Bay tribute vid

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by: Dave Davis Apr. 20, 2009

While your own appreciation of his movies themselves may vary, there is one indisputable fact about director/destructor Michael Bay: he's the master of the "money shot."

Whether it's edgy cops shooting guns in slo-mo, gigantic robots pounding each other in slo-mo, or just people walking heroically in slo-mo, it's invariably then blended in with zipping vehicles, expended ordnance, enthusiastically mangled metal and continent-sized explosions. Bay serves it all up like a lunatic chef slinging out thundercakes and bowls of gunpowder chowder, and for this, we are grateful.

For further proof, witness the tribute montage (he was just awarded the  Vanguard Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at Showest) for the full glory of dynamic destruction and occasional character moments.

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Extra Tidbit: Thanks to 'darkface' for the heads up. Oh, and... There's really still two months before TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN??

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ActionFan81
3:19AM on 04/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
@ JohnLocke2342

That scene felt pointless and totally unnecessary maybe if I was high or something I could have found it hilarious coz 'sitcom' humour doesn't always work especially when its taken a step further as in this case.

BTW I also thought the romantic sub-plot was stupid.
@ JohnLocke2342

That scene felt pointless and totally unnecessary maybe if I was high or something I could have found it hilarious coz 'sitcom' humour doesn't always work especially when its taken a step further as in this case.

BTW I also thought the romantic sub-plot was stupid.
 
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JohnLocke2342
2:05PM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I hate to say it ActionFan81 but u gotta take that stick outta ur ass lol.. that scene where he asked the kid "u ever been with a man?... u want to?" got by far the biggest ovation and laughter from the theater I saw it in that I still remember it to this day.
I hate to say it ActionFan81 but u gotta take that stick outta ur ass lol.. that scene where he asked the kid "u ever been with a man?... u want to?" got by far the biggest ovation and laughter from the theater I saw it in that I still remember it to this day.
 
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ActionFan81
2:00PM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like the man 'cause he isn't afraid to take action-sequences to extremes and I can't think of any other director who comes close (maybe, John Woo).

Personally I don't care if he's a not versatile director......... However I still haven't forgiven him for BadBoys 2 coz clearly the movie felt like Will Smith & Martin Lawrence ad libbed EVERYTHING especially the scene with that p...
I like the man 'cause he isn't afraid to take action-sequences to extremes and I can't think of any other director who comes close (maybe, John Woo).

Personally I don't care if he's a not versatile director......... However I still haven't forgiven him for BadBoys 2 coz clearly the movie felt like Will Smith & Martin Lawrence ad libbed EVERYTHING especially the scene with that poor kid who was verbally abused and at same had a gun pointed in his face. IMHO, I didn't think that was funny.
 
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Acerbus III
11:36AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Michael Bay is a good director. Yes I said that. The guy creates visually stunning movies. There are times in his various movies that get melodramatic and/or very cheesy humor. I can think of a lot of directors that have way bigger issues than that. The Rock - are you kidding me? A GREAT movie.
Michael Bay is a good director. Yes I said that. The guy creates visually stunning movies. There are times in his various movies that get melodramatic and/or very cheesy humor. I can think of a lot of directors that have way bigger issues than that. The Rock - are you kidding me? A GREAT movie.
 
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razgriz21
11:26AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I enjoy watching Michael Bay's works.

The attack scene in Pearl Harbor is well done and alone worth watching.

However, his best movie is The Rock. Connery and Cage trading dialogue while fighting rogue marines in Alcatraz. Very bad ass.

Bay knows how to film a car chase as evidenced in Bad Boys II and The Rock.

Transformers had some ...
I enjoy watching Michael Bay's works.

The attack scene in Pearl Harbor is well done and alone worth watching.

However, his best movie is The Rock. Connery and Cage trading dialogue while fighting rogue marines in Alcatraz. Very bad ass.

Bay knows how to film a car chase as evidenced in Bad Boys II and The Rock.

