Transformer blitzkrieg scorches screens

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-06-29 10:29

There are big summer movies. And there are big summer movies that are set to become an event. Transformer 2: Revenge of the Fallen belongs to the latter category.

When the film opened in China this week, huge transformer models stood outside the cinemas, as fans poured into theaters.

The sequel boasted a dazzling array of robotic action sequences, with elements that hold special appeal for Chinese audiences. In the latest episode, Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg return as director and executive producer respectively, while leading man Shia LaBeouf and actress Megan Fox return as a screen couple caught in the war between Autobots and Decepticons.

What impressed Chinese fans most was the Shanghai scene. From the set design and bridge on Huaihai Lu to the familiar Chinese ads, audiences were amazed to find that the transformers had come so close to them.

Audiences can enjoy an IMAX experience of the thrilling forest fight between Optiums Prime and some Deceptions toward the end of the film as Devastator and the Fallen get ready to activate their pyramidal device. Given the director's trademark visual effects, this is a wonderful experience.

The soundtrack of the summer sequel, like its big special effects, is big with Linkin Park singing the theme song New Divide. Joining them are Green Day, Nickelback, The Fray, Taking Back Sunday, Cheap Trick and more.

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