Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review

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Before I start my review I thought that it would be best to share my opinion about the first film. When the film was first release I did not have any want to see it. I personally thought it was going to be garbage and why people were hyped about it was beyond me. No I am not a Transformer fan. But three weeks into its run, after getting many recommendations to see it I decided to check it out. After seeing it I must say I am glad that I saw it in theaters. It was a movie that was well worth my money of seeing it on the big screen.

So then Transformers 2 is announced I know that this is going to be a must see. So how was it?

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen kicks off right with action. You find out that Optimus Prime and other Transformers are part of an elite team in the US Army. We are introduced to the other Transformers and then we get to see Optimus kick some ass. At this point I was thinking that this movie is going to be awesome.

Then the movie goes downhill. Strongly downhill. We are then reintroduced to Sam's (Shia) family. We find out that he is going off to college and his mother is a wreck and the father can't wait to get him out of the house so he can make his "home theater". After some of that we are then put on the college. This is where the downhill slope continues. There is a cheap shot of comedy involving the mother and it just plays out to be stupid.

In fact, a lot of the comedy in this film just seem stupid and pointless. Personally, I don't mind comedy in action movies, but the comedy in this film just seems stupid and pointless. The diolouge also seems like it is out of place sometimes.

We are introduced to Sam's roomate Leo (Ramon Rodriguez) who runs an internet site based on proving that aliens are real. This is another character who seems to be out of place, pointless, and annoying. Towards the end of the film it ended up being everytime he was on screen, he was a pain.

But not every character was annoying, Shia LaBeouf had a solid performance along with Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson who reprise there roles from the first film. John Turturro does the same and gives the audience an enjoyable performance. So does Megan Fox...need I say more?

This is a long movie running in over two and a half hours. Concidering that there is a thin storyline this causes the film to drag on in certain areas. The only parts that feel fast are the fights between the decepticons and the autobots and anytime Megan Fox is on screen. Yes she is smoking hot in this one.

Also this is a Michael Bay film so expect plenty of explosions and CGI. Especailly the CGI Megan Fox!

The camerawork in this film is another thing that is poor. It is literally all over the place and some of the movement is unnecessary.

The ending...The most important part of a film in my opinion...The ending is a long one and seems to drag on in certain areas. But one problem I feel is that the ultimate end fight scene (cant say between who because of spoilers) is too short. I was expecting a great big five-ten minute fight what we got was a two-three. And yes there are hints at a sequel.

Overall the film is a mess. It starts off with a bang but then quickly falls off after that. Some of the performances are annoying while some are enjoyable. Also the new autobots that are introduced have an enjoyable screne presence such as The Twins. So overall this film isn't a complete loss, but it is far from a gain.

I give it a generous 2/5

+New autobots

+John Turutto

+Fight scenes

++Megan Fox!

-Jolty camera work

-Poor attempt at jokes

-Slim Story

-Too long

-Annoying characters