The best in the series.

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2011)

I see a lot of reviews for this movie that are so overwhelmingly incomprehensible and juvenile that it makes me realize how true the statistics are about the education system in America. I promise to give you a sound and logical review for the new Transformers film.
In 2007, the world was blown away by Michael Bay's testosterone filled extravaganza - "Transformers". It was loud, over-the-top, and packed a heavy punch to the senses. What made it so special was the beautifully rendered action sequences, and the concepts behind them. This was Michael Bay being Michael Bay, and not giving a s**t what you thought about that.
Fast Forward to 2009. Bay releases one of the most commercially successful movies in box office history - "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen". This time the critics were less accepting and universally bombed virtually every aspect of the film. I, along with most, agree that it was a step in the wrong direction for the Transformers franchise. While the action was stellar and even bigger than the first, key elements helped completely ruin the experience. The comedy was slapstick and stupid. The story was jumbled and incoherent. The finale was cliché and stale. Nevertheless, for Transformers fans it wasn't all terrible. The CGI was brilliant and the action was still breathtaking.
Now here we are in 2011 with the complete Transformers trilogy out in the world. "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon" is the finest film in the series hands down. Gone is the poor slapstick humor asserting itself in the middle of our beautiful action scenes. It has been replaced with funny situational comedy and genuinely humorous anecdotes. The story is now coherent and easy to follow, and the characters (both bot and human) are well built and likable. The bots now share the film's universe on screen instead of overwhelm it. The action is as always intense and over the top. The finale is wonderful and intriguing and keeps you glued to the screen and on the edge of your seat. Michael Bay has truly made this series his own and ended it with a loud and thunderous bang.
In conclusion, if you are an action fan then you will love this film. There's beautiful women, exotic cars, mass destruction, and gigantic robots that beat other's as**s in full 3d. There's conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and huge military operations with equally awesome military equipment. There's heroes and enemies, betrayals and redemption. This is what a summer blockbuster is supposed to be. Go in, kick back, and enjoy the carnage!
As a lover of good action movies I must give this one a 8/10.
(Transformers - 7/10)
(Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen - 6/10)