Transformers: Age Of Extinction - 10 Reasons We’re Freaking Out
5. Mark Wahlberg Is Still A Pretty Big Deal
As stated before, the new film has a better pedigree when it comes to the cast presented in the film. And while it's one thing to praise a film for using actors who've been nominated for multiple accolades and continue to provide A-list work time in and time out, it's another thing to actually cast someone who's not only talented, but also popular with the public. Michael Bay hit the jackpot after landing Mark Wahlberg as the lead of his successful franchise. Marky Mark's dramatic skills, combined with his easy going demeanour and his solid work ethic have made him into an actor that attracts a lot of different projects his way. If we're not mistaken though, this is the first franchise that's successfully gotten off the ground with his name attached. (We're still waiting for The Brazilian Job, guys.) If this short look is any indication, Wahlberg's trademark humour will be a little more subdued and his inner badass will be given more free reign to protect his family at all costs. It might not be Oscar winning material, but it's still worth more than a scrapped Optimus Prime would be if in the right hands.
Mike Reyes may or may not be a Time Lord, but he's definitely the Doctor Who editor here at What Culture. In addition to his work at What Culture, Mr. Reyes writes for Cocktails and Movies, as well as his own personal blogs Mr. Controversy and The Bookish Kind. On top of that, he's also got a couple Short Stories and Novels in various states of completion, like any good writer worth their salt. He resides in New Jersey, and compiles his work from all publications on his Facebook page.
