Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 24, 2009
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BrianB.Jun 26, 2009
Mr. Bay must wake up each morning laughing that he makes millions off of serving up piles of crap to movie fans. In this sequel we literally have the fine actor John Tuturro ask arobit with a cane (no joke) this question: "What is the plot? Mr. Bay must wake up each morning laughing that he makes millions off of serving up piles of crap to movie fans. In this sequel we literally have the fine actor John Tuturro ask arobit with a cane (no joke) this question: "What is the plot? You know the beginning, middle and end. Tell us the story." Oh I get it, the jokes on us! This film is pointless, discontinuous, and completely nonsensical.… Expand
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RussrogersJun 26, 2009
The movie was awesome if you grew up in the 80's.you all say it was't funny you must have been the one old ugly dude in the corner not laughing because everybody ealse was.The twins were fun i didn' care for the three bikes or The movie was awesome if you grew up in the 80's.you all say it was't funny you must have been the one old ugly dude in the corner not laughing because everybody ealse was.The twins were fun i didn' care for the three bikes or devastator but the rest was great.… Expand
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CesarG.Jun 26, 2009
Humor, Robots, Explosions, Megan Fox The perfect summer movie.
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J#5isaliveJun 26, 2009
People are going to complain about any summer blockbuster that Michael bay directs. This movie is pure win and nothing but awesome at every turn. There are even a few moments I won't mention that had my wife and I AT TEARS. How they can People are going to complain about any summer blockbuster that Michael bay directs. This movie is pure win and nothing but awesome at every turn. There are even a few moments I won't mention that had my wife and I AT TEARS. How they can elicit so much emotion and human actions from robots just echoes the brilliance of this and the first movie. This is going to be the biggest grossing movie ever - bigger than the dark knight and Titanic at the box office. This movie had it all - humor, cutting edge visual effects, heartfelt moments, lovable characters, excellent score, great pacing, great cinematography, wonderful acting and anything else you can think of this movie had it in spades. I say damn the haters who will hate just because it's Michael Bay. Go watch it for yourself and if you have an open mind and are there to enjoy yourself then you will have a great time. It's kind of hip to be the big non-conformist and go against anything mainstream. Don't sell this movie short because of the critics who are all in their high horses judging what everyone else should enjoy. The only reason it doesn't get a 10 from me is because it was about 20 minutes too long.… Expand
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JustinM.Jun 26, 2009
After seeing this movie, it is clearly the best movie i have ever seen. I saw it in IMAX which probably helped. And let me start by saying you have to watch this movie in the theatre or with surround sound otherwise it isnt going to be After seeing this movie, it is clearly the best movie i have ever seen. I saw it in IMAX which probably helped. And let me start by saying you have to watch this movie in the theatre or with surround sound otherwise it isnt going to be nearly as good. This movie had incredible action sequences that sometimes had my chair rumbling. There are gorgeous chicks and i thought it had a decent storyline. The best improvement from the first one would definitely be the jokes and funny parts. I guess all the haters don't have a good sense of humor....AT ALL. Maybe everyone that rated this movie poorly should have gone to see the Proposal haha. Or rented Driving Miss Daisy. There might be movies that excel better in certain qualities than transformers 2, but it easily has the best combined action, humor, love-sex appeal story out there. Surely a movie that broke a box office record is better than a 36/100 rating critics?… Expand
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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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JasonSJun 27, 2009
Just because it's a "SUMMER" movie is NOT an excuse for the mess this movie was. There have been plenty of "SUMMER" fare such as the Bourne films, IronMan, and Star Trek, that proves that plot, substance, and characterization are Just because it's a "SUMMER" movie is NOT an excuse for the mess this movie was. There have been plenty of "SUMMER" fare such as the Bourne films, IronMan, and Star Trek, that proves that plot, substance, and characterization are possible for "SUMMER" blockbusters. it speaks of the mental capacity of people who actually defend this to the end with that ridiculous argument.… Expand
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JpJun 27, 2009
Given that probably 80% of the people that went to see this movie were expecting the not so great movies of Bay, and seeing Fox in skimpy outfits and just all out robot warfare, not at all close to the cartoon, then yes, it accoplished all Given that probably 80% of the people that went to see this movie were expecting the not so great movies of Bay, and seeing Fox in skimpy outfits and just all out robot warfare, not at all close to the cartoon, then yes, it accoplished all these things and a little more....cheesy love story, then again, don't we all have that at one point....in our lives?....Great movie to escape from reality no doubt.… Expand
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BobCJun 27, 2009
This is a great summer blockbuster. If anyone, critics or fans alike, went into this movie expecting a deep, oscar-worthy story or character development, they should be legally banned from seeing any movie ever again for their stupidity. This is a great summer blockbuster. If anyone, critics or fans alike, went into this movie expecting a deep, oscar-worthy story or character development, they should be legally banned from seeing any movie ever again for their stupidity. Transformers is not and never was meant to be a deeply emotional, moving story. It is meant to be a fun, action-packed escape from reality, and it fulfills this role perfectly. People need to stop giving it bad reviews just because they don't like Micheal Bay or they wanted some kind sophisticated, high art movie in Transformers 2. Sure, Bay may never win an Oscar for best director, but he makes amazing action movies and should be commended for doing a great job with this movie. People should stop looking for some kind of moral lesson or emotionally moving experience with movies by Bay or any other summer blockbuster for that matter, because they won't find it and will come away dissapointed. Try having fun at the theater for once and you will surely learn to enjoy and love movies like this. The critics should jump off their high horse and realize that having fun is just as important in making a great movie as a great story or lots of character development. 10 out of 10, will be waiting in line to get it on DVD.… Expand
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JordanK.Jun 27, 2009
This movie is incredibly underrated. Wow. If you like action movies...see this movie. It doesn't not disappoint...at all
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OwenMJun 27, 2009
I loved the first movie (saw it 7 times in theaters, countless more on DVD), and I loved this one, too. All the people marking it down, did you expect something more than a long, loud, thoughtless experience?
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JasonGJun 27, 2009
Too long, pretty boring; the story line didn't follow any of the old transformer stories and overall I just wanted it to end. Good effects, but that doesn't make a movie imo.
