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• If you don't expect too much, you won't be disappointed — for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  Written by deleted user on 31.01.2010

  The evil Decepticons once again try to find some potent artefact, which will bring death to all mankind, and they destroy anything in their path in order to get hold of it. Only the Autobots and their companion Sam can stop them.

  Here it is: The long awaited (or dreaded) sequel to Transformers. Michael Bay picks up where he left off. Whilst the first part spread a feeling of novelty and to some extent nostalgia, at least to those who grew up in the eighties and early nineties, the second instalment offers a very improvised plot that only succeeds in laying the foundation for the humungous action scenes. Bay offers a generous compensation for his lack of originality by showing Megan Fox's curves in every other scene.
  The acting by everyone involved is terrible, but to be fair it should be stated that the plot, dialogues and directing are so weak that noone receives a chance to fully display their skills.
  The only enjoyable characteristic of the movie is the quality of the SFX. However, the action scenes (of which there are many) are so badly cut that it is difficult to make out any specific details of the Transformers and they too often merely look like moving masses of metal making their way through explosions and fire-barrages.

  Despite all its shortcomings Revenge of the Fallen achieves its ultimate goal, which is to entertain. If you are bored on a Sunday afternoon, you won't go wrong watching it.
  It's mindless popcorn-cinema and it's done by Michael Bay, so don't expect too much!

• A disappointment — for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  Written by cosmobrown on 20.06.2009

  Michael Bay's Transformers was the perfect blend of action, cutting edge special effects, humour, charm and self-assured ridiculousness. Plus it had massive robots beating the shit (do robots shit? Probably not) out of each other! It made a lot of money Worldwide and so a sequel was inevitable and welcomed by, I imagine, a lot of people (me included). Bay and co. already had the winning formula that made the first film such a treat and thus would just have to re-apply it, add a few new bits and bobs, up the scale a little and voila! Unfortunately, a few of the vital components are missing and simply being bigger doesn't necessarily mean it's better. Transformers- Revenge of the Fallen is a mess. An enjoyable mess, but still a mess. The plot feels like it's being made up as it goes along, with no discernible structure or rhythm to it. There's too much robot fighting action (I honestly didn't think such a thing was possible) that eventually the big final scenes just wash over you in a barrage of noise and pictures, not achieving the necessary emotional weight that they should have. The humour made the first film such a delight, but this sequel just has too much and none of it is particularly funny, with so many ridiculous comedic sidekick characters and their juvenile and groanworthy attempts at comedy. The length is also a problem. This film goes on for way, way longer than is necessary, scenes drag out when they should zip by. It's not all bad though. Shia LeBeouf is of course excellent and a delight to watch at all times, while Megan Fox provides nice eye candy (the camera literally oogles her curves like a pervy uncle). All your favorite minor characters make a reappearance (John Turturro, LeBeouf's parents), as do your favorite Autobots and Decepticons (Optimus, Bumblebee, Megatron), as well as some badass new ones (hello, Constructicons!). Bay is undoubtedly the master of destruction. When it comes to blowing things up theres noone better, and he proves that yet again with some big action moments to enjoy. However, Transformers- Revenge of the Fallen has to go down as a disappointment, when compared to its predecessor. It lacks the charm, the humour and the warmth. This new installment has it's moments but is overall just a loud robotic mess. My advice? Stick your Transformers DVD in and rewatch that, rather then going to see this new one.