Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - 3.25 out of 4 Stars

Who Would Love This Movie: People who liked the first Transformers movie and people who enjoy watching things explode

Best Mood to Walk In With: Ready to be entertained with action

Don't See This Movie If: You want substance over glitzy effects


Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a feast for the senses, if not the mind. Lots of action, visually stunning effects, loud fights, and reverberating noises that pulse through your body fill this two hour blockbuster. Michael Bay stated this is the best movie he has ever made, and if you are someone who loves special effects then you would agree.

The story is secondary to the action and at times is a bit convoluted. However, the unrealistic script is not a problem since suspension of belief has likely already occurred. (I mean, you ARE watching a movie about robots from outer space fighting a war on our planet.)

Like the first movie, Shia LaBeouf provides the normal, guy next door likability and Megan Fox provides the gratuitous hotness. However, Fox's sexy factor has been amplified and a brief, but new hottie has been added for all the boys in the audience. For me, the real treats from the cast were again Kevin Dunn and Julie White, who play the Witwickys, Sam's loving and hilarious parents. If you thought they were funny in the first movie, you will definitely enjoy their scenes in the sequel.

Although Josh Duhamel, Jon Voight, and Tyrese Gibson are also in the movie, their performances are hard to remember. This is not because their roles were badly cast, but more so simply because you're going to do exactly what Michael Bay wants you to do and walk out of the theater oohing and ahhhing over the amazing CGI effects. The real performers in the flick are the Autobots and Decepticons, and the true stars are the amazing teams of technicians who created them.

Keep Your Eyes Closed For: Middle age man butt (when you see the movie, you'll know what I'm talking about)
Keep Your Eyes Open For: Shia's spazz out in class...it's hilarious.

All in all, a great summer blockbuster but not a movie that will become a classic. However, for the present, this is definitely the movie to see this weekend.

Movies Are Life. ~ K