Before Watching: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

Rating: 5/10 (23 December 2019)

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" (2011) is yet another action movie with the infamous fighting robots. If you want to get as much out of it as possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before watching:
In this movie, The Transformers saga continues more or less in the same tone as the previous two instalments. The effects and scenery continue to be well done and at moments exciting, but beyond the extravaganza and explosions, little to none substance remains. These movies aren't in that sense made for depth or thoughtful philosophies, which remains the main point to be aware of.
Secondly, the characters can feel very one-dimensional. The main protagonist Sam spends most of his scream time running, with his new girlfriend (which poses a major plot inconsistency) running behind screaming. Rarely does it feel like the characters are human, which robs the dramatic as well as the more tender moments of impact.
In terms of consistency, this movie is, nevertheless, the soundest. It's a clear improvement from Transformers 2, but not enough to really be satisfying except to its target audience.
My personal grade: a bland 5/10. If you found this helpful, check my profile for more reviews.