Typical Bay flick - big explosions with NO story

Rating: 1/10 (2 July 2009)

I just saw this last night. I am a fan of the first one; it may not have had the deepest plot and story-line but there was some substance to go along with the fun special effects laden action.
I was very excited for the second movie - I'm 25, Transformers was a part of my childhood.
Once again Micheal Bay ruins what could have been a good movie by relying on big explosions and effects to mask a dreadfully boring plot and story. The entire time I kept thinking "Well what is the significance of this part? Well who is this robot? WHY are they fighting? HOW does this scene relate to anything? WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!?" I'm talking about even within the opening scenes. And the swearing? Out of place! The Jar Jar Binks-esquire comedy relief just added another layer of disappointment.
Loved the first one... but my god this movie flat out sucks. I didn't believe the negative reviews on here and went to see this garbage anyway when I could have saved my time and money. Don't bother with this one. Get the first on Blu-Ray and avoid this kick to the brain. If you have any taste you'll wait for it to hit DVD to rent. At least then you're only out a few bucks.