Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016

Call me old fashioned, but I like a little side story and character to go along with my order of big, loud special effects. Apparently, I'm in the minority, though, because the original Transformers made more money than I'd see in 300Call me old fashioned, but I like a little side story and character to go along with my order of big, loud special effects. Apparently, I'm in the minority, though, because the original Transformers made more money than I'd see in 300 lifetimes. So kick back, dig into your jumbo faux butter-drenched popcorn, and slurp your gargantuan soda while experiencing the kind of supersized mayhem that only Michael Bay can deliver. It's a question of whether the cholesterol in the "butter" will harden your arteries before what's on the celluloid can cause brain death.

The robots are all back: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Megan Fox. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen takes one part inspiration from the Godzilla movies, one part inspiration from Star Wars, and one part inspiration from all the commas in the number associated with the budget. In a nutshell, my problems with the second Transformers are largely the same ones I had with the 2007 edition: the story doesn't make any sense, the characters are annoying, the action is dull and repetitive, and during machine-on-machine throwdowns, it's impossible to figure out who the good guys are. The biggest difference: 15 more minutes. Talk about self-indulgent. This movie would be too long at 1.5 hours. It never wants to end. Forget merely wandering out to the concession stand in the middle of the proceedings to refill that oil drum-sized bucket of popcorn. You can get in your car, drive to the nearest supermarket, do your week's shopping, and return and you'll be no less confused than those who stayed for the whole thing. Sad but true.

Going into detail about the plot will make me sound like I'm recapping the backstory for a children's coloring book, but here are the basics. It seems that, around 17,000 B.C. (early enough that it predates last year's Roland Emmerich prehistoric disaster), the Transformers came to Earth for the first time. There was some kind of big war and a giant weapon and the key to use it were hidden. Cut to today. There are more Decepticons (bad guys) headed for Earth, led by The Fallen (voice of Tony Todd). He has sent his minions ahead to resurrect Megatron (voice of Hugo Weaving) and kill Optimus Prime (voice of Peter Cullen). Once those things are accomplished, he can invade, get the key and the weapon, and destroy Earth's sun. Unfortunately, in his way stands a puny human named Sam (Shia LeBeouf) and his gorgeous android-like girlfriend, Mikaela (Megan Fox). Having accidentally taken home a shard of the Allspark doesn't dissuade Sam from attending the University of Pennsylvania, so that's where he is when Megatron's underlings find him. Much chaos ensues.

There is a famous term in theater and film called "deus ex machina." It means, literally, "God by machine," and is frequently used to describe an event when unbelievable coincidences or contrivances are needed to move the plot in a certain direction. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen takes this term to heart. There is a scene late in the movie when we come face to face with machine gods who tweak events so everything will turn out right. There's a temptation to argue that, with something this blunt, it has to be satire. Unfortunately, Michael Bay has not built his reputation upon sophisticated satire and he doesn't seem to be winking at the audience.

Now is probably not the time to heap scorn on the writing team of Orci and Kurtzman (abetted by Ehren Kruger), who are responsible for this screenplay. At the moment, the pair are enjoying praise for their Star Trek reboot. Let's be honest, though - that's not exactly an airtight story, but compared to this one, it's a masterpiece of coherence and ingenuity. Pundits have pointed out similarities in Star Trek to Star Wars, but they're even more obvious here, with Megatron playing Darth Vader to The Fallen's Emperor. And Orci and Kurtzman out-menace The Phantom Menace by providing not one, but two, imitation Jar Jar Binks.

In the long run, this review will be worth even less than what John Nance Garner called the Vice Presidency of the United States. Transformers fans, salivating for two years awaiting this sequel, will queue up to see it, then leave the theater and get back in line again. The storyline is so infantile that it will appeal to young kids (or at least to those with XY sex chromosomes), although one has to wonder whether the length will be something of an impediment. The target viewer for this movie is not noted for a long attention span. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will make a ton of money, Michael Bay will be lauded as the greatest director of our generation, and the accountants at Paramount will have their second collective orgasm in as many months. As for me, I will try desperately not to weep - not so much for what the success of a movie like this means to motion pictures but for the simple fact that I'm going to have to do this all over again in two or three years for Transformers 3.… Expand

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MovieGuy811Feb 21, 2016

One of the worst movie sequels I have ever seen. Awful characters, awful script, awful "comedy", awful camera work (TOO MUCH SHAKY CAM), very good effects though and some of the action is entertaining, BUT OH MY GOSH THIS IS TERRIBLE ANDOne of the worst movie sequels I have ever seen. Awful characters, awful script, awful "comedy", awful camera work (TOO MUCH SHAKY CAM), very good effects though and some of the action is entertaining, BUT OH MY GOSH THIS IS TERRIBLE AND DISGUSTING. Don't watch this movie it is the worst one of the franchise, I give it a 1/10.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017

This film is nowhere near even decent. This film is filled with humor that isn't funny, really dumb characters, worse acting, and a story that is so convoluted that I still don't completely understand what is going on.

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realjaytheboomMar 9, 2022

Transformers Revenge Of the Fallen: I remember this being so much better as a kid. Ugh it hurts because the other ones are so much better than this one. The only thing it really has is the fights but it gets ruined also because Optimus diesTransformers Revenge Of the Fallen: I remember this being so much better as a kid. Ugh it hurts because the other ones are so much better than this one. The only thing it really has is the fights but it gets ruined also because Optimus dies but he comes back to life. But the whole thing with Sam seeing a bunch of stuff because he touched the All Spark it’s so dumb. If you want to see it just look up the fights online that is all it has going for it. Also Megan Fox is hot.… Expand

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rmurray847Aug 10, 2023

I saw the first Transformers when it first came out, and didn't care for it much. The battle sequences were noisy and confusing. I found I couldn't tell the "good guys" apart from the "bad guys." I admired the effects overall, and the filmI saw the first Transformers when it first came out, and didn't care for it much. The battle sequences were noisy and confusing. I found I couldn't tell the "good guys" apart from the "bad guys." I admired the effects overall, and the film certainly gives sound designers and editors a nice showpiece. But I never really desired to see any of the sequels.

The other afternoon, I had some free time on my hands, and wanted to watch something mindless. I sure picked the right film. I mean, where do I start in running down the reasons this film is stinker?!?!

#1: Script/plot. What a mess. In typical form for director Michael Bay, scenes of more than a few seconds are rare. He must have and assume we do too, the lowest attention span of anyone on the planet. It creates a frantic pace that's exhausting to keep up with and never worth it. The dialogue is INANE, where characters are sketched in moments and then forever locked into their type. Many don't even have a real character developed at all: I mean, Josh Duhamel has been in two of these, ostensibly in a major role, and yet I have ZERO idea what kind of character he is. The story bounces all over and little is rationally explained. The film basically wants us to just watch little chunks of storytelling and not worry about how it ties together.

