Distinctly average

Rating: 6/10 (20 June 2009)

I went to watch TF 2 yesterday & I thought the film was an excellent advert for ILM & their skills but it was distinctly average in terms of entertainment. It's got more transformers than the previous film but throughout the course of watching it, you'll forget who they are or how they fit into the story. It's also got a fair amount of action but these scenes seem to be completely devoid of any sense of menace / urgency or danger. It also got a ridiculous amount of comic relief, most of which completely misses the target, although the fun element provided by Sam's parents is as welcome as ever. Watch it without keeping your hopes up & you will not be disappointed.