Transformers 2 Disc Special Edition DVD Review

For those of us who grew up watching Transformers there was a bit of childlike excitement inside of us when we heard that Michael Bay was directing a live action movie. There were also those that didn't give a damn. Despite those people there was a tremendous amount of hype surrounding this film. Computer hackers broke into studio computers to read the script and see Transformer design drafts only to bash Michael Bay for ruining their childhood. In retaliation, Bay did as much research as he possibly could on Transformers and released a teaser trailer that was the most downloaded in Internet history. The question is did it all pay off? Well it depends on who you ask, but in my opinion he made a pretty cool movie. If you have seen any of Bay's previous work I shouldn't have to tell you that this isn't Oscar material, or in anyway conceivable. Having said that I'm sure you also know that's what he is best at. Inconceivable unrealistic action packed shit! Every time he sticks to that format he doesn't lose. Transformers looks so good that you accept it, no matter how ridiculous it gets. It is also so fun that we almost forgive him for making Pearl Harbor, one of the worst films in history. As far as the plot goes it isn't any more complex than the cartoons we watched as a child but it should still maintain your attention throughout the entire film. While Michael Bay's vision and The Transformers are the real stars of the film, the humans don't do to bad themselves. Shia LaBeouf (Disturbia, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) convinces us that he is here to stay with a memorable performance and good comic relief. Megan Fox(Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen) is really only there to look sexy but she does it well. Josh Duhamel (Live Free or Die Hard, Hitman) plays the military action hero well. John Voight (Anaconda, National Treasure, Enemy of the State) plays the Defense Secretary as well as he can in an action film and John Turturro (Secret Window, O Brother, Where art thou?) fits here well with his unique style of acting. The DVD Features include pretty much everything you could ever want to know about the making of Transformers in a little over 2 hours. If you are hardcore Transformer nerds, or just want to gain appreciation for how much work went into this film it is quite interesting.

The Film - 3 out of 5 stars

The DVD - 3 1/2 out of 5 stars

Features:

Disc 1

Commentary by Director Michael Bay

Disc 2

Our World - Explore the world of TRANSFORMERS through interviews with the cast and crew, stunt training footage, and exclusive access to the on-set locations.

Their War - Learn more about the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS with exclusive access to production design, military advisors, and digital special effects.

More than meets the eye - An in-depth featurette on the making of the Skorponok Desert Attack scene and concept boards.