#2: The action. It's what we're really here for, isn't it? And it's as bad as the first film. Again, I couldn't tell the transformers apart readily. The Fallen (what a DUMB name) looks a lot like the good guy with the Liam Neeson accent. When they fight, no one can tell them apart. It's just a bunch of clanking grey metal. And there is no consistency as to what kills one of these creature/machines. Some get huge holes punched right through their middles and keep going. Others are flung against a wall and die. They seem to be easy to kill or indestructible at will. I can only imagine the work the special effects team put into all this, and it looks pretty spectacular until you try to make sense out of the combat. The climactic scenes, set near the ancient pyramids of Egypt (one of which is utterly destroyed!) are confusing locations. The camp where our GIs await Sam Witwicky (our hero, played by Shia LeBeouf) seems to be near the action at times and FAR away at others. Sam seems to be right there, and then he seems to be far away still. It's all so stupid.

#3: Acting. Terrible. Shia LeBeouf is clearly barely interested in this role, and he's the best of the bunch. It ranges from generic, I'm-here-to-get-paid (Josh Duhamel or Tyrese) to frantically over-the-top (John Turturro, trying his best to be comic relief but instead just being annoying) to unwatchable (Megan Fox). Megan Fox is simply the worst actress I have ever seen. Sure, she's built like a model...but she brings not one single second of believable character or emotion to the film. She has no comic timing. No ability to connect with those around her, making her "love" scenes with Shia truly cringeworthy. Simply awful. Awful, awful, awful. Wow, she's bad.

#4: Humor. Well, the first film succeeded in being entertaining early on with some amusing bits where the world gets introduced to Transformers. There were some cheap but at least genuine laughs there. NOW, all attempts at humor are forced. LaBeouf has lost virtually all his natural charm in this film, so you don't even enjoy his energy. There are two little "jive talking" transformers who are merely uncomfortable and unfunny racial stereotypes. It's all ham-fisted and not funny.

#5: Sound. The film sounds great. If you have a surround sound speaker and good sub-woofer, get ready for the windows to rattle. Again, these guys do a great job in the service of a bad film. They are the only reason the film isn't one-star.

REVENGE OF THE FALLEN is simply amateurish and insulting. Insulting to our intelligence and pocket books. Why, oh why, did I watch this?… Expand

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SimonM.Jun 24, 2009

The first was OK, the second put me to sleep. (literally, my lady friend said I was snoring :P )

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VicR.Jun 27, 2009

Typical Michael Bay tripe. Went because my son wanted to see it on IMAX. Sorry I spent any money on it. No thought required, just excessive overly crafted CGI battle after battle. Loud, obnoxious, pointless. The acting was extremely poor, Typical Michael Bay tripe. Went because my son wanted to see it on IMAX. Sorry I spent any money on it. No thought required, just excessive overly crafted CGI battle after battle. Loud, obnoxious, pointless. The acting was extremely poor, the story almost impossible to ascertain, the jokes were very tasteless and near racially offensive. As someone who grew up with Transformers during my youth, all I can say is Bay's interpretation of the franchise is a complete travesty. Is this the future of "blockbusters"? Films where you pay $10 to shut off your brain at the door and go "oo, pretty lights" for two and a half hours? If so, count me out.… Expand

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margov.Jun 29, 2009

Completely over the top and shamelessly marketed towards teenage boys.

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JeffGJun 30, 2009

We paid for a movie but

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AndyLAug 10, 2009

The worst movie of the 21st century.

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LucyFSep 4, 2009

Michael Bay's tautological exhibition of the decade's best eye candy on the silver screen, also, Michael Bay shows his brilliant storytelling skills that keeps the audience soporific until the very end.

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JonH.Jun 24, 2009

Somehow much worse then the first one. Somehow.

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shaunaJul 5, 2009

Since I've paid for the ticket, i might as well stay til the end, but if anyone asked me to watch it again, it's a NO! Skid n Mudflap fights over nothing-crashes into the wall-voila!!-there goes the matrix! wth!!?? love bumblebee Since I've paid for the ticket, i might as well stay til the end, but if anyone asked me to watch it again, it's a NO! Skid n Mudflap fights over nothing-crashes into the wall-voila!!-there goes the matrix! wth!!?? love bumblebee tho'.… Expand

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DanS.Jan 12, 2010

Anyone who gives this film a score of 8, 9 or 10 doesn't have a brain. This is quite likely the worst film of the whole decade. I just can't belive some critics have even rated it above 50%. Dumb movie for Dumb people!

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StevenSOct 26, 2009

Very corny and lame movie. A lot of scenes just felt completely out of place. No plot. They tried way too hard with the special effects to the point that scenes just look bad / very fake because they tried to do too much. Would not recommend.

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ChadS.Jun 26, 2009

(***SELF-POLICING SPOILER ALERT***) "I don't get it," objects Josh Baskin(Tom Hanks) after his colleague's presentation of a new toy line(skyscrapers that transform into robots) fails to excite his twelve-year-old self in Penny (***SELF-POLICING SPOILER ALERT***) "I don't get it," objects Josh Baskin(Tom Hanks) after his colleague's presentation of a new toy line(skyscrapers that transform into robots) fails to excite his twelve-year-old self in Penny Marshall's "Big". Cars that transform into robots are easier to get, but my inner twelve-year-old self(recently excited by J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek") was equally unimpressed. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" plays like a response to Trey Parker and Matt Stone's "Team America: World Police", which expertly lampooned the bombast of major studio action movies, including this filmmaker's entire ouevre. French landmarks are leveled by the marionette puppets, impervious of its historical significance, whereas the Egyptian pyramids in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", seem inevitable for destruction, and is, when one of the Decepticons and Optimus Prime go roboto-a-roboto upon its ancient angled surface, without any awareness that their fighting venue is one of the world's seven wonders. This "America, f*** yeah" attitude had reared its ugly head in "Bad Boys 2" too, in which a car chase leads to the plowing of third world tenement homes as if nobody occupied these humble abodes. They're unseen. Interestingly enough, the filmmaker stages a likeminded chase through the Shanghai ghetto, but this time, he has the decency to show an old man seated at his table while the mayhem goes on behind him. That's what passes for a sensitive side with the guy who's made only one passable film to date("The Island"). Most offensive of all is the mind-numbing action that takes place in Egypt, as the war between the Decepticons and Autobots seemingly goes on forever, as if we cared about its outcome.… Expand

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VinceH.Jun 27, 2009

Let me explain to all the uninitiated who likes this movie - boys between the ages of 15 and 25 or so. If you are older than 30 and you really enjoy this film, your life has been a failure and you watched way too few films. Non-stop Let me explain to all the uninitiated who likes this movie - boys between the ages of 15 and 25 or so. If you are older than 30 and you really enjoy this film, your life has been a failure and you watched way too few films. Non-stop clattering and clanging, action sequences that are just pure spectacle, a stupid plotline. These movies are meant to sell products people! I have yet to talk to any discerning moviegoer over 30 years old who has any desire to see this. It's for little boys! Time to put the toys away kids...and start watching some better films. The 1 rating goes for Megan Fox.… Expand