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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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ShawnJun 27, 2009
Its a fun summer flick. All the scores below 50 are written by pompous morons with there head up their own asses. If i recorded a toy on the floor with no dialogue, these same "critics" would applaud it and score it through the roof. They Its a fun summer flick. All the scores below 50 are written by pompous morons with there head up their own asses. If i recorded a toy on the floor with no dialogue, these same "critics" would applaud it and score it through the roof. They like to prove their "intellectuality" by tearing down fun movies. Last time i checked, usually people go to theaters to have fun and thats exactly Transformers does. Please for the love of god, dont base your movie choices on what critics have to say. Base it purely on word of mouth.… Expand
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JayB.Jun 27, 2009
If you make a movie about transformer's, then you should be able to tell starscream from Megatron. You know your movie has issues. I also counted up to 12-15 comic relief character's In this movie thats just ridiculous. By the time If you make a movie about transformer's, then you should be able to tell starscream from Megatron. You know your movie has issues. I also counted up to 12-15 comic relief character's In this movie thats just ridiculous. By the time this was finished, I began wishing for the two and a half hours of my life back.… Expand
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TaylorD.Jun 27, 2009
I loved this movie. The characters and the plot was weak. I came to this movie to see Autobots and Decepticons beat each other up. I came for the visual effects. I also found this movie quite funny, more so than the first. I didn't come I loved this movie. The characters and the plot was weak. I came to this movie to see Autobots and Decepticons beat each other up. I came for the visual effects. I also found this movie quite funny, more so than the first. I didn't come to this movie because I thought it would have an amazing plot and great acting. That being said I did not think either were that bad, not good, but not bad either. I loved this movie, I thought it was exciting and not anywhere close to boring. Liked it more than the first. Everything I liked in the first was better and there was a lot more of it in this one. To me this movie-More is better!… Expand
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JaredH.Jun 27, 2009
This film is amazing! It's exactly what I wanted to see - a perfect summer film. If I had seen this when I was a kid, I probably would've passed out from sheer enjoyment. As it is, I left with a ton of positive energy and This film is amazing! It's exactly what I wanted to see - a perfect summer film. If I had seen this when I was a kid, I probably would've passed out from sheer enjoyment. As it is, I left with a ton of positive energy and inspiration. That's exactly what art should do. Visuals, score, acting, storytelling, directing - all superb. I'm going to see this again tomorrow!… Expand
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AritarkKJun 27, 2009
Micheal Bay does it again. And it's even worse than Transformers 1. If you have a brain and like to use it, stay away from this movie.
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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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SebastianLJun 27, 2009
Really, does anyone who has seen this movie believe that persons ranking it a "10" (or above a 4) are anything but robots paid by the studio? It is impossible for human beings to watch this movie and interpret it as good--based upon any Really, does anyone who has seen this movie believe that persons ranking it a "10" (or above a 4) are anything but robots paid by the studio? It is impossible for human beings to watch this movie and interpret it as good--based upon any standard--without being paid or programmed.… Expand
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AlonsoCJun 27, 2009
Whats up with the God Robots?? when Sam "dies" and he goes to...HEAVEN? its another hollywood-style movie, explosions, explosions, explosions, special effects and MOAR explosions, i liked it, but this place its to critic the movie, not if i Whats up with the God Robots?? when Sam "dies" and he goes to...HEAVEN? its another hollywood-style movie, explosions, explosions, explosions, special effects and MOAR explosions, i liked it, but this place its to critic the movie, not if i liked or not. i hate to say it but its a "bad movie".… Expand
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NickMJun 28, 2009
All I'm gonna say is, if you really loved Transformers in the 80's then you'll love this. It is the closest thing to the old movie then the first live action film. Watch an old G1 episode the might look different but you know All I'm gonna say is, if you really loved Transformers in the 80's then you'll love this. It is the closest thing to the old movie then the first live action film. Watch an old G1 episode the might look different but you know that if it was made now thats how it would be, hell I watch the G1 episodes some times and think Iron Hide is gonna drop an F-bomb or two. I know most of us would in the situatoins they get into. So all in all Ignore the crys and sobbs of all the low scores, see it if only once in the cinema because it won't be the same if you only see it on DVD or Blu-Ray. Can't wait for the next installment.… Expand
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HaydenM.Jun 28, 2009
Great film! Action, adventure, humor, hot women-this movie has it all. Awesome climax and likable characters. Great movie.
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MattCJun 28, 2009
I think what some of these critics fail to see is that this movie wasn't meant to try and win awards it was made to be an action packed and entertaining movie for those who want to see giant explosions and robots fight each other. If I think what some of these critics fail to see is that this movie wasn't meant to try and win awards it was made to be an action packed and entertaining movie for those who want to see giant explosions and robots fight each other. If they wanted to try and get good reviews from some of these up-tight critics they would have had random setups like conflicting racial stories, or gay robots fighting for their rights, or a young robot gets pregnant or something dumb. It is funny how the critic that gave this no stars gave a movie like Land of the Lost 2-3 stars and said "You just have to lower your expectations a bit".… Expand
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DewayneK.Jun 28, 2009
Totally awesome movie and I hope they do several more. The critics are mostly out of touch with what's good or bad and I've learned that if a lot of them say the movie is bad you can rest assured that it's one kick butt movie.
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LiamBJun 28, 2009
I really dont know what people expect from a transformers film. It does exactly wats said on the tin. Really great actrion, better fights than the first film, funny and really enjoyable to watch. It does not feel like a 2 1/2 hour film I really dont know what people expect from a transformers film. It does exactly wats said on the tin. Really great actrion, better fights than the first film, funny and really enjoyable to watch. It does not feel like a 2 1/2 hour film because it engages you so much. I thought it was a class summer film and just the film i thought it would be. To the people that think it is ot how the comics were you the ones saying its not good because theres not enough depth please get over it and remember there robots that are their to fight and thats what they do exceptionally.… Expand
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ShawnLJun 28, 2009
I laughed. I almost cried. I most certainly had a great time watching this movie. Anyone who walks into a summer block buster action flick expecting Oscar performances needs to keep their money and go watch something else. On the other hand I laughed. I almost cried. I most certainly had a great time watching this movie. Anyone who walks into a summer block buster action flick expecting Oscar performances needs to keep their money and go watch something else. On the other hand if you want to watch some incredible robot fight sequences, an intense paced, explosions every where, humor ridden, action adventure because you believe movies are supposed to be fun to watch then you NEED to see Transformers II. This all ready has a coveted spot in my Blue Ray collection to go with the first movie. 2.5 hours of life well spent!… Expand
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TomD.Jun 28, 2009
Notice how the low scores are all by stuck up journalists who obviously don't like good action films. They probably get off watching documentaries or something. Good film, ignore the critics.
