Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009Movie150 minEnglish

Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users49%
Director: Michael BayGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Plot Summary

Two years after the events of the first film, Sam Witwicky is a college freshman trying to live a normal life, leaving behind his Autobot allies. However, his pursuit of a normal life is interrupted when he discovers ancient Cybertronian artifacts hidden on Earth, which are sought by the Decepticons. The Decepticons, led by the resurrected Megatron and the powerful Fallen, aim to harness the energy of the Sun to reignite their dying planet, Cybertron, at the cost of Earth's destruction. Sam and his friends must join forces with the Autobots to prevent this catastrophic event.

Critical Reception

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was a commercial success, grossing over $836 million worldwide. However, it was met with widespread negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, excessive action, and humor. Audiences were more divided, with many enjoying the visual effects and action sequences despite the critical shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking visual effects and relentless action sequences.
  • Heavily criticized for a nonsensical plot, over-the-top humor, and excessive length.
  • Some audiences found it entertaining despite its critical flaws.

Google audience: Google users expressed a mixed but generally leaning negative sentiment. While many appreciated the spectacular special effects and fast-paced action, a significant number found the plot confusing and the humor to be juvenile. The film's length and lack of coherent storytelling were frequently cited as drawbacks.

Awards & Accolades

Despite its critical reception, the film received nominations for several awards, including three Golden Raspberry Awards (Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay) and two Academy Award nominations for Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing.

Fun Fact

The film features an appearance by real-life NFL player Larry G. Johnson, who portrays a soldier named Sergeant G.J. Gearing.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'</em> is much like the original for me, in that I never got hooked into what was being portrayed in front of my eyes; I was more just processing the events, rather than actually absorbing anything. D...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

So "Sam" (Shia LaBeouf) reckons after his first death-defying dose of mechanised shenanigans, that he is done with all things "Autobot" and so looks forward to settling down at college with "Mikaela" (Megan Fox). Nope, not to be. He keeps h...