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JohnnyNJun 27, 2009

Horrible. The script was surprisingly bad for a summer popcorn action flick. The stupid dialogue and terrible acting get in the way of what we really came to see: kick-ass special effects and Megan Fox! I mean, if you're not even going Horrible. The script was surprisingly bad for a summer popcorn action flick. The stupid dialogue and terrible acting get in the way of what we really came to see: kick-ass special effects and Megan Fox! I mean, if you're not even going to try to make a decent plot, why not just shoot an hour of robot battles and slow-mo boob shots? Instead, we get 2 1/2 hours of misery. Unless you're still in middle school, save your money for something (anything!) else. I liked the first one. I hated this movie.… Expand

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StevenPJun 29, 2009

I am not an "overpaid film critic". In fact, I am a nineteen year old who has more then half a brain which may be the reason why I found this movie absolutely atrocious. There was no plot, terrible dialogue, dizzy special effects, borderline I am not an "overpaid film critic". In fact, I am a nineteen year old who has more then half a brain which may be the reason why I found this movie absolutely atrocious. There was no plot, terrible dialogue, dizzy special effects, borderline racist robots, and all of this in two and a half hours. It was crude, disgusting, and all around terrible. It made me clinically depressed.… Expand

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JamesH.Jun 29, 2009

Wow, how many of you guys work for Paramount? Probably all of you that said "awesome movie" and "best film ever". No matter what you think, you can't possibly think its the best movie ever without sounding like you're being paid to Wow, how many of you guys work for Paramount? Probably all of you that said "awesome movie" and "best film ever". No matter what you think, you can't possibly think its the best movie ever without sounding like you're being paid to promote it. Terrible marketing ploy and pretty shameless, but it's $200m terrible movie, so can't argue. Also, Megan Fox is not all that.… Expand

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MikeMJun 29, 2009

OK I'm assuming that most of the people on here who gave this a nine or ten either are under the age of 15 or actually work the movie studio...if that isn't the case I'm not sure if you're even reviewing the same movie I OK I'm assuming that most of the people on here who gave this a nine or ten either are under the age of 15 or actually work the movie studio...if that isn't the case I'm not sure if you're even reviewing the same movie I saw...and the only reason I'm even giving this a one is because of the special effects and the actors. I'm a big Transformers fan, but not a big Michael Bay fan. I actually like all the main characters in the film "robot and otherwise" ...well... except for that roommate kid and maybe that ignorant politician guy and the two twin robots and since I… Expand

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RoggioJun 29, 2009

I really can't say much for the movie. This movie was a cataclysmic bore. I agree with everything Rolling Stone had to say about it. The hype was ridiculous and the movie is overrated (even for the 31 Critic Score).

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ThomasSJun 30, 2009

Let me start off by stating that I'm a fan of Michael Bay's work. But this movie is terrible. Everything about it is terrible. Including the action scenes. Not sure how Bay screws up an action scene, since he wrote the book on How Let me start off by stating that I'm a fan of Michael Bay's work. But this movie is terrible. Everything about it is terrible. Including the action scenes. Not sure how Bay screws up an action scene, since he wrote the book on How To Film an Action Scene In a Modern Action Movie. But he does, he bumbles through the plot to get us to these action set pieces that are either so brief that any and all built up momentum is crushed, or the action scene itself is filmed as a rushed and blurred mess. Besides the millions of issues with story and continuity or whether or not a third of the characters needed to even be in the film, the whole thing's a huge mess that left me severely disappointed. The only other time I've disliked a Bay film was "Pearl Harbor," and only because I thought the direction the love-triangle story went in made you hate the characters, and in a movie like that hating all of the main characters just didn't make any sense. But at least with "Pearl Harbor" Bay got the action right. I know a lot of people seem to like this. But honestly, I think it's just a fad. In a year or so, most of these people will have either latched onto the next big thing and forgotten this completely (people like this turned-coat real quick on last year's "Dark Knight") or will have come to their sense enough after multiple viewings when the adrenaline wears itself thin and they'll realize that there isn't really much at all to this movie to make it last.… Expand

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LynnC.Jul 16, 2009

Horrible! I'm sorry that I contributed to its success, because this just encourages him to do it again. What kind of directing was this, the acting was among the worst I've seen. And the camera work was so awful; you couldn't Horrible! I'm sorry that I contributed to its success, because this just encourages him to do it again. What kind of directing was this, the acting was among the worst I've seen. And the camera work was so awful; you couldn't clearly see the transformations. Very disappointing because I really like action movies.… Expand

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KyleFO14Jul 27, 2009

Action, action, action. Michael Bay tries to put tons of action and a terrible story in together which is fine, but then it turns into a comedy somehow. It is so annoying how he tries to make this movie for little kids. The two black-faced Action, action, action. Michael Bay tries to put tons of action and a terrible story in together which is fine, but then it turns into a comedy somehow. It is so annoying how he tries to make this movie for little kids. The two black-faced robots are plain annoying and pure little kid humor. Maybe a bit better if the action wasn't so over the top, and yeah about 30 minutes too long. 2 hours and 30 minutes of boring.… Expand

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randylJul 5, 2009

You have got to be kidding me. Walking out is the best thing anyone can do who have morals and children. I couldn't wait til saturday morning came to watch transformers growing up. This is based on cartoons for kids for God's sake. You have got to be kidding me. Walking out is the best thing anyone can do who have morals and children. I couldn't wait til saturday morning came to watch transformers growing up. This is based on cartoons for kids for God's sake. The producers and writers should never get a chance to write another movie again. Most of us would wash our kids mouths out with soap if they talked to us in public the way these actors talked. It was a let down to say the least. The action was awesome, but that don't count for anything at this point. disgraceful.… Expand

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JamesAJul 6, 2009

My first time to see a Transformer movie and was greatly disappointed. At different points during the movie there were scenes I thought were inappropriate for some of the 7 and 8 year old kids I saw that were without parents, which is not My first time to see a Transformer movie and was greatly disappointed. At different points during the movie there were scenes I thought were inappropriate for some of the 7 and 8 year old kids I saw that were without parents, which is not the fault of the movie but the parents that did not check it out. They possibly thought it was more like the first one. All in all very unlikely I would recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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JoshHDec 15, 2009

Incredibly Boring, too predictable and ultimately terrible. Michael Bay has done it again.

