Squee! Transformers long-form trailer is out!

[elfs]

I just watched the new Transformers movie trailer, and okay, I'm gonna say that based on the new trailer this isn't your childhood Transformers but it's not gonna suck. The premise seems to be that the US finds a disabled Megatron under the ice, and they activate him, bringing down the rain of Decepticons onto the world. There are Autobots here on Earth who know Megatron is here somewhere, but they don't know where, so they represent the opposing force.

I will say this, Starscream totally rocks in this trailer. He is not the incompetent boob of the series. The CG stuff has reached cinematic levels; there's no point in admiring it. Either it works or it doesn't, and it seems to work here.

Unfortunately, it is a Michael Bay film. Some of the stuff does look like retread from Armageddon.

So, opening night, anyone?

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[lisakit.livejournal.com]

When is opening night? I'm going on vacation in 6 days (woohoo! countdown time). If it's before or after that I'd be interested. Would Crossroads be a good distance compromise? OK to invite the housemates?

[srmalloy.livejournal.com]

Trailer says July 4.

[lisakit.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I don't watch trailers unless I don't know the movie or haven't made up my mind whether I want to see it.

Pirates is coming soon!

[elfs.livejournal.com]

7/4/7 (July 4th). It surprises me that they didn't make a deal with Boeing. Sure, bring as many people as you want, and sure, Crossroads makes a good compromise!