An incredibly fun movie--just like the first.

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2009)

OK. So reviews are out and all the hot-shots are calling this film a big expensive disaster. All I hear is how terribly built the plot is, how awful the acting might be, and just how generally disappointing this movie is. Which it definitely is not.
I can't believe anyone would go see a movie like this, a Michael Bay film, expecting a world-class Best Picture nominee. This is Transformers. Get real. I didn't go to this with high hopes for big twists or heart-wrenching well-acted dramatic love scenes, I went to this because I knew it would be a complete jumble of exciting visual effects and outrageous action, which it was. Nonstop action straight from the get-go. Explosions, metal melting and flying everywhere, fight after fight, crunch after crunch--just stuff that can make you laugh and go "WHOA!" at the same time. The dialogue was humorous and clever. Clichés may have been abundant, but they're just there to make you chuckle, not have a hysterical laughing breakdown.
I had a complete blast watching this movie. Anyone who has the slightest bit of interest in a larger-than-life over-the-top action film, just for the fun of it, should NOT miss out on this great movie. Definitely one to see in theaters. I'll be back this weekend to watch it again!