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GatsbyJ.Oct 25, 2009

-No Michael S., the critics aren't lame dickheads. Most of them got it right. And how could a movie be great without a great plot? Plots are what make movies exciting. I think the only people who can really tolerate this movie are kids, -No Michael S., the critics aren't lame dickheads. Most of them got it right. And how could a movie be great without a great plot? Plots are what make movies exciting. I think the only people who can really tolerate this movie are kids, who like to see robots, special effects, and things blowing up. -Besides the lame plot and overused special effects, the acting was horrible. Guys keep saying Megan Fox is easy on the eyes, but she's not easy on the brain. She can't act worth her life, and neither can Shia. The jokes are childish and those two robots which talk in slang are so stereotypical that they border on racist (the slang, the golden tooth). Also, like others say it's way too long at the end. -Oh, btw, the special effects aren't so great because they ARE overused. It's like the movie's creators have no sense of restraint or control and just keep piling more on top of more. -And for those who say that this movie's great and anyone who expects a good story and character development are hoping for too much: how come The Dark Knight was such a great movie? It's based on a comic book.… Expand

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JECJun 24, 2009

This movie...just like the last is a big steaming pile of dog turds. Nothing but over the top special effects with horrendous graphics...you can't hardly tell that those are robots because they are so cluttered and overdrawn. Both Shia This movie...just like the last is a big steaming pile of dog turds. Nothing but over the top special effects with horrendous graphics...you can't hardly tell that those are robots because they are so cluttered and overdrawn. Both Shia and Megan stink up this movie with their acting. Thanks again Michael bay for ruining yet another one of my favorite childhood cartoons with this trash.… Expand

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HTJun 24, 2009

Awful. The first was great, this one completely ruined everything. I could go on all day for why this was awful.

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EliJ.Jun 25, 2009

Why did Bay even put real actors in this movie? its seems to me that everybody besides the robots were just extra's. Except Megan Fox. She was there for the horny little boys who get sick of the cgi battles and jive talking robots.

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Mr.K.Jun 25, 2009

Many of the more highly rated reviews for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, attempt to take a defensive stance on their view of the movie, by stating that it is supposed to be a Summer Blockbuster, and that you don't need story or Many of the more highly rated reviews for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, attempt to take a defensive stance on their view of the movie, by stating that it is supposed to be a Summer Blockbuster, and that you don't need story or well developed characters to enjoy it. I suppose it comes down to personal taste. I went in to this film having ADORED the first, even in light of being a long time Transformers fan. While there were a few needless cringe-worthy moments in the first film, (see: Sam's Happy Time?) I thought it was well made, and held you to your seats with a rather gripping story. While there were a few well-executed comedic moments in that film, it was done in moderation so that it didn't envelope the grander scheme of things. That being said, I went into Revenge of the Fallen with a great deal of excitement. In the first ten minutes of the movie, I was hooked. This started with a BANG like none other. Unfortunately it was downhill from there until the final 30 minutes of the movie. Without giving any spoilers, let me give you a brief rundown of why I consider this such an abysmal waste: -GangstaBots: I don't know who's idea it was or why, perhaps some ill-placed sense of inclusion, but early in the film, two twin autobots are introduced, and they are instantly recognizable racial stereotypes. Jazz, from the first film, was a very subtle move in that direction, but this was just offensive. Imagine crossing StarWars' Jar-Jar Binks with any character from "The Parkers" and you'll have an idea of where I'm going with this. I understand the need for some comedy in these films, but this was laughably bad. Since when does an action movie get it's kicks from genital humor and leg-humping mini-bots? -Too much cheesy comedy: I mentioned this a bit earlier in the review, but the comedy in a film like this should not outweigh the action in regards to screen time. It would make less of a difference if it was clever comedy, but the scripting has 'dumbed down' the jokes and made Transformers curse and swear just to get cheap laughs. Not to mention that the brunt of the humor is sexual in nature. And not in a classy way. -Designs: Okay, my only qualm about this one is the design a 'microbot' that turns into an R/C truck. When in his robot form, the R/C just looks badly designed and sloppy. Scratch that. He looks stupid. -Two Characters Sam interacts with from his college. One male that will (unfortunately) be there for the rest of the movie, and female that has a thing for Sam. Just watch the movie. Neither one should be anywhere near it. -Finally, the introduction of a human pseudo-villain working for the Government. While this worked well in the overall plot of the first film, it had ZERO need or impact on the main plot of the second. I've walked out of one film in my life, and to say that there were multiple times during this one that I wanted to get up and leave. Bad form, Michael Bay. Bad form… Expand

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DigitalOreganoJun 25, 2009

FH and I went to see Transformers 2 at the Olathe 30, and for those of you who haven't tried it, I HIGHLY recommend the Fork & Screen of Cinema Suites options for movies there! They rock. ANYWAY, I digress. Transformers 2: I loved the FH and I went to see Transformers 2 at the Olathe 30, and for those of you who haven't tried it, I HIGHLY recommend the Fork & Screen of Cinema Suites options for movies there! They rock. ANYWAY, I digress. Transformers 2: I loved the first Transformers movie, I really did, which may be why I felt that this one was so lacking. Not only was there exponentially more swearing in this (Was it really necessary to say $hit and A$$ and F-bomb more than a dozen times each?), it was shot poorly. The angles were bad, too close for most of the movie, except when it was too far out (where it mattered). On top of that, it was cut like crap. It seems like the director and producer took a perfectly good film strip and threw it on some broken glass, then taped it back together and used that to ship out. Also, there were some "new faces" in the form of more Autobots. A particular pair of these, dubbed "The Twins" give JarJar Binks a run for his money as the most cliche, most horribly written, why the hell did they even leave you in the movie, supporting role. All they do is say "Token Black-Guy" phrases, made doubly offensive by the faux gold teeth and the inability to read. Holy poor stereotypes, Batman! All in all, not a movie I'd take the kiddos to, unless you want them dropping F-bombs and saying $hit every other phrase. Sadly, I would pass on this until it hits the RedBox... and even then, I may hesitate wasting a dollar on it.… Expand

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GregP.Jun 27, 2009

Incredibly vapid, over-wrought, mind numbing, catastrophic failure of an action film. Coming down from a recent Terminator 2: Judgment Day high, I can say with great clarity that this is a failure of the greatest proportions. Cameron > Bay.

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MarkH.Jun 29, 2009

Michael Bay does what he does best: turns a premise with high potential into a glitter-strewn CGI-driven colostomy bag.

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JorrellJun 29, 2009

I'm all for dumb fun. Transformers 2 aced the dumb part, but failed the fun part. This is the only action movie I've ever seen where I found myself looking at my watch and waiting for the thing to end already.

