there is so much talk, chatter, whining, and arguing going on. There are a lot of questions that have been given some good answers, most of which are long enough that lazy people won't read them. So here's a collection of to-the-point answers i've gathered from the boards regarding questions about the movie.
Q: Why are the autobots scary looking?
A: Because they're giant alien robots built for war.
Q: Why are the new designs so ugly?
A: It's all opinion, but basically for those who asked this question: because it isn't
G1.
Q: Why is Optimus not a flat-nosed red truck?
A: Flat nosed would have made Optimus small and fat.
Q: Why don't the transformers look boxy like in
G1?
A: Realism. Marketing. Money.
Q: Why is Michael Bay directing this movie?
A: Because it's an action movie. He's one of the top names in action films, and his action sequences have won academy awards.
Q: Why isn't (insert character) in it?
A: There wasn't room in the introductory film. There will be more in
TF2 and TF3.
Q: Why does Megatron have teeth?
A: Visual aesthetics. He looks more threatening, and he also is supposed to eat sparks. Can't eat a spark without incisors.
Q: Why isn't Bumblebee a VW bug?
A: VW wouldn't sign on with the movie. Besides, Camaro > Beetle
Q: Why didn't they let the fans write the script?
A: Because it would have sucked, for numerous reasons.
Q: Why hasn't Michael Bay been listening to the fans?
A: He has.
Q: Why are there more decepticons than autobots?
A: Emphasizes on how heroic and awesome the Bots are.
Q: Why is frenzy so ugly?
A: Because he transforms into a boombox and/or other everyday gadgets. Not much you can do with that.
So there. Any other Q&As you have that can stay within two sentences? post away!
