Decide Micheal Bay's Future

rushmore223 · 03-25-04, 11:44 AM

pretend you have the power to decide M. Bays Future.

Was reading about a new film that got greenlit called "The Island", was quite interested until I got to the part about Micheal Bay Directing it.

The film is described as The Fugitive meets The Matrix.

PopcornTreeCt · 03-25-04, 12:05 PM

I loved Bad Boys 2 so I hope he makes another one.

Damfino · 03-25-04, 12:17 PM

Now that Hollywood is going biblical, I 'm hoping he directs the inevitable Ben Hur remake.

Kal-El · 03-25-04, 01:14 PM

I say keep on doing what he's been doing.

Gyno Rhino · 03-25-04, 01:15 PM

I don't understand all the ragging on him.

He makes a certain type of movie. He's the absolute BEST at making that type of movie.

Why the hate?

REL77 · 03-25-04, 01:18 PM

Michael Bay is my Favorite Director (yes, I know). I just love his movies, mindless entertainment, lots of action, no over acting... I just have loved him since Bad Boys came out years and years ago.... Great director.. The man can not do bad by me, not at all...

Coral · 03-25-04, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by Gyno Rhino
He's the absolute BEST at making that type of movie.

You mean the crappy type of movie? If so, then I agree.

REL77 · 03-25-04, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by Coral
You mean the crappy type of movie? If so, then I agree.

No Thread Crapping there Buddy.... Jeez

Rogue588 · 03-25-04, 01:34 PM

Checking out his filmography on IMDB.com...

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Bad Boys II (2003)
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Armageddon (1998)
Rock, The (1996)
Bad Boys (1995)
Shadows and Light: From a Different View (1992) (V)

I realize that, up 'til Bad Boys II*, I like his flicks. So I picked the "OK, you can direct one more, but it better be good!" option.

* I would say Bad Boys II sucked, but...ahh, it's too easy.

Jackskeleton · 03-25-04, 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by Coral
You mean the crappy type of movie? If so, then I agree.

As you well know, that's your Opinion. I don't find ALL his work to be crap and I'm a fan of letting artist express themselves even though I may not like their work so for me, let Micheal Bay create films. If you don't like them.. Don't watch. Amazing what this new concept of "Freedom" is in this country.

You have a choice, make it. But don't demand others stop what they are good at or what they enjoy simply because you may not life it.

Shannon Nutt · 03-25-04, 01:44 PM

Michael Bay makes good "popcorn flicks". Lots of eye candy, little substance - but still fun.

REL77 · 03-25-04, 01:46 PM

i think Michael Bay movies also make Great DVDs, lots of action, explosion, chase scenes, ect... IMO what a great DVD expereince should be... Great sound, genereally good video... I also look forward to watching a Mike Bay Flick in my Home Theater...

matome · 03-25-04, 01:53 PM

I enjoyed them all with the exception of Pearl Harbor, so keep makin' em!

shizawn · 03-25-04, 02:16 PM

I enjoy his movies, so I say keep on keepin' on.

Geofferson · 03-25-04, 02:22 PM

I don't especially love his movies, but they aren't as bad as some make him out to be.

ianholm · 03-25-04, 03:26 PM

Keep 'em coming

fnordboy · 03-25-04, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by REL77
No Thread Crapping there Buddy.... Jeez

Is that technically a threadcrap? This thread is about how you feel about him and if he should be making more movies. So by him saying he thinks his movies are crap he is staying within the thread topic IMO.

Just because it is an opinion different than the majority of posters in the thread does not make it a threadcrap. People jump too quickly at what they perceive as a threadcrap sometimes.

Personally I don't care what he does, I don't watch his movies and don't care for them. If one of his movies is on HBO or something and there is nothing else on then I may watch it. To me the are nothing more than mindless entertainment. So, if he didn't make anymore I wouldn't care. It is just not my typical fare.

Trigger · 03-25-04, 05:28 PM

I think Michael Bay is a fantastic director... I don't understand all the hate on Bay when Roland Emmerich is still allowed to make movies.

troystiffler · 03-25-04, 05:36 PM

Roland Emerich is the the generic version of Michael Bay.

