A big fan of the first Transformers movie, I was so disappointed with the second one. This is generally the case with sequels, bar a few - The Godfather 2 being the obvious one and Airplane 2 not so obvious but still funnier than the first.
After the mess that was - Transformers 2 (Revenge of the Fallen), the media speculation was that it was a back to basics scenario for number 3 (Dark of the Moon). Well, it couldn't have been more wrong!
I'm not gonna waste time explaining the plot as it's paper thin and basically a re-hash of the last 2 plots with a few new transformers thrown in for good measure. There are about 10 endings in the last half hour of an arduous 2 hours and 40 mins - and I foolishly only ordered a medium popcorn.
There are some plusses though. A lot of the action scenes were spectacular in 3D, especially one scene which sees army recruits jumping out of a helicopter with sky gliding suits on them. That was the stand out scene.
Gone is Megan Fox but guys need not worry as the beautiful Victoria Secrets model Rosie Huntington Whiteley takes the reigns as the hottie. She may be hot but she should stick to catwalks and avoid film sets forever.
Hollywood big shots Frances McDormand and John Malkovich join in the antics as well -shame on them!!! They obviously wanted to have a bit of fun chasing shadows on a big set as I can't think of another reason why they'd sign up for this kind of tripe.
Smarmy Doctor McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) from Grey's Anatomy also joins the fun and plays - a smarmy company executive. Really stretching his acting skills on his summer break from tv!!!
I can't finish without mentioning the script. You'll go a long way before you find a worse one. It must've been dreamed up by the writer's 3 year old nephew. It contains the most cringing unfunny one liners and cheesy dialogue.
If you're a Transformers fan and feel I've been harsh, I apologise but it's all true. Don't even rent it when it comes out on DVD, wait til Stephen's day in 2 years time when RTE show it.
Score: 2/10
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