I’ve been anxiously anticipating the release of the Transformers sequel since the end credits rolled at the first one. I became even more excited when the initial trailer aired during this year’s Super Bowl, and then again when additional trailers surfaced. I almost couldn’t contain myself when the first wave of toys hit shelves and purchased nearly all of them in the first week. Well, the six months of excitement have built to this moment as the movie hits theatres on Wednesday (June 24th). That afternoon, I will be there with my bucket of popcorn in one hand, a large ice cold Coke in the other, and a massive erection in my shorts.
But alas, I now fear that I’ve mentally overhyped this film and my expectations may fall short. Will I leave the theater disappointed? If I recall correctly, there are very few times I have been this excited for a major motion picture. Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Iron Man, X-Men and X-Men 2, the first Transformers film and the most recent Stark Trek are a few that immediately come to mind. And none of those movies were a disappointment, all living up to my expectations, or at least within a reasonable proximity.
Now I am not expecting much in ways of plot; after all the plot of the first film was practically non-existent, or at least completely transparent. What I am looking forward to is giant robot on robot action (not that kind of action, perverts), and according to interviews I’ve read and trailers I’ve seen the movie will dish that out in spades. I am looking for intense action sequences and mind blowing special effects!
Say what you will about Michael Bay movies – I know there are plenty of haters out there – but I enjoy his kinetic, in your face cinematography. His style does a superb job of making you feel like you are in the movie, as opposed to a panoramic view of the action that leaves you feeling like a spectator. The first Transformers is awesome, The Rock is a rollicking good time, Armageddon is watchable, and Bad Boys 2 is one of my favorite action movies of all time, so Bay has a proven track record that instills my confidence. I have faith in Michael Bay to provide me with two hours of solid entertainment; I just hope the movie can live up to its hype as it has played out in my head over and over again.
So this Wednesday I will have a bucket of popcorn in one hand, a large ice cold Coke in the other, a massive erection in my shorts, and my fingers crossed. That’s what you call multitasking!
A brief review of the film will be posted next week.
