‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’ delivers a good thrill ride for fans
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon (Cert 12, 148 mins, Sci-Fi/Action/Romance)
During a TV blackout in 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 retrieves an important Autobot artefact and returns it to Earth, unaware that more than 40 years later, the device will spark a titanic war with the Decepticons.
As usual, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is caught in the eye of the storm, joined by his new, pretty girlfriend, Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley).
While Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), Bumblebee and the other Autobots protect the humans, field commanders Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) and Master Sergeant Epps (Tyrese Gibson) spearhead the final stand against the Decepticons, comprising Megatron (Hugo Weaving) and his menagerie of terrifying predators.
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon is a ridiculously entertaining thrill-ride that jettisons script, dialogue and characterisation to deliver 148 minutes of testosterone-fuelled carnage.
Once you accept that this third film in the saga junks logic and the laws of physics at every turn, it’s a high-octane hoot.
Director Michael Bay orchestrates some truly jaw-dropping sequences including an explosive highway pursuit and a breathtaking escape from a toppling skyscraper.
Sadly the 3D version of the film isn’t available yet on either format.
LaBeouf wisecracks opposite an impressive supporting cast and Huntington-Whiteley is a worthy successor to Megan Fox.
Like Fox, Huntington-Whiteley possesses that rare ability to maintain perfect hair and lip-gloss amid robot Armageddon. A three-disc set comprising Transformers, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon is also available.
Rating: 3/5.
