That's a pretty good top ten.

But I've got to tell you, I followed the Transformers series as a kid and when I saw the original animated feature - I cried.

Like, um, well, like a little kid - when Optimus Prime died.

I have to give the director (Micheal Bay) some credit - the movie didn't suck, but like armeggedon and Pearl Harbour (also his), I didn't feel connected to most of the characters. They were mostly flat cardboard pinups against flashy CG.

John Torturro (nobody fucks with the Jesus) and Jon Voight were awesome and unexpected pleasures added to the film, but they were grossly underutilied (sp).

Ditto for Prime, though having that voice was another unexpected and wonderful boon to the flick.

all in all, I have to say that I'm glad I saw the film, but not glad enough, and I wouldn't bother watching it again.

But I've got to tell you, I followed the Transformers series as a kid and when I saw the original animated feature - I cried. Like, um, well, like a little kid - when Optimus Prime died.

I remember that! That was a sad time!

I have to give the director (Micheal Bay) some credit

My son and I did!

but like armeggedon and Pearl Harbour (also his), I didn't feel connected to most of the characters. They were mostly flat cardboard pinups against flashy CG.

I know what you mean. I look at it like this though, he has to sell it (Transformers) to those who have never seen it and give it a modern twist I guess.

John Torturro (nobody fucks with the Jesus) and Jon Voight were awesome and unexpected pleasures added to the film, but they were grossly underutilied (sp).

Haha, they were both pretty unexpected with how their characters played out I agree. It was pretty cool to see the "Secretary of Defense" actually defending!

Ditto for Prime, though having that voice was another unexpected and wonderful boon to the flick.

Yep! My son thought that was the most awsome part about it, Peter Cullen was still around!

all in all, I have to say that I'm glad I saw the film, but not glad enough, and I wouldn't bother watching it again.

Aw come on, we're planning to get the DVD and I would go see it again!! Glad you enjoyed it though!

Nice response.

Did anyone ever tell you you're one heck of a basket of good cheer today?

I've got positive energy residue leaking from the sides of my monitor now.

..better get a washcloth, I don't want that seeping into my hard drive...

Posted: Tuesday, July 10, 2007Nice response.Did anyone ever tell you you're one heck of a basket of good cheer today?

!!! I'll take it as a compliment!!

I've got positive energy residue leaking from the sides of my monitor now...better get a washcloth, I don't want that seeping into my hard drive...

! YOu better hope that's all that's leaking!!

*stifles snicker*

Thanks.