Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-11-30
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 150 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Pure. Popcorn. Entertainment. That's an exact classification of director Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The action is nonstop, with battles and explosions from start to finish. The camera (without any subtlety) exploits Megan Fox's hotness to the max. As if she weren't enough, a new sex kitten (Isabel Lucas) is thrown into the equation. Shia LaBeouf is as charismatic as ever, and fills the starring role with ease. And then there's the humour. Sam's parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White)provided some semi-raunchy laugh-out-loud moments in the first movie, but now they take it to the next level. Sometimes it seems like they are trying a little too hard, but it is still hilarious.

As far as the “plot” goes, the writers didn't waste much time--it's really just a context for the giant-robot death matches and dramatic slow-mo sequences. The movie kicks off two years later where the Autobots have formed an alliance with the U.S. government, creating an elite team led by Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel), in an effort to snuff out any remaining Decepticons that show up. The bad guys keep coming, and it turns out that a much more menacing force than Megatron is out there--and it is looking for something on Earth that is tied to the very origin of the Transformers race. Fans of the franchise will be delighted by the addition of many new robot characters (there are well over 40 in the sequel, versus only 13 in the first). The second Transformers has shaped up to be one of the worst reviewed and most successful movies of all time. This strange pairing is really just an indication that this movie has one purpose: to entertain. The creators didn't want to waste time bogging down the action and drama with substance--which was arguably a good decision. --Jordan Thompson

Synopsis
Michael Bay follows up his 2007 big-screen adaptation of the Transformers cartoon/toy franchise with the 2009 sequel TRANSFORMERS – REVENGE OF THE FALLEN. The epic battle for supremacy between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on, and as usual, it's the humans who are caught in the crossfire.
The Decepticons continue to spearhead a destructive campaign against the earthlings and their Autobot protectors. But the main villain of the piece is The Fallen (voiced by Tony Todd), a centuries-old Giger-esque baddie who emerges from the scrap heap hungry for power. Having lain dormant for so long, his batteries are in serious need of recharging, and the only energy source in the galaxy powerful enough to restore him to his former titanic glory is the Earth's sun. The Fallen realises that draining the sun of its energy has the added benefit of wiping out the entire human race; something he has been plotting ever since his last attempt at harvesting the sun's energy was foiled.
Several characters from the first film return, including Sam (Shia LaBeouf), an all-American college freshman who enjoys a vague 'chosen one' status among the Autobots, and Mikaela (Megan Fox), his girlfriend, who's not only beautiful but handy with a wrench. However, the real star of the show is Optimus Prime (voiced by original voice actor Peter Cullen). The legendary head Autobot is given a lot more screen time in this outing, and features prominently in many of the manic action sequences. You don't even have to be an old-school Transformers fan to pick up on the mythos--he speaks in nothing but searing quips and infinite wisdoms, and can turn into a turbo-charged Mack truck at will. So even if Optimus Prime isn't your mental template for the warrior-king archetype, he still steals the show, and makes TRANSFORMERS 2 more than just passable. With its eye-popping visual effects and dramatic set pieces, this instalment manages to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, which is saying a lot for a film about giant robots that turn into cars.

Customer Reviews

Blu-ray review of Transformers 2 (IMAX version)
Firstly I should state that I've seen the IMAX version of the Transformers 2 Blu-ray. It's a bit longer, I believe, than this version and has the aspect ratio opening up at two points in the film (rather like the IMAX parts of The Dark Knight Blu-ray). If the Blu-ray here is the same as the normal footage on mine, it will be stunningly rendered. As with the Transformers 1 Blu-ray, flesh tones veer towards orange and there is a deliberate layer of film grain, but the experience remains excellent. Every scene is sharp. There's minimal grain/noise in darker scenes. There's also plenty of detail and of course the CGI looks incredible and totally believable. It's a major achievement. The audio is great, just like Transformers 1. Dialogue is clear and the action effects are wonderful. I realise there are mixed opinions about the film itself. I approached the film not expecting the depth of something like The Dark Knight so I wasn't disappointed. I expected a light-hearted action film and that's what I got. Still it certainly isn't the best film ever made, and isn't as focused, balanced or fun as Transformers 1 in my opinion - hence the 4 star score. I'd say 3 out of 5 for the film (though of course it has plenty of action if that's what you're looking for, and I'd give it 5 out of 5 for the action/CGI elements taken on their own). The transfer though is 5 stars, without a doubt. Lastly, if you can get hold of the IMAX version I'd thoroughly recommend it. The IMAX bits are brief but probably some of the best HD footage I've ever seen - it's breathtaking stuff!

Despite what others say. i Loved it.
I loved it. I actually waited for to be be available in HD before I even watched it. It's a MASSIVE action film that only some people will enjoy, 100% action 100% of the time is an overstatement, there is quite a lot "quiet" scenes flooded with dialogue and comedy. Im not going to lie though, there is A LOT of action in this film and for some it may even be too much, however i am a HUGE action film fan and this was my favourite flick from this year! I liked it more then the first film, because most of the action is set in a desert so its sooo much easier to follow who's fighting who, as the previous film was mainly set in the city and was hard to distinguish between the robots.

My main advice for anyone who wants to see/buy this is, watch the film, ignore the critics and make up your own mind, I NEVER listen to critics and there is a handful of films that should have grossed way more then they should have, but those critics somehow seem to influence a lot of people!

ignore the one star reviews
my seven year old son and i enjoyed this at the cinema and have the blu ray on order with amazon
its not serious art
its not brow furrowing
its not a clever who dunnit
its not for anyone over 40 and still stays with mum and dad
its not for members of the local U.F.O spotters club "to point out discepancies"

shock horror -its about robots fighting -good v evil - a clue maybe,not to take
it too serious and write damning reviews??
get a life.
if you are normal/ have kids and/or dont take life too seriously -enjoy!!