On CLIPS In July, 2009
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN

Evil Transformers return to Earth and Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) holds the key to their defeat.

TRIVIA: Shia LaBeouf had a role in which 2004 movie featuring robots?
ROG'S VIEWPOINT
     (2 CAMS)       RATED PG-13

Earth is attacked once more by the Decepticons, seeking the knowledge stored in the brain of Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) to find an ancient being and weapon capable of destroying the world. So much for the story. "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" is a mind-numbing, ear-blasting non-stop barrage of special effects. What do you expect. It's Michael Bay. It's critic proof. It doesn't have to be good. At least, the movie looks like all of the money spent is up on the big screen. There is more of everything this second time around. More battles that are difficult to distinguish the good from the evil iron giants. I spotted Optimus Prime, but beyond that I was lost. More robots - including a couple of incredibly racist stereotypes for comic relief. More Megan Fox, who returns as Sam's main squeeze Mikaela Banes. She is not required to act. The rest of the cast meets the requirements of a comic book flick. Shia LaBeouf is actually turning into a believable action hero. John Turturro is back as former government agent Simmons who, along with Kevin Dunn and Julie White as Sam's parents, provides some laughs to break the tension - although there isn't much tension to break. The multiple confrontations go on forever and become boring fast. Destined to satisfy fans of the first movie and give Michael Bay the last laugh, "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" is light on plot and heavy on metal.