Consider it Transformers on steroids. Movie Review

In the sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, just about everything is pumped up — the action, the number of Autobots and Decepticons, the jokes and the eye-candy for the guys who can’t seem to get enough of Megan Fox.

If you’re one of those people who don’t buy into the idea that less is more, you’ll enjoy the sensory overload delivered by director Michael Bay.

In Revenge of the Fallen, two years have passed since Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the Autobots have saved the human race from the invading Decepticons.

Life seems to be getting back to normal for Sam as he heads off to college for the first time. However, things change pretty quickly as he realizes that the battle between the Autobots and the Transformers — who are now trying to anonymously co-exist with humans on earth — is far from over.

The Autobots, who are partnering with the military of a secret team called NEST, spend most of their time tracking down the remaining Decepticons hiding among them on earth.

Though this battle between good and evil robots lends itself to a few interesting fight scenes, a more sinister Decepticon plot is unveiling itself with Sam as the prime target.

At the same time that the Decepticons are preparing to wage an all-out war in an effort to destroy earth, a few government officials have decided that the Autobots are too dangerous to live among humans. One in particular makes it his personal mission to drive them out of town.

Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, agrees to leave but issues a warning that our planet wouldn’t have what it takes to defend itself against the Decepticons.
The film starts off with plenty of lighthearted comedy relief, delivered by some unlikely characters, including Sam’s mother (Julie White), and then quickly transforms (pun definitely intended) with a heavy dose of robotic battles.

With more actors and robots, Revenge of the Fallen can get a bit overwhelming at times. Even so, the introduction of Ramon Rodriguez as Sam’s roommate Leo and the return of National Security Advisor Theodore Galloway (John Benjamin Hickey) provide a nice balance to the cast of characters on the run from the Decepticons.

And, of course, male moviegoers can expect to get enjoy plenty of scenes with Megan Fox who gets some competition from a blonde co-ed (Isabel Lucas) who obviously has a thing for Sam.

If you’re into over-the-top action, a slew of fighting robots and a parade of college students who could double as runway models, check out Revenge of the Fallen.

by Shari Finnell