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Watching this movie was like trying to handle a wet fish. It was all over the place, got pretty annoying, but provided something interesting to see from time to time. I only fell asleep once! Grade: C-

I haven't seen it, but I imagine that this "review" from Mark Kermode probably sums up the experience pretty well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_D2XKRbYmM

Of course, whenever there's a new Michael Bay movie out, I always think of this song from Team America: World Police:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pM8PrqY5Rg

This movie's exactly like the inside of a hyperactive six-year-old's head, and I think the only real way to enjoy it is to get into the same mindset. Basically, it's cotton candy meant to give you a sugar rush, and on that level I could appreciate the film.

I won't deny it had a few - problems. But seeing Optimus in action again was worth it, especially during the forest battle. "I'll take you all on!!"

You just don't mess with the Prime...

If you're looking for a less headache-inducing way to get your transforming giant robot fix, you might want to check out Jeffery Brown's short graphic novel The Incredible Change-Bots (you can probably buy a copy for about the same price as a movie ticket, if not less):

http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Change ... 336&sr=1-1

http://jeffreybrowncomics.blogspot.com/ ... ailer.html

I actually met Jeffery Brown at the STAPLE! con in Austin this March that Stan attended. I got him to sign and draw in my copy of Change-Bots, and he came around as an all around nice guy. He's going to be contributing a story to the next Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comic book called "Bad Milhouse", which should probably be good.

Can we please stop with the giggly camera, now?

Oy vey...anyone else feel sick with all that shaking?

And that scene with Sam and his girlfriend sharing a tender moment together and the camera is spinning and spinning around them for like five minutes. I thought I was going to hurl!

That's not directing, Michael Bay, that's just bad.

I don't think I will see it. I am not a tranceformers fan anyway.. but i know my little brother would LOVE this film....and what do you know.....^_^ he is turning 6 this July!

Usagi wrote:I don't think I will see it. I am not a tranceformers fan anyway.. but i know my little brother would LOVE this film....and what do you know.....^_^ he is turning 6 this July!

The movie is rated pg-13. It has a lot of language that back in the day would have been an 'R' rating. The skanky college atmosphere was pretty adult...bad example for kids to see what supposed college life is. I would not recommend younger kids to see it.

I agree that the camera work with all the jiggly, spinning and out of focus action was a bit much. I've loved the Transformers since their debut in the 80's, but, some of this movie was just trash with not enough paying homage to the original. It's a movie trying to bring in the teen crowd with way too much hollywood schtick of the same refried formula. The ghetto-bots were pretty dumb. But, the Jetfire sacrifice for Optimus Prime was one of the best moments in the movie. Good movie for a fan!

Oh, god it is?...LoL!- Well.....I will only hope my stepmom wont let him watch it. because i know he likes "Bumble- Bee"....hmmm...maybe he just got it from school ^_^

My brother saw it last night, said he will never look at wreaking balls the same way again. He also hated the twins. I doubt I shall waste money to go see it.