A review from someone who is a fan, but not of G1, yet SO EXCITED for this

Rating: 7/10 (24 June 2009)

MODERATE SPOILERS (not too much, won't ruin ending)
Okay, let me start of by stating that I am a 15 year old boy old. I am very mature and i see almost every movie... but don't let that stop you from reading my review.
Also, let me say that I have been FREAKING OUT for this movie since I saw the Superbowl TV Spot.
So today I saw it at IMAX, which some recommend, but I'll tell you it gets hard to concentrate. Anyways, I was spazing out waiting for the first clip to start. Right away i had a feeling from the prologue that this wasn't going to be what I expected.
I guess I should'nt have read the reviews that said the opening scene and forest battle are the best because I found myself disappointed in them.
The thing that REALLY disappointed me in this movie was the lack of slo- motion. Yes it may be cheesy. But when Michael Bay gives you a scene in slo-mo that is so cool it makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, that's a success.
I'd have to say my top five favorite parts were:
1. The explosion. Slo-mo, with Megan and Shia running gave me the chills.
2. When sideswipe kills sideways in Shanghai. The was so awesome
3. Prime shooting Megatron with that cannon.
4. Ravage attacking the base.
5. The pretender.
Basically I'm going to give you a run-down of the pieces of the movie.
Action: 9 out of 10. Great action but not enough slo-mo
Story:9 out of 10. Better than I expected.
Romance: 10 out of 10. Great.
Adventure: 10 out of 10. Enough said.
Comedy: 5 out of 10. I thought the film was hilarious. But when Leo and the Twins stepped in, it ruined it. They are both EXTREMELY annoying.
So here's the summary... If you liked the first one, and you think this will be AWESOME, you'll be a little disappointed. But go see it nonetheless.