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J.J.Z.Jun 28, 2009
A disposable piece of crap.
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JarredS.Jun 28, 2009
Everything I liked about this movie... the explosions, the action, the appearances of more autobots and decepticons... and Megan Fox. I had an erection throughout the whole movie. Micheal Bay did an excellent job.
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JakeSJun 28, 2009
Honestly, I can't understand how people are giving this movie anything but a ZERO! So many people bash critics for saying what should be said about completely piece of garbage movies like this. Seriously, everyone wake up and remember Honestly, I can't understand how people are giving this movie anything but a ZERO! So many people bash critics for saying what should be said about completely piece of garbage movies like this. Seriously, everyone wake up and remember that films can actually have a plot that seems plausible (even if it is a fantasy film) or a script that's not completely leveled to the lowest common denominator. Please, everyone, pull your fucking heads out of your fucking asses! Thank you.… Expand
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JakeS.Jun 28, 2009
Very thrilling!
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mattm.Jun 28, 2009
First things first, I really liked the first movie. That being said I had high expectations for the second and it did not meet those expectations. The plot is kind of silly and it takes away from the movie. It is also a lot similar to the First things first, I really liked the first movie. That being said I had high expectations for the second and it did not meet those expectations. The plot is kind of silly and it takes away from the movie. It is also a lot similar to the plot of the first movie which makes this one predictable. The action scenes were very good until the end when it was just drawn out and then ends very abruptly. The main problem the movie has is they rushed in making it because of the big payday. This is evident in some of the dialogue and some of the characters(megan fox is kind of left out and was not given much of a purpose). Overall it was alright but not as good as the first one.… Expand
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AnonymousMCJun 28, 2009
I have to laugh at all these 10's being awarded to this garbage. And to those of you bashing the film critics for giving low numbers, maybe they go to see films like I do to see good acting, an interesting story and something thatI have to laugh at all these 10's being awarded to this garbage. And to those of you bashing the film critics for giving low numbers, maybe they go to see films like I do to see good acting, an interesting story and something that doesn't insult your intelligence, AND yes be entertained. If i am looking for a thrill, I'll go ride a roller coaster or go skiing. I'm just glad I live in a large city where I actually have other options unlike in small towns where you are prtty much force into watching this.… Expand
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EdC.Jun 28, 2009
Y'know... I understand that a lot of 400 pound basement dwellers think this film is "full of win" and "pure awesomeness" considering that their lives is limited to collecting dolls that look like robots. But fact is, seeing Transformers Y'know... I understand that a lot of 400 pound basement dwellers think this film is "full of win" and "pure awesomeness" considering that their lives is limited to collecting dolls that look like robots. But fact is, seeing Transformers 2 made me realize that Michael Bay is our American version of Uwe Boll. He's a man that firmly believes that fanboys and 12 year olds will eat this crap up if he hides all the manure behind non-stop explosions, slo-mo cleavage shots and cheestastic lines. Aside from selling toys, this film will probably sell a ton of advil since all the loud noise and shaky-cam are sure to give everyone a headache. Peter Travers is wrong though. This movie is the worse film not just of this decade, but the worse film in decades. Period. You can place Transformers 2 right next to Battlefield Earth, Gigli and Istar. Worse film of the year so far.… Expand
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AllanN.Jun 28, 2009
Yes it's a little long but for fans of Transformers, it's a great sequel.
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realpersonJun 28, 2009
Not at all as good as the first and a $ waste. I do not see what these ppl are saying about it as being good and no one really explains why it is good. Good summer movie? that lowers your standards quickly by saying that.
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noopJun 28, 2009
You need a lot of endurance to sit through 147 minutes of repetitive flashy explosions. Great movie for simple-minded teenagers though.
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DanGJun 28, 2009
Flimsy non-existant plot carried by bland one-dimensional characters supporting ridiculously ulta-masculine techno-fetishistim. GIANT ROBOTS BASHING EXPLOSIONS MEGAN FOX RUNNING IN SLOW MOTION THE END. This movie is AWESOME. Came away Flimsy non-existant plot carried by bland one-dimensional characters supporting ridiculously ulta-masculine techno-fetishistim. GIANT ROBOTS BASHING EXPLOSIONS MEGAN FOX RUNNING IN SLOW MOTION THE END. This movie is AWESOME. Came away feeling so dirty.... and liking it. It was exhaustively long but I can't wait to see it again.… Expand
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SamFJun 28, 2009
I was excited about this movie but was sadly disappointed To start with the autobots in this movie seemed to be hanging out in the hood since we last saw them as their language and acts display...when one say gonna put a cap in his ass...I I was excited about this movie but was sadly disappointed To start with the autobots in this movie seemed to be hanging out in the hood since we last saw them as their language and acts display...when one say gonna put a cap in his ass...I could not believe it. this is throughout the movie. 75% of the movie is centered on CGI Fighting robots with little or no dialogue. explosions, planes more fighting... and if the auto bots can transports people thousands of miles why not use that on the enemies? very dumb and very long movie that could have been skipped. One good part is Megan fox ...actually thats the only good part... and she is only there to add the love story to the plot.… 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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WilliamHJun 29, 2009
Let me put it this way: hard working adults understand the formula of TIME = MONEY. This movie? Biggest waste of time ever; especially considering you have to pay money to see it. If you'e 16 and mom gave you $20 for the weekend so you Let me put it this way: hard working adults understand the formula of TIME = MONEY. This movie? Biggest waste of time ever; especially considering you have to pay money to see it. If you'e 16 and mom gave you $20 for the weekend so you could get milkshakes and a movie: go for it. It's probably right up you're alley. People with better things to do should know better.… Expand
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DavidJ.Jun 29, 2009
More boring than than 150 minutes of watching paint dry. Avoid this like the plague.
