Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 24, 2009
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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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InternetBanditJun 28, 2009
To the fanboys: If you guys enjoy the movie as a dumb action flick, that's great. What I can't abide by is how you insult everyone who doesn't like it. What you guys need to understand is that critics see a LOT of movies. Most To the fanboys: If you guys enjoy the movie as a dumb action flick, that's great. What I can't abide by is how you insult everyone who doesn't like it. What you guys need to understand is that critics see a LOT of movies. Most of them haven't seen the Transformers cartoon, don't have the nostalgia factor, and are not fans of Transformers in general--as indeed most people in general are not. Therefore, they watched this movie merely AS a movie, and not as something they're already a fan of. Most criitcs have the ability to enjoy a dumb action movie as entertainment, but they see so many dumb action movies that it starts to take more to entertain them. I'm not talking about character and plot development--I'm talking about creativity, enjoyable pacing, and GOOD action scenes. Things they didn't find in this movie. Not everyone can enjoy 2.5 hours of giant robots fighting with no story to back it up. You think they're supposed to enjoy every piece of trash just because someone (like you) will complain if they don't? A critic who gives thumbs up to every dumb action movie, with no distinction between a good dumb movie and a bad dumb movie, isn't a very good critic. And you're saying THEY'RE telling YOU what to enjoy? Your behavior is very defensive. I used to be the same way. I'm still a fan of many things people hate, but see no reason to insult people just for disagreeing. You have your reasons for liking the movie, and they have their reasons for disliking it. There's no need to insult anyone's intelligence for disagreeing with you.… Expand
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ericmJun 28, 2009
This move may have been a bit long but it is worth the time to watch. a lot happens and the action is pretty cool. The characters are developed. it leaves a 3rd movie to be made. the jokes are funny and there are a lot of new transforms. i This move may have been a bit long but it is worth the time to watch. a lot happens and the action is pretty cool. The characters are developed. it leaves a 3rd movie to be made. the jokes are funny and there are a lot of new transforms. i suggest this move to anyone who likes robots, action, and good effect in a movie.… Expand
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10
AndewT.Jun 28, 2009
Thoroughly entertained, it was funny even if ovethe top. lots of actions. more robot scenes. big battle at the end critics are crazy for give it a low score.
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LukeH.Jun 28, 2009
I thought this film was a great action film, yes it may not have the greatest or much of a story but thats not why i went to see it. This film should be reveiwed as an action film towards its specific genre. I thought the film was greatly I thought this film was a great action film, yes it may not have the greatest or much of a story but thats not why i went to see it. This film should be reveiwed as an action film towards its specific genre. I thought the film was greatly entertaining and left me amazed, it has all the things you could want in a transformers film. At the end of the day Micheal Bay wasnt goin to sit Optimus Prime down with megan fox and have them chatting away slowly unravelling his life story and how providing a plot that has a story but no revelence to Transformers what so ever.… Expand
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DavidL.Jun 28, 2009
Really fun movie! If you like the first you will like this one. It was missing the discovery that the first one had since it was the origins story, but it was really fun! Optimus Prime is a STUD!
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CodyB.Jun 28, 2009
Okay, c'mon. The ONLY reason I am giving this a 5 is for the CG in this move and SOME funny moments. The rest of it was horrible. Seriously? Farting and burping robots. Megan fox being called hot by a robot? Racially misrepresented Okay, c'mon. The ONLY reason I am giving this a 5 is for the CG in this move and SOME funny moments. The rest of it was horrible. Seriously? Farting and burping robots. Megan fox being called hot by a robot? Racially misrepresented robots. There are 2 robots in the movies that are obviously suppose to be "black" and they made the really dumb and couldn't read. If I was African American, I would be completely offended. And the little cheesy love conversations between Shia and Megan Fox makes me think that Michael Bay is a lonely nerd that is living out his love life vicariously through these two oddly paired actors. The first movie rocked... this one just eats rocks.… Expand
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10
LauraE.Jun 28, 2009
I went to see the movie AFTER reading some of the bad online reviews and I have to say I loved the movie. There was some funny dialgue betwen the characters and the robots and I have to say if I had listened to all the bad reviews, I would I went to see the movie AFTER reading some of the bad online reviews and I have to say I loved the movie. There was some funny dialgue betwen the characters and the robots and I have to say if I had listened to all the bad reviews, I would have missed out on a very good movie. So, my advice is go see the movie then make your opinion. Not everyone is going to feel the same and Im glad I didn't listen. I hoping there will be a part 3 'cause I haven't been disappointed yet. Transformers is awesome and so far everyone I've talked to has agreed.… Expand
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MatthewM.Jun 28, 2009
Screw the fact that this is the best movie ever and is completly awsome. It has Megan Fox, it deserves a 10 just for that.