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LauraK.Jul 12, 2009

It's simply inept on every level. Transformers: ROTF uses what little plot it has as an excuse for more "action" sequences (basically, two robots trying to destroy each other). I could barely tell who was fighting who, or even find out It's simply inept on every level. Transformers: ROTF uses what little plot it has as an excuse for more "action" sequences (basically, two robots trying to destroy each other). I could barely tell who was fighting who, or even find out where the face was on a robot.… Expand

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KarthXLRAug 15, 2009

This movie is a prime example of why many people hate Hollywood. It's staggeringly long, obnoxiously loud, and very, very, very forced. After seeing the first movie, I at least expected a dumb action movie going in to see this. What I This movie is a prime example of why many people hate Hollywood. It's staggeringly long, obnoxiously loud, and very, very, very forced. After seeing the first movie, I at least expected a dumb action movie going in to see this. What I got was: Dogs humping eachother, giant robot testicles, a 50 year-old man wearing a thong, horribly shot action sequences, a very forced love story, and a script that could've been written better by Dr. Seuss. The only element that tries to save this movie are the special effects, and it's not nearly enough to redeem the extremely poor quality of Micheal Bay's grotesque directing "talent". If you want to see a good movie with great action sequences, spend 10 bucks and go see Distric 9, a film that cost a fraction of what Transformers did. 1 out of 10.… Expand

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ArkonBladeAug 21, 2010

Micheal Bay returns to transformers with a even worse sequel to the original . i had no hope for this film but one never does know till they see it for themselves. yet again bay destroys more of my fond memories of transformers from a kid .Micheal Bay returns to transformers with a even worse sequel to the original . i had no hope for this film but one never does know till they see it for themselves. yet again bay destroys more of my fond memories of transformers from a kid . lets see here we have a plot that even makes less sense then the original . more of shilo stuttering like a jack ass , more bad jokes , more pointless action with transforers blowing every thing and each other up who arnt given more then 1 or 2 sentences through the entire movie . with not a shred of charcter devolpment ever to be done peroid . i mean i like seeing stuff blowing up and giant robots kicking the crap outa each other but id also like to know about the robots doing it what they are like why they fight but no they basically have about as much personality as a rock em sock em robot. this whole movie was just basically a giant action jerk off fest layered on with bad jokes. this does 0 justice to the original transformers series . so yes if you have a IQ of a rock ,or like seeing demo derby's for mindless destruction , or are easily amused like seeing car keys or some thing jingled in your face . then yes you may like trasnformers 2. lets face it 25% of the population is retarded they think the govt. is responsable in making 911 happen or think obama is a muslim . so no im not to suprised that thoose same morons liked and payed to see this crap.… Expand

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muzzikloverJun 29, 2011

Oh good joy. Michael Bay at his best. "At his best" I mean at his best at annoying people who like Transformers and people who like to watch films overall. Characters are annoying cardboard cut-outs with no personalities whatsoever, theOh good joy. Michael Bay at his best. "At his best" I mean at his best at annoying people who like Transformers and people who like to watch films overall. Characters are annoying cardboard cut-outs with no personalities whatsoever, the robots themselves have little importance whatsoever, there are so many plot holes that it makes the first film completely irrelevant and the action scenes are a drag and boring as hell, no matter how many explosions Bay can fit in every scene. I suggest just watching the first Transformers, which is a more better film to watch than this sack of ****… Expand

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tylerkenobiJun 10, 2011

extremly disappointing!!

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sirtalomoseMay 2, 2011

There was literally one scene in this entire movie that I found mildly enjoyable which is why I didn't rate this 0. Beyond that there was always something so horrible that they thought to add in that the rest of it was disappointing. PoorThere was literally one scene in this entire movie that I found mildly enjoyable which is why I didn't rate this 0. Beyond that there was always something so horrible that they thought to add in that the rest of it was disappointing. Poor story, poor character development, and humor I'd expect from a deranged child, often at the most serious moments. Last, but certainly not least, it somehow managed to take my respect for Optimus Prime down a notch which I thought would be impossible. These must be the most absent-minded, uncaring, and vengeful Autobots I've ever seen. I thought for sure they'd do a better job than the first mediocre movie.… Expand

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lususgreeneMay 11, 2011

pure mindless junk. This movie is great if all you want is things blowing up and Megan Fox filmed suggestivly. Come on people most of us are not 12 anymore, we shouldn't be suckered into giving money up to such a movie. THe animated movie waspure mindless junk. This movie is great if all you want is things blowing up and Megan Fox filmed suggestivly. Come on people most of us are not 12 anymore, we shouldn't be suckered into giving money up to such a movie. THe animated movie was better than this and it was not very good. My friend who dragged me to the movie can go punish himself alone if he chooses to see the third one. They'll keep making them as long as you keep oinking america.… Expand

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Trev29Aug 3, 2013

Absolutely appalling. A ghastly disastrous film in which you look at the screen but can't process any of the inconceivable storyline, if there even was supposed to be one. Insulting. Big stupid robots.

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Erik_ImsenMar 7, 2013

This movie finally provides the world with an exclusive insight inside Michael Bay's pants. During the most excruciating 150 minutes one could experience by watching a film, nothing will stop Bay from pulling his boxers all the way down justThis movie finally provides the world with an exclusive insight inside Michael Bay's pants. During the most excruciating 150 minutes one could experience by watching a film, nothing will stop Bay from pulling his boxers all the way down just to show the world how big he is by randomly throwing everything, and I mean EVERYTHING he has right as it comes, whatever pops out first; yet managing to under-develop characters even less than he did on Pearl Harbor. And Bay's pants on his ankles also explain why the fun and humor from the 1st movie had become so gross and vulgar.… Expand

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JoeKnowReviewsApr 6, 2014

Given the fact that I saw this film 5 years ago: I was surprised as to how I actually remembered it. When I saw it the other night however: I wished I didn't. Everyone had already identified all the problems with this film, the fact thatGiven the fact that I saw this film 5 years ago: I was surprised as to how I actually remembered it. When I saw it the other night however: I wished I didn't. Everyone had already identified all the problems with this film, the fact that Michael Bay admitted that an aspect of his film was "crap" practically tells the whole story. It's two redeeming qualities being the brutal and entertaining action sequences, with good voice acting are not even close to plunging this film out of a pit of unlikeable and underdeveloped characters, crude and sometimes grotesque humour, clunky and forced story lines, noisy and uncomfortable sequences thrown in unnecessarily, and a lethargic pacing that ultimately results in a tedious slog of a film; and it's not often I feel that way when watching blockbuster entertainment.… Expand

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BoogeeFilmGuyAug 9, 2015

After I saw this movie, I sat down and put on the original series of Transformers and thought to myself how downhill the series has went. The first one wasn't all that, but THIS one was filled to the brim with racism, explosions and terribleAfter I saw this movie, I sat down and put on the original series of Transformers and thought to myself how downhill the series has went. The first one wasn't all that, but THIS one was filled to the brim with racism, explosions and terrible acting. That's three things you don't want in your movie. I feel like the Micheal Bay movies have definitely shown new people to the franchise, but is that what we really wanted? I mean, the people who saw the movies first are gonna be like, "Oh? That TV show SUCKED, i'm going to go watch the MOVIES! They were WAY BETTER!" and they'll chuck the DVD away. Anyway, I thought this movie sucked.… Expand

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TrenchfootMar 30, 2016

I'm no movie buff or cultural snob. I enjoy dumb fun, the emphasis being on FUN. This film isn't fun. It's an overlong borefest, devoid of humour but full of racist stereotypying, right wing flagwaving and poor acting. I'll give 1 point forI'm no movie buff or cultural snob. I enjoy dumb fun, the emphasis being on FUN. This film isn't fun. It's an overlong borefest, devoid of humour but full of racist stereotypying, right wing flagwaving and poor acting. I'll give 1 point for the hot looking girl bot with the tongue… Expand

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017

Horrendous. Maintains all of the worst elements of its predecessor without any of the inherent goodwill that helped that previous film maintain at least a bit of decency.

