WHAT TO WATCH...
Definitely, definitely Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
I know there are a lot of bad reviews circulating on the net about Transformers II. But here's the thing: I think the critics/reviewers are idiots because they are judging the movie based on standards that do not apply to this particular franchise.
Everywhere I look, people criticize the plot and the acting. Of course, I'd have to agree that it's not the best, but what are people expecting? The Shawshank Redemption? It's a typical summer blockbuster--weak on plot, but lots of action and nice CG. Isn't that what makes a blockbuster entertaining?
I think people compare it to the first movie too much, which was a little more put together in terms of storyline and character development (Oh yeah, that was another complaint--lack of character development in #2. Who cares? We just want to see robots beat each other up), but I think the only reason Transformers #1 had a better screenplay was because the movie had a much lower budget (I assume, this is not confirmed). They had to satisfy the audience in another way since the robot air time was A LOT less than #2 due to lack of capital.
The bottom line is, giant robots vs. giant robots = awesome! And in that aspect, #2 kills #1. Lots of giant robots fighting, very entertaining! Also, I think Opti P. (hee hee) and Bumblebee got some crazy kung-fu lessons or something because they kick WAY more ass in the second one than the first. And I likes!
I can't wait until the DVD comes out. Then I can skip all the b.s. and just watch the fight scenes.
On repeat.
...WHAT TO NOT
I'm sorry to say, but Up did not impress me.
Everywhere I look, people criticize the plot and the acting. Of course, I'd have to agree that it's not the best, but what are people expecting? The Shawshank Redemption? It's a typical summer blockbuster--weak on plot, but lots of action and nice CG. Isn't that what makes a blockbuster entertaining?
I think people compare it to the first movie too much, which was a little more put together in terms of storyline and character development (Oh yeah, that was another complaint--lack of character development in #2. Who cares? We just want to see robots beat each other up), but I think the only reason Transformers #1 had a better screenplay was because the movie had a much lower budget (I assume, this is not confirmed). They had to satisfy the audience in another way since the robot air time was A LOT less than #2 due to lack of capital.
The bottom line is, giant robots vs. giant robots = awesome! And in that aspect, #2 kills #1. Lots of giant robots fighting, very entertaining! Also, I think Opti P. (hee hee) and Bumblebee got some crazy kung-fu lessons or something because they kick WAY more ass in the second one than the first. And I likes!
I can't wait until the DVD comes out. Then I can skip all the b.s. and just watch the fight scenes.
On repeat.
...WHAT TO NOT
I'm sorry to say, but Up did not impress me.
I know all the critics/reviewers are raving about this one, but I just didn't think it was that great. I did like the touching moments about the main character and his wife--that was sad--but besides that, it was mediocre at best. There were funny parts, but not even that many compared to other animated movies. I think they could have also been more creative with the plot. I mean, this man has a house that can float! He can go anywhere, live through any adventure! But instead they only meet one weird creature along the way and spend the rest of the time battling dogs and another old man. Not much even happens in the movie, resulting in a story with a disappointing climax and an even more disappointing build up.
I'm a bit disappointed in the animated films lately--Meet the Robinsons, Wall-E, Up... Let's bring back Monsters, Inc.!
I'm a bit disappointed in the animated films lately--Meet the Robinsons, Wall-E, Up... Let's bring back Monsters, Inc.!
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