ROTTEN TOMATOES: "Transformers" Production Winding Down

"Transformers" Production Winding Down

by Scott Weinberg | September 28, 2006

The main unit shooting is just about to wind down on Michael Bay's "Transformers" flick, and producer Don Murphy has the semi-interesting news posted on his own message board. Elsewhere, screenwriter John Rogers talks about some of the changes made to the initial screenplay.

Check out the production news right here, and the screenwriter chit-chat right here.

"Transformers" opens next July 4th.

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 09:10 AM

well for me, i think transformers the movie would really hit big time. Aside from being a optimus prime fan, I also love the works of michael bay namely, movies like the rock and armaggedon. the truth is also, I expect much of this movie. From the effects down to the musical scoring. I just hope it wont turn me down.

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arpeggio191 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 11:58 AM

it's going to be bad. no way around this one... any movie that starts out with the mars rover getting messed up by some robots on mars is going to be bad. I saw the trailer twice in the theater for two different movies, and each time most of the audience was laughing.

so basically i can't wait to see it.

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cgcbooks writes:
on Sep 28 2006 03:08 PM

Is there really anything wrong with cheese?

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Horstradamus writes:
on Sep 28 2006 03:40 PM

[b]It will only be bad for people that want it to be[/b]
Most of Bay's films are somewhat watchable. Big eye candy, big explosions and of course the standard half-assed way he introduces the 15 main characters and the rise of the dark/evil/crimminal/ and/or piece of space rock antagonist in 10 minutes of loosely connected cut scenes.

I can't say I've ever watched one of his movies that I truly hated. He's no spielberg, but I'm willing to give him a chance instead of being a "prophetic lemming" who condemns the movie before it's even screened.

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karle writes:
on Sep 28 2006 06:04 PM

In reply to this comment (#845179)
[b]ROFL[/b]
What's funny is that that isn't even a scene from the movie.

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 10:03 PM

In fairness of Mr. Bay, correct me if Im wrong I think this is the first time he made a movie from a cartoon series and in regards to his style of directing, let me just say this " Its not boring ".

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 10:08 PM

In reply to this comment (#845182)
Amen to you.... coz if you really think of it predicting if this movie comes or expects to have a sequel, percentage shows that nothing beats the original.

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Paul_Is_Drunk writes:
on Sep 28 2006 10:25 PM

Where do Michael Bay fans come from?

No, seriously. Where? I don't get this. Does Uwe Bowl have defenders, too? Is this a sign of the apocalypse? Wha... what movie that Michael Bay made could possibly lead you to think, "You know, this guy is underrated?"

I... I need medicine. Gimme my ganja brownies now filthy assistants!

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 10:35 PM

In reply to this comment (#845185)
Yeah I like his work so far but Im not a fan. Im just giving the guy a break here. And if you say he is underrated then he might be but come on man, the stars in his movies are not and I dont think they just go to a certain role or movie and the director is underrated.

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eastern2western writes:
on Sep 28 2006 10:44 PM

[b]does he have add?[/b]
I think he has add or something because his movies have very short cuts. His last movie is made in a very similar style, only difference is that that movie look like a 2 hour adidas commercial. However, he sure knows how to make action scenes look nice and that is what transformers are all about.

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 28 2006 11:55 PM

That really is right. Thats why I say that his style of directing is not boring cos he really knows how to create an action scene. And again your right, that what transformers is all about. I think also why we see his movies are short because his films are fast paced. The Island for example, I saw it twice and yeah I find it short but it was full intense action packed movie. And lastly, transformer doesnt need to be a 3 hr movie. Its crazy....

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gerke writes:
on Sep 29 2006 05:20 AM

[b]bay thanks for nothing[/b]
so, it winding down that can only mean that the designs we''ve seen of the transformers and that bumblething are for real. crap is the first thing that comes to mind. will this movie fit in the same category as the godfather, casablanca or will it hump with godzilla and the hulk.

what can bay possibly do next: the gobots, gi joe, carebears or my little pony??

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Matanuki writes:
on Sep 29 2006 07:05 AM

In reply to this comment (#845189)
I wouldn't give him ideas.

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Matanuki writes:
on Sep 29 2006 05:47 PM

In reply to this comment (#845181)
I'll tell ya, baby, I'm one of them "prophetic lemmings". But truth be told, I'd love to see a great Transformers film. I talk a lot of crap about it, but it's a labor of love. And I want more than anything to see this movie work. That's why I'm so worried. For a kid that didn't have much, The Transformers was a definite hallmark of my childhood. I don't want to see it destroyed.
And with all the people dying (I just lost a friend in a car accident), I'm thinking a lot about mortality. And it would be nice to see The Transformers I love respectably portrayed on the big screen before I take the big sleep.
Not even trying to be melodramatic, but I take movies very seriously (I"m a writer myself, after all), and so this is more than just another action movie for me. It's a battle between the validation vs. the desectration of my beloved childhood.

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 29 2006 11:11 PM

In reply to this comment (#845191)
Hey, first of all i just like to say Im really sorry about your friend. However I myself is a big transformers fan too. I wanted it to be a big hit when it comes out. I think it will all boils down to the story line cos for sure the effects will be a blast in this one. I just hope it would not dissappoint me like what superman return did. Having a super boy? COMMON!!!!!

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Matanuki writes:
on Sep 30 2006 12:51 AM

In reply to this comment (#845192)
Yeah, that Super Boy twist did blow a bit. But we'll have to see about Transformers. It doesn't look too promising, which depresses me some. But like I said, we'll see.

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jo2 writes:
on Sep 30 2006 08:41 AM

What I really wanna see also in transformers is, how many characters does Bay gonna put into this movie? considering this is the first one.

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Aampology21 writes:
on Sep 30 2006 11:17 AM

[b]Tru issues[/b]
I haven't posted in very long while, but Bay is probably one of the most intense action directors of this decade and last. I will admit the that sumtimes the plots and writting can be a bit cheesy, but come on his action scenes rare gold and he should do a desent job directing.

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Matanuki writes:
on Sep 30 2006 11:20 AM

In reply to this comment (#845195)
Let's hope you're right.

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mrdanny writes:
on Sep 30 2006 06:21 PM

In reply to this comment (#845195)
You're not kidding!!! for anyone who doubts the quaility of Michael Bays action potential..... check out the highway chase scene in "The Island". (and ,if possible, watch it with a decent 5.1 system) One of the best action scenes I've scene in a while!!

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