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robertoiglesiasMar 10, 2018

Time for me to go throw up for an hour. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was just a cheaper, dumber remake of part of the original. Bad story, lazy action and acting, and again is just Michael Bay ruining Hollywood.

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humunguschungusApr 16, 2019

This Movie is **** and I refuse to put more effort into my review than Michael Bay did in making it.

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DaveBJan 9, 2010

This movie is as dumb as paint.

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SeanF.Apr 6, 2010

Awful. There is simply nothing to redeem this film. Where do I begin to describe how thoroughly unpleasant an experience it was to watch this movie! From the very beginning one of the biggest problems is Bays inability to keep the camera Awful. There is simply nothing to redeem this film. Where do I begin to describe how thoroughly unpleasant an experience it was to watch this movie! From the very beginning one of the biggest problems is Bays inability to keep the camera static for even a second. The worst example of this is in a scene early on in the movie in which Sam and Mikaela are stood talking to each other in a romantic embrace, this had potential to be a romantic and engaging moment in an otherwise emotionally barren film, however Bay has the camera doing 360 degree whirls all over the place, completely ruining the moment. This is also true for the fights between the robots, when metal meets metal it… Expand

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JustusCOct 19, 2009

This movie was so bad that it made me enjoy the first one. I thought the first one was a bad movie. But now I can aprreciate the original for this turd of a movie.

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JonD.Jul 1, 2009

Just read the comments of those who gave it a 10. "The girls were hot." "Robots blew stuff up." "There were lots of awesome swear words." "The mom ate pot brownies." "The chihuahua was humping a bigger dog (twice)." If those things sound Just read the comments of those who gave it a 10. "The girls were hot." "Robots blew stuff up." "There were lots of awesome swear words." "The mom ate pot brownies." "The chihuahua was humping a bigger dog (twice)." If those things sound like something you would be interested in, keep in mind, those were the HIGH points of the movien, then by all means, go for it. I actually liked the first one and the action was actually quite good, but 0 to counteract all those artifical 10s.… Expand

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kebrahakJul 6, 2009

There's so many things to complain, but i'll just go ahead with this one. Most of the decepticon are just duplicates. Watch closely and you noticed the robots that's got killed before keeps coming with just a different color, There's so many things to complain, but i'll just go ahead with this one. Most of the decepticon are just duplicates. Watch closely and you noticed the robots that's got killed before keeps coming with just a different color, head or something. We're not dumb, Bay.… Expand

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GavinW.Aug 18, 2009

I missed the part where Sam revives Optimus with the shard he carries around with him the entire time. Thus cutting the entire plot of the film. Tell me again? why does he revive a strange Decepticon instead? Oh! great film making bay, I I missed the part where Sam revives Optimus with the shard he carries around with him the entire time. Thus cutting the entire plot of the film. Tell me again? why does he revive a strange Decepticon instead? Oh! great film making bay, I love the angles where the Autobots are in the shot as a car. And sit there saying and doing nothing while the humans determine their fate. Last I read Autobots wern't P*ssy hippies trying to protect all living things.… Expand

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caseyk.Jan 11, 2010

Worst film I've ever seen, under-plotted, weird, the characters act completely stupid, especially skids and mudflap and wat too long.

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CaseyK.Jan 16, 2010

The worst film I've ever seen!! i don't know why any would like this. it's stupid, under-plotted, the characters are retarded, way too much sexual references and way too long for a film like this!

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CorneliusBJan 3, 2010

Horrible movie. Is shit. Rolling Stone is right. 0 out of 100.

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BingoBangoJan 5, 2010

Horrendous nonsense. I feel like tearing my eyes from my face just thinking about this abomination.

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AlexG.Nov 1, 2009

Michael Bay is the the worst director ever, this film is so awful that to find any redeeming qualities is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. No plot, racist stereotypes, inane and awful acting, fart jokes are about the most Michael Bay is the the worst director ever, this film is so awful that to find any redeeming qualities is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. No plot, racist stereotypes, inane and awful acting, fart jokes are about the most sophisticated humor you will find here. So if you like shutting off you're brain and watching robots fight and things blow up for 3 hours of you're life, then watch this movie!… Expand

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DaveHDec 7, 2009

I will agree with Peter Travers from RS, this movie is only robots, explosions and confusing battles, the only reason it became a box office hit it was because everyone wanted to see Megan Fox. After all, who the **** would see a movie about I will agree with Peter Travers from RS, this movie is only robots, explosions and confusing battles, the only reason it became a box office hit it was because everyone wanted to see Megan Fox. After all, who the **** would see a movie about a toy line?… Expand

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mawOct 31, 2009

I didn't finish the movie, I walked out 1 hour into it knowing there's 1 and a half hours more of this garbage. If you're gonna make a bad movie make it short so the viewers might at least consider finishing it. I could have I didn't finish the movie, I walked out 1 hour into it knowing there's 1 and a half hours more of this garbage. If you're gonna make a bad movie make it short so the viewers might at least consider finishing it. I could have fallen asleep even with all the loud explosions because I was bored to death. You could edit out 1 hour of this movie and then make a sequel to "Not Another Teen Movie".… Expand

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JamesJun 24, 2009

Please oh God someone pass a law banning Bay from making any more movies!

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WilliamW.Jun 24, 2009

Over two hours of non-stop mayhem, but in a bad way. Michael Bay clearly does not care one bit about story, character or good humour. His only concern is for shiny metal and skin, big bangs and SFX budgets through the roof. The man is a Over two hours of non-stop mayhem, but in a bad way. Michael Bay clearly does not care one bit about story, character or good humour. His only concern is for shiny metal and skin, big bangs and SFX budgets through the roof. The man is a menace to modern cinema. Probably the most mind numbingly dumb film I have seen since Batman & Robin.… Expand

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billH.Jun 24, 2009

If you love huge action, great special effects, amazing stories, interesting characters, wonderful acting and clever humour...then go see something else. If you are of low intelligence and will watch any old drivel for two and half hours so If you love huge action, great special effects, amazing stories, interesting characters, wonderful acting and clever humour...then go see something else. If you are of low intelligence and will watch any old drivel for two and half hours so long as it has some explosions and hot chicks then you will lap this up.… Expand

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mikesJun 25, 2009

Worst movie of the summer. If you are expecting 150 minutes of special effects with no story or characters then you will not be disappointed. Not suitable for young kids as there is animal copulation, foul language and offensive racial Worst movie of the summer. If you are expecting 150 minutes of special effects with no story or characters then you will not be disappointed. Not suitable for young kids as there is animal copulation, foul language and offensive racial stereotypes. For shame Mr Speilberg, you have lost the plot big time.… Expand

