Transformers

Dark of the Moon

Movie Review: There's loads of action, high drama, grandiloquent special effects and yet Transformers 3 isn't as engrossing as the first two parts. And that's only because the films lacks heart  the high emotional quotient which gave the first two parts its soul and substance behind all the FX. 

This time, it is the machines that tower above man. Both the Autobots and the Decepticons are in flamboyant form, determined to shock and awe with their conflicting motives. While the Decepticons are, as usual, hell bent on creating mayhem on Planet Earth under the guidance of their leader Megatron, the Autobots are unwavering in their allegiance to the human race.

But the most alluring mecha-man is Sentinel Prime, the Autobot who returns from the dead and turns renegade. He is almost majestic despite his evil plans to turn the entire human race into slaves.

Amongst the human characters, Megan Fox is sorely missed. She added so much visual and visceral appeal as Sam's girl friend that anyone who steps into her shoes would be doomed to be a poor substitute.

The film is way too long and could do with some much-needed editing. Specially since most of the fights get repetitive and the drama seems unnecessarily prolonged.

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