Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
A college-bound young man is pulled back into an explosive Autobot-Decepticon war when mysterious glyphs in his mind reveal a devastating ancient alien secret.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- bombastic
- propulsive
- chaotic
- action movie night
- franchise marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an overlong, chaotic, and incoherent sequel whose visual spectacle could not compensate for its weak story and characterization.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film emphasizes large-scale Autobot and Decepticon battles, tanks, cities under attack, and extensive visual-effects set pieces.
Sam begins college hoping to leave the Transformers conflict behind but is forced to protect himself, Mikaela, and humanity.
Glyphs in Sam's mind lead the Decepticons toward an object connected to an alien machine hidden in Egypt.
The plot connects alien machinery and apocalyptic power to an object concealed in Egypt for centuries.
Films like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and why
Transformers
Large-scale science-fiction action sequel centered on alien robots and military spectacle.
Pacific Rim
Robot-centered blockbuster with a young protagonist caught in a global technological conflict.
Independence Day
Alien invasion action film combining military combat, urban destruction, and world-ending stakes.
Armageddon
Michael Bay-directed action spectacle built around military hardware, explosive set pieces, and youthful heroes.
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Release Date
- 2009-06-19
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (9433)
Cast
- Shia LaBeouf
- Megan Fox
- Peter Cullen
- Hugo Weaving
- Tony Todd
- Josh Duhamel
- Tyrese Gibson
- John Turturro
- Ramón Rodríguez
- Kevin Dunn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen about?
- A college-bound young man is pulled back into an explosive Autobot-Decepticon war when mysterious glyphs in his mind reveal a devastating ancient alien secret.
- What is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as moderate.
- What did critics think of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an overlong, chaotic, and incoherent sequel whose visual spectacle could not compensate for its weak story and characterization.
- Which films are like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?
- Films with a similar feel include Transformers, Pacific Rim, Independence Day, and Armageddon.
- How long is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen runs 150 minutes.
- Where can I watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?
- In United States, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel.
