Lazy Sequel

Rating: 4/10 (5 July 2009)

I was really excited about seeing the new Transformers movie but I can't help but feel disappointed with it. I felt that the reason why the first film was successful was not the strength (or lack thereof) of the plot but the relationship of boy and machine and was sorely missing from the latest installment. I feel that the writers made some really lazy decisions here too, destabilising the romantic relationship and bringing back main characters from the dead without really fully committing to any of these plot devices.
I still think the animated movie from 1984 is the best Transformers movie that was been released.