Oh sure, but he's well-spoken and understands films. I usually don't agree with him, but in spite of that I enjoy watching his videos.The_root_of_all_evil said:TBF, I think Mark Kermode is an overrated smug wanker.Samurai Goomba said:
Escape to the Movies: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
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I can go with that. I think Jeremy Clarkson is a tosser, but he is rather amusing at being one.Samurai Goomba said:
*Cough* Saw *Cough*daxterx2005 said:
There are many films that have more than 3 films, without them being classed as a trilogy, yes the Transformer films are a trilogy now, but as soon as a new one is made, it will be a Quadrilogy and so on. Why on earth would you think a new Trilogy would be made? When they can easily just carry this series of films on?
Another note:
I know the military guys take up way too much of the story in this series, but DOTM almost makes that worthwhile.
For about five minutes we get to see the one & only Cole Train taking on Decepticons. And even in a crappy film, that's awesome.
I know the military guys take up way too much of the story in this series, but DOTM almost makes that worthwhile.
For about five minutes we get to see the one & only Cole Train taking on Decepticons. And even in a crappy film, that's awesome.
Just as long as outdoors is away from a theater, amirite?CosmicCommander said:
Seriously though, I give Scalia about one decision before he blows his cool points.
I might watch it on Netflix, provided I figure out how to get that bored and drunk.
I might have missed it but where did he insult the fanbase? All I heard on it was him being tired of the shit which is fair enough. He's a movie critic he sees the tripe day in and day out. People like me get to pick one, maybe two, crappy films to watch alongside the good ones and that's cool. I don't mind a popcorn popping brain switchoff every now and again.sravankb said:
Hell, it's actually quite nice. Things which stop my brain from flying are really enjoyable for me because normally it doesn't happen, one such thing is crappy popcorn films like Transformers.
If I had to see it every freakin week? Fuck no, I'd be tired too.
On the review, unsurprising. I was hoping they would focus on the robots more with Megan Fox gone but no luck. Also what was that about Megatron being confused by a woman? Whut?!
Saw was never intended to be a trilogy. Bayformers was always planned to be a trilogy. Bay is gone, the trilogy is over.arc1991 said:
A human makes Megatron insecure with his robo-humanhood. While Bob does say it's better then the second movie, that sentence really disturbed me. I was thinking Micheal Bay can't commit a crime to the Transformers that he's not already done in the last two so the third should just be a rehash of the bad. Sadly he can still find new ways to piss me off.
The only problem I have with with this review is that Bob flat out called anyone that goes to see this movie an idiot if not worst. I don't think its appropriate for a review to just fling around insults like that no matter how much he or she dislikes a movie since generalizing all the people who go to see it is very myopic.
As far as I'm concerned Scalia just went from being less in the negative on cool points. The Citizens United case still makes me angry.
As for the movie itself - all I can say is that if you go to see it you know what to expect and what you're getting yourself into. So if you dislike it you only have yourself to blame. And if you like it, cool. Glad you could enjoy the film. Less glad that you're supporting Michael Bay in the process, but whatever - the movie's already out and the damage is done.
As for the movie itself - all I can say is that if you go to see it you know what to expect and what you're getting yourself into. So if you dislike it you only have yourself to blame. And if you like it, cool. Glad you could enjoy the film. Less glad that you're supporting Michael Bay in the process, but whatever - the movie's already out and the damage is done.
I also have no idea how you got that from the review. Misinterpretation of something Bob said, methinks.sravankb said:
Alright Bob, a few things:
Thing 1: be very careful about insulting people directly, a line you crossed and then (genuinely and appropriately appologized for) in your other transformers review when you called Michael Bay himself a douchebag. This refers to your "behind the wheel of a car or a voting booth" comment, as if anyone who went to see TF3 and enjoyed it at all was a dumbass.
