Robot Wars - 7/9/2007
Giant Robots - Jessica
Yesterday, we went to see "Transformers." Overall, I liked it, but there were nitpicky things that annoyed me. For example, why did the final fight scene happen in downtown LA, when the closest city to Hoover Dam and Nellis AFB would be Las Vegas? LA is hours away. I also don't understand why you'd bring the final battle into the city. Wouldn't that just cause more overall damage? Wouldn't it make more sense to fight in the desert? I get that it's more exciting to fight in the city, but come on.
Joe and I also argued about Optimus Prime. I said I thought he's too much of a goody goody. I like my main /characters a little more dark and hard bitten, thank you. Think Batman rather than Superman. Joe seemed all offended about my Optimus opinion, but he has the whole childhood nostalgia factor going for him. Anyway, I was all with the other Autobots who were wondering why they should help out humans. I did think Bumblebee was cute though. ^_^
I Love Robots - Joe
Damn you, Michael Bay. You made a damn good movie, despite all that is wrong with you, Mr. Michael Bay. I admit I enjoyed "Bad Boys" and was entertained by "Armageddon" just a bit. I've never seen the "The Island" and probably never will, unless there is some magical director's cut that features Scarlett Johanssen without clothes. You are not the worst film director out there (that title is reserved for Uwe Boll), but you are responsible for all the hyperkinetic, ADD-afflicted, brain dead time wasters masquerading as cinema. Although, giant robots from outerspace battling each other to the death just might be your ticket to earning my respect. Oh sure, there's still quite a bit of "Bayhem" in the mix, but those cool ass robots just warms the inner fanboy geek in all of us. Damn you.