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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Transformers: Revenge Of The FallenProclaimed by exec producer Steven Spielberg as "awesome", Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen has finally arrived ...
Transformers: Revenge Of The FallenProclaimed by exec producer Steven Spielberg as "awesome", Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen has finally arrived - the second sci-fi blockbuster in as many weeks. But unlike the uber-serious Terminator: Salvation, Transformers 2 is a little more tongue in cheek; but like McG's effort, the latest autobot instalment is an overblown affair - c'mon this is Michael Bay after all!Bigger, badder, louder and longer than the first film, Transformers is an affront to all the senses, weighing in at a hefty 150 minutes. But feat not, for thanks to the aforementioned Bay, those two and a half hours are going to whiz by with action sequence after mindblowing action piece. But for all the incredible CGI effects and countless explosions, the film doesn't stop to breathe, even less than the first in fact, and as a result there is no chance to characterise any of the star players, whether they be Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Optimus Prime, Megatron or Starscream. However, those geek-gasmic fans are likely to get the thrill of their lives with a whopping 40 robots, and for those that aren't, well it's difficult not to be taken along for the ride.Basically poor Sam Witwicky (LaBeouf) is just trying to lead a normal life and head off to college. But aside from his over-emotional parents, and the problems with having a long-distance relationship with the smokin' Mikaela (Fox), young Sam has to deal with the onslaught of the Decepticons, who are after information in his mind, and are determined to bring back Megatron from the depths of the ocean. Ok so the plot is fairly limited, but Michael Bay certainly comes into his own with explosions galore, and some truly incredible actions sequences, most notably in Shanghai, Egypt, and a forest fight with an awesome Optimus Prime. Shia LaBeouf once again grounds the film with yet another assured performance, and he is given good support by newcomer Ramon Rodriguez, while Megan Fox is most definitely pure eye candy - so carefully and lovingly filmed by Mr Bay. But who's complaining?Naturally on the robot side of things, there are the old favourites including Optimus, Bumblebee and Megatron, but there are plenty of newcomers including Jetfire, The Fallen and Devastator. Sadly there are also a couple thrown in for the kids JaJa Binx stlye, notably the irritating twin double act of Skid and Mudflap, and the leg humping antics of Wheelie.The film would certainly have benefited from a stronger storyline and perhaps a more downbeat film a la Empire Strikes Back, but this pure Michael Bay in all his excess. So if you want bumps, bots, thrills and spills, oh and plenty of gratuitous Megan Fox shots, then Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen will definitely fit the bill.
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The robots in disguise continue their age-old feud in the eagerly awaited sequel to one of the biggest box office ...
The robots in disguise continue their age-old feud in the eagerly awaited sequel to one of the biggest box office hits of 2007. Director Michael Bay (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor) returns to the helm for Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen to destroy large swathes of planet Earth in a miasma of pyrotechnics and computer-generated imagery, courtesy of the wizards at Industrial Light , &, Magic and Digital Domain. The second film pushes the visual effects envelope with more outrageous slam-bang thrills, apocalyptic set pieces and skirmishes between the noble Autobots and their sworn enemies, the Decepticons. At times, the screen becomes a blur of entangled, shiny automaton limbs and it's difficult to work out who has the upper hand until the dust settles or, as in the film's most heart-tugging moment, one of the metal monsters powers down for good. Steve Jablonsky's booming orchestral score, which rattled the teeth in your head in the first film, begins at an ominous growl here for a throwaway prologue set in 17,000 BC and steadily increases in volume to a deafening roar to match the on-screen crash, bang, wallop. Two years have passed since high school student Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and his Autobot friends defeated power-hungry Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving) and consigned the evil behemoth to a watery grave on the sea bed, under constant guard from submarines and US warships. In the intervening period, humankind has forged an alliance with Autobot leader Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) and his kin to create the top-secret military division known as NEST, which is charged with hunting down the few remaining Decepticons. Field commanders Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) and USAF Master Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson) lead the perilous missions, flanked by Ironhide, Jazz, Ratchet and some new additions to the Autobot fold. Meanwhile, Sam prepares for his first year at college by bidding farewell to his parents (Kevin Dunn, Julie White), beautiful girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox) and robot protector Bumblebee. His roommate Leo (Ramon Rodriguez) turns out to be a techno-geek, who thinks he is God's gift to women, especially vampy fellow student Alice (Isabel Lucas). However, she is much more interested in Sam at a time when he is adjusting to a long distance relationship with Mikaela. During a class, Sam begins to have visions of hieroglyphs and as these hallucinations become more intense, the young man senses that Autobot leader Optimus Prime has been keep secrets from him. Sure enough, the Decepticons are preparing to return to Earth in even greater numbers to fulfil an ancient prophecy. "This is not your planet to rule. The Fallen shall rise again!" barks a captured Decepticon. "That doesn't sound good!" quips Sergeant Epps. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen overstays its welcome by at least 30 minutes with a middle section that sags ba, dly as Sam and co join forces with an old friend, Sector 7 Agent Simmons (John Turturro), to unravel the mystery of the symbols and halt the invasion. The introduction of a Decepticon called The Fallen echoes Star Wars while chaotic scenes of appliances in the Witwicky family home coming to life are an obvious nod and a wink to Gremlins. The new comedy robots should have been junked completely, even though very small kids find their buffoonish exploits amusing. Bay orchestrates action sequences with customary aplomb and lack of subtlety, employing slow motion ad nauseum as yahoo American pluck and determination once again rescue humanity from the brink of annihilation. LaBeouf uses his impressive comic timing to highlight Sam's vulnerability as his reluctant hero is thrust into the middle of a titanic battle beyond his comprehension or control. "This is not my war," he tells Optimus Prime defiantly. "Not yet, but I fear it soon will be," sombrely replies the Autobot leader. Fox reapplies her lip-gloss unseen during each bravura stunt sequence. While entire cities fall, her pout remains lustrous and her white jeans remarkably clean. If Major Lennox would reflect sun off those lips and use the ray of light to melt Megatron and his minions, the Decepticons would be banished far sooner and we wouldn't spend the last half hour glancing nervously at our watches.
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