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MatthewEJun 28, 2009
About the only laughing I did during this film was at how seriously it took itself.
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10
MichaelW.Jun 28, 2009
Completely ridiculous that this movie is getting hammered the way it is. Simply put this movie was fun!!! Awesome action sequences, some of the best CGI in any movie ever, your basic mindless, fun, summer popcorn movie! There was a little Completely ridiculous that this movie is getting hammered the way it is. Simply put this movie was fun!!! Awesome action sequences, some of the best CGI in any movie ever, your basic mindless, fun, summer popcorn movie! There was a little element of dumbness to this movie, but was pretty minor in the grand scheme of the movie as a whole. It all comes down to the fact that this movie isn't trying to be anything other than what it is, and should be reviewed as such. Sure the twins were dumb, but get over it, and I'm tired of hearing how they were racist, or it was racist having them in the movie. PLEASE!!!! Knock it off, get over yourselves! If you're looking for a fun time at the movie theater this is the movie for you, it won't make you think or give you any insight to the mysteries of the universe, but you will have fun!… Expand
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dannyg.Jun 28, 2009
This movie was amazing, there were some parts that the movie could have done without, but at the end of the day what other reasons do u need to watch a transformers movie. 1 special effects, 2 explosions 3 meagan fox, and 4 TOTAL BOT ON BOT This movie was amazing, there were some parts that the movie could have done without, but at the end of the day what other reasons do u need to watch a transformers movie. 1 special effects, 2 explosions 3 meagan fox, and 4 TOTAL BOT ON BOT ACTION. alll in all bay out did himself again. AMAZING SUMMER MOVIE.… Expand
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Jean-BaptisteGJun 29, 2009
Amazingly, they managed to take a seemingly simple storyline from a 1980's television show and turned it into a big incomprehensible wreck of a movie. I understand that it has to have explosions and noise, but it really feels like they Amazingly, they managed to take a seemingly simple storyline from a 1980's television show and turned it into a big incomprehensible wreck of a movie. I understand that it has to have explosions and noise, but it really feels like they created the special effects and wrote the dialog as an afterthought. As G. I. Joe is coming out shortly, I am sure I will get two disappointing renditions of my favorite childhood T.V. shows. I mean, come on! How hard is it to screw up transformers? The T.V. show had better plot-lines and actually made sense half the time. That's high praise for a 30-minute cartoon. With a three hour film, you would think they could at least match that level of competence. When I saw the animated transformers film in the 80's, my eyes welled up when Optimus died (hey, I was 8). This time, my eyes welled up because they ruined a perfectly good story.… Expand
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DanielTJun 29, 2009
Action scenes are very confusing and quick, sometimes we can't even tell where is the head or feet of the robots. A lot of unnecessary scenes with ridiculous humor (horny robots, robots with balls, etc). It deserves 3 for the high Action scenes are very confusing and quick, sometimes we can't even tell where is the head or feet of the robots. A lot of unnecessary scenes with ridiculous humor (horny robots, robots with balls, etc). It deserves 3 for the high quality CG, unfortunately all this CG is wasted with a terrible plot.… Expand
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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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JaysonLJun 29, 2009
This is even a bit charitable considering the problems i have with this movie. First off, it doesn't know what it wants to be; Action, Comedy, or Drama. Its serious scenes are cluttered with jokes, its overly serious about things that This is even a bit charitable considering the problems i have with this movie. First off, it doesn't know what it wants to be; Action, Comedy, or Drama. Its serious scenes are cluttered with jokes, its overly serious about things that are of little significance, and the teen drama is out of place. I suppose if your anywhere between the ages of 13-17 you'll enjoy this movie and call it the best ever, but for the rest of us who want something that really sits down and makes you think this is definitely not it.… Expand
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NickrJun 29, 2009
Insane, not as pleasing as the first but still action packed. I HAVE NO IDEA WERE THESE CRITICS HAVE THE GULL TO PUT DOWN THIS MOVIE. Overall i thought it was good and definitely looking forward to a third if that is the plans. Good job to Insane, not as pleasing as the first but still action packed. I HAVE NO IDEA WERE THESE CRITICS HAVE THE GULL TO PUT DOWN THIS MOVIE. Overall i thought it was good and definitely looking forward to a third if that is the plans. Good job to Bay for me.… Expand
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JohnjJun 29, 2009
The movie was good it would have been great if it didn't have all the sexual suggestive parts and all the cursing. Come on Michael, the transformers is based on a cartoon that "children" watch. I would not take my nieces and nephews to The movie was good it would have been great if it didn't have all the sexual suggestive parts and all the cursing. Come on Michael, the transformers is based on a cartoon that "children" watch. I would not take my nieces and nephews to see this movie. The explicit comments had nothing to do with the transformers and should have been left out. It was totally different from the first transformers. It has been ruined for the children. If you are going to make a cartoon into a movie, remember who the audience is going to be.… Expand
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10
jacobIJun 29, 2009
This movie was outstanding, I didn't think that it would be as good or even better then the first one. Lots of action, comedy and it started right off fast in the beginning with action...and I really don't think a critic would know This movie was outstanding, I didn't think that it would be as good or even better then the first one. Lots of action, comedy and it started right off fast in the beginning with action...and I really don't think a critic would know a good movie if they pulled it out of there a**!!!… Expand
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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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darrenhJun 29, 2009
Ii loved the action, so what for storyline.....this is a sci-fi movies about robots bent o destruction. I like that it was not too long and not too short, I look forward toa 3rd.