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DOAGENJun 29, 2009
I have to admit that when the movie started I was a little concern of no relationship to the first. Well, I was wrong. The story is very clear, the graphics are great, Megan, range of robots, action for most of the movie. Wow. Even the I have to admit that when the movie started I was a little concern of no relationship to the first. Well, I was wrong. The story is very clear, the graphics are great, Megan, range of robots, action for most of the movie. Wow. Even the theatre I was at was nearly full of all ages. I am really hoping for a T3. Lets see some Dinobots or maybe an introduction to triple changers. Even better yet- lets see Primes Trailer. Thanks Bay for a GREAT MOVIE.… Expand
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JuanVJun 29, 2009
The critics if anything should just get there garbage to themselves or better yet tell it to someone who actually pays attention to them like their family. honestly this is a great movie full of action and great computer affects i would The critics if anything should just get there garbage to themselves or better yet tell it to someone who actually pays attention to them like their family. honestly this is a great movie full of action and great computer affects i would watch this movie again and all my fiends have said the same. critics who hired them and whoever did should be fired along with them remember a movie is suppose to entertain you not bored and if you sit down and actually break down the movie instead of watching it then really get a life because that means you need to check in your brain in the door because your cant enjoy a movie and most likely you wont enjoy life. transformer 2 thumbs uo way up the critics a*s's lol.… Expand
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JonPJun 29, 2009
This movie was great it had action comedy and even a little touching moment at the end. It never slowed down kept ur attention from start to finish.
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JoshuaMJun 29, 2009
The movie lost the point on this one. The action was good and the robots were great but the plot was lost. I understand that the movie would attract a teen crowd but was the language and/or ghetto type characters necessary?
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ChrisHJun 29, 2009
Apparently, these film critics haven't the movie yet..... This movie was awesome.. Even better than the first, which was also a great movie.
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JerrelAJun 29, 2009
I couldn't wait to see this movie. What a letdown! I am not one to walk out on movies, but I nearly did several times on this one. They could have done so much better than sex jokes, come on, what did the dog "dominating" the other one I couldn't wait to see this movie. What a letdown! I am not one to walk out on movies, but I nearly did several times on this one. They could have done so much better than sex jokes, come on, what did the dog "dominating" the other one have to do with the movie? It's Transformers for crying out loud, giant robots, and this is the best the script team could do? I will say in it's favor, hence the two stars, that they do the visual effects very well. At the end of the movie though, I felt like the character on the pyramid, "under the scrotum" of the shmucks that wrote the script. Very disappointing!… Expand
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ReelWorldJun 29, 2009
This gets a 3 rating for the CGI, which - admittedly, was quite amazing. Other than that, this film fails on many different levels. For starters - this is a film based on a kids toys and cartoons. The amount of foul language and sexual and This gets a 3 rating for the CGI, which - admittedly, was quite amazing. Other than that, this film fails on many different levels. For starters - this is a film based on a kids toys and cartoons. The amount of foul language and sexual and drug references were intolerable for that basis. I really liked the first TF film and thought it was a nice throwback for the youthful days of playing with the toys, but this film is just too much. Bay was quoted as saying he was gonna make this film "epic". Well, to me, "Epic" does not mean throwing almost 50 different robots into the story, but only giving a backstory on a half dozen of them. Most of the bots are relegated to one or two scenes, and it's near impossible to tell who's who 90% of the time. The end battle was a write off since almost every Decepticon looked identical! Storywise this film was awful, and it doesn't help that the human actors, aside from Turturro can't act!! I don't know what Spielberg sees in Shia - he's an average actor who's just gotten some really lucky breaks IMO. Megan Fox, while being great to look at, has the actiing talent of a kleenex. One of my biggest gripes with the film were Skids and Mudflap, the twin Autobots. By God, I have never seen anything so blatantly racist since JJ Binks in TPM!! Gold Teeth, dreads, and talking in that pseudo-ghetto dialogue - it makes me wonder how they were given the go-ahead to be in the film!? The movie was WAY too long, as many reviews have pointed out, and the decibel level was enough to shatter eardrums! Very disappointed in what could have been a good follow-up to a solid beginning.… Expand
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TimZ.Jun 29, 2009
Action was brilliant - But the Jar-Jar Binks -Gansta robots were horrible!!! Obviously this was a big Hollywood / Retail chain store ie. Wal*mart / Hasbro -money grab... but seriously why did the director have to dumb it down? Was the Action was brilliant - But the Jar-Jar Binks -Gansta robots were horrible!!! Obviously this was a big Hollywood / Retail chain store ie. Wal*mart / Hasbro -money grab... but seriously why did the director have to dumb it down? Was the directive to make it funny to the Wal*mart crowd? So much of the movie could be cut out. It reminds me of the Star Wars prequels... another Hasbro offering... Poor excuse to get butts in theaters seats in order to collect money and have the mindless herd pick up cheap, made in China, plastic toys at Wal*Mart... They could have at least let the audience live an intelligent fantasy... Instead it was dumb-ed down into garbage.… Expand
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ChrisSJun 29, 2009
Amazing movie, my friends and I agree it is better than the first. I have an incredible mentality of the 'sequels suck' rule, but this is a good exception. My only regret is seeing it before my girlfriend, but then again, Amazing movie, my friends and I agree it is better than the first. I have an incredible mentality of the 'sequels suck' rule, but this is a good exception. My only regret is seeing it before my girlfriend, but then again, that's a great excuse to see it again! I loved the show, now I love the movies, I can't believe critics hated it so much.… Expand
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AnthonyJ.Jun 29, 2009
Terrible writing in the grade of Optimus' line: "Give me your face!", one of the worst plots I have seen, filled with so much useless and stupid 'developments'. Cheap attempts at comedy that degraded the characters, robotic Terrible writing in the grade of Optimus' line: "Give me your face!", one of the worst plots I have seen, filled with so much useless and stupid 'developments'. Cheap attempts at comedy that degraded the characters, robotic and otherwise, and occasional scenes of cool robots fighting. Don't spend the money. If you keep paying for it, Bay will keep making this drivel.… Expand
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ujjwaltJun 29, 2009
Transformers is the best movie i have ever seen in my life up until now. you have never seen such a jaw-dropping mind fascinating aw-inspiring movie ever. it totally surpased everything i was hoping it would be and is well worth my money.
