At least he's in on the joke I guess...
Seriously though, I really don't dislike the guy. There are a few of his flicks I really dig. Like The Rock (Nic Cage, Sean Connery, witty one liners, and explosions. what's not to like?) and The Island (basically THX 1138, but you know, watchable. and I heard the French really liked it. and we're supposed to like what they like, right?). I also really enjoyed the last 20 minutes or so of Transformers (a giant robot fight in Downtown Los Angeles. Again, what's not to like? It was the movie Mr. Bay was born to make!)
What's the deal with him and Criterion though? There are a staggering number of his movies with Criterion editions (and by "staggering" I do mean more than zero). Seriously, I know I just got finished saying the guy's not all bad, but Criterion quality? REALLY? Surely there was some sort of Faustian deal involved?
I get asked a lot at Rocket, "what does Criterion mean?" and my response is usually something along the lines of, "It's a company that puts out special editions of important films. Oh, and Armageddon too." ugh...
-BP
What's the deal with him and Criterion though? There are a staggering number of his movies with Criterion editions (and by "staggering" I do mean more than zero). Seriously, I know I just got finished saying the guy's not all bad, but Criterion quality? REALLY? Surely there was some sort of Faustian deal involved?
I get asked a lot at Rocket, "what does Criterion mean?" and my response is usually something along the lines of, "It's a company that puts out special editions of important films. Oh, and Armageddon too." ugh...
-BP
