Not as good as the first, but still entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (26 June 2009)

I'll start with the bad things: 1. My major problem with this movie was its copy-pasting of scenes from the first movie. From meteors entering the atmosphere, to scout planes in the dessert and re-runs of explosions, this really got to me. Don't know why. 2. It's hard to tell the transformers apart. It was much easier in the first one. It also seems that most of the new transformers, especially the decepticons, are more generic. No names, no identity, they are just there and that was a bit disappointing. 3. The twins! I wouldn't say that they sucked...to me...they were just unnecessary. And people find them racist, which to me sounds like those people are searching for something to be insulted or angry by. 4. SPOILER! The ending was...very anti-climatic. An hour of build-up, and the final fight lasts for 30 seconds...Huge let-down. 5. Transformer as a sexy woman??? If they can transform into humans...why still use cars or cats and so on?
The good parts. 1. Alien Robots...that transforms! 2. Megan Fox. She has never looked hotter, and she alone would make this movie worth watching. 3. Decent humor. The humor in the first film was pretty good, the second is still fun, but not as much. 4. Incredible, expensive over-the-top kick-ass awesome action. Amazing fights, battles, one-liners...so much in fact that it unfortunately seems to be too much. I never thought I'd say that, but there is actually too much action in it.
So why does everyone hate Michael Bay so much? And if so, why do they continue watching his movies. If you liked Michael Bays previous movies, or if you enjoyed Transformers, then this movie would be worth seeing. You probably won't find it as good as the first, so don't expect it to. If you don't like Michael Bay, then this movie will not be for you, and you should save your money and complaints for something else.
This movie is pure, mindless action. And a lot of it. Don't expect too much other than this and you won't be disappointed.