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RobJun 25, 2009

Garbage -- please do not see this movie!! We need to stop encouraging Hollywood to put out mindless schlock such as this. Contrary to popular belief, a film CAN actually have REAL production values and be entertaining. The Dark Knight, while Garbage -- please do not see this movie!! We need to stop encouraging Hollywood to put out mindless schlock such as this. Contrary to popular belief, a film CAN actually have REAL production values and be entertaining. The Dark Knight, while not the best movie ever, was still fairly coherent, it was well shot, had some good writing and acting, and was still a huge summer blockbuster and was monstrously accessible. Transformers 2 is pure garbage, plain and simple. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about it. Michael Bay ought to be working at a gas station if he is half as dumb as his movies let on. Please, go see something else this weekend. Go see Up, or Star Trek, or heck, just watch some paint dry, it will be more intellectually stimulating than this steaming turd.… Expand

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johnDJun 25, 2009

My kids hated this movie. They looked excited while watching but I was just bored the whole time. No movie with that much cgi should be that long. After the movie was done we walked and they both hated. My daughter liked it a little better My kids hated this movie. They looked excited while watching but I was just bored the whole time. No movie with that much cgi should be that long. After the movie was done we walked and they both hated. My daughter liked it a little better than my son but for the most part it was all a huge disappointment.… Expand

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Bren'stenJun 25, 2009

This was a horrible movie. And what was with the twin robots that cursed all the time because supposedly they were black so of course as a black robot you must curse and say bit** and sh** every five minutes. I think it was suppose to be This was a horrible movie. And what was with the twin robots that cursed all the time because supposedly they were black so of course as a black robot you must curse and say bit** and sh** every five minutes. I think it was suppose to be funny but the movie sucked so much before that I was numb so I didn't get very mad when that came around. Definitely deserves a zero.… Expand

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LouieT.Jun 26, 2009

As a huge major hollywood director, Michael Bay seriously looses touch with this movie. More so than the first transformers movie, it really lacks intelligence. Does the man even know what suspense is? It barely has a begining middle and As a huge major hollywood director, Michael Bay seriously looses touch with this movie. More so than the first transformers movie, it really lacks intelligence. Does the man even know what suspense is? It barely has a begining middle and end, which is torturous to say as this movie clocks over two hours. It was excruciatingly painful too watch, even with the added 10mins of slow motion megan fox!… Expand

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ChuckWJun 27, 2009

I wish there was a minus zero selection on this thing. The worst picture ever from the worst Director/Human Being ever.

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RyanJ.Jun 28, 2009

Micheal Bay should be shot. I just got back from seeing this with my best friend, and cannot properly express in words how bad it is. It was long as hell, and about 2 hours of the 2 and a half was just padding. There are far too many comic Micheal Bay should be shot. I just got back from seeing this with my best friend, and cannot properly express in words how bad it is. It was long as hell, and about 2 hours of the 2 and a half was just padding. There are far too many comic relief characters that serve absolutely no other purpose, multiple plot holes, not to mention the smallest and most drawn-out plot ever concieved by anyone. The ending seemed thrown together in minutes, tying up loose ends at the last second. Do something better with your time. Worst movie I have ever seen.… Expand

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JakeG.Jun 28, 2009

This movie was horrible. Most of the things that happened in it contributed absolutely nothing to the plot. The plot being, bad guys want something, good guys have it, good guys win. The jokes were all not funny. Generally consisting of This movie was horrible. Most of the things that happened in it contributed absolutely nothing to the plot. The plot being, bad guys want something, good guys have it, good guys win. The jokes were all not funny. Generally consisting of something humping something else or something said in a black stereotype. It was excessively long and for the first hour almost nothing happened. Sam went to college for a day, only so the movie could add another comic relief, of which there were already too many. I'll give the movie the fact it probably has some of the best SFX to date, but that's all it has. People that enjoyed this movie are racially insensitive, mindless fools who think a movie is amazing because of ridiculous amounts of fighting robot scenes.… Expand

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JeremyP.Jun 29, 2009

Without any doubt this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I give it this accolade because never before in the history of moving pictures has so much money been thrown at a production and so little of merit achieved. The humour is infantile Without any doubt this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I give it this accolade because never before in the history of moving pictures has so much money been thrown at a production and so little of merit achieved. The humour is infantile in the extreme, repetitive gags that fall flat, foul language, offensive racial stereotypes, pointless sexual imagery that adds nothing, a completely nonsensical plot and so called action scenes that are badly staged, too reliant on flashy CGI and completely without emotional impact. The critics are right, and remember that these people are judging this based on their experiences watching hundreds of other movies. Transformers ROTF simply isn… Expand

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StrykerSJul 10, 2009

This was the most boring action movie I've ever seen. Worse than "Fast & Furious" I wish the pathetic director had put more plot in this piece of garbage.

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CKJul 12, 2009

In spite of my well-informed tuned-really-low expectations, it was still excruciating to sit through. 2.5 hrs was needless for a plot as thin as this.

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johnm.Jul 16, 2009

Two words sum up this film, utter crap. Save you dollars. Don't even rent the dvd.

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MiraiMJul 18, 2009

Watching the first Transformers movie about 5 times should give you an accurate idea of what watching this movie is like. Honestly, this was one of the worst movies I have seen this year...a complete waste of time. Honestly, you can only Watching the first Transformers movie about 5 times should give you an accurate idea of what watching this movie is like. Honestly, this was one of the worst movies I have seen this year...a complete waste of time. Honestly, you can only watch giant robots beat the crap out of each other for so long. At 2.5 hours this movie was painful to watch.… Expand

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dcJul 26, 2009

Nothing needs to be said about how terrible this movie is, every already knows its a pile of crap made to look like a gleaming golden monolith through the use of special effects.

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JoeMJul 5, 2009

Everything a summer movie shouldn't be. iron man did it right last year. it was fun, had great action, and it made sense. transformers is a mess. please vote with your dollar, don't go watch this type of movie and maybe one day Everything a summer movie shouldn't be. iron man did it right last year. it was fun, had great action, and it made sense. transformers is a mess. please vote with your dollar, don't go watch this type of movie and maybe one day Hollywood will wise up and deliver more good movies.… Expand

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TonyB.Jul 6, 2009

Sorry this movie sucked i mean the acting was terrible and there was a over use of cgi i understand that this is a action movie but it had no human touch. i liked the first film but this one is just bad. The reason this movie made a lot of Sorry this movie sucked i mean the acting was terrible and there was a over use of cgi i understand that this is a action movie but it had no human touch. i liked the first film but this one is just bad. The reason this movie made a lot of money proves that there is a lot of dumb people in the U.S.… Expand

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MichaelPAug 18, 2009

Why can't bumbebee talk? he isn't the silent character that annoyingly plays clichés from a radio. The writers promissed that these Bots were the same 80's versions in new skins. Sorry but they aren't. Also great Why can't bumbebee talk? he isn't the silent character that annoyingly plays clichés from a radio. The writers promissed that these Bots were the same 80's versions in new skins. Sorry but they aren't. Also great work on Arcee, I've always dreamed of a motorcycle that could turn into a stick with some skates.… Expand

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GeofferyWAug 18, 2009

wow it took two Transformers movies to get one scene where robots are talking to each other, and no humans are present. If you want to see a great Transformers film watch the cartoon movie. at least they gave a d@m about the licence & history.