Armageddon: Fun.
Independence Day: Insulting. Saw it when I was younger, and thought it was neat. Saw it the other day on FX, and it was just BAD.

The only thing that I don't like about watching Michael Bay movies is the painful editing. Not the shots, but the editing. Armageddon was the worst of the bunch. I really wish that he could hold a shot for longer than three seconds.

Also, Michael Bay seems to put more effort into making an action movie than anyone else currently working. I love those physical effects!

QuiGonJosh · 03-25-04, 05:36 PM

Has long has he sticks to what he knows...which is blowing shit up...he about lost it on Pearl Harbor...man what a stinker...but BB2 was just a lot a fun...

DVD-ho78(DTS) · 03-25-04, 05:59 PM

"OK, you can direct one more, but it better be good!"

I enjoyed Bad Boys II more than I thought & also enjoyed The Rock. I don't expect anything original or ground-breaking from him, but I do expect a lot of explosions & eye-candy.

"Mindless fun" is a great expression to describe his films.

PalmerJoss · 03-25-04, 06:25 PM

I think Michael Bay is a great director. He doesn't have the talent of a Spielberg or a Ridley Scott, but he has a great visual style and when watching his movies it's near impossible to be bored. I say Hollywood needs more directors who are as technically proficient as Michael Bay. If there were, then I probably wouldn't be as bored watching most of the so-called "blockbusters" that seem the norm today.

jaeufraser · 03-25-04, 06:27 PM

Bay frustrates the hell out of me. On one hand, he does kick ass action ideas, has a great eye for composition, and has no problem doing exploitative and violent action. god bless that stuff. On the other hand, everyone one of his films is horribly paced, is marred by sometimes incomprehensible editing, and the acting he employs is often times nothing more than screaming. Not to mention, his films all run too long.

Soooo...Michael Bay can keep making movies...he has positives, unlike some otehr directors, but I wish he'd fix his problems. His films could be masterpiece action junk, instead they're just mediocre with pretty visuals.

Mr. Salty · 03-25-04, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
As you well know, that's your Opinion. I don't find ALL his work to be crap and I'm a fan of letting artist express themselves even though I may not like their work so for me, let Micheal Bay create films. If you don't like them.. Don't watch. Amazing what this new concept of "Freedom" is in this country.

You have a choice, make it. But don't demand others stop what they are good at or what they enjoy simply because you may not life it.

Coral didn't say anything about demanding that Bay stop making movies. Since this is a thread asking for people's opinions about Bay's work, you could likewise allow people to express themselves

Obviously I'm on the side that thinks Bay is a soul-sucking hack. But what really irritates me about the guy is that he's so damned technically proficient he could be a really great filmmaker if he could resist the urge to do such mindless s***t.

I did enjoy his Levi's commercial with the invisible people. It's the only 30 seconds of his work that I've been able to stomach.

Mountain Biker · 03-25-04, 10:43 PM

The guy makes great action flicks, so I say keep 'em coming!

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03-25-04, 11:44 AM	#1
rushmore223 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 685	Decide Micheal Bay's Future pretend you have the power to decide M. Bays Future. Was reading about a new film that got greenlit called "The Island", was quite interested until I got to the part about Micheal Bay Directing it. The film is described as The Fugitive meets The Matrix. Last edited by rushmore223; 03-25-04 at 11:50 AM.

03-25-04, 12:17 PM	#3
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Kal-El DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fortress of Solitude Posts: 6,066	I say keep on doing what he's been doing. __________________ Vader was framed.

03-25-04, 01:15 PM	#5
Gyno Rhino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WBB Posts: 442	I don't understand all the ragging on him. He makes a certain type of movie. He's the absolute BEST at making that type of movie. Why the hate? __________________ ------------------------ M@$$ /PWN@G3 ------------------------

03-25-04, 12:05 PM	#2
PopcornTreeCt DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 15,787	I loved Bad Boys 2 so I hope he makes another one.

