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perevision) wrote2007-07-30 04:31 pm
perevision) wrote2007-07-30 04:31 pm
so guess what movie FINALLY came out in the UK...
Before I start, you have to know that Optimus Prime was my first cartoon crush ever; he also remains the biggest, all anime hotties aside (yes, even Eagle). If that kind of freaks you out, please avert your eyes now. Also, spoilers follow.
I loved this movie beyond all reason. Literally. Basically my brain shut down as my hormones screamed "PRIME OMG PRIME" through every second of the movie. Even when he wasn't on screen. And I completely ignored almost every problem of the movie, even the ridiculous supermodel-type geek/autohead girls. Such is the power of Prime.
LOVED the fakeout with the cube. Michael Bay owns my heart for that. AND the battle scenes, AND the mask actually being optional. Also, "What's with you?" helped me forgive "Oops, my bad."
They used his original voice you guys. I nearly peed myself. Especially when he said "eBay". ESPECIALLY when he said"Honey guns" "Megatron." and Megs answered "Sweet cheeks" "Prime." and then they ENGAGED like HOLY FUCK.
About the others...Poor Starscream, always the bitch. At least he got to survive. And Barricade was so perfect as the bad cop! "To punish and to enslave"...wow, verrry subtle XD His interrogation methods are spot on--not just as a Decepticon but an actual member of the police force, albeit one that gives the others a bad name. One might imagine him as being driven by that asshole cop from Dexter. And wow, Bonecrusher had such an awesome showdown--and managed to make Optimus look even better.
Ironhide is from Texas. He's a black GMC truck with a full arsenal--seriously, Texas. And wtf, Jazz. Your death could have been poignant if it hadn't involved two of the worst lines in the movie! Also, what's with the Autobots all being American cars? I can't wait for Autobots from other countries to start showing up: the Citroen C4 from France, the Jag S-type from Britain, the Merc MacLaren from Germany, a Maserati or Ferrari from Italy, a Koenigsegg for sure, maybe even a Swedish Skoda--and every single car from Initial D coming in from Japan. Sam stares at a bunch of Evos, Skylines, Mazda RX-7s and 8s, and Honda Civics of varying door number, and wonders how the hell to tell them apart. Maybe by their paint jobs.
Bumblebee was adorable, but I suspect him of taking an unhealthy interest in human mating habits. I mean, they were making out on his HOOD. With all the other Autobots watching. Only Optimus, who is a prince, kept his eyes averted during his little soapbox podcast, which more Decepticons than Autobots probably heard.
I love BB second best because he is slightly pervy, and because he is the most human, despite Jazz's Ebonics and Ironhide's NRA subscription. He's the one who has BEE-OTCH on his rearview mirror and pees on authority figures and makes little "cut it out guys!" hand gestures and provides soundtrack to Sam's love life (or lack of it). His capture, torture and traumatised freak-out on being released was so perfect and nowhere near as cheesy as I thought it would be. He's a little bit of an asshole, but has a heart of steel. Like Han Solo. But unlike Han Solo I wanted to hug him every time I saw him.
How awesome would it be if Transformers were on Top Gear? They could be guests: imagine having the Star AS A Reasonably Priced Car. Or one of them teaching the Stig what "oversteer" really feels like.
I loved this movie beyond all reason. Literally. Basically my brain shut down as my hormones screamed "PRIME OMG PRIME" through every second of the movie. Even when he wasn't on screen. And I completely ignored almost every problem of the movie, even the ridiculous supermodel-type geek/autohead girls. Such is the power of Prime.
LOVED the fakeout with the cube. Michael Bay owns my heart for that. AND the battle scenes, AND the mask actually being optional. Also, "What's with you?" helped me forgive "Oops, my bad."
They used his original voice you guys. I nearly peed myself. Especially when he said "eBay". ESPECIALLY when he said
About the others...Poor Starscream, always the bitch. At least he got to survive. And Barricade was so perfect as the bad cop! "To punish and to enslave"...wow, verrry subtle XD His interrogation methods are spot on--not just as a Decepticon but an actual member of the police force, albeit one that gives the others a bad name. One might imagine him as being driven by that asshole cop from Dexter. And wow, Bonecrusher had such an awesome showdown--and managed to make Optimus look even better.
