Transformers 3 brings me for an action-packed ride!

Rating: 8/10 (2 July 2011)

I have to say, this second sequel is the best out of the three movies based on 'Transformers', all directed by the ambitious Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg. My expectation is quite high for it after I have watched the trailer which seems to be very promising with a number of exciting action-packed scenes, and yesthe film appealed to that successfully, and so it reached my expectation, and even a bit higher. The story is based on the aimed exploration of astronauts on the other (dark) side of the moon on Apollo 11 mission in 1969 whom discovered a huge dead autobots' spaceship, with story following from there and brought to the Earth.
The Autobots lead by Optimus Prime lost to Decepticons lead by Megatron in war and they flee to the Earth which is regarded as their new home, in cooperation with humans while trying to activate Sentinel Prime which in turn betrays them by trying to take over the Earth with placement of Cybertron to the planet itself. Sorry for a little spoiler here if you haven't watch it, but there would be a lot of story to be told throughout the progress of the film, which total up to a length of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes which for me is considered a bit too long. Some parts can be reduced for a better picture overall.
I'm satisfied with the story, and I have to admire the creativity of making the story related to famous incidents in the history of mankind like the first 'landing to the moon' mission and even the Chernobyl disaster of radiation. I also do like how humans are being integrated into the story, into the fight of the robots in our world, which usually centered on US cities normally (this time in Chicago and a bit in Washington). The only part I don't really attached to is the love thing again, between the main characters as predicted. Oh manit's the story dealing with end of the world and both of them having childish couples' act of breaking up or jealous at that point of time is nonsense and ridiculous. This dragged the story in the middle. Can the movie directors just leave this part aside for a movie or two, and not for ALL, including this one. Even without that portion, it would be already nice to watch, and might be even better!
There are also quite a number of hilarious moments, cracked by the people and even as well as the robots, especially the two tiny robots. Both of them just made me laughed whenever they appeared, either being left behind, being in the state of powerless compared to the others, or even when they are contributing in bringing down the Decepticon's ship which they didn't expect to board in. The humans also have played their roles well in the story, and special credits given for those who had really fly from a high position for the filming, which are in turn edited as to make them appeared to be flying at the sky of Chicago. They really performed the stunt.
I have to emphasize on the action scenes again. Although some scenes of excessive battle might be confusing and some just come and go in a very quick pace which I hardly get attached to, but overall everything showing the battle are just awesome. The use of 3D technology in the film is brilliant, and is by far the best 3D feature of the year, and after Avatar. I just get excited and interested over so many action- packed scenes with incredible viewing angle and position, all enhanced by 3D. So, it is much better and recommended to watch it in 3D! I still remember the scene of the tower slanting down due to attack from Decepticons while the people are in there, trying to avoid the attack and get out of the building. That is way too awesome, and at that time I wouldn't want to miss a second of it.
That really captures my attention until the point that I forgot the love thing between Sam (Shia LaBeouf) and Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) and their parts are not that much, luckily. The theme of betrayal between robots and even humans are stressed too which further makes the story interesting as it flows on an exciting journey. The movie really brought the audiences for a ride over, especially at the second half of the film, over the beautiful Chicago, city of skyscrapers with damage done by the Decepticons and Sentinel Prime appearing very realistic and impacting to the audiences.
I have to just say again that the battle scenes are WOW! Great job by all the people responsible in creating such a great science-fiction action film, which is definitely a big-budget production. The background scores in the film sound suitable too. The only thing I am a bit disappointed is that more attacking capabilities by the Autobots should be shown, rather than just showing how great the Decepticons can be, in numbers, in size, and in technology. Autobots should be more revealing in many aspects, rather than just from the colours. Okay, that is a minor issue. Overall, this movie is definitely very well made, very well worth-watching, and very well impressive. Wowthis is even a big review for this big film! Out of 10 points, I would give this one 7.6. (which many points are honestly dedicated to the action scenes!)
(from my own blog, www.vincentloy.wordpress.com)