Thursday, June 25, 2009

A Four Year Old Movie Critic - Writers Workshop

This week for Mama Kat's Writers Workshop I chose "Interview a Child"

Since we saw Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen today, I thought that I would get my son's thoughts on the movie. He is a HUGE fan of Transformers and has been anxiously awaiting the latest installment. Added to the excitement is the fact that his Godfather, who is in the Air Force stationed at White Sands, got to be in the movie as part of the military forces. So here is his review.

*SPOILER ALERT* Now I will try to ask questions that will not give away too much, but he is 4 after all and I have no control over his answers.

Me: Did you enjoy Transformers today:
Monkey: I liked it a lot Bumblebee was funny when he popped out Devastator's eye.

Me: Who is your favorite Autobots or Decepticons?
Monkey: I like all the Autobots, I like Sideswipe

Me: Who was your favorite character in this movie?
Monkey: The two small twins - I liked when they fought over which color they wanted "I want green, I want red" (There was some hand gestures to illustrate the fight)

Me: What was your favorite part?
Monkey: When Optimus said "Give me your head!" I liked that part. I liked when the twins were fighting over the colors (see above question)

Me: Who do you like better Sam or Michaela?
Monkey: I like Michaela cause she has that motorcycle

Me: Did you see your Nino (godfather)?
Monkey: No I didn't see him - I think he is at home
Me: No silly did you see him in the movie?
Monkey: Oh, no I didn't see him, where was he?

Me: If you were a Transformer what car would you be?
Monkey: That red one - One of the twins - I really like that car - I like that they have the doors sticking out when they Transform like Bumblebee

Me: Do you think other people should see Transformers?
Monkey: Yes, because they are fans of it

Me: Would you go see it again?
Monkey: Yes I would

Me: How many times would you like to see it?
Monkey: 40, 50, 80, 90 - Is that a lot?

Me: Anything else you want to say about the movie?
Monkey: I don't know - The twins are funny and Bumblebee threw them out of the tunnel, and Bumblebee shoots, I like Sideswipe's gun. He (Sideswipe) has awesome swords, just like Optimus, I like them.

Me: How many stars would you give this movie (I tried thumbs up, he was confused, stars he understands)
Monkey: 45, 60, 90 - Is that a lot? Can you type that much? ( I am guessing I should have given him a scale like 1-5 or 1-10)

I hope you enjoyed this review from a 4 year old critic. It was certainly interesting getting it. I know you are all going to run out and see the movie just based on his recommendation. ;)