Transformers: Dark of the Moon

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

PG-13

Released Jun 29, 2011

2h 34m

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Sam Witwicky and his new girlfriend, Carly, join the fray when the evil Decepticons renew their longstanding war against the Autobots. Optimus Prime believes that resurrecting ancient Transformer Sentinel Prime, once the leader of the Autobots, may lead to victory. That decision, however, has devastating consequences. The war appears to tip in favor of the Decepticons, leading to a climactic battle in Chicago.

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Critics Consensus

Its special effects -- and 3D shots -- are undeniably impressive, but they aren't enough to fill up its loud, bloated running time, or mask its thin, indifferent script.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

So how does Michael Bay justify making a third? Why, by making the film a little dense as to plot, and giving it perhaps the longest climax ever in Hollywood history.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 2, 2019

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Kim Newman

Sight & Sound

There ought to be a way to make a live-action film about giant shapeshifting robots that's either a) fun or b) awesome... It's blatantly evident that Bay can only just about manage b) long enough to provide the shots needed to cut into a trailer.

Jul 10, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Never mind the ridiculous subtitle. It's really just a precursor for what is to come from the rest of the movie. And Transformers: Dark of the Moon doesn't even try to play down its idiocy.

Rated: D+

Sep 8, 2017

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a flawed film, yes, but it’s not nearly as bad as Revenge of the Fallen and takes major steps into the franchise.

Rated: B-

Aug 19, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Are we forgetting compelling humans actors in this? Apparently so, but you won't find one intelligent or compelling in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." They are all thin, dumb, and forgettable.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Benjamín Harguindey

EscribiendoCine

But at the heart of the myth, the Transformers have always been toys and Bay should treat them as such, psyching himself up to tell the tried and true story of action and adventure. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/10

Jun 12, 2023

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Trevor F

The worst of the 3, I can't even watch this in one sitting it's so bad. So many people on here have horrible taste, don't know good writing or are paid for their reviews, because anything over 3 stars makes no sense for this junk.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Intense Sequences of Sci-Fi Action, Innuendo, Some Sexuality, Intense Sequences of Sci-Fi Violence, Language and Mayhem and Destruction!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $352,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Audience Member

This movie was honestly amazing, from it's CGI to its Soundtracks and Fights. This is my I guess 2nd watch, though I have to say, I hate, really hate how are they hiring so called "good looking" girls to literally make some fan service. First 2 movies Megan Fox, and this movie with Rosie. Throughout the WHOLE movie, where they had a literal war, dirt everywhere and they went through hell, she still had her make up perfected, hair done and no dirt at her face AT ALL. Not only that, 2nd movie Megan Fox was same too... she never got any wounds, nothing at her face she was perfect.. I hate that how they use women in their movies as literal baits. But the fighting part of the whole movie is just as amazing as it is.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Thomas H

In my opinion one of the best movies i have ever watched, great action and 10/10 cgi. Megatron interrupting sentinel and optimus in their final battle is just absolute cinema! I am not sure if you guys watched the same movie. Michael b knows how to cook.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Justin D.

Absolute fun! Despite this movie carrying some of the same flaws as Revenge of the Fallen, the action remains stellar and Sam Witwicky gets his best character arc in the series. They also let Shia Labeouf’s comedic moments shine, giving him without a doubt the funniest moments in the whole movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Rafael R

The movie has probably the worst story of all of them, but it also features the most entertaining and over-the-top action sequences of all five movies. I was entertained in the theater, but that was it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Official Clip - The Battle for Chicago

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Official Clip - Optimus Prime & Megatron vs. Sentinel Prime Scene | Movieclips

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Official Clip - Autobots vs. Decepticons

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Official Clip - Escape from Cybertron

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Official Clip - Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave

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Synopsis

Sam Witwicky and his new girlfriend, Carly, join the fray when the evil Decepticons renew their longstanding war against the Autobots. Optimus Prime believes that resurrecting ancient Transformer Sentinel Prime, once the leader of the Autobots, may lead to victory. That decision, however, has devastating consequences. The war appears to tip in favor of the Decepticons, leading to a climactic battle in Chicago.

Director: Michael Bay
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Ian Bryce
Screenwriter: Ehren Kruger
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Ian Bryce, Paramount Pictures, Don Murphy/Tom DeSanto, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action|Innuendo|Some Sexuality|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Language|Mayhem and Destruction)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $352.4M
Runtime: 2h 34m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS

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