Optimism Prime

As you may or may not know, I am looking forward to the Transformers movie with much optimism. I don't want to get to psyched and be let down, but so far all news has been good. From Michael Bay directing, to the advanced cgi test reel, to Bernie Mac getting cast as a voice (hopefully as Jazz).

Anyway I just got another interesting tidbit. Michael Bay the director just bought himself ownership of a Special Effects company. This is interesting because it used to belong to James Cameron. It is also interesting because usually after an FX firm makes a mind-blowing movie they get a lot of work for the next few years which translates into record profit. Well, I think Michael Bay bought this company because of Transformers. I think or hope rather that Michael Bay bought into the company to share in the profits that Transformers will bring them.

This sign of confidence from Bay gets me really excited about the quality of the FX in the new Transformers. Here's to hoping!

Originally posted on May 16, 2006 on Myspace.

The effects in Transformers 1 & 2 are incredible. I think the first flick is enjoyable and the second is unwatchable drek.