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10
simoner.Jun 29, 2009
Robots, amazingly funny, hott girls, emmbarassing parents, lots of action, and Shia LaBeouf. What more can you ask for?
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MichelleJun 29, 2009
Sure, the story line may not be anything very original and at times you have to think how unoriginal, but in the end this movie was amazing. It definitely is up there with the first one. The action was incredible and I was on the edge of my Sure, the story line may not be anything very original and at times you have to think how unoriginal, but in the end this movie was amazing. It definitely is up there with the first one. The action was incredible and I was on the edge of my seat for most of the movie. The cars are gorgeous and the fight seasons are sensational. Sorry, critics, but I'd have to say you are wrong on this one. Half to $400 million tends to say you may be wrong and don't know what people are looking for in a summer movie. Try again next time.… Expand
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mannygJun 29, 2009
To many bad words, the mom eating the pot brownie was really in bad taste and had nothing to do with the movie. The two jokes of the twin autobots, really, really bad taste. The main actor Shia Lajock is the worst person for the job. the To many bad words, the mom eating the pot brownie was really in bad taste and had nothing to do with the movie. The two jokes of the twin autobots, really, really bad taste. The main actor Shia Lajock is the worst person for the job. the plus side is the action, good sold fight scenes. talked about the history of the transformers. That… Expand
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MattD.Jun 29, 2009
Best movie of the summer... and Ive seen it three times since it came out and has not gotten old for me yet. The thing I love about this movie is the fact that there are more action/fighting scenes in this one than there were in the first... Best movie of the summer... and Ive seen it three times since it came out and has not gotten old for me yet. The thing I love about this movie is the fact that there are more action/fighting scenes in this one than there were in the first... along with more explosions. Some people may say that the movie drags on and yes at points it does seem like that, but that's because Bay is trying to show the influence the Autobots and Decepticons have on all the people they have come in contact with (Sam and Mikaela, The Army) before he ties it all together. I don't know about some people, but all this helped keep my attention during the movie... all 3 times Ive seen it so far. Also, showing what can happen in a relationship when one goes off to college was, I think, perfectly portrayed in the movie. Keeping that suspense during the whole movie helped to keep my attention and kept on having me ask myself what was going to happen. The comedy of the twins, especially toward Leo was hysterical. The movie could not have been any better in my book, it will be added to my collection right next to the first one when it comes out, and it is my number 1 recommendation for anyone to wants to see an awesome action film this summer.… Expand
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AlexH.Jun 29, 2009
As expected, most of the critics and even some normal movie-goers are going to take this movie more serious than necessary. Those people are missing the entertainment in this movie. I found this movie humorous with awesome action scenes. As expected, most of the critics and even some normal movie-goers are going to take this movie more serious than necessary. Those people are missing the entertainment in this movie. I found this movie humorous with awesome action scenes. I'm not a big fan of CG but it was necessary for this movie and it bet it took a lot of effort to make this movie, so I have to give them credit for that.… Expand
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AnonymousMCJun 29, 2009
The original Transformers was so much better. I believe the reason so many supported this was not because of word of mouth, but because we thought it would be just as good. What a let down. This is not a family movie. I was sorely dissappointed
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MikeLJun 29, 2009
The movie did what it did, it took every one mind off every thing and gave a good show. The first time I saw the movie I told every one about it and i LOVED THE MOVIE AND WILL GO SEE IT AGAIN, Micheal Bay did a great job and cant what to see The movie did what it did, it took every one mind off every thing and gave a good show. The first time I saw the movie I told every one about it and i LOVED THE MOVIE AND WILL GO SEE IT AGAIN, Micheal Bay did a great job and cant what to see the next moive… Expand
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AndrewHJun 29, 2009
I liked watching and experiencing the film of Transformers because it was like watching my childhood memories come back to life. Nothing on this planet has made me cry with tears of Happiness like watching Transformers in a realistic movie. I liked watching and experiencing the film of Transformers because it was like watching my childhood memories come back to life. Nothing on this planet has made me cry with tears of Happiness like watching Transformers in a realistic movie. This movie is not for newer generations that pick the world apart for their own exploitation of unhappiness. Most people I saw watch this movie were of the older generation of which they shared the experience with their children. Not all people dislike this movie, and for those who do not like it, give grave detail to why you do not like it, and then compare it to what you do like....the things that you do like in other movies, is it anything like this movie, or does it depict your own personality...? Every one has their own likes and dislikes and opinions, and that is ok with me as I do my self. But I would not go on a ranking system and totally discredit where the credit belongs. If you didn't like the movie, at least match what you did not like with an equal response of you did like.… Expand
