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Pure. Popcorn. Entertainment. That's an exact classification of director Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The action is nonstop, with battles and explosions from start to finish. The camera (without any subtlety) exploits Megan Fox's hotness to the max. As if she weren't enough, a new sex kitten (Isabel Lucas) is thrown into the equation. Shia LaBeouf is as charismatic as ever, and fills the starring role with ease. And then there's the humour. Sam's parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White) provided some semi-raunchy laugh-out-loud moments in the first movie, but now they take it to the next level. Sometimes it seems like they are trying a little too hard, but it is still hilarious.
As far as the “plot” goes, the writers didn't waste much time--it's really just a context for the giant-robot death matches and dramatic slow-mo sequences. The movie kicks off two years later where the Autobots have formed an alliance with the U.S. government, creating an elite team led by Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel), in an effort to snuff out any remaining Decepticons that show up. The bad guys keep coming, and it turns out that a much more menacing force than Megatron is out there--and it is looking for something on Earth that is tied to the very origin of the Transformers race. Fans of the franchise will be delighted by the addition of many new robot characters (there are well over 40 in the sequel, versus only 13 in the first). The second Transformers has shaped up to be one of the worst reviewed and most successful movies of all time. This strange pairing is really just an indication that this movie has one purpose: to entertain. The creators didn't want to waste time bogging down the action and drama with substance--which was arguably a good decision. --Jordan Thompson
As far as the “plot” goes, the writers didn't waste much time--it's really just a context for the giant-robot death matches and dramatic slow-mo sequences. The movie kicks off two years later where the Autobots have formed an alliance with the U.S. government, creating an elite team led by Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel), in an effort to snuff out any remaining Decepticons that show up. The bad guys keep coming, and it turns out that a much more menacing force than Megatron is out there--and it is looking for something on Earth that is tied to the very origin of the Transformers race. Fans of the franchise will be delighted by the addition of many new robot characters (there are well over 40 in the sequel, versus only 13 in the first). The second Transformers has shaped up to be one of the worst reviewed and most successful movies of all time. This strange pairing is really just an indication that this movie has one purpose: to entertain. The creators didn't want to waste time bogging down the action and drama with substance--which was arguably a good decision. --Jordan Thompson
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Sequel to the 2007 mega-budget live action sci-fi film based on the 1980s cartoon series. Shia LaBeouf reprises his role as Sam Witwicky, the young earthling caught in the raging war between the Autobots and the Decepticons. After he glimpses the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers through a powerful vision sent to him by the Allspark, Sam once again finds himself the target of the evil Decepticons, who have returned to Earth under the command of the formidable Starscream (voiced by Charles Adler). Joining the Autobots' mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), who forms an alliance with international armies for this second epic battle.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By D. Pugh
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Nothing wrong with the film, or discs, but if you are buying this for the extras then be aware they have all expired. The digital copy and the 3D holographic experience both expired on 30th November 2010.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I loved the movie and for the price of 3 disc blu-ray set was brilliant value considering the high street stores were selling this product at almost double what I paid for it on amazon. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen on blu-ray looked fantastic and it really enhanced the special effects.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By phizco
Format:Blu-ray
I would just like to say that I grew up with Transformers and so I would buy this anyway regardless of the actual quality of the film.
I really liked the first film although there was the odd stupid comedy moment (which not even the cartoons had), but this 2nd film takes that to an all new level. What were they thinking with the script? Is there any group of people that appreciate the stupid characters and the meaningless dialogue that makes the film feel so pointless?
The 2nd film in any series is known for having the visuals ramped up and this one is the same although they seem to have gone completely crazy with it. I wonder if they bought so much resource in to the special effects that they felt they had to use it! It's too much.
I also think that the people that have the final word over which characters to use and the story aren't true Transformers fans. Some of the characters are too far away from the originals and some seem to have been changed just to satisfy the sponsors through some of the heaviest product placement I have ever seen. Again, it's way over done.
All in all, if you're a fan then watch it at least once, if not then I wouldn't go out of my way to pick this up.
For anyone with kids reading this, pick up the 1980s film version which is the cartoon. The DVD should be a good price and will entertain far more than this.
I really liked the first film although there was the odd stupid comedy moment (which not even the cartoons had), but this 2nd film takes that to an all new level. What were they thinking with the script? Is there any group of people that appreciate the stupid characters and the meaningless dialogue that makes the film feel so pointless?
The 2nd film in any series is known for having the visuals ramped up and this one is the same although they seem to have gone completely crazy with it. I wonder if they bought so much resource in to the special effects that they felt they had to use it! It's too much.
I also think that the people that have the final word over which characters to use and the story aren't true Transformers fans. Some of the characters are too far away from the originals and some seem to have been changed just to satisfy the sponsors through some of the heaviest product placement I have ever seen. Again, it's way over done.
All in all, if you're a fan then watch it at least once, if not then I wouldn't go out of my way to pick this up.
For anyone with kids reading this, pick up the 1980s film version which is the cartoon. The DVD should be a good price and will entertain far more than this.
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Enjoyable
Was wondering how the sequel would compare to the first 1, and it's not 2 bad! gotta love those Transformers!!
Published 28 days ago by Ta2dale
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good follow on
Similar to the fist film, easy watching. I liked it and would recommend to anyone who enjoyed the first film.
Published 1 month ago by Jess Scannell
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blue ray
a great gift for my son who got a ps3 for his birthday and wanted a blue ray to play on it
Published 1 month ago by emma eshelby
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Love it!
If you like the original then you will like this. Or if you are male, you will also LIKE this!
Published 2 months ago by E P Sheard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film for the young at heart
Incredible effects and fast moving action. Any youngsters would thoroughly enjoy this or even the older youngsters.
My nephews certainly did.
My nephews certainly did.
Published 2 months ago by R. Manders
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
My son is collecting the whole transformers dvd collection and insists that it must be the special edition series as he likes to watch all the extra bits.
Published 3 months ago by Bacardisoo
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transformers
bought for a friend who loves it and will not part with it i would recommend these for anyone to buy
Published 3 months ago by angela jayne melim
5.0 out of 5 stars
plenty good
I prefered the frist and thrid this one was dry in places.I thick this dvd was very good quality and the delivery was good.
Published 3 months ago by tracy
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Bay-ware of nausea
It was almost inevitable that a second Transformers movie would be made, given that a largely crude and sellable formula was used for the first. Read more
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