Transformers had some of the best digital effects I have ever seen. Thanks Bay.
 
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HoyleHaw
9:40AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bay's got a lifetime pass from me since he made "The Rock." Really, one of the best slam-bang action movies of the '90s. And maybe, along with the "Bad Boys" movies, the best example of him mixing drama/comedy and action.

The first half of "The Island" was pretty inspired, too. But then he switched gears and it all fell apart.

"Transformers" was such a technically ...
Bay's got a lifetime pass from me since he made "The Rock." Really, one of the best slam-bang action movies of the '90s. And maybe, along with the "Bad Boys" movies, the best example of him mixing drama/comedy and action.

The first half of "The Island" was pretty inspired, too. But then he switched gears and it all fell apart.

"Transformers" was such a technically awesome achievement I forgive it whatever shortcomings it has. That seems to be the movie that ended up garnering Bay more fans than detractors.
 
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Creasy
6:32AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
actually that was one of the not so good tribute videos. still great, since its full of bay shots obviously... his visual style is just incredible. thank god hollywood has at least him!
but yeah, there was a really great tribute video by a fan on youtube which got deleted e.g. still good stuff. i could watch only bay scenes for the rest of my life. hopefully t2 will have even more bay sh...
actually that was one of the not so good tribute videos. still great, since its full of bay shots obviously... his visual style is just incredible. thank god hollywood has at least him!
but yeah, there was a really great tribute video by a fan on youtube which got deleted e.g. still good stuff. i could watch only bay scenes for the rest of my life. hopefully t2 will have even more bay shots.

btw why can everyone love pathetic shit like crank/2, transporter or stuff like that, which is just awful.. and yet hate bay - who at least has the visual power like no other ever.
 
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Housecoat man
3:47AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Lead the Revolution!
I LOVE MICHAEL BAY!!!!!!!!!!

(thats me on a rooftop)

PS. All those shots are amazing but I'm surprised they left out his signature badboys shot (low angle slow mo arc shot of the character standing up looking bad ass)
I LOVE MICHAEL BAY!!!!!!!!!!

(thats me on a rooftop)

PS. All those shots are amazing but I'm surprised they left out his signature badboys shot (low angle slow mo arc shot of the character standing up looking bad ass)
 
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Derrida
2:56AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Comment to logicturtle
I saw Michael Bay being interviewed by Jonathan Ross by the time "Pearl Harbor" was released - Michael Bay explicitly said that he wanted to become a serious director and that "Harbor" was his equivalent to "Saving Private Ryan".

So Bay indeed had ambitions to become more than a action director. Luckily he realised his shortcomings and stuck to making big action vehicles instead.
I saw Michael Bay being interviewed by Jonathan Ross by the time "Pearl Harbor" was released - Michael Bay explicitly said that he wanted to become a serious director and that "Harbor" was his equivalent to "Saving Private Ryan".

So Bay indeed had ambitions to become more than a action director. Luckily he realised his shortcomings and stuck to making big action vehicles instead.
 
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Derrida
2:51AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bay should have been second unit director
No doubt about it, Michael Bay can shoot the hell out of an action scene. But then again, that's about it.

That's why Michael Bay will/can never ever do other types of films except actionsfilms. As long as you need stuff blowing up he's the man. But if you need drama, character or just pure storytelling...
No doubt about it, Michael Bay can shoot the hell out of an action scene. But then again, that's about it.

That's why Michael Bay will/can never ever do other types of films except actionsfilms. As long as you need stuff blowing up he's the man. But if you need drama, character or just pure storytelling...
 
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VincentCostigan
2:39AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Agreed
I agree with everything the below 6 dudes just said. Come on, you can't hate Michael Bay. It's all already been said, but seriously - his movies are mindless entertainments (when you're not in the mood for Oscar bait) with plenty of explosions... the dude rocks, plain and simple.

Bring on Revenge of the Fallen!
I agree with everything the below 6 dudes just said. Come on, you can't hate Michael Bay. It's all already been said, but seriously - his movies are mindless entertainments (when you're not in the mood for Oscar bait) with plenty of explosions... the dude rocks, plain and simple.