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JoeSJun 29, 2009
Big explosions does not a good movie make. Revenge of the Fallen fell far short of the first movie, which for some people wasn't much of a fall to begin with. For them, it probably dug its own canyon. I loved the first movie, but this Big explosions does not a good movie make. Revenge of the Fallen fell far short of the first movie, which for some people wasn't much of a fall to begin with. For them, it probably dug its own canyon. I loved the first movie, but this one was just a pile of trash. All but one fight scene was terribly lame, awesome characters were wasted and the racist stereotypes were just idiotic. I got the feeling they filmed all of the explosions first and then Bay got bored and decided to let his 8 year old nephew do the rest of the movie. Skip this and watch the original.… Expand
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davidiJun 29, 2009
This movie was awesome. more action and more robots. i went to see it twice and i don't get tired of watching this. i might go see it again.optimus was a freaken awesome ''I'll take you all on'' was the best This movie was awesome. more action and more robots. i went to see it twice and i don't get tired of watching this. i might go see it again.optimus was a freaken awesome ''I'll take you all on'' was the best scene.critics could go kiss a**!… Expand
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ChrisPJun 29, 2009
Transformers... ROCKS!!!! I knew I'll experience again the same excitement I had when I was a kid watching the movie. Though there are some questionable part/scenes in the movie. For instance, how come the Constructicon can still form Transformers... ROCKS!!!! I knew I'll experience again the same excitement I had when I was a kid watching the movie. Though there are some questionable part/scenes in the movie. For instance, how come the Constructicon can still form Devastator when in the beginning of the movie it is clearly showed that Optimus Prime killed Scavenger. Also in the Dessert Battle you can clearly see some of the Constructicon fighting. Bumblebee even kill one of them(Rampage). But at the same time Devastator is in the pyramid, climbing. How many decepticons/constructicon are there? All in all though there are some questionable part of the movie...I love it, and will always be.… Expand
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BillJJun 29, 2009
I do not understand where all these negative reviews are coming from. I have seen the movie 3 times and every time the theater was full or very close to it, and I didn't see anyone walking out or booing or throwing a fit about the I do not understand where all these negative reviews are coming from. I have seen the movie 3 times and every time the theater was full or very close to it, and I didn't see anyone walking out or booing or throwing a fit about the movie. There was plenty of laughing and ooohs and aaaahs from the crowd, and it was easy to tell that they were very into it. Perfect summer movie, great special effects, hilarious jokes (so what if some are stereotypical, there are stereotypes in nearly every movie ever made), and acting that was just fine. If you want bad acting, go watch the Sci-Fi channel or something, there is nothing wrong with the acting or dialogue in Transformers. I saw a very diverse crowd each time I saw it, from young to old, and everyone seemed to have a good time, so I don't get where people are claiming that it's only people under 15 years old who like this movie. The fact is that Transformers is a great summer movie that has entertained a lot of people, and has a $200 million opening weekend to show for it. I think that some people just don't like Micheal Bay and are angry that he has made another hit movie, so they try to bring him down by giving the movie bad reviews, but their hate is obviously going in one ear and out the other.… Expand
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RichardB.Jul 12, 2009
Average action flick for me. Quite simply- Too Long. At least 45 mins of footage was just not needed. All the scenes with Sam's parents are like something from American Pie. SFX are still superb but its hella hard to tell which robot is Average action flick for me. Quite simply- Too Long. At least 45 mins of footage was just not needed. All the scenes with Sam's parents are like something from American Pie. SFX are still superb but its hella hard to tell which robot is which when they are scrapping! Would watch again if only for Ms Fox.… Expand
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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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AllenS.Jul 12, 2009
There are a lot things in this film which don't follow any logic (where are all transformers during last battles? It seems, Bay wanted to focus on certain events and characters and forgot all other - maybe it's a trick, but There are a lot things in this film which don't follow any logic (where are all transformers during last battles? It seems, Bay wanted to focus on certain events and characters and forgot all other - maybe it's a trick, but it's something critics don't like - absence of explanations and logics) but in general the movie is ok. The plot is pretty stupid, but the effects and comic situations make this film worth watching. Action/Comedy of this summer.… Expand
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AdamR.Jul 13, 2009
Fun, entertaining and gorgeous visuals. Obviously not the greatest movie going around but it provided a very entertaining cinema experience.