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AnthonySAug 21, 2009

I challenge someone to make a movie more boring than Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen! Come on, I'm waiting! This movie will give you a headache and make you sleepy, so if you want to see this movie you should just pocket your money I challenge someone to make a movie more boring than Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen! Come on, I'm waiting! This movie will give you a headache and make you sleepy, so if you want to see this movie you should just pocket your money and bang your head against a wall until you are no longer conscious.… Expand

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KatrinaLalowskiAug 23, 2009

Could've not seen it and been much happier. At least an hour's worth of the movie could have been cut. It was repititious and hard to follow at some parts because there was too much going on at once trying to be crammed in.

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RobertEAug 3, 2009

It was awful.

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RobertMAug 30, 2009

I should be giving this movie negative 5, also i can not comprehend why people are giving this 5 to 10. come on all of you moronic homunculus. is it really that bad to be honest with yourself.

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BorsHAug 5, 2009

This movie was awful. It was so bad Forrest Gump even gave it a thumbs down.

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MichealBFeb 4, 2010

Hey, just want ot say that this movie is awesome! Got everything you need: Lot's and lot's of characters, funny scenes and best of all: robots! Hell yeah can I get a high five here or what? Wooo! I mean who doesn't like to Hey, just want ot say that this movie is awesome! Got everything you need: Lot's and lot's of characters, funny scenes and best of all: robots! Hell yeah can I get a high five here or what? Wooo! I mean who doesn't like to laugh every few seconds with overused comic reflief! 'splosions man! It's just..it's just...why? How could I do this? I've created a monster! This movie is terrible! Take this as a formal apology to fans everywhere: I have wronged you and I'm sorry. Your truly M.B.… Expand

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RyanD.Nov 2, 2009

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is nothing but Michael Bay's abnormal obsession puked out onto the big screen. This movie is nothing more than flashing lights and screeching sounds, and that makes just as much sense as the plot. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is nothing but Michael Bay's abnormal obsession puked out onto the big screen. This movie is nothing more than flashing lights and screeching sounds, and that makes just as much sense as the plot. There are way too many characters introduced including the Jar Jar Binks robots who are nothing but stereotypes. From what I can tell of the plot, they have to stop the Decepticons from blowing up the Sun. Something like that.… Expand

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Clarityne.DOct 29, 2009

Easily the worst movie of 2009. Zero script. Zero acting. Zero character depth (I'm referring to the Transformers - although the human characters were quite superficial as well). In terms of presentation, the CGI was also dreadful. I Easily the worst movie of 2009. Zero script. Zero acting. Zero character depth (I'm referring to the Transformers - although the human characters were quite superficial as well). In terms of presentation, the CGI was also dreadful. I couldn't tell who is who since the transformers look almost identical to each other. Even worse, they all just look like a pile of cogs, wires, and bolts. Pretty awful design... A film needs first and foremost a good, solid, coherent script. The rest come easy and natural once a good storyline has been established. The biggest mistake of Transformers & Transformers II is that the Transformers are playing supporting roles while Shia LeDouche and Megan Faux are the main characters. There are two major flaws with this : 1. The movie is called TRANSFORMERS !!! Which means humans are optional and even if their involvement is deemed necessary, they are ultimately unimportant. For example : Who cares if LeDouche goes to college? Why should we care? WHY? What if he had gone fishing? Would that have any effect on the movie plot-wise? What if he had gone to Las Vegas to gamble and party with prostitutes? Speaking of prostitutes, why is Megan Fox dressed like one? This is supposed to be a movie based of children's toys! 2. LeDouche & Faux cannot act. That is a fact, NOT my opinion. Neither of them can act. Period. The bad humor, the cliche and insulting stereotypes, and especially the nonsensical plot completely destroy what could have been a nice, enjoyable movie. It's sad that people like this $200 million crapfest. It wasn't entertaining even a bit. Transformers II is not worth neither your money nor your time. My advice : Just stay away from this movie.… Expand

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DanielL.Jun 24, 2009

Tyler, I saw this movie, and I believe, as you do, that some of the comments "voted the movie down" (as did the movie itself). To provide some counterweight to those people who in my opinion voted the movie too highly, I am giving it a 0.5. Tyler, I saw this movie, and I believe, as you do, that some of the comments "voted the movie down" (as did the movie itself). To provide some counterweight to those people who in my opinion voted the movie too highly, I am giving it a 0.5. Hope the score (a score, at least) is settled. I might have been even more fairly score-settling had I actually bought my economy-size bottle of Tylenol Rapid Release gel caps with me to the theater.… Expand

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SimonW.Jun 24, 2009

Boring, too long, too loud, too much BAY! Someone please tell Speilberg to drop this guy, I was under the impression Speilberg was a story teller, but Michael Bay has no clue how to tell a story. Worst film of the year and racist with it.

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AaronErangJun 24, 2009

Putrid, juvenile filmmaking. Really, couldn't it have been an hour shorter? and what's up with all the shakey cam? Stick to music videos, Bay!

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MattT.Jun 24, 2009

A turkey, plain and simple. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen, and I am a Transformers fan. If you enjoy watching one of the most epic 80s franchises torn down with juvenile humor inserted every single chance they get, then A turkey, plain and simple. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen, and I am a Transformers fan. If you enjoy watching one of the most epic 80s franchises torn down with juvenile humor inserted every single chance they get, then you'll enjoy this. The only redeeming qualities are the special effects and the likenesses of the Transformers. ****SPOILER P.S. To give you an idea of just how horrific it is: the movie features three separate scenes of small animals and even a transformer humping legs, midget humor, several instances of testicle jokes, and Devestator has visible testicles. In addition, one of the new additions to the Autobot family are a set of twin robots that, as near as I can tell, are either racist portrayals of black-face actors or a satire of the mentally handicapped. Yes, it is that bad.… Expand

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RobzZJun 24, 2009

Did not like. Megan Fox and Shia LeBeouf are poor actors, and Michael Boy is a poor director. Awful storyline and acting does not make up for the insane CGI and special effects in the movie. Damn you, Bay.

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SarahL.Jun 24, 2009

Can somebody please tell me where the Michael Bay off switch is located? I didn't understand the plot, but that's only because it was so badly told and the characters were nothing more than poorly written stereotypes and window Can somebody please tell me where the Michael Bay off switch is located? I didn't understand the plot, but that's only because it was so badly told and the characters were nothing more than poorly written stereotypes and window dressing. I want to see a movie about giant robots, I don't care about goofball college kids, hot chicks, school boy soldiers and racist mini bots. Transformers 3 should either not be made at all or be given to a director with more than one trick up his sleeve.… Expand

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