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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
2011 154 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.1
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director: Michael Bay
🎭 Based on
«Transformers»
Trailers
Description
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
Budget:
$195M
US Gross:
$352.39M
Worldwide:
$1.12B
Starring
Shia LaBeouf
Actor
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Actor
Tyrese Gibson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Cast Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Screen Couple
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Transformers: Dark of the Moon is widely recognized as a top-tier visual spectacle that pushes technical boundaries in cinematography and 3D effects. However, it suffers from a polarizing narrative, with many viewers criticizing its thin character development, excessive length, and disjointed screenplay.
| Cinematography | The film sets a new technical benchmark for action blockbusters, with highly praised visual effects, realistic metal textures, and groundbreaking use of 3D cinematography. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely viewed as a major weakness, characterized by a disjointed plot, predictable clichés, and a lack of meaningful character depth. | |
| Acting | Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s performance and her role as the new lead are divisive, with some viewers finding her character poorly integrated and lacking the charisma of her predecessor, while others prefer her visual presence. | |
| Pacing | The film's nearly three-hour runtime is a point of contention; some find the pacing exhilarating and immersive, while others find the experience exhausting and prone to dragging. | |
| Emotion | The emotional stakes and character arcs are polarizing, with some fans finding the film deeply moving and heroic, while many others feel no connection to the shallow, disposable cast. |