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AnthonyF.Jul 16, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is another two and a half hour GM commercial with nothing new or authentic at its core. The characters are the same, the action is the same, and so are the visuals. I expected more from this movie and from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is another two and a half hour GM commercial with nothing new or authentic at its core. The characters are the same, the action is the same, and so are the visuals. I expected more from this movie and from Michael Bay. These were his films and now they are nothing but boring mindless action. Who cares about plot when you have a hundred robots transforming every 5 seconds. I care.… Expand
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SpotB.Jul 17, 2009
The first 30 minutes were good but it was terrible from there.The fight scenes were really hard to watch and the ending battle was twenty minutes longer then it should have been. The ending wasn't good as well.
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AmateurCriticJul 18, 2009
I give 3 for the talented animators who's talent was wasted on this shitty movie, and 3 to Megan Fox for being so damn hot.
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JonB.Jul 18, 2009
Don't expect plot or good acting. Expect to be blown away by the special effects. Simple enough, no?
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ShaneP.Jul 19, 2009
This movie was fully entertaining! I went in nervous because of the critic reviews, but everyone i knew said it was unbelievable! Whoever went in thinking it was going to be a movie with a Dark Knight or Godfather type plot was stupid, but This movie was fully entertaining! I went in nervous because of the critic reviews, but everyone i knew said it was unbelievable! Whoever went in thinking it was going to be a movie with a Dark Knight or Godfather type plot was stupid, but the story was very good actually. It was entertaining and funny, exactly what a movie should be. They make movies for 2 types of people, 1)The people who look at it as entertainment and 2)who look at movies to teach us lessons about life. Both are unbelievable and this goes with the first type of people. Most of the people that didn't like this movie didn't like the first one either, so why bash at a movie you knew you weren't going to like? Also, the acting was very good in my opinion, sure it wasn't an Best actor or actress Academy award type thing, but it was very good nonetheless. And if it was too loud for you, there's most likely some preexisting thing for you, as it really wasn't louder than the first. And the action was not hard to follow at all! People just don't follow it, and there were no plot holes or goofs, I watched it again on my ipod from a dvd rip i found...if you focus on them you see that they are explained (Except the cast that Shia gets, but it shows Megan fox (Damn!) doing something to his arm when they show him getting up in the desert but i'm not sure what exactly so idk)...I'll show a few of them that i can think of from the top of my head 1)The flag thing in Paris: The flag that the Decepticon breaks off was on a bridge, the flag in the very next scene is on a building so its a different flag...there isn't just one flag in Paris... 2)When Shia gets up after getting hit by the explosion, they show his right side of the head, he got burned on the left as you can see when he's on the ground, the right side just got ashy and black 3)Megan Fox (Damn!) has her jeans slightly dirty at the end, not completely clean...although i guess it should have been dirtier but i can forgive this mistake as i didn't really mind. 4)The whole pyramids thing: The pyramd devastator is on is broken down, other transformers were on some of the other pyramids and the jets attack the pyramids...the John Turtorro thing is a goof i guess though 5)The John Turtorro under the Devestator's testicles was just there for comedy...anyone with a brain could see he was being sarcastic when he said it and it was a part of one of the construction vehicles he morphed with....if it was hanging from his neck you would have said they were bouncy jiggly boobs and saying he was under the testicles is better than saying, "I am under....neath the big robot on the Egyptian pyramid!" 6) THe whole ranking thing...it's a movie! You guys would also be complaining about how Farenheit 451 didn't happen in the 1990s oh well! He was important and saved America they could have promoted him because they needed him! 6) The shangai time and light thing: When they fight the decepticons it is nighttime and dark... Please comment and give me corrections or your opinions this is just what i saw while i watched the movie but i may have missed something or even thought i saw something.… Expand
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TomSJul 19, 2009
Wow were the critics ever wrong on this one. Just saw TF2 for the first time tonight and now I want to go see it on IMAX. I thought it was just as good as the first one which I also rated a 10. Great summer popcorn movie with lots of action.
