghetto-talking ‘bots": http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9915KR01&show_article=1&catnum=6 Also, Blacksuperhero.com takes the pulse of Black sci-fi/comic fans' view of the "ghetto bots." Images of the robots are included: http://www.blacksuperhero.com/bsh/viewtopic.php?t=12685&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= As a Black sci-fi/comic conservative, the previews of these characters look beyond Sambo. @Christian Toto

The following Breitbart.com article weighs in on the ” racially insensitive, ghetto-talking ‘bots”:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9915KR01&show_article=1&catnum=6

Also, Blacksuperhero.com takes the pulse of Black sci-fi/comic fans’ view of the “ghetto bots.” Images of the robots are included:

http://www.blacksuperhero.com/bsh/viewtopic.php?t=12685&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

As a Black sci-fi/comic conservative, the previews of these characters look beyond Sambo.

]]> By: Fred2 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20944 Fred2 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:41:31 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20944 @Ben Boychuck Here are more details on why parents REALLY need to keep their kids from this one: *Debbie Schlussel: http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2009/06/transformers_2.html#comments *Plugged In: http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004696.cfm @Ben Boychuck

Here are more details on why parents REALLY need to keep their kids from this one:

*Debbie Schlussel:

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2009/06/transformers_2.html#comments

*Plugged In:

http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004696.cfm

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/06/24/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-critic-proof-clunker/comment-page-1/#comment-20938 cftoto Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:08:50 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=3047#comment-20938 Will be posting later about the language and sexual content in the film ... it's not appropriate for young viewers. Will be posting later about the language and sexual content in the film … it’s not appropriate for young viewers.

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