Ironhide is from Texas. He's a black GMC truck with a full arsenal--seriously, Texas. And wtf, Jazz. Your death could have been poignant if it hadn't involved two of the worst lines in the movie! Also, what's with the Autobots all being American cars? I can't wait for Autobots from other countries to start showing up: the Citroen C4 from France, the Jag S-type from Britain, the Merc MacLaren from Germany, a Maserati or Ferrari from Italy, a Koenigsegg for sure, maybe even a Swedish Skoda--and every single car from Initial D coming in from Japan. Sam stares at a bunch of Evos, Skylines, Mazda RX-7s and 8s, and Honda Civics of varying door number, and wonders how the hell to tell them apart. Maybe by their paint jobs.
Bumblebee was adorable, but I suspect him of taking an unhealthy interest in human mating habits. I mean, they were making out on his HOOD. With all the other Autobots watching. Only Optimus, who is a prince, kept his eyes averted during his little soapbox podcast, which more Decepticons than Autobots probably heard.
I love BB second best because he is slightly pervy, and because he is the most human, despite Jazz's Ebonics and Ironhide's NRA subscription. He's the one who has BEE-OTCH on his rearview mirror and pees on authority figures and makes little "cut it out guys!" hand gestures and provides soundtrack to Sam's love life (or lack of it). His capture, torture and traumatised freak-out on being released was so perfect and nowhere near as cheesy as I thought it would be. He's a little bit of an asshole, but has a heart of steel. Like Han Solo. But unlike Han Solo I wanted to hug him every time I saw him.
How awesome would it be if Transformers were on Top Gear? They could be guests: imagine having the Star AS A Reasonably Priced Car. Or one of them teaching the Stig what "oversteer" really feels like.
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Genius! That needs to be written!!! :)
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...actually, why not? Time for research!!! *buys Top Gear issues*
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(sorry for spam, am in full fangirl mode and things just keep occurring to me! feel free to spam back!)
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I agree with most of what you wrote here. I was very uninterested in any of the human characters and TRES excited whenever Prime, Megs, etc. were on screen. Really, I was just in it for the non-stop parade of robot ass kickery, and I was NOT disappointed from that perspective.
There were some clunktastic lines in the script, to be sure. Jazz? Racist stereotyping much? On the other hand, I loved his capoeira fighting style.
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Then again, given their origins, I can see where VW is coming from. I'm glad they did though, otherwise the shiny-hot engine would have been very unconvincing XDDD
I need a "BEE-OTCH" icon.
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In the meantime, my friend
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psst bonus!!!
http://enewsi.com/c/gvid.php?i=11455
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Ooh! The art style looks kind of jarring on Optimus, but Bumblebee looks cute. And the Dinobots! And I like how the crowd cheered when Starscream started talking. XD
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I loved that they kept Prime's idealism. He actually had some kind of old innocence; he's fought for a long time but it hasn't changed what he fundamentally believes. Superman became really creepy when Singer took his innocence away.
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lurrrrv!
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http://aboutheroes.com/content/2007/07/about_heroes_episode_63.php
Listen to the Peter Cullen interview! He's like an Midwestern American aw- shucks daddy!!!!
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the sex disscussion is here: http://community.livejournal.com/tf2007fun/110283.html#cutid1
God, all your friends reading this must think I'm a perv. And they'd be right.
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That discussion looks like FUN. Have been pondering a bunny in which the Autobots debate this sort of thing themselves--wondering why humans have such a drive toward this slightly messy process. I think their discussion ought to revolve around humans being imperfect machines--the Autobots see where we're coming from, but think our sloshing hormones and soft bits blur the message. In the purely self-indulgent version of this story, they decide to build a human "extension" and take turns with it. Recording their experiences in a journal. Yes, ok, Autobots keep a sex diary. Possibly Decepticons find out and are freaked. Or curious. Or both.
There, see? Now we are perverts together. And I got the icon to prove it :P
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Ack, it's 5am. MUST go bed now. A most profitable fandom discussion; must do this some more! :D
i totally understand the optimus prime obsession
BUT BUT BUT !!!!! totally love the movie. i spent most of it with my mouth open. hahaha. oh oh and megatron was cool
(except for the i am megatron part we were laughing so hard, because it was like...i don't know decepticon amnesia)
oh oh, and remember in the second season when they brought prime back and he was eeevill? that broke my heart.
oh oh and baby come back! hahaha.
Re: i totally understand the optimus prime obsession
The royal blood really shows, doesn't it? His brother's big intro was "My name is Optimus Prime." Really they have more in common than they think.