Monday, June 27, 2011

Movie Review : Transformers Dark of the Moon


It’s big metal robot time... and the good news is that blockbusting director Michael Bay has delivered a high-octane bit of fantasy action-adventure that will have ­Transformers’ fans relishing the film’s vivid 3D entertainment. Granted, the departure of ­Megan Fox has meant that the sex appeal quota has diminished. But the casting of some double-barrelled sultriness in the curvaceous form of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (British model and girlfriend of Jason Statham) as a love ­interest for Shia LaBeouf means that she is not massively missed... ­especially once the special effects kick in.

It’s a pleasure to say that this third film is a great improvement from the last, with Shia ­LaBeouf ­really growing into the role of self-appointed liaison between the ­Transformers and mankind, and the film also benefits from the addition of some fine ­character actors – such as Frances ­McDormand, John ­Malkovich and Patrick Dempsey.

With a story that’s not as messy and muddled as the last film, Bay manages to bring a darker and more dangerous tone to the plot.

And when the ­action kicks off – and boy does it look great on 3D – the film offers up a veritable feast of special effects mayhem.

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a fantastic feast of all-action entertainment... the first big ­summer blockbuster is one worth catching

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