We are very close to the release of a new film in the saga of Transformswhich this time is focused on animation, this after we had years of live action releases, with many explosions and action scenes directed by the famous Michael BaySpeaking of the latter, it was recently revealed that he had no interest in directing this franchise, to the point of rejecting the initial proposal that he himself Steven Spielberg offered it to her.
It is said that he hung up the phone Spielberghesitant about a project that seemed to focus on a boy whose car turns into an alien. At the time, superhero cinema was just beginning to find its footing, and adapting a property like Transformers It was perceived as a risky bet.
Here is what was mentioned:
The story is true. I hung up on Steven Spielberg after he said, ‘I’m not going to make this ridiculous movie because it looks like a toy movie.’ But then I thought about it and decided to go to Hasbro. I sat in a meeting room and we went through the whole history of the series. I like anime, I think they’re great visually, so there were some images there that I looked at until I came across one that made me think I could do something interesting and daring.
With this in mind, one can understand the skepticism of Bay. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly In 2007, Bay admitted that he wasn’t particularly a fan of the Hasbro toy franchise, which he says ended up being an advantage. His lack of attachment to the series allowed him to create a more accessible adaptation for a wider audience, which likely contributed to its success.
Resulting in breaking records in its US premiere, surpassing even Spider-Man (2002), and grossed over $700 million at the box office. This marked the beginning of a lucrative seven-film franchise, five of which were directed by Bay. This year, the series returns to the big screen with a new animated film, continuing its legacy in cinema.
For now, all the live-action films of the saga can be seen on streaming.
Via: EW
Author’s note: The first films weren’t bad at all, but as they progressed they became more and more exaggerated.
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