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MilesB.Jun 29, 2009
This movie was terrible. Worst part being the twins, which are obviously racial stereotypes. Not only is it borderline offensive, but it gets really old after the first few gags. Secondly the movie introduces way too many new characters This movie was terrible. Worst part being the twins, which are obviously racial stereotypes. Not only is it borderline offensive, but it gets really old after the first few gags. Secondly the movie introduces way too many new characters (that are annoying and/or underdeveloped), concepts (that some how lacked importance to be even mentioned in the first movie), and poor execution of raunchy humor. For example: An completely new arch villain is created only to kill him and keep the original two villains alive for the next sequel. The movie played like a bad comedy with robot action on the side. Save your money and wait until it hits the Redbox. That way you can fast forward to the action and Megan Fox. And the hot Decepticon chick.… Expand
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IanCJun 29, 2009
Before I start I'll make it clear that I am not an overpaid film critic, or even an underpaid film critic, I'm a solid lover of great movies and solid gold rubbish fits within what I enjoy. But there's great rubbish and Before I start I'll make it clear that I am not an overpaid film critic, or even an underpaid film critic, I'm a solid lover of great movies and solid gold rubbish fits within what I enjoy. But there's great rubbish and rubbish rubbish and this has got to be the worst film I think I have ever seen in my life. And it isn't because it is all explosions and it's loud and it's aimed at the popcorn munching Saturday afternoon crowd because there's nothing wrong with that, it's because it is pretentious and stupid and borderline racist (it damn well is, no point arguing otherwise) and doesn't even TRY and put a spine of a storyline in there. Even the worst Steven Seagal movie has a spine of a story in it. It may be a bad story full of holes but it is there, trying to tie it all together and give a point to the money being spent. This film doesn't even try, and my final opinion is that this film and everyone who made it not only wasted my time and money but abused my good nature as an easy going action flick lover. In fact I'd ask Metacritic to instigate a minus rating for this, because zero just ain't bad enough, I feel like I need a way to express what this film took from me, beyond the 3 hours of my life that I'll never get back. And to anyone who found the metal 'balls' joke funny - even my kids thought that was stupid.… 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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AaronEJun 29, 2009
All I wanted from this movie. Good action. A lot of Cheese. Fun. I guess it will win some MTV awards.
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PauloC.Jun 29, 2009
I felt if you have seen the first one than this is a great movie but i can see how some people could get lost. It had every thing i expected and enjoyed from the first one and it is definitey worth the money I would say it worth watching twice.
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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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JonathanLoJun 29, 2009
Forget the critics....this one's a pure audience pleaser. Most everyone I saw enjoyed this film's action and cg...and the story wasn't horrible. These "pro" reviewers just love jumping on the negative bandwagon. What did they Forget the critics....this one's a pure audience pleaser. Most everyone I saw enjoyed this film's action and cg...and the story wasn't horrible. These "pro" reviewers just love jumping on the negative bandwagon. What did they expect for a movie about Transforming space robots?… Expand
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-ym-Jun 29, 2009
If you're not a Megan Fox fanboy or a Michael Bay worshipper, steer clear from this with a 10 foot pole. Too much toiler humour that isn't funny, poorly edited battle scenes (except the Optimus 1v3 forest fight), annoying If you're not a Megan Fox fanboy or a Michael Bay worshipper, steer clear from this with a 10 foot pole. Too much toiler humour that isn't funny, poorly edited battle scenes (except the Optimus 1v3 forest fight), annoying character, 2 Jar Jar Binks in Skids and Mudflap. I'm a Transformers fan, and try as I can to like this film, I simply can't.… Expand
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EdwardGJun 29, 2009
While the first Transformers wasn't really a good movie, it was fine for a summer blockbuster -- giant robot fights and explosions; enough action to keep me entertained without getting bogged down in trying to tell a serious plot which While the first Transformers wasn't really a good movie, it was fine for a summer blockbuster -- giant robot fights and explosions; enough action to keep me entertained without getting bogged down in trying to tell a serious plot which probably would have sucked. This is exactly why Transformers 2 is HORRENDOUS. Instead of just having a lot of cool action scenes, they try to tell a convoluted plot which really doesn't even make sense, and has gigantic holes left and right. Almost everything about this film was terrible, other than the fight in the trees with Optimus Prime.… Expand
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USACodemanJun 29, 2009
I think it was better than the first. I did think the small bots were stereotypical however. Optimus was a bad ass. "I'll take you all on!"
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NickKJun 29, 2009
I went in for the action, sound, visuals and what I got was outstanding in that department. Story and diolgue were pretty crap, but it could have been worse, as bad as Terminator Salvation Like staring at a blank piece of emotionless paper.
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RaduJun 30, 2009
Oh my dear God. I am sick and tired of critics BS. Yes so it was a little long but that movie had it all: special effects, romance, drama.... and a lot of funny moments. I mean come on. Not all movies can be the same. Some movies need to Oh my dear God. I am sick and tired of critics BS. Yes so it was a little long but that movie had it all: special effects, romance, drama.... and a lot of funny moments. I mean come on. Not all movies can be the same. Some movies need to just entertain, bring us back memories of when we were kids. But I guess critics and journalists have pretty sad childhoods. Anyway, this movie gets a 10 from me, not because it deserves a good mark, but because it doesn't deserve the low marks it got from those bitc... I mean critics.… Expand
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RyanWJun 30, 2009
A terrible embarassment of a movie.
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RickAJun 30, 2009
I liked this movie as I did the original. I do not believe that this was quite as good as the first but none the less very enjoyable to see. The special effects action scenes did cause burning sensation to my eyes though. (Wow!!)
