Transform Your Style from Day to Night: Transformers 2

*Bust A Groove


So I went to see Transformers 2 today with my friend Joshua. I'd already seen the movie with my brother on opening night, but I wanted to get the full IMAX experience. And it was pretty freakin awesome!



I love this movie and I'll tell you why. I'm a sucker for special effects, so this is definitely my kind of movie right off the bat. And although I'm not the biggest fan of Megan Fox or the glaringly obvious sex appeal they push with her, Shia LeBeouf as her counterpart is a combination I just can't turn down. Not only is he nearly perfect eyecandy with his deep green eyes and metro style offset with a casual accent--like he'd wear a three-piece suit with a pair of Chuck Taylors--but he's funny and has the right amount of ruggedness to be a super sexy action hero (he does his own stunts). What's not to love?

With that in mind, I set out to watch the second installment of robot aliens fighting both for and against human life on Planet Dirt...I was not disappointed. The special effects delivered were just as impressive, if not more so, than the first movie. The transformations between robot and car were so involved, I'm in awe of the CGI crew. The script was fast-paced and quick-witted...well at least among the humans. There were even some emotional scenes to tug on the heart strings.

All around, I give this movie a one and a half thumbs up. The only drawback was that there was a little too much reliance on language to support the badass mentality and appearance. There was a little too much reliance on references to balls for the humor. And I couldn't stop myself from rolling my eyes during Megan Fox's intro scene where they pan over to reveal her sprawled over a motorcycle in microscopic cutoff jean shorts.

Side note: I do have much more respect for our leading lady after seeing a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmell Live where she announced that Michael Bay, the director, now holds two world records because of this movie. One for the biggest explosion on set ever. And the other for the biggest explosion on set ever with the actors present. Jimmy asked her if her life was ever in danger and she responded by saying (and I'm paraphrasing here) that they told her and Shia, "We cannot ensure your safety. Just run and don't fall down." She's a real, live badass people!

As far as my IMAX experience, when they were using the full screen (which was only when the whole shot was CG) it was amazing. Joshua and I were the first ones in line--we arrived an hour early--so we got the best seats. Center back row, in case you were wondering. The picture encompassed most of my field of vision, drawing me into a whole other world. Even though it wasn't in IMAX 3D, some of the scenes seemed more three-dimensional simply because of the sheer size. It felt like the action was more real and that I was more a part of it. Again, though, there was a slight drawback in that not all of the shots used the whole screen, so sometimes it would switch back and forth between a widescreen version and a whole screen version. Even within the same scene. Once I noticed, it became a little distracting.

All in all, I without a doubt recommend both the movie and the IMAX version. Go drool over Shia--or Megan, whichever you prefer--and be amazed as they fight alongside Optimus and his army of Autobots against the Decepticons for the sake of the planet and the survival of the human race.

"Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing." -Optimus Prime

"I just had a full-blown mental meltdown in the middle of my class!" -Sam Witwicky

"What you are about to see is top secret. Do not tell my mother." -Agent Simmons