Bring on Revenge of the Fallen!
 
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JakeLikesMovies
1:48AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What happened?
Did Michael Bay physically break into your house at night and butt rape you? Seriously reevaluate your anger issues, no one forces you to watch his movies. I personally like the majority of his films, adrenaline rushes are a welcomed respite from Oscar fodder. Get over yourselves, think you can do better? Then do it or shut the fuck up.
Did Michael Bay physically break into your house at night and butt rape you? Seriously reevaluate your anger issues, no one forces you to watch his movies. I personally like the majority of his films, adrenaline rushes are a welcomed respite from Oscar fodder. Get over yourselves, think you can do better? Then do it or shut the fuck up.
 
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darkface
1:30AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cool
Thx for the shout-out Dave!

I'm a big Bay fan. His movies may not be the Oscar type, but they sure as hell get me into the theatre. He takes his time making movies, doesn't rush- and so far he's done a tremendous job. He deserved that award because he gets people into the theaters, (not just at home on DVD).
Thx for the shout-out Dave!

I'm a big Bay fan. His movies may not be the Oscar type, but they sure as hell get me into the theatre. He takes his time making movies, doesn't rush- and so far he's done a tremendous job. He deserved that award because he gets people into the theaters, (not just at home on DVD).
 
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logicturtle
1:20AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hate to say it
The guy is the master of blowing shit up. He doesn't aspire to be Kubrick or Spielburg or any such director. He just strives to make good action movies. To all the ahters: Do you really think he tries to make FILMS rather than MOVIES? I eman he knows what he's good at, and sticks with it. Better than him trying to be a director that he isn't. And all those movies fucking rock, with the exceptio...
The guy is the master of blowing shit up. He doesn't aspire to be Kubrick or Spielburg or any such director. He just strives to make good action movies. To all the ahters: Do you really think he tries to make FILMS rather than MOVIES? I eman he knows what he's good at, and sticks with it. Better than him trying to be a director that he isn't. And all those movies fucking rock, with the exception of Pearl Harbor (hate that cheesy love story) but it had some fantastic battle scenes in between the suck.
 
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The Bodyguard
12:32AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I thought it was pretty awesome. I like most of his movies.
I thought it was pretty awesome. I like most of his movies.
 
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IQuitMrWhite
12:23AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome montage. Aw, shoot...I love the guy.
Awesome montage. Aw, shoot...I love the guy.
 
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JohnLocke2342
12:16AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I always feel like an asshole for it, but I enjoy 90% of the movies we just saw. I, unlike well.. all of you, don't hate Michael Bay. He's great at what he does. He makes good action movies... with decent characters and big name actors. The scores of his movies are always catchy and pulse pounding, and he always seems to tug at ur heartstrings somehow. He isn't Stanley Kubrick or Wes Anders...
I always feel like an asshole for it, but I enjoy 90% of the movies we just saw. I, unlike well.. all of you, don't hate Michael Bay. He's great at what he does. He makes good action movies... with decent characters and big name actors. The scores of his movies are always catchy and pulse pounding, and he always seems to tug at ur heartstrings somehow. He isn't Stanley Kubrick or Wes Anderson, and he isn't trying to be. So much hate I'll never understand.
 
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Rant
12:07AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
What A Douchenozzel
Michael Bay sucking his own dick in a slow-mo montage of crappy movie bites. How is this is news?

Also, Playboy presents Keri Kendall was surprisingly missing from that montage.
Michael Bay sucking his own dick in a slow-mo montage of crappy movie bites. How is this is news?

Also, Playboy presents Keri Kendall was surprisingly missing from that montage.
 
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The Clif
11:27PM on 04/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
the guy sure does love slo-mo
the guy sure does love slo-mo
 
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writer19
11:17PM on 04/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ASSHOLE DOUCHE BASTARD
ASSHOLE DOUCHE BASTARD