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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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Shia LaBeouf, Isabel Lucas, John Turturro, Megan Fox, Josh DuhamelDirector: Michael Bay
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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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just sad because this blue-ray doesn't show portuguese sub-titles !
just sad because this blue-ray doesn't show portuguese sub-titles !
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bluray at its best
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it was good
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