Movie Review - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

I can't believe it! I actually like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The second in the effects-spectacular movie series, RotF's events take place two years after where the first movie left off. This time around, Sam Witwicky is trying to live a normal life, and is set to go to college. Unfortunately, his love life, home life, school life, and ambassador for the Autobots life (if that makes any sense), is turning things upside down. The Decepticons have put out a new threat against the survival of humanity as we know it, and now Optimus Prime needs Sam's help to stop this threat. The government is standing in the way of the Autobots, so defence from the Big D's seems impossible. After what seemed like an incredibly long, monotonous journey, ripe with the death of Optimus and kidnapping of Sam's parents, Sam and the Autobots save the world. So, if it was such an arduous view, why am I saying I like it? Simple. It was chock-full of action and special effects that are necessities of a summer blockbuster. I have to admit, I wish there was a little more focus on the Transformers themselves, considering half the film was about Sam's sexual urges toward Megan Fox, but I love it for what it is, and I have to stop expecting it to be like the original TV series.

As for the message of the film, I really couldn't sort one out. I guess the moral of the story is to never lose a piece of the AllSpark if you happen to have a chunk of it. Yeah, that doesn't really hold up in real life, I suppose. Again, romance and action seemed to be the outstanding themes behind the film, so if you're reading this and have seen the film, and can think of something more to this Transformers story, please let me know.

Now, if there is anything I will give this film a big thumbs up for, it would have to be it's special effects. The Transformers looked amazing, the scenery was awe-inspiring, and the explosions were absolutely rockin'. Michael Bay can't direct a good plot, but he can direct some serious action. Good on him!

Anyone over the age of 30 most likely won't enjoy Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen . For everyone else, though, I do consider this film a must-see. Even if you're not a Transformers fan, the effects alone garner a recommendation. Overall, I would have to give this film a B, simply because the action is awesome, but the story is more mashed up than Shia LaBeouf after his car accident.