Confused direction...some what disappointing

Rating: 6/10 (22 July 2007)

I didn't really think much of this film when i saw it on adverts etc... but for some reason my mum and her boyfriend really wanted to see it, even though apparently i watched the TV series when i was younger.
Good Points -Brilliant visual effects, the way the robots transformed was extremely realistic -the sound effects (not music), the metallic sounds really suited the robots obviously and fitted well. -The comedy, Perfectly timed and was extremely funny at times - even with the robots.
Bad Points -The Soundtrack, this goes with the confused direction. One moment there was the hard instrumental almost 'patriotic American' drums that you get in some films;which really added to the films serious side. However then there was some rock in it which lightened the film slightly. Yeh some films can switch tones but it really didn't work in this. - Getting back to the directing. Usually with a film you get a gut feeling on how the film will be. This one i just couldn't decide whether it was a serious hardcore action or a child's comedy. The two didn't mix well and Michael bay really didn't do well...and the great Spielberg.
I would advise watching this you could like it but it really didn't suite me the too sharp camera angles and the none fitting music just took away the experience.