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MelesaRJul 19, 2009
OMFG awesome movie, action was great, funny couldnt ask for anything better. All the people who diss this movie, you guys are blind and annalys into the story to much just calm the balls down ! Then maybe you will relise this movie is great. OMFG awesome movie, action was great, funny couldnt ask for anything better. All the people who diss this movie, you guys are blind and annalys into the story to much just calm the balls down ! Then maybe you will relise this movie is great. Michael Bay maybe a little loopy but is awesome at what he has created, :) go shit in a hole a deal with it haters.… Expand
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simvJul 19, 2009
Acting was average, some scenes were unnecessary, and the ending was a little abrupt. But the action scenes were pure awesome and there were definitely quite a few goosebump moments. A must-see.
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juanmigueltellezgarciaJul 23, 2009
it was really good ! 10
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BrianJ.Jul 24, 2009
This movie touched my heart and moved me to tears for the first time since "Of Mice and Men", and not because it was sad or joyfull either - because down right shamefull. This movie is the epitome of whats wrong in this now make-a-quick-buck This movie touched my heart and moved me to tears for the first time since "Of Mice and Men", and not because it was sad or joyfull either - because down right shamefull. This movie is the epitome of whats wrong in this now make-a-quick-buck platformed entertainment industry. Wheres the classics? Bring back the old ways!… Expand
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SammyJul 25, 2009
Though not as good as the first it was very entertaining and overall good movie.
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AlanBJul 27, 2009
Oh my goodness gracious this movie blew me right out of the water! It has amazing action that is easy to follow and the camera angles are pure, clean, and crisp! Megan Fox and Shia LaPoof are all worth of emmy nominations. The story was Oh my goodness gracious this movie blew me right out of the water! It has amazing action that is easy to follow and the camera angles are pure, clean, and crisp! Megan Fox and Shia LaPoof are all worth of emmy nominations. The story was super engaging and the plot was gut-wrenching! The humor was better then that of any other movie in history. Everything about this movie is so amazing that I am going to grab all my toys from my nostalgic childhood days, put them in a blender, cut my wrists, put that in the blender, and then drink it all and die happy.… Expand
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AlexSJul 29, 2009
I've always appreciated Bay's skill to take a so-so script and turn it into something really entertaining: Bad Boys, Transformers but for whatever reason he completely misses the mark and created what may be the worst film I've always appreciated Bay's skill to take a so-so script and turn it into something really entertaining: Bad Boys, Transformers but for whatever reason he completely misses the mark and created what may be the worst film I've ever seen. In a movie that is two and a half hours long that is about fighting robots one would expect to see those robots fight for more than 20 minutes. You get five brief minutes at the beginning, five in the middle (though this scene is without a doubt the best action scene of all time, shame it was in such a bad film...) and then ten jarring minutes at the end. Why would the audience want to see two hours and ten minutes of awful, awful, AWFUL acting where the only interaction with any Transformers are with these really terrible racial stereotypes (I didn't find it offensive or racist it was just weird and really out of place and outdated.) The plot itself had potential and I'll give that it did make sense, but it was everything else that was bad and it took away from the simple plot. This film could have easily been cut to 90 minutes - it spends a good 30 minutes on Fox's and LaBeouf's characters trying to tell each other that they are in love and another 15 on some bizarre Terminator-like Transformer that doesn't fit at all into the plot. I understand that character development and acting aren't the reasons you go see a film like this and that certainly wasn't why I went - but you do go to a film like this for action and when its over 145 minutes it is sorely disappointing that a mere 20 minutes is spent on what the audience came to see - especially because The Fallen doesn't do anything until the last five minutes and the other Transformers (Ironhide;Sideswipe) do nothing and in the last battle its a bunch of Alien Transformers that were not in the film until that point. Its not a bad film because "I don't get it" its a bad film because Michael Bay "didn't get it" choosing a terrible side story that overshadowed and dominated the main plot and underused the very things the film is named for...but hey, had this film just been the 20 minutes of fighting robots with none of the terrible filler I'd of probably given it a 10... Just one last thing- Oddly enough I didn't find the film loud at all and I saw it in IMAX - it was strangely quiet...so I don't know where the critics got that it was loud from...… Expand
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TaufiqHJul 29, 2009
Average Movie.... The story line is not developed clearly... though the film is 2.30 hour lengthy.
