Review: Transformers 2 – Spectacle Of The Summer Matt, June 25, 2009July 7, 2009 The buildup is huge, the TV spots are on every commercial break, the toys are on the shelves, and my ass is in the seat. God, did I love this movie. It was just too amazing. I know that makes absolutely no sense, but I don’t think I have ever seen action scenes that are so awesome that it completely negates the rest of the story. Which is a completely good thing. Since the plot is terrible (I really expected more from Orci and Kurtzman), it might have something to do with the Writer’s Strike, as I have heard that the script was rushed to beat the strike.Now onto the action. The fight scenes in here are almost perfect, especially in IMAX (Which you have to see the film in; it’s totally worth it.). The IMAX screen really does add to the film, although the transition from IMAX resolution to up-converted 35mm can be a little rough. But, you get your moneys worth. I mean, I’m the kinda guy who’d pay $20 JUST to see Optimus Prime in life size, and to see Devastator on the huge screen, but like I said earlier, see it in IMAX, it’s completely worth it. (Make sure you go to a real IMAX screen, there is a Google map of real locations and the “LieMAX” locations at http://destroyfakeimax.blogspot.com)Now onto the “plot”, not that anyone cares. The story follows Sam Witwicky, as he loses his mind, gets chased around New York, ends up in Egypt, goes all Indiana Jones on the pyramids, and he’s tapping Megan Fox. This part keeps your interest until the Transformers are on screen again. However, the sequences with Josh Duhamal’s character and Tyrese Gibson are very entertaining, its the closest thing to and actual plot in this film. Overall, the plot was very weak, yet it kept me interested, and that’s all it really needed to do.Everyone knows why you want to see this movie: the Transformers, and are they awesome. Sure some autobots are shoved into the background after one big moment (Sideswipe, Ironhide, and Ratchet). But the main robots are funny, awesome, and they kickass. Now, I’ve heard some people complain about ‘The Twins’, saying they’re the racist/Jar Jar character in this film, and I honestly do not think they are racist. I will cover it in deeper detail on this weeks Soapbox. The real shining star in the film is Optimus Prime, who is the biggest badass of them all. Really, he is just that damn awesome here.Overall, the film is good. Really good, but it’s definitely not for everyone. So check it out of you can (Preferably in IMAX).I give Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen a solid 8/10 Reviews Transformers
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“The Dark Knight Rises” IMAX Prologue Reaction December 14, 2011December 19, 2011Through Operation Early Bird, fans were given a chance to see the opening sequence of Christopher Nolan’s final chapter in his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. I was able to snag passes to the event and you will not believe how awesome the footage is, especially on an IMAX… Read More
Movie Review: Immortals November 10, 2011November 10, 2011This Friday, Relativity Media’s Immortals opens in theaters in 3D. The film, directed by Tarsem Singh (The Cell), is an action period epic about the war between the Greek Gods and the Titans. The solid cast includes future Superman Henry Cavill, Luke Evans, Freida Pinto, and Mickey Rourke, and the… Read More
I will give them credit, the *SPOILER*forest scene where Optimus dies*SPOILER*was actually a tad emotional. And then when Sam was crying with Bumblebee at the fire at some random location at night was a tad touching.Maybe I’m just a sap.
I swear to god I had like 5 spaces on top and bottom when typing it.Now I have to redeem myself. Don’t worry, he comes back. 🙂
That’s PROBABLY my friend Tyler. That’s his favorite thing to say and I linked the article on my Myspace and Facebook.