The story (if that's what you'd like to call it) involves Sam (Shia LeBeouf) and his now long time girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox) parting ways to go off to college and the strain that may put on their relationship, along with Sam's want to leave Bumblebee (his Chevy Camero transformer) at home. Sam later discovers a piece of the Allspark (a power created by the transformers which gives life to machines, or at least that's what I've gathered over the 2 movies) and then lots of robots, including fan favorites Optimus Prime and Megatron, fight.
Now lots of critics have been complaining about the lack of a story, something that didn't really bother me. The original Transformers lacked a story and to think that its sequel would have one is fairly ridiculous. More importantly, you don't go to see a movie of this caliber to notice the plot line, you go to see robots hit each other! That said there are several disappointing ideas that the movie fails to ever elaborate on, such as one throw away line where Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson) stares at Optimus Prime saying "If God made us in his image, who's image are they made in?". A deeper question which the movie's story never chooses to delve deeper into.
Now lots of critics have been complaining about the lack of a story, something that didn't really bother me. The original Transformers lacked a story and to think that its sequel would have one is fairly ridiculous. More importantly, you don't go to see a movie of this caliber to notice the plot line, you go to see robots hit each other! That said there are several disappointing ideas that the movie fails to ever elaborate on, such as one throw away line where Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson) stares at Optimus Prime saying "If God made us in his image, who's image are they made in?". A deeper question which the movie's story never chooses to delve deeper into.
But what the movie lacks in story it makes up for in action. Bay delivers a BETTER, if not perfect, experience than he did with his first movie. The action scenes are much easier to follow and the camera shakes much less. With time I'm sure Bay's art will be perfected.
I have problems with several of the transformers themselves. Two twin robots named Mudflaps and Skids, are blatantly racist, talking about how they can't read, using horrendous language, one of them even having a gold tooth. The reason I take issue with the characters mostly is because they were created for the purpose of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. They weren't a toy from the 80's, they weren't from the original television show, they were created in an offensive manner. Second issue (SPOILER ALERT HERE) is a human Decepticon robot. Last time I checked, in this universe, transformers transform into CARS. NOT PEOPLE. The moment you bend the rules to them being people, we now have Battlestar Galactica, Irobot, Terminator, ect. Don't be something your not, human.
Mostly minor issues, the only real problems that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has is it's humor and it's running time. Sam's parents (played by Julie White and Kevin Dunn) are incredibly unnecessary and unfunny. Some of the robot shtick is unfunny, and Sam's roommates are unfunny. We didn't come to this movie to see humans, we came to see Autobauts and Decepticons fight each other in a brutal battle of strength. And 2 hours and 40 minutes?? Too long. You can easily cut this movie down by 30 minutes and make it more entertaining.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is OK. It's better than the first one, and it deserves some credit for not being terrible. But its not amazing. Don't let anyone try and tell you otherwise. Grade- C
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