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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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MatsWAug 16, 2009
This is one of those movies that you should have no problem getting up to go to the bathroom or refill your drink. The story is not important and you won't miss anything. I would have had more fun if I spray painted a ball of aluminum This is one of those movies that you should have no problem getting up to go to the bathroom or refill your drink. The story is not important and you won't miss anything. I would have had more fun if I spray painted a ball of aluminum foil yellow and then threw it repeatedly at a regular ball of aluminum. I thought my expectations were lowered significantly by friends and critics, but they were not. I wanted to like it. I liked the first one (about 7/10), but this one was totally empty for me. There was absolutely no rising action (and I don't mean plot, which I already discussed). By that I mean the final fight was not any more awesome than the first one. I would have thought this movie was far more awesome if I had left after thirty minutes. Clearly some people do like it, but please, wait for the DVD, it hurts me to see the box office numbers for this movie continue to grow.… Expand
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FloptimusPAug 25, 2009
It's less than meets the eye.
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JohhnyBAug 25, 2009
Not as good as the first....basically the same thing only more action and wayyyy longer. It was entertaining but i think they should stop here.
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ShallunDSep 12, 2009
This movie deserved better though the plot may be a bit difficult to understand and no way better than the first one except for the awesome battles,it was still a good movie and by no means the worst.First one four stars, this one three out This movie deserved better though the plot may be a bit difficult to understand and no way better than the first one except for the awesome battles,it was still a good movie and by no means the worst.First one four stars, this one three out of five!!!!… Expand
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ianrSep 23, 2009
OK come on whats so bad about this film i loved it and the animation choreography is amazing yeah there are a couple things in there that should have been but all the people that give it a bad rating that on bad moment is all there thinking OK come on whats so bad about this film i loved it and the animation choreography is amazing yeah there are a couple things in there that should have been but all the people that give it a bad rating that on bad moment is all there thinking about. seriously some people rated it bad because the robots made clanking noises. i loved this movie.… Expand
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ColtonMNov 23, 2009
Now Gatsby J. I'm going to type this once, maybe twice. but here's what i say. the critics aren't Dickheads. You're a dickhead. the movie was awesome and explosive. like 20 giant robots kicking each others asses. what Now Gatsby J. I'm going to type this once, maybe twice. but here's what i say. the critics aren't Dickheads. You're a dickhead. the movie was awesome and explosive. like 20 giant robots kicking each others asses. what else can you ask for. i think that the graphics were, yeah, a little overused. but at least you know every bodies names unlike some of those other stupid movies. at least the movies are easy to follow. And also i think to many people judge this movie horribly because of the begining where there is like 3 new Autobots that haven't been talked about in the begining. But it has a great storyline and and an awesome fight in the end.… Expand
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MichaelWNov 24, 2009
Its an incredibly average movie which lacks substance of any sort. But the viewing experience itself is the enjoyable part. Watching giant robots ripping each other to shreds is amusing. Though its a more laugh at movie. If you try to take Its an incredibly average movie which lacks substance of any sort. But the viewing experience itself is the enjoyable part. Watching giant robots ripping each other to shreds is amusing. Though its a more laugh at movie. If you try to take it seriously you wont like it.… Expand
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RickyXDec 29, 2009
I honestly think this movie was great. Just because the plot isn't good doesn't mean the whole movie isn't good. Surely the plot was horrible, some parts were cheesy, and acting was average, but overall I think it was a great I honestly think this movie was great. Just because the plot isn't good doesn't mean the whole movie isn't good. Surely the plot was horrible, some parts were cheesy, and acting was average, but overall I think it was a great movie for family and friends to enjoy. It contained lots of action, effects, humor, etc. Visual effects we're detailed and clean, the humor was corny but still funny, and lots of fighting. What made this movie really stand out was the action and effects. It isn't the worst movie nor is it the best, but it meets my expectations. I highly recommend it if you are into action based movies. The whole point of watching the movie is to enjoy it, not seeing the plot and everything. It is a very entertaining movie as I see it. Why can't we just all enjoy the movie and have fun? To most people, it's either really good or just plain horrible. And to those people that say anyone rating it a 5 or above is a moron, grow up. It's a damn movie, there is no right or wrong. It's all based on other's opinion. Without doubt, this movie is highly underrated and deserves better.… Expand
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Compi24May 16, 2023
Though nowhere near as bad as some of the franchise's latter installments, "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" is most certainly inferior to its predecessor, what with its grating humor, confusing plot and a third act that's just absolutelyThough nowhere near as bad as some of the franchise's latter installments, "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" is most certainly inferior to its predecessor, what with its grating humor, confusing plot and a third act that's just absolutely devoid of any memorability. My issue with Michael Bay's direction in this is the action, of course. It's just so difficult to trace what's going on for the bulk of every set piece. So many Transformers are thrown our way in this one that it left me feeling like a 55-year-old dad taking his kids to see this. "Which ones are the Decepticons again?" "Who's shooting at who?" "Is that Megatron or Starscream onscreen right now?" Every action scene feels needlessly impersonal, with so many repeated beats and visual cues. I cannot tell you how many times characters will run towards the camera in slow motion, with explosions/Transformers following them from behind. All that said, there's some charm here and there — all of it mostly nostalgia-based, by the way — and a few impressive effects (considering this thing is nearly 15 years old now). Make no mistake, though, this is bottom of the barrel fare and not what blockbusters should be like.… Expand
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gracjanskiFeb 9, 2022
The action is great again, in the end even crazy.
