Transformers

By: gROCK Mood: just chillin' Date: 07/06/2007 18:49:21 Music: None

It official.  The most anticipated movie of the summer is a sure hit. which has already grossed a whopping 84.5 million dollars in revenue at the box office since its release on July 4^th, is without contest THE must see movie of the summer - quite possibly of 2007.  Director Michael Bay, who also brought blockbusters such as Island, Boys and to the big screen, delivers an action packed movie for the whole family that will undoubtedly hold your interest and leave you anxiously awaiting the sequel.  With a running time of nearly two and a half hours, the opening scene alone will have you on the edge of your seat.  

The history of began a long time ago, far away on the planet of Cybertron.  A war was waged between the noble Autobots (led by the wise Optimus Prime) and the devious Decepticons (commanded by the dreaded Megatron) for control over the Allspark, a mystical amulet that would grant unlimited power to whoever possessed it.  The Autobots managed to smuggle the Allspark off the planet to avoid its use for evil, but the robotic devil Megatron blasted off in search of it.  The Allspark was eventually traced to Earth and discovered by Megatron; thus, bringing forth yet another battle of good versus evil to present day while placing the fate of planet Earth in the hands of one teenage boy.

In a career defining role, Shia LaBeouf plays the teenage Sam Witwicky and delivers a phenomenal heartfelt performance, maybe his best to date.  Big screen newcomer Megan Fox, who plays LaBeouf love interest, Mikaela Banes, also brings her A-game to the table.  Not to mention she is hot! Named #68 in FHM magazine Sexiest Women in the World 2006, this blue eyed brunette bombshell is definitely someone we can all look forward to seeing much more of on screen.  You don have to take my word for it though, check out Fox in this month issue of Maxim magazine

Other honorable mentions in the on the eyes department include my personal favorite Amaury Nolasco, the Puerto Rican bad boy from Fox breakthrough television hit Break Josh Duhamel, the all American looking babe from a Date with Tad Hamilton who was once engaged to Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas; and of course, last but certainly not least, the sexy Tyrese Gibson.  What even hotter about these three men? They play Aircraft Control and Warning Officers, also known as courageous hotties in camouflage uniforms.

Whether you are a die hard fan and have anxiously awaited the movie release for as long as you can remember or know very little about the movie origin, the storyline provides a compelling premise with big and explosive action packed scenes at every turn.  Depicting some of the best robotic battle fights to date, brings the battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons to life in a big way.  So big in fact, you have to see it with your own eyes to believe it. 

Paramount audio and visual effects are second to none, and effortlessly take the audience out of reality and into a much more exhilarating moment in time.  Highlighted by one of the best opening scenes, offers viewers an exceptional combination of computer generated imagery, three dimensional graphics and roaring sound effects. 

The movie employs a no prisoners attitude in stunt choreography as well. Stunt coordinator Kenny Bates, who also coordinated stunts on other action packed features such as Italian Job Fast and the Furious and Day, surpassed expectations with the superbly defined field work executed in From futuristic looking police cars speeding down Wilshire to car chases, crashes and explosions, Bates and his team of drivers really nailed this one on the head.  Not only are the driving scenes full of precise movements and speed, but the movie features American made cars.  Chevrolet and GM play lead roles in the film with the timeless Camaro and new Pontiac Solstice making appearances.  How patriotic.  After all, what more American than a teenage boy and his father going down to a car lot and coming home in a 1974 Camaro?

Other notable cast members include Angelina Jolie estranged father John Voight who, upon learning of the Decepticon invasion of the United States, portrays the vulnerable Defense Secretary John Keller.  John Tutturro makes an impressive appearance as Agent Simmons, an uptight, highly classified government negotiator. Tutturro played the role of Emilio the butler in the Adam Sandler movie Deeds. In either case one thing is for sure with Tutturro, you are guaranteed a laugh. Another laugh worthy actor, Anthony Anderson plays computer hacker Glen Whitman who is called upon by the government to help decode the Decepticon alien signal.  Anderson is known for comedic performances in movies like and Kumar Go to White Castle, and Flow, Most Wanted and Movie. Ultimate television funny guy Bernie Mac makes a cameo appearance as Bobby Bolivia, the car dealer who unknowingly sells the Autobot, Bumblebee, to LaBeouf character Sam.

My guess is that will be your new favorite movie, well at least until Simpson Movie hits theaters on July 27^th anyway.  Rated PG-13 means fun for the whole family so take my advice and go see the movie that has everyone talking, and blogging about!