Why are the movies so criticised for not being 'G1-accurate'?

[1AZRAEL1]

I enjoyed them for what they were. Giant robots blowing stuff up fighting each other. I didn't need character development for that. They are popcorn flicks that puts butts on seats and makes a lot of money. And all the money that has been generated has given Hasbro a lot of spending money for a lot of the toys we now have

[GoktimusPrime]

Design & messing with Transformer lore was the major flaw for me.

I think that significantly altering lore isn't as important as just telling a good story. IDW massively alters Transformers lore in their mainstream Neo-G1 series, like, a lot. But it's held in high regard by fans because it's basically just good story telling. Compare this with ReGeneration One and "What If?" story based on The Transformers The Movie (where Optimus doesn't die) - both of these stayed true to original G1 continuity, but I found ReGeneration One to be disappointing and the "What If?" story was one of the biggest steaming pieces of crap I've ever had the displeasure of reading.

Too many bits & pieces made them look like they were experiments grown in test energon cubes in Shockwaves lab. Didn't mind the vehicle modes so much but in robot mode none of them looked like they could handle a fight. If Meg's smashed Optimus in the chest I swear bits would fly everywhere. I get trying to establish a new look, but not a new look where it's obvious someones stapled the creative artists drawing arm to the the drawing board while they're looking through a kaleidoscope. Reminds me of when the G2 comics came out & most fans who wrote in wanted Manny Galan's head under Omega Supreme's foot when he took over from Derek Yaniger.

That's actually a fairly good analogy IMO.

[MayzaPrime]

I enjoyed them for what they were. Giant robots blowing stuff up fighting each other. I didn't need character development for that. They are popcorn flicks that puts butts on seats and makes a lot of money. And all the money that has been generated has given Hasbro a lot of spending money for a lot of the toys we now have

I wish there was a like button to like this post... couldn't agree more. I enjoy these movies cause I dont have to think, I can check my brain at the door. I want to be entertained when I see a movie, and for me I am easily entertained by things blowing up and giant bots tearing each other apart.

[Lord_Zed]

If the designs differing from G1 were the worst problem with the movies problems then I'd be happy, sadly there the least of it's problems.

And I think some of the IDW comics proved the movie designs could work ok, with a half decent story.

[Smint]

I enjoyed them for what they were. Giant robots blowing stuff up fighting each other. I didn't need character development for that. They are popcorn flicks that puts butts on seats and makes a lot of money. And all the money that has been generated has given Hasbro a lot of spending money for a lot of the toys we now have

Marvel movies are pretty good popcorn flicks. They make money AND rate well with critics and fans. Its actually possible to have a great story and great action.

[1AZRAEL1]

Marvel movies are pretty good popcorn flicks. They make money AND rate well with critics and fans. Its actually possible to have a great story and great action.

Personally I have no issue with the stories of the TF movies. All comes down to personal preference. And with Marvel movies, they've changed some things to make them fit with the more average moviegoer too. Only movie which I deem as being as close to their comicbook iteration was Dredd. Sadly that bombed at the box office because of crappy advertising done for it. But that movie nailed it