Spock goes crazy, you may too

Rating: 7/10 (2 July 2011)

The first movie had a pretty good story. The second movie was a pretty good ride. The third movie is pretty good as far as junk food for your eyes go but it is utter nonsense.
I'll be honest.
It's so long and demanding, I felt 10 years older when I left the theater. The acting was abominable. There is no story telling here. Michael Bay has no idea how to tell a story. Half the time, I couldn't figure out what was shooting who. Where did John Malkovich go? I don't understand why Megatron was still alive. Does Dino have Italian family on Cybertron? I don't know why humans were helping the Decepticons. I lost count of how many booty shots of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley were jammed into the lens. I think it is the most violent movie I have ever seen - unapologetically violent - bordering on hateful. And My head hurt about an hour in.
But somehow, I enjoyed it. Oh and, coming from a person laughed at Avatar's (and every movie since) 3D, the 3D here is genuinely impressive.
You'll forget most of it ten minutes after you leave. It is mean spirited and makes no sense at all. Yet, if you are looking to escape - there are few better places to find it than here.