Transformers

Transformers is a big, dumb, fun action/sci fi movie. If you go into the theater with any other mindset you might be disappointed but if you just want to watch giant robots beat each other up you will probably have a good time.

I liked the fact that the movie sort of revels in its absurdity. At one point a charter actually claims "This is 100 times cooler than Armageddon!" We are also treated to such scenes are robots hiding from the main characters parents in his back yard. At least the movie knows its ridiculous.

The main thing that keeps the film afloat is Shia Labouf, he is probably the only character worth caring about. I like that they never make him into a full fledged hero, he is almost just going along for the ride and he displays real emotions when cornered by enemy robots, he doesn't always know what to do.

The movie is a little too long. It takes its time setting up the situation and most of the the first hour plays like a teen comedy, it is here that Labouf really shines, when he is off camera you become a little less interested.

Nobody blows stuff up as good as Michael Bay and this movie is no different. The camera is constantly swooping left or right and the explosions are unrelenting. The action scenes here become a little monotonous after awhile but they still look great. I left the movie wanting to walk in slow motion with patriotic music and a giant fireball behind me. It's stupid but it looks so damn cool.