6.5/10 - Lots of action and CGI but little story.

The intro started off well. Those sounds don't get boring :D The scenes at Cybertron are very cool, especially due to the flying ships. I still remember how cool that was when watching it at the cinema in 3D <3 For some reason especially that last scene when "The Ark" got shot down but that cool missile(s).

It's also interesting how Optimus described their race as "mechanical beings". That seems quite oversimplified (something like cybernetic beings would seem more appropriate - mechanical stuff doesn't get far...).

The most interesting part of the story was that alternative motivation for the race to the moon. It could kinda make sense.


However, Sam's new girlfriend (Carly) is a really boring/stupid character IMO. It looks like they just wanted her to be hot (and I don't even find her hot for some reason). She kinda feels like a blonde barbie doll: Beautiful but dull (ok, maybe that reference is inappropriate - no offence intended). Anyway, she feels neither smart nor tough so I'm not interested (apart from the British accent of the actress). That story about the breakup with Mikaela feels also like real bullshit... (but I guess there's no real alternative - other than letting her die at least).

Sentinel prime was a cool character for a bit. The smart "technologies inventor". However, him turning didn't quite feel right (his behaviour feels to inconsistent).

Chinese guy was fun for a bit btw. But then they took it way too far...

It also sucks that many transformers died in a frustrating way. Ironhide getting shot in the back by Sentinel Prime and Que dying unnecessarily as a prisoner at war.

I loved "Monsters" (Paramore) during the end credits though :)