Every Michael Bay Movie Ranked From Worst To Best
1. The Rock
It's strange that one of Michael Bay's most overlooked, least-popular movies is, by far, his best.
But this does provide clues as to what went wrong with his career, and why a lot of his more recent efforts have been less-than impressive, quality-wise.
Having to conform to the belief that blockbusters have to be completely dumbed down in order to reach a mass audience has directly impacted Bay's ability to direct a pure film, and not just construct a marketable product.
That's not to say The Rock is 'smart' - it's just that it makes sense, and is never stupid in an eye-rolling way. It's done with such conviction and ferocity - kudos to Ed Harris, Michael Biehn, Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage for giving it their all - that you'll buy every second.
It's a balls-to-the-wall action thriller from start to finish with no respite, no agenda and not a single minute that will prompt you to check your watch. It's that type of pure action movie we just don't see a lot of these days; brutal, adult, and completely unapologetic.
If you're looking for thrills it's hard to beat, and it's a fine reminder of the Michael Bay we lost within a sea of Autobots and Decepticons.
How would you rank Michael Bay's thirteen efforts? Which is your favourite? Leave your comments down below!