Just saw 'Transformers', uh, ask me anything?

[Gen. Jack D. Ripper]

I had a chance to attend an advanced screening of the movie tonight. I don't know if anyone else owned the actions figures, or watched the cartoon, but if you have been looking forward to the movie, or even if you're just casually interested in a quick summer flick, and would like to ask me about the film, I'd be happy to answer your questions.

[ghostsofgiants]

1. How horribly did Bay butcher it?

[Gen. Jack D. Ripper]

4. Not as much as I thought he might

He certainly didn't ruin it. He did well, there were only a few scenes that felt out of place or diversionary, but generally it was very cohesive. Definitely a highly stylized movie, with short-quick pacing, but it worked. I enjoyed it.

[Richard Steele]

2. Was it worth nine bucks?

Or should I wait until it's on basic cable at 2:00 am?

[Gen. Jack D. Ripper]

5. Worth the price of admission

Even though I got in for free. ;) If you're a Transformers fan, or remember the action figures/cartoon series from your childhood (like me), you should be satisfied with how it turned out.

[Richard Steele]

6. Seeing the trailers, I thought the CGI might make it one that I'd want to see on the big screen.

Some movies are like that- like Ang Lee's "Hulk".
Even though it SUKKD badly, I was glad I saw the
Hulk-versus-Tank scene in a theater with Dolby Sound.
Just not the same at home on a TV, y'know?

[Gen. Jack D. Ripper]

7. I know what you mean

"pretty films", even if otherwise kinda crappy, can still be fun to watch, especially in the theater. ILM did their thing well here.

[Nevernose]

3. Did it follow the novel closely?

How close to the script did Alan Dead Foster get?

[Gen. Jack D. Ripper]

8. I don't know about that

I'm not familiar with the novel.