Movie of the Year

Rating: 9/10 (24 June 2009)

Expectations were high, following the brilliant 2007 movie - and we all know how this can lead to disappointment. I needn't have worried. Michael Bay has proved himself to be a true disciple of the TF world. Storywise, it's a bit light, but TF:RotF more than makes up for this in out-and-out mind-blowing action and having the 'cool' factor in spades. Criticisms? Well, I personally thought more could've been made of the Jetire character, but I'm probably biased on account of his toy being my favourite when I was a boy! Some slightly clunky CGI during the final face-off between Prime and The Fallen is the only other thing to draw a negative, but these minor criticisms aside, TF:RotF does what it sets out to do: it takes you on a roller-coaster ride of action and fantasy, and remains true to the TF heritage. Well Done.