In lieu of the action and the special effects, pretty much everything else falls by the way side, not least the acting. You can't really say the acting is bad - when it comes down to it, it's probably serviceable enough - because there's so much metal flying around that it's hard to really notice it. It's a good thing that the audiences out there who will flock to see this monstrous sequel most likely won't care about anything other than that.
When it comes down to it, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen definitely has a plethora of issues, problems, and irritations that will be apparent to anyone who can look past the robot on robot carnage. A "good movie," it's probably not, but for a summer blockbuster experience it'll certainly do. If it weren't for the unbelievable special effects and the extremely cool robot action, the movie would be a flat-out failure. Fortunately those two things are there in abundance, and make for an enjoyable time at the movies if you just enjoy instead of discern. Michael Bay has undoubtedly outdone himself with Transformers 2 in terms of scale, spectacle, and blowing stuff up - and coming from the guy who brought us Armageddon, Pearl Harbor and the first Transformers, that's really saying something.
Article comments
1 - Adam
I saw Transformers ROTF last night. Although; the story was crazy, the humour was in some parts too stupid, the film became confusing at points and the robot to audience connection was far less than in the first movie I thouroughly enjoyed this. I don't want to spoil anything for our American friends but be prepared for the first scene in Shanghai. In my eyes that part blows you away. What a great way to start the movie. It jumps straight in and hits you in the face with action from the off. The forest fight scene is also a mega deathmatch, although I would like to see it in Imax due to there being a longer cut for fighting in that version. Don't listen to the haters, listen here - Transformers 2 is a whirlpool of plot holes but you know what? Just enjoy it for what it is.
4 Stars.
Oh and by the way, Jetfire rules.
2 - Zan
I cant wait for Transformers ROTF, I read reviews but who gives a flying poo. I want to see robots duke it out!
3 - Jay
Great film!
"If it weren't for the unbelievable special effects and the extremely cool robot action, the movie would be a flat-out failure." what the hells this guy on about? without special effects and robot action the film transformers wouldnt exist full stop! too long? never if your a fan you want it to never stop :) 5 ***** here.
4 - Mickey Pearce
So many holes in the plot that it makes a tramps vest look like a Hugo Boss suit..
5 - Shaun Johnson
I thouroghly enjoyed ROTF. I came in and expected more robots, more fighting, more explosions and thats exactly what was delivered. The plot, probably confusing for non-fans, did include a lot of token elements from the G1 franchise (The matrix of leardership, the fallen...). I belive that alot of the criticism directed at this movie is due to the fact that it tries to please everyone, from kids, adults, fans...etc. What more could you want from a summer popcorn flick?
6 - LAMOSITY LARAGER
TRANSFORMERS ROTF IS AWESOME TO THE POWER OF SICK..!!! ALL HAIL MEGATRON AND THE DECEPTICONS..!!!
7 - Dani
I've seen it twice, and I can't get over how much I enjoyed it... The humor was enjoyable, and we all laughed at the good parts. The action was enough to make the crowd gasp at points. I swear, both theaters gasped at the same times, and I saw them not only days apart from one another, I saw them in different cities. It was enjoyable, the effects were amazing, the plot was fantastical, and when we got out and saw it was nearly three hours long, we laughed and knew it was more than worth it.
The lines were huge, and I was tempted to be silly and say "Oh my god, I can't believe %$#%$#%$#", but I didn't. Why? Two reasons.
One, I'm not like that.
Two, it was too good a movie to ruin for others.
Sum;
Go see it. Right now.
Stop reading, stop searching. Go to your nearest movie theater, get a ticket, and sit down and wait for it to start. I don't care if it doesn't start for an hour; I had to wait an hour and a half for my viewing the first night.
GO.