We are here. We are waiting...

Rating: 6/10 (7 July 2009)

Like Optimus, I'm sending out a message, in the vein hope that Micheal Bay or at least someone who carries some weight in the production of the Transformers movies might hear my thoughts before the next inevitable instalment.
First & foremost I think the producers of this film are having a serious problem recognising & catering to their target demographic. I understand the need to capture the imaginations of a whole new generation of youngsters, but if you're going to do that then maybe try not to base your campaign purely on the premise of Dogs/Robots humping legs.
Jokes about the Jock Frat Boy and his tight T-shirt & "One man betrayed by his country!" made me & a cinema full of young adults chuckle sufficiently enough. Most of the other jokes seemed to hit a little too far south of the 12A certificate & insult the intelligence of any one old enough to get in.
Consistency wise it just seems rather heavy handed to punctuate scenes (which are clearly aimed at the younger audiences) with inappropriate language as if it were some kind of nod to the older viewers, just to keep them feeling included.
Instead I feel their should be a focus on plot development & more screen time for some of those amazing looking robots in battle. I really would have liked to have seen more from new additions Sideswipe & Jolt, who's abilities & character's aren't really explored in any great depth.
Overall I don't think the film was a roaring success but neither was it a complete failure, I was entertained & impressed by aspects of it & definitely recommend a second viewing to help make sense of some of those chaotic battles. Revenge of The Fallen has maintained my interest in the franchise for now, but I am really hoping that the production team raise their game for part three.