RotF in comparison to TF1

[liegeprime]

I haven't seen it yet ... yaaaaay!


Well at least Im not going to expect much when I do see it, just like in the first movie, the moment I saw the character pics, meh not expecting much.... saw most of the "xplosions" on the ROTF trailer... means one thing for me , not much story writing here, so good thing Im saturating myself with all these data before I really watch the movie, that way Im not dissapointed heheheh.

[Jetfire]

I voted ROTF is worse. The first film is structured better and I think you can see Steven Spielberg's influence in it, whereas the 2nd is a allout-Bay fest.

For robot-combat action though, the 2nd film wins.

Still inkling to see that forest scene again though (although I might leave after it, lol no)

[Seraphim Prime]

The pacing and build-up of the first one was so much better. We connected with Sam and his desires, and this tied with Bumblebee, and as a result the greater Autobot desires, with the US soldiers and the Pentagon storyline shwoing the scale of the Decepticon threat.

The second one felt more all over the place and unfocused, in my mind, which weakened it.

[Ironhide63]

I was expecting to love it. My expectations were that this was going to be the most brilliant movie ever.

that was definitely my problem...for the first movie I didnt follow it at all. And ever since I have been following ROTF. Therefore I WILL NOT be following TF3. I dont wanna spoil what could've and should've been the mo0st awesome movies in history...lol.

[Bartrim]

I voted ROTF was worse only based on an overall storyline. TF1 felt like a Transformers live action movie. ROTF felt like a saturday morning cartoon. That being said I still enjoyed ROTF and plan to watch it numerous times once I get it on DVD.

My wife actually prefered ROTF but I think that may be because Megan Fox has less screen time.

[d*r*j*]

I think my first obstacle was faced before even setting foot in the cinema. I had already come to terms with the fact that the toys for this movie were pretty bad. It allowed me to watch this movie as a block buster action movie based on the theme of transformers, rather than a transformers movie within itself. I enjoyed it, the script was pretty thin at times... like most block buster action movies... everything comes together without much realism, a few too many happy coincidences...

[G1Optimal]

Voted way earlier.... but, forgotten what i voted for think it was.
"They were generally the same in quality"

Reason:
It was good but not that good.

and now thinking about it could of been better if they added better enthusiastic Music in it...

Example: Stan Bush "Dare" to the scenes with Prime and Jetfire at the end (Felt that "i"could not refer directly to what i was getting at due to "that so very remote possibility" of Spoilers.) as the lyrics do kind of describe that situation which would probably put "Touch" in The Jungle fighting scenes.

Anyway, personally hoping that Bay was directing "TF:ROTF" in a Selective Truth kind of way, where.......
It would stand on it's own but would also lead to TF3 in a way that will not directly follow ROTF Type of thing.

[sanbot]

I've mentioned it before and I'll mention it again. ROTF was disappointing and that was after I went to watch it expecting it to be bad! But I still thought both 1 and 2 were the same.

They both had similar storylines imho (though ROTF did have jus a tad bit more action).

Did anyone else think that the desert backdrop in ROTF looks like it was just recycled from the 1st one? Also, does anyone else think that in both movies the ending action sequences were similar i.e. Sam running with something in his possession to save the day?

[Paulbot]

Did anyone else think that the desert backdrop in ROTF looks like it was just recycled from the 1st one?

Yes, I thought it was supposed to be the same middle east city at first. It looked identical.

[GoktimusPrime]

I believe the village in Qatar was shot in White Sands New Mexico, whereas the Egyptian village was actually shot on location in Egypt.