The Best Michael Bay Movie He Never Made Is Way Better Than You Remember
In the grand style of Michael Bay, from the dramatic battle scenes to the thunderous sound effects, every scene in “Battleship” is brimming with Bay-esque elements. It’s easy to forget that this film wasn’t directed by the man behind “Transformers” and “Armageddon,” but rather by the creator of “Friday Night Lights,” Peter Berg. The movie offers a blend of excessive male camaraderie, an almost worshipful portrayal of American naval power, advanced alien technology, dramatic slow-motion shots, and explosions that are overwhelming to the senses. If “Transformers” had a boisterous seawater relative, “Battleship” would surely be it.