He is not sabotaging as the movie is still a monumental success from a Box office return point of view and it has massively elevated his status in hollywood - The issue is that he simply doesn't care about the franchise and is willing to put in crap despite knowledge that it degrades the franchise and if fans get annoyed - well too bad you cry babies as I am doing it for the money and if I can annoy you its a bonus - That's how his attutude comes off like.Originally Posted by 5FDP
I tend to agree with Lord_Zed.
We all know and acknowledge Bay has made several questionable decisions in regards to the portrayal of the franchise, but there is no doubting his dedication.
I don't see him deliberately sabotaging Transformers and getting fans offside - I mean why would he when this is something that puts food on his table and petrol in his Lamborghini
If I were a director, I would want to make a film that appeals to the average consumer and fans alike to maximise my investment and return. Unfortunately, as with most things, you can't please everyone all of the time.
If the intent was to make a film targeted at the fans, you run the risk of segregating the casual moviegoer as the themes and mythos portrayed might not appeal to everyone.
I just accept the movies for what they are and appreciate the fact that without them, there would not be a renewed interest in the franchise potentially meaning no new product. For this, we should be thankful.
Replacing Sunstreaker and Sideswipe in the original draft of the script with the retard twins is an example of that.
His head lacky - Nelson is an embodyment of all that and the attitude really comes out through him too when dealing with the fans directly.
No one can deny that Bay has shown contempt in the past towards fans and dislike for the franchise.
I think that there are better ways to appeal to the general audience and fans alike than the 'explosions, sex appeal and no plot' bay method.
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