Michael Bay is, I think, an underrated director. The films he is known for (ARMAGEDDON, BAD BOYS, TRANSFORMERS) don't aspire to be more than they are (except for PEARL HARBOR, which was still okay). He just wants his audiences to be entertained, and, according to the reviews people write and the box office receipts for all of his films, he must be getting the job done. And, of all the films he's directed, I find THE ROCK to be the best. It's got all the usual Bay touches (brave military officers, always-moving camera, comedy strewn throughout), but it also rises above the usual material in his films. It gives us very well-developed characters, and the actors are excellent. If you want to watch a good popcorn movie, THE ROCK would be your best bet.