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REL77 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 2,524	Michael Bay is my Favorite Director (yes, I know). I just love his movies, mindless entertainment, lots of action, no over acting... I just have loved him since Bad Boys came out years and years ago.... Great director.. The man can not do bad by me, not at all... __________________ I Love Michael Bay!!!!! Xbox 360 Live Gamer Tag : REL1203

03-25-04, 01:44 PM	#11
Shannon Nutt DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,865	Michael Bay makes good "popcorn flicks". Lots of eye candy, little substance - but still fun.

03-25-04, 01:46 PM	#12
REL77 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 2,524	i think Michael Bay movies also make Great DVDs, lots of action, explosion, chase scenes, ect... IMO what a great DVD expereince should be... Great sound, genereally good video... I also look forward to watching a Mike Bay Flick in my Home Theater... __________________ I Love Michael Bay!!!!! Xbox 360 Live Gamer Tag : REL1203

03-25-04, 01:53 PM	#13
matome DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY Posts: 11,985	I enjoyed them all with the exception of Pearl Harbor, so keep makin' em! __________________ DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD \| Blu-Ray only \| Laserdisc

03-25-04, 02:16 PM	#14
shizawn DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 6,561	I enjoy his movies, so I say keep on keepin' on. __________________ Born to be mild.

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Geofferson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TechNoir Posts: 32,268	I don't especially love his movies, but they aren't as bad as some make him out to be. __________________ “Are we having fun yet?" Henry Pollard, Party Down

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ianholm DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,498	Keep 'em coming

03-25-04, 05:28 PM	#18
Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,348	I think Michael Bay is a fantastic director... I don't understand all the hate on Bay when Roland Emmerich is still allowed to make movies. __________________ Trust is giving somebody the opportunity to disappoint you Trigger I live in exile of you, your key no longer fits, because the locks on my life are new Rise Against Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

03-25-04, 05:36 PM	#19
troystiffler DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,548	Roland Emerich is the the generic version of Michael Bay. Armageddon: Fun. Independence Day: Insulting. Saw it when I was younger, and thought it was neat. Saw it the other day on FX, and it was just BAD. The only thing that I don't like about watching Michael Bay movies is the painful editing. Not the shots, but the editing. Armageddon was the worst of the bunch. I really wish that he could hold a shot for longer than three seconds. Also, Michael Bay seems to put more effort into making an action movie than anyone else currently working. I love those physical effects! __________________ "Don't mock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love." ~ Woody Allen

03-25-04, 05:36 PM	#20
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	Has long has he sticks to what he knows...which is blowing shit up...he about lost it on Pearl Harbor...man what a stinker...but BB2 was just a lot a fun...

03-25-04, 05:59 PM	#21
DVD-ho78(DTS) DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,528	"OK, you can direct one more, but it better be good!" I enjoyed Bad Boys II more than I thought & also enjoyed The Rock. I don't expect anything original or ground-breaking from him, but I do expect a lot of explosions & eye-candy. "Mindless fun" is a great expression to describe his films. __________________ My Collection At DVDAF

03-25-04, 06:25 PM	#22
PalmerJoss DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 2,316	I think Michael Bay is a great director. He doesn't have the talent of a Spielberg or a Ridley Scott, but he has a great visual style and when watching his movies it's near impossible to be bored. I say Hollywood needs more directors who are as technically proficient as Michael Bay. If there were, then I probably wouldn't be as bored watching most of the so-called "blockbusters" that seem the norm today. __________________ XBox Live Gamertag: AngryPanda27

03-25-04, 06:27 PM	#23
jaeufraser DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 4,470	Bay frustrates the hell out of me. On one hand, he does kick ass action ideas, has a great eye for composition, and has no problem doing exploitative and violent action. god bless that stuff. On the other hand, everyone one of his films is horribly paced, is marred by sometimes incomprehensible editing, and the acting he employs is often times nothing more than screaming. Not to mention, his films all run too long. Soooo...Michael Bay can keep making movies...he has positives, unlike some otehr directors, but I wish he'd fix his problems. His films could be masterpiece action junk, instead they're just mediocre with pretty visuals.

03-25-04, 10:43 PM	#25
Mountain Biker DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,017	The guy makes great action flicks, so I say keep 'em coming! __________________ ...It's 4 A.M., do you know where your car is?