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DemBJun 30, 2009
I'm 59 years old and no Hasbro Transformer fan. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Each time it "lagged' with quote/unquote human Bay came through with more robot interaction. This is a move about giant robots battling one another. I I'm 59 years old and no Hasbro Transformer fan. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Each time it "lagged' with quote/unquote human Bay came through with more robot interaction. This is a move about giant robots battling one another. I had no problem distinguishing main character robots from one another. And I love that the heft of the robots was conveyed. The critics are being over-critical of what is intended to be a popcorn movie. It delivers. Could I have done without Skids and Mudflap being minstrel characters or the humping on Fox's leg, sure. Dit it ruin the movie, absolutely not. The Fallen is a winner.… Expand
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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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AnonymousMCJun 30, 2009
the movie was great acting was bad for what was asked for and for all of you who think that it's not apropriate for little children well the movie is directed to the addience that watched it as a kid a good amount of years back and nowthe movie was great acting was bad for what was asked for and for all of you who think that it's not apropriate for little children well the movie is directed to the addience that watched it as a kid a good amount of years back and now those people are grown up and why not make this movie directed to the older crowd whould you rather watch that movie with a pg or g rating and for the twin robots they weren't that stupid they were actually pretty funny… Expand
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RyanHJul 1, 2009
Same cheeseball humor that made the first movie fun. Faster-paced action, with a plot that is just as intelligible as the original Transformers. A little long for some. Young children may cry, and it may make you deaf. All in stunning CGI.
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TJJul 1, 2009
Big waste of time. Wayy too long with a story definitely not strong enough to support the length. Some of the action scenes are cool, but it gets really boring after a while. The acting is pretty bland also. If you really wanna watch this Big waste of time. Wayy too long with a story definitely not strong enough to support the length. Some of the action scenes are cool, but it gets really boring after a while. The acting is pretty bland also. If you really wanna watch this just wait for DVD.… Expand
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AbhinavRJul 12, 2009
I think a 35 is a bit harsh. This movie should be judged by its special effects more than anything else. Since they were fantastic, I'll give it a 5/10 because the rest of the film was terrible.
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TimHJul 13, 2009
Both Steve Buscemi and the Wayans brothers should sue for royalties.
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DavidB.Jul 15, 2009
This was one of my most anticipated films of the year. After seeing the first film, I thought it was pretty good and thought Transformers could be a vehicle to deliver what I want in a film, which is action with deep meaning. When this film This was one of my most anticipated films of the year. After seeing the first film, I thought it was pretty good and thought Transformers could be a vehicle to deliver what I want in a film, which is action with deep meaning. When this film came out, I checked out reviews and my expectations of the film started to drop. Anyway, I went all over the place, and the "Transformers" movie was despised by everyone. This scared me. I went to Netflix and looked at the reviews from normal people, and they said it was good. Yet, the parental guide rating given from Netflix seemed sarcastic in why they gave it a strong PG-13, which means the reviewers probably hated the film, too. So, I went to see the film in IMAX (and I forgot my earplugs, which made it suck in the sound aspect.) This film was a total disappointment. The story was incoherent, the characters were terrible, human and robot alike, and their was no philosophical ideas. The biggest question I had was why did the Fallen have a vendetta against mankind if the last time he came here, it was 17,000 B.C. and our species obviously could do nothing to him? Or is he plain lazy and doesn't want to go searching again to another planet to find another star-destroyer thing? I felt offended from watching the two robots, Mudflap and Skid, considering no matter what other people say, they are definitely caricatures (don't blame the script writers, they didn't want them in the film originally.) I felt they were put in for this reason (I'm into crazy conspiracies, but this might have some relevance): some person at GM wanted to show off their new cars, and the old white guys who own the company said "how can I make this product appear cool to younger people"? Then they thought, "Oh, what about that stuff called rap music? It's done by black people, right?" So, they took their uncool representation of a black person, and tried to sell off the cars as bling. Absolutely stupid. When one of them gets sucked up by the Devastator Constructicon, I wanted him to die, not break free. The characterization is just plain horrible. No chemistry between Sam and Mikaela, and everyone delivers one liners and cliches. What idiot wrote this script? There is no character development, and for a two and a half hour film, that is pathetic. Michael Bay is also bad at romance scenes in every film he does. I mean, it shouldn't be his fault, but for God sakes, why can't his writers put something good in? Other problems are the racial stereotyping, the objectification of women (which I find particularly disgraceful), and simple stupidity of the characters. Another thing, instead of finding Optimus Prime cool like I did in the first one, he came off as annoying. I wanted to yell at him "Shut up, you are making yourself look stupid, not wise!" I mean, rip something out of Ecclesiastes if you want archaic wise, not the dribble they told Peter Cullen to say. As for cinematography, this movie is a mixed bag. Sometimes it was good, the one scene which I thought was really nice was towards the end during the fighting when they take a really long, slo-mo shot of the action. I'm a fan of long, creative shots, and this one pulled it off. But, often times, the visual direction was so jumbled I didn't have a good idea of what was on screen. I could tell who was there, but not what they were really doing. I can make more sense out of karate fighting than this. And lastly, and second most importantly, the message. This film has none. Yes, I said it, none. Optimus Prime and the Autobots are fighting for peace, but so much stuff gets destroyed and so many robots die that it seems they might rather just kill each other than actually have peace. I mean, they are created with huge guns on their arms, what else are they there for, picnics in daisy fields? This isn't a good battle between the forces of holy and demonic, it's just stuff blowing up. As for humanity, it says nothing. We want to continue living, so obviously we are going to kill giant evil robots. This isn't thought-provoking, its fight-or-flight syndrome. From this aspect alone, I don't know how people can find this film to be above average. I've often been criticized for looking too deeply into many works, including all forms of art from literature to music, and that I do not know how to enjoy whatever medium it is. Well, I'm not going to listen to bad techno/pop/Top 40 music just because chicks dig it, and I'm not going to like a film just because stuff blows up. Yet, from all of this, I still find the film to be slightly below average. I gave it 3 stars on Netflix, and in a 0 to 10 system (which is my favorite and with 7 being average,) I'd say a 6.5. It did half of what I came to the movie for, which was action. The other half, which is characterization, meaning, and good plot, were thrown on the wayside. Was I entertained? Not really. When my first question of "Why?" breaks up a film, it loses all of its potential.… Expand
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LukeHJul 15, 2009
If you take this film too seriously then you suck the fun out of it. People seem to forget that its a film based on a line of kids toys! If you want a film with an intricate storyline then watch the DaVinci code, don't watch a film If you take this film too seriously then you suck the fun out of it. People seem to forget that its a film based on a line of kids toys! If you want a film with an intricate storyline then watch the DaVinci code, don't watch a film about giant alien robots beating seven shades of shrapnel out of each other and complain about the narrative.… Expand
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ArshdeepS.Jul 15, 2009
You know bay has gone crazy,somebody stop this guy..I want my precious hours back that I have wasted on this,ok the CGI has improved but not Michael bay's brain.
