Everything SKYLINE could've been (but, sadly, wasn't).

Rating: 8/10 (2 July 2011)

As I've said elsewhere, I go to science fiction movies for pure escapism. Up to and including the stereotypical happy ending. And, TRANSFORMERS 3D: DARK OF THE MOON delivers. Interweaving conspiracy theory elements with the still on-going (seemingly endless) war between the Autobots and the Decepticons in an enjoyably plausible way.
I especially enjoyed the inclusion of Leonard Nimoy as the voice of Sentinel Prime. Because, only those over age 39 (like myself) will remember and appreciate that he was the voice of Galvatron in the 1980's animated feature about the Transformers from Sunbow/Marvel!
The one and only nitpick I have with the movie is the climax. I felt it was a tad overly-long and drawn out. Including where it intersected with Sam Witwitcky's (Shia LeBoeuf) relationship with Carly (his new, veddy British, yet admittedly hot) girlfriend.
Hence, my deduction of two points.