Michael Bay Writes Script for 'Transformers 2'
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As much as Michael Bay's films attract the mass audience, and as much he knows all the right ingredients that go into selling lots of tickets, it still doesn't take away from the fact that he's an arrogant jackass. I hate watching this man speak. If I had one wish, it would be for Michael Bay to just shut up -- for him to hide in a corner, direct his huge blockbusters and then when someone asks him a question, for the guy to politely say, "Sorry, I don't like to talk much ... but this was for the fans." But the fact is -- Michael Bay loves to shoot his mouth off. He's the guy who everyone loved (but secretly hated) in high school. He's the guy who probably has several different mirrors in his bedroom. He's the guy who listens to those tapes in the car, then repeats to himself, "I am awesome. I am the greatest person in the world. Nothing can stop my awesomeness."
And it's no surprise to learn that Bay has already written the script for Transformers 2 himself, only to run out and brag about how awesome he is to Rotten Tomatoes. The WRITER-director recently told RT: "I've been writing Transformers 2. We've got our characters all designed. I always write all my scripts, my movies anyway so at least I've got something to give the writers. It's like a template. We have a really good outline so I worked on that. We had to because I want to make my date. I'm not going to let the strike take me down." Of course you wouldn't -- you're Michael Bay. And thanks, Michael, for having something to give ... the WRITERS. Because without you, what would the writers write? They'd be writing in circles. "A Transformer? What's that? How do we write it? What's a robot? Oh good, Michael already wrote it for us!"
Look, I'm sure he's not the only director (or actor, or actress) to work on a script either before or after the writer's have it in their hands. But I can't help but think that, if it were up to Bay, he'd put himself in every role, then re-title the film to read: Michael Bay is Michael Bay in ... Michael Bay. Thankfully that hasn't happened ... yet.
Note: Sorry for the rant, I just can't stand egomaniacs.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-13-2008 @ 1:41PM
Paul Nicholson said...
Dang bro. Tell us how you really feel.
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2-13-2008 @ 1:51PM
Adam said...
To get to the important part.
When is Transformers 2 coming to theaters and DVD.
Is Transformers going to be released on Blu-Ray?
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2-13-2008 @ 2:04PM
DAVID F said...
That picture of him up there is hilarious. It says to me, "Hey Erik! I wrote the script to Transformers 2!"
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2-13-2008 @ 2:26PM
ML said...
np, it's what a lot of us are thinking anyway.
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2-13-2008 @ 2:44PM
Mr. R said...
Massive explotions....check!
Arrogant characters that know everything...check
Over designed government offices with tons of monitors...
Check!
Hot girl too old for highschool...check
Bully she dates and scene with nerd that gets girl...check!
Stupid, def and dumb parents...check!
Good actor bent into over acting bad role...check!
Annoying comic relief fat guy that knows more than government officials...Check!
Overly long battle scene with glorious hero ending...check!
Bad movie...Check!
Yes, I think Transformers 2 is a go! Can't wait to buy it in Blue dvd high def laser digital two disc set with interview and commentary by director.
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2-13-2008 @ 2:58PM
rex said...
My favorite part of "Michael Bay: The Movie" were the explosions.
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2-13-2008 @ 3:12PM
John R said...
I think its worth noting in the excerpt Bay reffered to himself 6 times in 7 sentences. I have a feeling that if I were to ever meet the man my head would implode.
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2-13-2008 @ 3:16PM
John R said...
Mr. R you forgot to add "Stereotypical black guy (in this case robot who acts like a stereotypical black guy - Jazz) dies before the end...Check!"
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2-13-2008 @ 3:25PM
Christian Toto said...
Bay admits to writing those films? That's Dan Rather-level "courage."
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2-13-2008 @ 3:49PM
Dustin said...
Oh yeah, such a BIG ego when he's doing some outline of the plot, characters, etc.... yeah guess we all have BIG EGOs for doing a little preproduction.
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2-13-2008 @ 3:53PM
Philip said...
Well to play devil's advocate here, if you ask someone about something they did alone, it doesn't leave a lot of room for mention of other people, now does it?
That being said, he still comes off as an egomaniac.
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2-13-2008 @ 3:57PM
Philip said...
As an addendum, I saw an interview on E! TV the other day (only because my wife already had it on that channel mind you) with Julian Schnabel, director of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. He's every bit as pretentious and self-serving as the drunk chick (Sean whats-her-face) said he was. I mean c'mon, he wore pajamas and a tuxedo jacket during the awards and subsequent interviews.
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2-13-2008 @ 5:11PM
eugene said...
and yet, the man took a pay cut so he could use his regular crew and film in america instead of hiring cheaper labor in canada like the studio wanted.
the man might be an egotistical ass, but it looks like he's a loyal one.
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2-13-2008 @ 5:24PM
Liam said...
It's his movie. Let him write the second movie. What's the big freakin' deal. Self-promotion never hurt anybody!
Get over it!
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2-14-2008 @ 4:18AM
AJ Wiley said...
Well, it's not like it's going to be good anyway.
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2-14-2008 @ 8:51AM
laura said...
O O O I hope i get to see more:
1)GM product placement
2)Transformers peeing on cops
3)Transformers saying "my bad" and "O Sh*t"
I only watch M. Bay movies at home so i can pause and rewind and laugh my arse off, and say things like "youve got to be kidding me" and "whatever" and "oh please"
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2-14-2008 @ 11:13AM
Richard von Busack said...
This time, let's have two robots peeing on Turturro.
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2-15-2008 @ 3:06PM
Jon said...
Um whats the big deal??
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