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KanwalpreetS.Jul 15, 2009
This movie was a total mental torcher,wonder where his brain was during the whole movie....But it has a shot at worst movie of the year...At least he will win something for this crap.
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NavdeepS.Jul 15, 2009
It is the worst movie that I have ever seen in my life,shame on michael bay for his lengthy and poorly executed film.
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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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JorgeM.Jul 16, 2009
How can you hate this movie? I mean the plot was great, i really liked how they were in egypt and the fight scenes are awesome. The cast was awesome Shila Lebeouf and Megan Fox put on a show. There were alot of actor's that got boost up How can you hate this movie? I mean the plot was great, i really liked how they were in egypt and the fight scenes are awesome. The cast was awesome Shila Lebeouf and Megan Fox put on a show. There were alot of actor's that got boost up in their career just for being in this movie. The character's are preety awesome especially the robots and the actual people. So overall this is a awesome movie and you will get your $ worth.… Expand
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JoshSJul 18, 2009
Way too many things in the movie that didnt need to be there. Very disappointing even with low expectations.
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AnonymousB.Jul 18, 2009
I loved the first film, and this built on how great the first film was. Personally, I thought the comedy was better written then it gets credit for, the acting is passable enough, but the plot was very poor in my opinion. But who cares?! The I loved the first film, and this built on how great the first film was. Personally, I thought the comedy was better written then it gets credit for, the acting is passable enough, but the plot was very poor in my opinion. But who cares?! The action was incredible! This film was a lot of fun! It was a bit too long and some of the boring scenes could've been cut down, but it was a fun fun film in the end. Everybody can enjoy this film if they don't take it seriously. It isn't perfect, but it is terribly underrated in my opinion of course.… Expand
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ThomasDJul 18, 2009
This film, is terrible. Bad plot, bad continuity and most of all, the music feels like it's on infinite loop. Hearing that Greenday song play through once is enough, thank you. I can't think of a single thing I liked about this film.
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ChristianDJul 19, 2009
This movie was awesome. Anyone who doesn't like it clearly expecting something that wasn't mindless.
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KyleJul 2, 2009
Very fun movie to watch! Too long so it gets a 9 instead of 10. I can only take so much awesome robot action, you know... C'mon people! Give Shia a break for once! You all wouldn't know bad acting if it slapped you in the face. Very fun movie to watch! Too long so it gets a 9 instead of 10. I can only take so much awesome robot action, you know... C'mon people! Give Shia a break for once! You all wouldn't know bad acting if it slapped you in the face. Shia comes off as an awkward, geeky, and natural teenager...which is a GOOD thing. That's called GOOD acting. Not great, but GOOD! I can't say the same for Meghan, though. But DAMN, she's nice to look at! And in a movie like this, that's what's important. All in all, Transformers 2 delivers on the TRUE purpose of film: to visually entertain. You want deep and thought provoking stories? READ A BOOK!… Expand
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PaulSJul 2, 2009
What this movie resembles cannot be produced by a machine, only by a cow digesting a plate of beans.
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GreganDJul 22, 2009
Sure it was a bit over the top and over done in places, but DAMN the action was awesome and there were plenty of laugh out loud moments to boot.
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RossWJul 2, 2009
Who wrote the script?! there are SO MANY FLAWS in the story line.... good fight scenes but that's all that is good.
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JulesCJul 22, 2009
I went there for the graphics side of things, as a bit of an R and D, and kudos to the sfx team. As to the movie itself... I ended up bombarded through my R-Complex... I totally visualize the marketing evil agents in a room deciding on the I went there for the graphics side of things, as a bit of an R and D, and kudos to the sfx team. As to the movie itself... I ended up bombarded through my R-Complex... I totally visualize the marketing evil agents in a room deciding on the ingredients of this movie... We'll have ass and tits every 4 minutes, no regular women they're boring. Oh yeah the first shot of megan fox will be her greasy ass on a motorcycle! Genius! The southern US will love that. Also, we need weapons, kids love that, we'll bring in the biggest army in the world and bombard those kids' amazed eyes with tons of explosions, maybe they'll end up in the army one day. Oh yea make sure All the cars in the movie are branded GM, that's good patriotism and product placement, and by the way Optimus must be red and blue so that the kids can identify their flag with him... What else? Oh yea a bit of culture as well.... let's see... how about France and eating snails? Or Egypt, the veil and camels? Make sure they look real fucking poor... Check... So, to all those guys in the room... please just watch Bill Hicks on Marketing people, that's all I have to say. How about movies with just a pinch of brain? Oh that's right they don't sell... I wonder what Carlin would say about this... "Maybe there's something else that stinks here...."… Expand
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LauraFJul 25, 2009
I have to say that the critics that gave this movie a bad review should all be fired. They have got to be so old and stupid to not realize that the graphics were amazing, it had action, was intense, and better than any movie I have seen that I have to say that the critics that gave this movie a bad review should all be fired. They have got to be so old and stupid to not realize that the graphics were amazing, it had action, was intense, and better than any movie I have seen that came out this year. Michael Bay is an amazing director and I enjoy watching all of his movie. Rolling Stone, get a new critic. I do wonder tho, did they all ride in the short bus together trying to attack a movie that was made better than any movie I have seen in the past 6 years. Stupid people shouldn't breed critics. For the critics that said it was bad, you are who Carlos Mencia means by a DEE DEE DEE!!!!!… Expand
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DexterMJul 25, 2009
