Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Sure, the plot is all over the place, but who cares when the action is this good? And Quintessa—what’s her deal? Is she coming back?
Darker tone? Check. Non-stop action? Check. Fewer cringey jokes? Thank Primus, check. Age of Extinction ditches the goofiness of Revenge of the Fallen and delivers a straight-up, high-octane thrill ride. Giant robots smash things, Optimus Prime rides a Dinobot, and somehow Mark Wahlberg is an inventor—because sure, why not?
The only real downside? The product placement. At some points, I wasn’t sure if I was watching a Transformers movie or an extended ad break. But hey, if you can ignore the shameless brand worship, it’s a blast from start to finish.
It has the animation that you would expect from Studio Ghibli—stunning, breathtaking, and oh-so-pretty. Sadly, that's where the Studio Ghibli magic seems to end. The characters are about as deep as a puddle, and their actions? Pretty much a series of head-scratching moments. Ideas are thrown around like confetti, but none of them get the attention they deserve. It's like trying to read a book with pages missing.
It has a killer cast that brings their A-game, but unfortunately, the story doesn't quite keep up. It's like having an all-star team but no game plan. The drama builds slowly, but it's kind of like watching paint dry—lots of waiting and not much happening. By the time the conclusion rolls around, I've already guessed it, and it leaves me thinking, "That’s it?"
It's not a total disaster, but it's also not going to make any of my "best of" lists. If you're in the mood for some solid acting and a slow burn that doesn't quite catch fire, then go for it.