All I can do is sit here and contribute to the movie that brought your childhood to life? That doesn't make any sense. How have I done that exactly? Before you call anybody else a dumbass you might want to proof read your own idiocy.

And I owe Michael Bay nothing. He didn't bring my childhood to life. No sir.
He's some guy with limited creativity who was paid a fortune to make films and in my opinion and the opinion of many others (including the man himself in relation to the film you get your monicker from), made a hash of it.
People are allowed to have negative opinions of Michael Bay and his "work". Deal with it.

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Ephland, jumping to bold conclusions? Maybe, but he's made three very similar films and (unfortunately) is in the process of making another film based around the first three, and hiring (at least two) of the cast from the others already.
Whatever this new direction is, I bet good money it will feel all too familiar when it's released. But as this is still very early in the process and we've seen nothing of the new film, predictions and conclusions is all we can make. It's either that or say nothing and this is a forum so saying nothing isnt much fun.

Do I think Michael Bay deserves the benefit of the doubt? No.
All his films, never mind the TF ones, are very similar. Why should this next one be any different?

 

Did you even read/watch the interview? Nowhere does it say Tyrese will definitely be in TF4. So at the moment, it's "at least one."

 

Yes, of course I watched it. Obviously there is something in this if they're having dialogue over it. The same thing happened last time as I recall. Exactly like this. He'll be in the movie. I'd put money on it.

 

Really? Because Megan Fox was officially signed to, announced for, and even seen on the set of DOTM.

Was she in DOTM?

 

Tyrese seems to have a genuine affection for this franchise and seems the most invested in seeing it succeed from a purely emotional standpoint. Although money is I'm sure a concern- as it relates to his continued livelihood and all- I don't get the feeling he's all about trying to keep food on his table. And his continued pursuit of being in future movies is bolstered by the fact that his all too brief appearance in DOTM was one of the high-points of emotional connectedness. In other words, he seemed like he was really bringing his acting A-game. Josh Duhamel... keep your eyes on Tyrese. He acts circles around you, dude.

On a side note; I recall a few SDCC's ago Tyrese showed up at the Hasbro booth a few times to sign miniature BB figures and just in general glad-hand with the masses. I don't know what kind of TF fan he was before appearing in the first TF movie, but he seems to be a pretty hardcore supporter now with genuine affection and appreciation of the fans.

 

Right, so Michael Bay talking to Gibson is some sort of ruse and really, he's not interested in him being in the movie at all? Gotcha.
 

Again, although I don't think there is anything amazing about Epps and he can't say "Alien", I have no problem with him him being in the movie except that it points to Bay carrying on with this awful failverse. And that isn't good.
If Epps is maybe coming back, who else?

And that's all I have to say on it. Please don't get upset over people being critical of Michael Bay's shitty films.
It's not worth it.

 

There is nothing bold in concluding that Michael Bay is full of shit.

 

Why do you like him?

(Note: Saying that you like the character because he's played by Tyrese is not a valid answer)

THERE, not THEIR... dumbass.  

And I don't recall Optimus Prime of our childhood being a merciless murderer (No, he didn't kill anyone in TF:TM. Rewatch it!). 

 

Uuuugh!   Can we just move on? Seriously...Epps is useless and does nothing plot wise. I feel like his character is only in the movie to entertain and attract another demographic to pay $$$. If his character (or any character) lacks the substance to move the plot of a movie, then that character should not be in a movie.

I like watching the movies but only watching the Transformers, if I could cut out all the human parts, I would be happy. I often turn off the sound until the Transformers come in, then I turn it back on. And then I turn it back off when Sam, Simmons, Epps, Carly, Mikayla, or Lennox come on.

Can we just leave the humans outta this? You know, unless they are getting smashed, captured, or used as hostages...

 

Well, simply put, there isn't anything to dislike about him. He had humorous moments but was never goofy or comical. The character always seemed to have a "this is serious business" underlying aspect to him.

What about people being critical over a nonexistent casting choice for a movie that - at best - has barely entered pre-production?

 

my sentiments exactly, at this point i'm just indifferent to the movie franchise because hating it takes too much effort. at least i know i won't be spending more money on the movieverse toys.

 

"New direction" is a wonderfully vague term. It could be anything from just a few new cast members to a full reboot.

 

#1- This thread isn't about Optimus so please take it elsewhere  
#2- There is a difference between a cartoon and live action. It's called realism. What's Optimus going to do? Say "take over the Earth 'cons, be my guest"? In a war, there will be people (or in this case, Transformers) that die and kill.

 

Did you just use the word realism in a thread that has to do with a Michael Bay movie? Just checking.

 

I think they should stick with what they told us to begin with and have "none of the human cast returning" Now here we have 2 characters possibly returning, and I am sure by the end will be others as well, then it will feel like the first three movies but Shia missing in action and then imo that will suck. Just get a whole new cast for goodness sakes, with a different story, preferrably most of it off planet earth.

 

  Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with this forum...

 

Oh now, no need for the sour face it was just a joke. But when talking about Bay and for that mater any movie based on giant transforming robots maybe instead of realism how about more realistic?.

Any who, I say NO to Mr. Gibson. Bring back Josh Duhamel.

 

Vageta, what does the scouter say about the hyperbole levels??!

No, he just severely wounds Decepticons in a way to allow them to live and continue doing their dastardly Decepticon duties. [sarcasm] After all, "I want to hurt you/stop you, but I still want you to be able to limp away in order to come back the next day and try to take over the world so I'm just going to shoot you in the chest and/or arm and/or wherever else my lasers hit" is much better than "I'm going to stop the threat once and for all". [/sarcasm]

 

I like Tyreses character. I also like that he wasn't afraid to show up at Botcon and surround himself with fans too.

 

I'm glad to hear he could be back. Like his character seems like a good guy.