Michael Bay Tells The Haters Of His TRANSFORMERS Franchise, "Let Them Hate"

Michael Bay Tells The Haters Of His TRANSFORMERS Franchise, "Let Them Hate"

It's no secret that Michael Bay's Transformers franchise has a lot of detractors. While talking to MTV, the director had a few words to say to the naysayers of his Transformers franchise. Hit the jump to find out more of what he said!

By McNyagano - Jun 27, 2014 08:06 AM EST
Source: MTV



Transformers: Age Of Extinction is currently sitting at 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and it's still expected to make over 100 million during its opening weekend, despite the negative reviews.

Michael Bay is fully aware of the criticisms his Transformers films get and today with MTV, he had a few words to the detractors of his franchise, “They love to hate, and I don’t care; let them hate,” he told MTV. “They’re still going to see the movie! I think it’s good to get a little tension. Very good.”

Well he certainly has a point. Despite the over whelming negative reaction his films get, they make a lot of money. On whether or not he listens to the criticisms, “I used to get bothered by it,” he said, “but I think it’s good to get the dialogue going. It makes me think, and it keeps me on my toes, so it’s good.”

What do you guys think of Michael's comments? Is he being reasonable or is it time to get the pitch forks ready? You know where to leave your thoughts.

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McNyagano
McNyagano - 6/27/2014, 8:39 AM
cmay13
cmay13 - 6/27/2014, 8:41 AM
Michael Bay sucks at public speaking and making good movies.
TheBuoyWonder
TheBuoyWonder - 6/27/2014, 8:41 AM
Maybe he'll take the criticism and make a better movie next time....
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/27/2014, 8:41 AM
This thread will be 100x better than the movie, and it's free
fastflames
fastflames - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
I actually really like the Transformers series for what it is... An action spectacle with amazing special effects. Guess I'm gotta be burned with fire now.
TheBuoyWonder
TheBuoyWonder - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
He's right though.
I'm going to see it.
Twice.
To make sure I didn't miss anything....
Calculon
Calculon - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
I actually liked AoE. I think replacing Shia with Marky Mark was the best decision Bay could have madem
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
17% and falling
TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
I love the shit out of this guy.
MrReese
MrReese - 6/27/2014, 8:42 AM
"They’re still going to see the movie!"

Lmao! No I ain't. [frick] u & ur explosions Mr.Boom Boom! XD
TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 6/27/2014, 8:43 AM
He don't take no shit.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 6/27/2014, 8:43 AM

It's the truth Bay. YOU SUCK ASS!!!
Highflyer
Highflyer - 6/27/2014, 8:43 AM
Me reading Michael Bay's comments.
Bread
Bread - 6/27/2014, 8:44 AM
I'm not seeing this stupid ass movie.
KINGPEN266FBA
KINGPEN266FBA - 6/27/2014, 8:44 AM
GET EM BAYYYYYY LOL
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/27/2014, 8:44 AM
This is one of the best reviews out there lol

"This is cliched writing, at best, but fans of the series overlook such trivial matters as long as the special effects are, well, special. And they are."
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/27/2014, 8:45 AM
If fanboys' opinions mattered as much as they think, there'd be 4 Dredd movies and 1 Transformers movie.
MrPrime
MrPrime - 6/27/2014, 8:45 AM
WHY BAY? WHYYYYYYYYY?
Tevii
Tevii - 6/27/2014, 8:45 AM
Good for him. Im not a fan of the movies, but he found success and I respect that. Haters need to get out there and show him how it should be done if they feel that passionate about it.
But the thing is haters don't find success, they hate because its easier to hate on others than to get out and prove themselves. Hating is an action of the lazy and unmotivated.
fastflames
fastflames - 6/27/2014, 8:45 AM
Haha this movie will probably make over a billion, with some help from my 2 viewings.
MsDarkPhoenix
MsDarkPhoenix - 6/27/2014, 8:46 AM
yossarian
yossarian - 6/27/2014, 8:46 AM
I don't hate them because I haven't seen them.

Hate is the very core of the nature in all living things.
MrPrime
MrPrime - 6/27/2014, 8:47 AM
I get more entertainment reading comments than watching the movies.
MrReese
MrReese - 6/27/2014, 8:48 AM
Oh look we got a oldest/newest comment button! :)
MrXer0
MrXer0 - 6/27/2014, 8:48 AM
"Let Them Hate". I swear to God, my 3 yr old is more mature than this middle-aged douche.
fastflames
fastflames - 6/27/2014, 8:48 AM
That is the target audience of these movies
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 6/27/2014, 8:48 AM


I like most of Michael Bay's movies. They're entertaining, and isn't that the point? The Rock is probably Nic Cage's best movie.

The Transformers movies are pure, dumb fun. That's all they claim to be. They don't sell a deep, character-rooted story. They sell big action, explosions, and incredible VFX. And they sell a shitload of toys, lol.

I'll be seeing T4 in a few weeks, looking forward to it.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/27/2014, 8:49 AM
Fun Fact: Michael Bay directed the first Got Milk? commercial.

fastflames
fastflames - 6/27/2014, 8:49 AM
How is that immature? Immature would be if he was saying, no don't hate it's awesome and you're a díckheadhey!
MatTaylorX
MatTaylorX - 6/27/2014, 8:49 AM
Well I'm certainly not watching it. Feel sorry for anyone who does.
Phronesis
Phronesis - 6/27/2014, 8:50 AM
Michael Bay is so blatantly arrogant for no reason at all.
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