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I already saw this movie but since it was a while back and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out again. First of all, before watching the first transformers flick, I had some rather low expectations but I have to admit that I was eventually actually pleasantly surprised. I mean, sure, it was definitely not a masterpiece but it was a very well made and entertaining blockbuster (at least, the first time around, I’m afraid this first installment didn’t grow old well either). Unfortunately, this sequel turned out to be a big disappointment. Above all, the story was just really lame. Not only it was again way too long but the plot was just too similar to what happened in the previous movie (indeed, instead of looking for some weird MacGuffin called the Allspark, now they were looking for another weird MacGuffin called the Matrix). Above all, I never understood why these movies had to be so self-serious, joyless and pretty much humorless. I mean, we are talking about some freaking cars transforming into some giant robots, not some heavy WWII drama dealing with the holocaust… At least, there were still some awesome action scenes but I didn't care much about what was going on the screen and the end was just way too preposterous. In my opinion, the biggest mistake they made was to bring back Michael Bay as director. I mean, he actually did a decent job on the first installment but he seriously lacked any ambition to make something else out of this material the second time around. 'Let's bring more giant robots and blew even more stuff!! And when we are it, why not blow up the pyramids?!?'... Another director could have brought another vision, a fresh look, and it could have been more interesting than this tedious stuff. Anyway, to conclude, I didn't really like it much and I don't think it is really worth a look, except if you want to watch a really dumb-ass blockbuster.
5/10
