Transformers: Rise of the Fallen 3.5 Stars

This movie was the first this year that felt like a true summer blockbuster! Isaac and I went to see this at the midnight showing (all of the midnight shows at the theatre sold out) and if we had stayed we could have sat in the front row to watch it. We opted to turn our tickets back in and watch it the next day. This time when we went to the theatre we were able to find seats in the 4th row which is way too close for my taste but I could not wait any longer so we stayed and we were rewarded for the slight discomfort! This movie was better than the 1st as Optimus and the rest of the Autobots are back to save the day from those pesky Decepticons. I have not seen so much excitement for a movie since the Dark Knight and the $200 + million it made in the first 5 days proved it (a feat accomplished only by the Dark Knight prior to this). The movie is on the long side with a 2 and 1/2 hr run time so those with children beware. Also it does push the envelope a bit trying to be an "edgier" PG-13 movie with a few parts that could have been left out and not hurt the plot at all. Still I say Star Trek was a better quality but Transformers is the 1st summer blockbuster. Lots of fun, go watch it!