Thing 2: The whole "stop being elitist" thing? News: they're right! I'm sorry, but it's not supposed to get an oscar. You forget that these movies exist, and SO DO other movies with moving characters and stories. Transformers 3 isn't going to prevent great, artistic, or meaningful films from coming out. It's the summer, blockbuster season. nothing new, no change in trend. Review it as what it is, an action movie, which you said was great for that for all of 4 seconds before berating it completely based on all the other things it did poorly because it's not that kind of film or that directer's forte.
And Thing 3: Almost never have I seen such a blatantly hypocritical statement following a review as in this one in which you referenced Captain America at the end. Think about that one.
I'm not saying I loved the movie or hated it but I do have one thing for it, being a film student myself: respect, something you should never lose your grip on.
that being said, I'd like to know what you thought of a completely different film, the Tree of Life. It's a second opinion kind of movie and no one I know has seen it for some reason (probably because it's a more independant, non full-release deal).
Thanks Bob, you are one of my favorite reviewers, and I hope sincerely this doesn't come off as asshole-ish but more of a consideration, although if it doesn't seem that way, I understand.
Thing 1: be very careful about insulting people directly, a line you crossed and then (genuinely and appropriately appologized for) in your other transformers review when you called Michael Bay himself a douchebag. This refers to your "behind the wheel of a car or a voting booth" comment, as if anyone who went to see TF3 and enjoyed it at all was a dumbass.
Thing 2: The whole "stop being elitist" thing? News: they're right! I'm sorry, but it's not supposed to get an oscar. You forget that these movies exist, and SO DO other movies with moving characters and stories. Transformers 3 isn't going to prevent great, artistic, or meaningful films from coming out. It's the summer, blockbuster season. nothing new, no change in trend. Review it as what it is, an action movie, which you said was great for that for all of 4 seconds before berating it completely based on all the other things it did poorly because it's not that kind of film or that directer's forte.
And Thing 3: Almost never have I seen such a blatantly hypocritical statement following a review as in this one in which you referenced Captain America at the end. Think about that one.
I'm not saying I loved the movie or hated it but I do have one thing for it, being a film student myself: respect, something you should never lose your grip on.
that being said, I'd like to know what you thought of a completely different film, the Tree of Life. It's a second opinion kind of movie and no one I know has seen it for some reason (probably because it's a more independant, non full-release deal).
Thanks Bob, you are one of my favorite reviewers, and I hope sincerely this doesn't come off as asshole-ish but more of a consideration, although if it doesn't seem that way, I understand.
Yeah. I really like Bob, but I cringe every time he does that. It seems un-necessary and pointlessly hurtful. I've never been the target of one of his insults but if I ever am, I know it's going to sting a lot. And I don't think they bring much to his reviews.Twilight_guy said:
Do they make his videos more popular? Possibly. It seems his negative reviews get more comments, so I guess people enjoy seeing him upset, but it's hard to tell if it's because he's destroying a movie or because he's destroying the people who liked it. You can do one without the other.
But I like his reviews, and I like the guy, and he's smart and has a lot of interesting things to say, so I just try to close my ears (which is actually very hard to do) when he goes to the personal attacks, and stick around for the insightful stuff.
What else can we do anyways? It's not like I can go "Bob, pretty please, would you stick to insulting the movies and not the people who like them?" and he'll be like "Sure thing, random person from the Internet whom I don't know but whose opinion suddenly matters!" It doesn't work that way.
Yes. And I similarly don't have a problem with Bob having a critical jab at the industry and the people who fuel it.commasplice said:
I have to agree with Mr. Shive on this one. I can respect and even understand why MovieBob doesn't like the Transformers movies, but suggesting - even insincerely - that those who do shouldn't be allowed to drive or vote is just uncalled for. It's not funny, it just makes him sound like an elitist tool.Dan Shive said:
Off-topic: Is this the same Dan Shive that does the MTG comics and card designs on deviantART? Those are excellent.
I agree. I think it was just a bunch of crap. Like The effects were great, but i had LITTLE TO NO PLOT. BTW, I <3 your show movie bob. You say so much i like to hearMovieBob said: