The first Transformers movie was a huge hit and so it was natural that the studio would want to cash in on the new found popularity of the franchise. So this month sees the release of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray. So is it better than the first film? It certainly is bigger and louder and filled with even more of the over the top giant robots in disguise action of its predecessor. I don’t think that I can say it was any better, but it was at least as good, for the type of movie that it is. It is an action movie first and foremost and a science fiction story secondly.

Michael Bay, well known for his action movies, and massive explosions, is back behing the camera directing this sequel, and it is evident throughout the film. The non stop action and excitement are typical of what you would expect from a Michael Bay movie, such as Armageddon or The Rock. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen also has all of the familiar faces from the first movie return, including Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and John Turturro. Tuturro’s role as both the mentor to LaBeouf, and the comic relief in the movie, really stands out, which should not be a surprise considering how talented of an actor he is.

Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen is rated PG-13 for language, sci-fi violence, and some scenes that are sexually sugestive. The first Transformers movie had the same MPAA rating, for pretty much the same reasons, so if your children have seen the first movie, then there probably would not be an issue if they see this one as well. However, because of the rating, it is recommeneded that you either watch the movie first, or with your children to make sure it is appropriate.

The story on the other hand is a little concocted, but that’s what they needed to do to bring everybody back together again. I understand. You don’t go to this type of movie for the story anyway. If you want to spend a couple of hours getting away from the doldrums of everyday life and watch things blow up on the screen, then this is the kind of movie you will love. Not a classic, but a pretty fun movie to watch. The DVD comes with all the extra stuff you would want packed onto two discs and the Blu-ray comes with the extra digital download disc which is great for putting on your computer or IPod.

Despite the fact that this story is not as good as the first, Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen is still a great action movie that is worth the ride. The movie did extremely well at the box office, as did the first Transformers, which has already guaranteed that Transformers 3 will be in a theater near you in the not too distant future. In the meantime enjoy Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD, and hold on for the ride.

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