Alright so I saw the first one, it was pretty good. I actually wanted to see Public Enemies when I saw this but it was the premiere and was too alzy to wait till midnight, anyways I saw Transformers 2. it was.... okay The first half an hour Alright so I saw the first one, it was pretty good. I actually wanted to see Public Enemies when I saw this but it was the premiere and was too alzy to wait till midnight, anyways I saw Transformers 2. it was.... okay The first half an hour was great, re-introducing all the characters, was pretty funny, main guy goes to college, introduced to these other guys, sam and Megans character (cant remember her character name) had the whole relationships thing still going and it was interesting. Now for me these are the main points which ruin this movie: 1. NO character development, at all. When I started watching it I was like, who's this commander guy? He hasn't even been introduced, then I remembered he was from the first one, it automatically assumes you remember straight away and it shows how unforgettable each character is as I couldn't even remember them! 2. the story, it was pretty lame.. was boring to be honest, when Optimus died, it just left us with lame-ass characters, bumblebee doesn't talk.. and those twins are not funny, at all. There just annoying, and you don't even care about them. There were also some other robots that envr got introduced like these motorbike ones or something which seems pretty badass, but they were never introduced!!! And when they were in it they said one line and died. 3. Editing. Editing was bad, jump cuts all over the place, even the rorobt fights felt.... forced, it was all really close up at points and no variety 4. Stupidity. So many plot holes... don't even get me started on the ending.. why didn't Optimus turn AROUND AFTER defeating the big guy and just kill Megatron?... I mean.. what the hell? Optimus kills him the big guy, it shows Megatrons aying ill be back and walks off and cuts to optimus walking back to the humans.... but Megatron was directly behind Optimus.... HELLOOOO? whatever it's not even worth thinking about. anyways I give it a 4 for the Cg effects as it was pretty cool, ws some cool camera work at times and the acting was pretty good but it feels very empty,. and is wayyy longer than it should've been worth a watch if it's on tv in the future but I wouldn't recommend paying to see this.… Expand
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CodyCJul 26, 2009
I see a lot of reviews and hear a lot of people stating that Transformers 2 has a very incoherent plot and is loud and tedious. i have to disagree immensely. The movie has its kinks, i will admit, but the plot as a whole makes perfect sense: I see a lot of reviews and hear a lot of people stating that Transformers 2 has a very incoherent plot and is loud and tedious. i have to disagree immensely. The movie has its kinks, i will admit, but the plot as a whole makes perfect sense: Decepticons need Energon. How? Earth's sun. If people want more than that, they will be disappointed. In my views, if the sun were about to be destroyed by evil alien robots, I believe there would be some destruction caused by fighting robots to either destroy or defend. Although plot holes were there, the plot itself made enough sense to create an epic feel that Bay seems to do very well in his films. The characters including the Bots were very developed, and developed well. Sam and Mikaela's relationship was shown to be vulnerable, yet it was easily known that they loved each other. I see criticism over Megan Fox's introduction scene as being too sexual. I again disagree, because her tone of voice and the background Green Day song gave an innocent outlook on her. I not once paid more attention to the sexuality, as i found her scene to be very sweet in tone. Shia Labeouf is a good actor. Not much more i can say about him. Optimus and Starscream were my favorite Bots. Optimus' leadership was exemplified a lot throughout the film, up till that one moment in which he....... spoilers. well, in all he is just a great character. Starscream's personality and how he acted was incredible. He was loyal , yet only by fear it seemed like. His actions with Megatron displayed how he is as a character, which is a cowardly right wing. Very well done on his part. Then there comes the issue over Skids and Mudflap. I watched their parts, and not once did i compare their actions to "black" people. They were funny, cuz they had personality. Racism exists nowadays only because we all pay attention to what racism is after MLK wanted to get rid of it. If people watched the characters for what they were, I am sure that they would enjoy their flamboyant and obnoxious personalities. The action sequences are perfection. None are too short, or too long. They are all gripping, and for me had me fidgeting in my seat. There is one particular scene in which Optimus fights Megatron, starscream, and Grindor in a forest which had me smiling and fidgeting; i never do that in a movie. It was easily the best action sequence I have ever seen. Michael Bay made a very decent movie. Not perfect, but Bay managed to create the ultimate summer blockbuster movie which people would not waste their money on. I happen to be one of the few who feel the movie was not long enough fyi.… 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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billJul 3, 2009
This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The script was horrible, so was the acting. But above all the special effects were outright TERRIBLE!!!!!! I could see so many things that were fake. However to top it all off they stole This was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The script was horrible, so was the acting. But above all the special effects were outright TERRIBLE!!!!!! I could see so many things that were fake. However to top it all off they stole from The Terminator, the was a transformer that could shape into a human being. Get real.… Expand
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JadaGJul 3, 2009
I am going to give the movie a 10 to try to raise the user score. In reality the movie rates an 8. There was not any problems with the storyline. Megan Fox wore too much lipgloss and had to have a man hold her hand throughout the entire I am going to give the movie a 10 to try to raise the user score. In reality the movie rates an 8. There was not any problems with the storyline. Megan Fox wore too much lipgloss and had to have a man hold her hand throughout the entire flick. Other than that the CGI was spot on A+, story a B, the director for making look at that horrible shade of lipgloss for over 2 hours a D+.… Expand
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AndrewGJul 3, 2009
Apart from the outstanding special effects, this film was very average. It was overlong, unstructured, and on the whole, a exploding noisefest.
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JonathanHJul 4, 2009
This movie is one of the worst films I have ever seen, which is surprising because the first Transformers is one of my favorites. While there is a lot of action, it is all dull without any memorable moments. There is little plot and it is This movie is one of the worst films I have ever seen, which is surprising because the first Transformers is one of my favorites. While there is a lot of action, it is all dull without any memorable moments. There is little plot and it is all very cliche and straightforward. The jokes, while slightly amusing at first, were repeated over and over again until it was painful. The ending was terrible and extremely cheesy. The best part of the movie was the college scene, which seemed like a sex-obsessed rip-off of Terminator. On the plus side, it's simple-minded enough to keep little kids interested for a few minutes.… Expand
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