Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Director Michael Bay doesn't disappoint with this film. Even the concession stand guy said this movie made up for the last. I totally agree.  I have to admire Michael Bay for this one. The action sequences were amazing. And I kept wondering how all of those scenes were orchestrated to pure perfection.

The movie opens with the US and U.S.S.R. space race to the moon, and Sam doing something down to earth, trying to get a job. Yes he's saved the planet twice, but he's far from the corner office. Malkovich plays a funny employer and his model girlfriend, Victoria's Secret model, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley adds eye candy. Megan Fox's absence is explained in one sentence by Sam's parent's, but I actually missed seeing her. I like having the same actors in sequels but truth be told, I really came to see the Decepticons and Autobots fight for the planet.

As you probably guessed from previews there's something about the dark of the moon that is revealed. That's pretty much the main plot with subplots of Sam and his girlfriend and her boss played by Patrick Dempsey. Dialogue wasn't a scene stealer but it never was in Star Wars either. When it comes to films like this, it's not something you're really looking for. Great effects and supreme sound kept this moving pumping. Some teenage guys in the theater clapped when it was over. Haven't seen that in a long time.

Fun summer movie. Bring a friend. Share some popcorn and enjoy the ride.

Worth the money: $$$$

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