Friday, August 10, 2007

Movie Review - Transformers

It's visually stunning... but where's the plot??

Wonder why they are bringing all the 1980s toys and cartoons to the big screen. First you have Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ("TMNT"), then Transformers and next, we are going to have the Simpsons... But come to think of it, is it because there are no other toys to feature in the first place? I mean, do you know any iconic toys from the 90's or after year 2000? (Pls, pls, PLS do not mention the Teletubbies... The mere thought sickens me...)

Anyway, here's my review of the Transformers

The Good
Great "Transformation" special effects!
Bumble Bee has better acting chops and conveys more emotions than the human actors. (And he beats them hands down by hardly talking for 99% of the film)

The Bad
One of the worst plots ever.
One of the worst ending ever.
Ultimas Prime behaves like a wussy.
Can hardly differentiate one Autobot from the Decepticon.
Lousy acting from all human characters.
What's with the batman trademark move? (The "lighted symbol shining into the nightsky" thing)
Can't see why they keep promoting Shia Labeouf as Hollywood's "Next Big Thing".

The Verdict
Go watch the original cartoons or the 1987 animated movie; They are much better. I literally shudder at the thought of another Transforers Movie by Michael Bay, as the ending seems to hint...

Well... As Ultimus Prime would say: "Autobots... Fall out..."

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