But...the characters are not well written, some are even annoying, especially in the beginning. The story is also typical for a mainstream AAA movie: told too fast to show only action,The action is great again, in the end even crazy.
But...the characters are not well written, some are even annoying, especially in the beginning. The story is also typical for a mainstream AAA movie: told too fast to show only action, suspense and emotions. Boring. And the humour was also bad and childish. A more serious and adult atmosphere would fit better to Transformers. Also the US military propaganda is so obvious… Expand
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MrPajamasMay 10, 2022
The first movie was an absolute blast for me. Be it the action, the plot, the music. Everything. It was an original action movie, which I can't say about the sequel. Since the main characters are already familiar with the Autobots and we knowThe first movie was an absolute blast for me. Be it the action, the plot, the music. Everything. It was an original action movie, which I can't say about the sequel. Since the main characters are already familiar with the Autobots and we know how everything works, there's almost none of that epic surprise moment. Where the first one scored points, it doesn't do so well here. What makes this film good is the action, which is still plenty and still awesome, even if it still remains far behind the finale from the previous installment. Besides, there is less of it here as the film slows down the pace. From a certain point on, it became quite uninteresting for me and downright drawn out towards the end. The plot is quite weak. Unfortunately Transformers as a franchise failed in my eyes. The first was revolutionary and great, but this one is "only" good. It's still good though and for someone looking for action I can recommend it.… Expand
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HabibiehakimJan 14, 2023
Okay, let's just get everything straight, the first half of the movie was ok, the visual and special effects are dazzling all the way through, the performance are also ok, and the rest of Revenge Of The Fallen was just an utterly boringOkay, let's just get everything straight, the first half of the movie was ok, the visual and special effects are dazzling all the way through, the performance are also ok, and the rest of Revenge Of The Fallen was just an utterly boring sequel fills with uninteresting story, a way too long movie that end with the most boring and super long final battle sequence that last like forever, literally i just cannot believe on how long it is and if it's exciting it surely will works but because it's not exciting at all it's boring and tiring to watch, explosion here and there, there goes another one, my ears like bleeding man!, lot's of cheesy moments and dialogue, i really really try my best to still keep up with the film in the first half and i did it, i still thought it was ok, and again the rest after that was just a disaster, overall Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen is mostly a boring, unexciting action film that goes way too long fills with dazzling effects and ok first half but a tiring, boring, and exhausting second and last act.… Expand
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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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Kostas_SpirouDec 29, 2021
I really wanted to enjoy this movie just like the first one, but unfortunately it's very weird and there are so many dumb jokes. There is some action in some parts I guess, but most of the time it's just uninteresting dialogue, as if theI really wanted to enjoy this movie just like the first one, but unfortunately it's very weird and there are so many dumb jokes. There is some action in some parts I guess, but most of the time it's just uninteresting dialogue, as if the movie doesn't take itself seriously at all, very underwhelming and boring.… Expand
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liamexeFeb 7, 2023
I didn't have high expectations for the first movie given prior Michael Bay movies, but I was pleasantly pleased by its visually arresting storytelling and well crafted characters. Unfortunately, there was a serious chemical imbalance inI didn't have high expectations for the first movie given prior Michael Bay movies, but I was pleasantly pleased by its visually arresting storytelling and well crafted characters. Unfortunately, there was a serious chemical imbalance in Revenge of the Fallen. Unfortunately, this sequel's fight scenes were only longer, louder, and less inventive than the highly praised ones from the first film. Although Shia la Boeuf's performance in this movie was once again laudable, I wouldn't completely recommend it. The majority of the battle scenes were filmed in slow motion since the filmmaker needed to provide a more dramatic effect, however after nine or ten of them, it can start to grow tiresome before becoming humorous.… Expand
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The_D4RknesSJul 28, 2022
This was one of the ones I watched the most and I love DEVASTATOR in Egypt .
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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022
Join the transformers on an even worse and more forgettable sequel. Very bad.
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the_shadhu_khanApr 19, 2023
transformer second film. this time the story was good and the execution was brilliant
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Brave0flegendraJul 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the corny and unnecessary jokes, the action scenes are breathtaking, making Revenge of The Fallen a great movie and sequel.… 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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