Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon 3/5
I have decided to review a personal favourite of mines - the Transformers series. As this is the latest one I have seen I will start here and work my way back.
At the mention of a third and possibly final film I was a little anxious at this prospect as I have to admit that I was let down by the second film: Revenge of the Fallen. However, I did leave the cinema with a massive smile on my face knowing that it had succeeded its predecessor in terms of quality and plot.
The story once again follows Sam Witwicky (played by Shia Le Beof) who after helping to the save world after the last battle is on the quest for his first 'real' job after graduating from college. He also has a new girlfriend Carly Spencer (Rosie Huntington-Whitley) and the couple currently resides in Washington D.C. The film opens by telling the story of a ship named The Ark captained by Sentinel Prime, which was said to contain special items which would help the autobots defeat the decepticons. The ship was hit by enemy missiles and crash landed on the moon. In 1961, the crash of the Ark on the moon is detected by NASA and so President Kennedy pushes for NASA to land men on the moon to investigate. We are then transported eight years later when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and the two astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin secretly explore the craft. As the story unfolds it appears that the Decepticons needed Sentinel Prime to activate pillars, which would open a bridge through space and time. The Decepticons stole what they could from The Ark, but left five with the weakened body of Sentinel, planting clues to lead the Autobots to him and revive him, most likely planning to bring an invasion force to Earth! Cue a lot of action and ass kicked from Optimus and his band of merry machines.
I thought that this film was very well constructed - the effects were first class and I really enjoyed the beginning and the story of the NASA space landing. Some light relief to the story was played by Sam's parents (I always enjoy the comedy that they bring to each film!) I will admit thought that the film could have been cut down a little. I felt myself getting restless in the middle section where not much happened. The battle in Chicago was stunning and kept me on the edge of my seat. I would definitely recommend this film to others, however if you are not already a fan I do not think that these films would appeal.
Good points: The beginning, the acting from the main and supporting cast and the downtown Chicago battle.
Bad points: There is just one thing that I do not understand. Why does Michael Bay have to add a lot of unnecessary shots of female body parts trying to sex up the film? I understand that this may be considered a 'guys' film but after the Transformers title appears on the screen, the last image that I immediately want to see is a close up of some girl's ass. My other critisism is that it is too long.
I am going on holiday for two whole weeks this Tuesday so I am afraid my friends that I will not be updating until the end of July. I will continue my review of the Transformers review when I return. Thanks to all of you for viewing my blog, it really means a lot.
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