blueingreen88
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TRANSFORMERS is a thoroughly depressing movie for all the wrong reasons. I knew it wasn't going to be particularly good, as I am in no way a fan of Michael Bay, but literally EVERYONE I know who saw this film has been raving about all year long. I finally Netflixed it and I'm sorry I did.
The original Transformers wave hit when I was in the middle of my teen years, so it pretty much passed me by, but I was aware of the comics and toys (never watched the cartoon). I "get" why they were and are huge. If I were a kid, I'd probably love this stuff unconditionally. But maybe I'm too old or too discriminating, 'cause TRANSFORMERS is without a doubt the WORST film I've sat through all year long. All of the "Sins of Michael Bay" are here... the obnoxious characters, the migraine-inducing soundtrack/sound effects, the ridiculously over-done explosions, the hyper-editing and the over-the-top schtick.
None of it works. What's worse is that most people couldn't see through what a completely lazy, talentless and unimaginative movie this really is. Steven Spielberg should be ashamed of himself, but he's sitting on a giant pile of money thanks to this dreck, so what do I know? Just bloody awful. If you were having doubts about seeing/renting this, trust me... you'll hate yourself for it afterwards.
The original Transformers wave hit when I was in the middle of my teen years, so it pretty much passed me by, but I was aware of the comics and toys (never watched the cartoon). I "get" why they were and are huge. If I were a kid, I'd probably love this stuff unconditionally. But maybe I'm too old or too discriminating, 'cause TRANSFORMERS is without a doubt the WORST film I've sat through all year long. All of the "Sins of Michael Bay" are here... the obnoxious characters, the migraine-inducing soundtrack/sound effects, the ridiculously over-done explosions, the hyper-editing and the over-the-top schtick.
None of it works. What's worse is that most people couldn't see through what a completely lazy, talentless and unimaginative movie this really is. Steven Spielberg should be ashamed of himself, but he's sitting on a giant pile of money thanks to this dreck, so what do I know? Just bloody awful. If you were having doubts about seeing/renting this, trust me... you'll hate yourself for it afterwards.
It took me forever to finally get out and see this film with my wife, and it was worth all the long weeks I had to wait. Take all the best conventions of the super-hero genre, mix in a bunch of "James Bond" nods & influences, add the best elements of the very best "Johnny Quest" episodes and sprinkle liberally with warmth, humor, '60s architecture & design, a swingin' soundtrack and Saturday-morning thrills, and you have THE INCREDIBLES, quite possibly one of the greatest movies I've ever seen, simply because it taps into everything I loved as a child, while telling a rock-solid story that adults (and certainly parents) will appreciate.
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else who hasn't seen this film yet, or are waiting for the DVD, but suffice to say, you will not be disappointed in THE INCREDIBLES if you happen to love: 1) CGI animated movies, 2) the super-hero genre, 3) a good action flick, 4) a moving family-bonding story, or 5) GREAT movies in general.
THE INCREDIBLES is an absolute JOY to watch and look at, and even to listen to (dig the John Barry-inspired score, which I plan on picking up on CD this week). It's funny and warm, without resorting to an overabundance of cheap laughs and gags, and it's suspenseful and gripping, without resorting to too many "dark themes" or angst. All around, Brad Bird, Pixar & Co. have struck the PERFECT balance for a super-hero action/adventure family comedy.
As a died-in-the-wool movie, animation and comic book nut, I can safely say that THE INCREDIBLES stands proudly among the very best of the super-hero genre films, including the original SUPERMAN, X2: X-MEN UNITED, SPIDER-MAN 2 and BATMAN. It truly is THAT good.
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else who hasn't seen this film yet, or are waiting for the DVD, but suffice to say, you will not be disappointed in THE INCREDIBLES if you happen to love: 1) CGI animated movies, 2) the super-hero genre, 3) a good action flick, 4) a moving family-bonding story, or 5) GREAT movies in general.
THE INCREDIBLES is an absolute JOY to watch and look at, and even to listen to (dig the John Barry-inspired score, which I plan on picking up on CD this week). It's funny and warm, without resorting to an overabundance of cheap laughs and gags, and it's suspenseful and gripping, without resorting to too many "dark themes" or angst. All around, Brad Bird, Pixar & Co. have struck the PERFECT balance for a super-hero action/adventure family comedy.
As a died-in-the-wool movie, animation and comic book nut, I can safely say that THE INCREDIBLES stands proudly among the very best of the super-hero genre films, including the original SUPERMAN, X2: X-MEN UNITED, SPIDER-MAN 2 and BATMAN. It truly is THAT good.
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (1959) was released in the wake of other classic 1950's Jules Verne adaptations... 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1954) and AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (1956). Although not quite as successful or convincing as LEAGUES, it is a far more enriching and enjoyable film than the overrated and overblown 80 DAYS (a film that some say is one of the worst to ever win a Best Picture Oscar).
If you can get past Pat Boone playing the world's most-tanned Scotsman (and with an accent that drifts in and out) and some admittedly dated visual effects, you'll find this to be a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon. James Mason and Arlene Dahl are perfect foils for each other; Gertrude the duck is endearing without resorting to cutsey antics; and you even get a Dolph Lundgren look-alike in Hans, the Icelandic teammate.
Some moments are a tad silly, and the science doesn't exactly stand up to close inspection, but it's all thoroughly enjoyable, inoffensive and great family fun. I remember first watching this on TV back in the late '70s and it always stuck with me. I was happy to see that it has held up extremely well over the years and am glad to have it as a part of my DVD collection.
If you can get past Pat Boone playing the world's most-tanned Scotsman (and with an accent that drifts in and out) and some admittedly dated visual effects, you'll find this to be a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon. James Mason and Arlene Dahl are perfect foils for each other; Gertrude the duck is endearing without resorting to cutsey antics; and you even get a Dolph Lundgren look-alike in Hans, the Icelandic teammate.
Some moments are a tad silly, and the science doesn't exactly stand up to close inspection, but it's all thoroughly enjoyable, inoffensive and great family fun. I remember first watching this on TV back in the late '70s and it always stuck with me. I was happy to see that it has held up extremely well over the years and am glad to have it as a part of my DVD collection.