Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Posted By Action Flick Chick on June 26, 2009
AFC note: A few minor spoilers are about; but no worries, I don’t talk about anything that will spoil a major plot or action point.
I love Transformers. It’s not a secret, so of course I was extremely excited about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. I was as hyped as a Stunticon drunk off of energon. I was like a little kid cracked out on a ton of sugar running around until he runs into a door and knocks himself out. What a great feeling! And what a great movie! It was just what I’d hoped it would be: balls to the wall Transformers!
Peter Cullen reprises his role as Optimus Prime in this action packed sequel. Prime and the other guys save the world again from the evil Decepticons. Those Decepticons really had it coming to them- they definitely haven’t joined the ‘Go Green’ campaign with all the destruction of virgin pine trees they did in this flick. They didn’t even use the trees for anything, they just smashed ‘em up for the hell of it.
The other guys include a butt-ton of Autobots (particularly everyone’s favorite yellow bug-themed autobot, Bumblebee) and Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and his hot girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox). Transformers 2 gives you a little bit of everything: comedy, suspense, and a retarded amount of action, and some copious amounts of booty.
Speaking of which, man, did they pull some cheap shots with Megan Fox though. The very first shot of Fox onscreen was of her lying across a motorcycle with some short shorts on. Bam! Fox’s butt is right in your face. I’m sure there won’t be any complaints about that one though.
Anyway, the action is the main focus of Transformers 2. The plot…not so much. There are some small plot holes here and there, and some larger plot holes big enough for Optimus Prime to drive through and more than a couple of things that just don’t quite make sense; but you know what, plot doesn’t matter in this one because the Autobots are tearin’ some Decepticons new holes to poop out of. So, I am willing to overlook all the other stuff. Just keep in mind if you aren’t a Transformers fan, this might not be the movie for you; but, if you love cars, robots, and/or action, this is the flick to see.
Go see Transformers 2. It is packed to the brim with fight sequences and rather simple humor, but still funny nonetheless.
Time until initial action starts: ~ 1 minute
Time until real action starts: ~ 5 minutes
Big Bad Baddies: Decepticons
Best Line: There were two lines that were really great. A Decepticon is talking about Mikaela (Fox). “You’re hot but you ain’t too bright.” Ding, Ding, Ding! We have a winner! Tell the Decepticon what he’s won, Rich! Then there’s the classic line spoken by Optimus Prime, “Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.” Oh Optimus, you’re the best Transformer anyone could ask for. Keep it up, you ole truck, you!
Best Kill: Minor Spoiler Alert: I think Bumblebee really hates Decepticon cats. I think he picked up a new game called skin the cat. Bumblebee gets his hands on a Decepticon in the form of a huge Jaguar and completely pulls the spine out. It was awesome!
Best Explosion: Minor Spoiler Alert: There are a ton of explosions. This is just one of the cool ones. Decepticons dropped from the sky and landed on an aircraft carrier. It exploded and sank like the freakin’ Titanic.
Action Rating: 5 Optimus Primes giving the thumbs up, out of 5.
Illustration by Alex Langley. Rocket Llama World Headquarters.
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I like your review, It has allowed me to view the film in a different perspective. I must admit, you and I both have a love of action films. I would be willing to bet that our conversations on the subject could be endless. I must admit my review was not just covering the action of the film. If I had just looked at this film for the action film it is, I would have given it a much better review. I liked the first movie as a film to be honest. The second film had much better action but I think it was too explosive in an attempt to make up for its lackluster scripting and that did not help in my eyes.
The lame script really beat me down, too. I love robots and explosions and vicious fights and Transformers had some great ones, but it was squeezed between the lame human story. I don’t know who irked me more, LaBeouf or Fox or Spitz.
Maybe in the inevitable Part 3, they’d have the good sense to kill all the humans upfront, fix Bumblebee’s voicebox, and then Optimus and the gang can start debating the creation of the Dinobots!
I totally agree with the reviews above.I am also a transformer fan.And I think this is the most excellent one. I recommend strongly you guys to watch it.
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I was going to pass on this one (wait for HBO at least) until I read your review.
Do I just need to tune out everything but my love of Optimus Prime, and then I will love the movie, plot holes and all?
I guess Megan Fox makes up for a lot of shortcomings
Don’t think about what’s happening. Just ride with it. Also don’t tune everything out but Optimus Prime. Keep a love of general chaos turned on. Just wait through the darn humans and bask in manic machine madness.
If you’re going to watch giant robots and big explosions, you must watch them on the big screen.
I went and saw this film the same day it came out! I looooooooove transformers. I loved the scene when Optimus prime fights all the deceptions!! He is sooo G!!! I love the mom! and the comedy was great. I can’t wait for the next one!!!!
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transformers 3 in plans to be coming out soon?? Megan Fox better be in it otherwise the movie will flop LOL!