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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Play trailer 2:25 Poster for Transformers: Dark of the Moon PG-13 Released Jun 29, 2011 2h 34m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review John S Absolutely absurd seeing people complain about these movies. If these reviews were posted pre-2015 then OK, I get it. People didn't know what was coming. But typing this crap in 2020-25? You kidding me. These movies are a friggin master class in popcorn movie making compared to the soulless AI generated garbage we have now. One thing though - screw Steven Spielberg for getting Megan fox fired for violating his alien taboo standards, and screw Michael Bay for listening to that jumped-up prick. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Ayod P Everything was pretty good apart from a little bit of a drawn out climax and the character Carly who seemed like she was just a placeholder to justify Sam going into the city to fight decepticons. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Cooper G Though I happen to be bored, the film is still a great movie the CGI hold up today. This film just gets hate for no reason this is one of the best 3-D films ever made plot twist, revealing sentinel prime to be the antagonist was shocking since despite not reading all the movie comics with me only having one that being defiant the rest I read online. I still understand the story. Of foundation The criticisms are exactly the same as the prequel trilogy. Those criticisms about bad dialogue could suck my dick because this trilogy is an absolute must see unless you hate the prequel trilogy or are too attached to G1 to the point where you weren’t ready for a new take on the Transformers franchise if you happen to not like those films, then they’re not for you Sure, the film is more boring than revenge of the fallen but but it still has its redeeming factors This despite being the least enjoyable from my experience, everyone else could enjoy this film unless it’s not for you Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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