Tennessee Movie Fans Love 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' but Hate Humans

Transformers have captivated their fans for decades. Toys, video games, television shows, and movies have all been fodder to the massive fan-base. June 29 saw the release of the third film of the live action trilogy. "Transformers: Dark of The Moon" hit theaters with viewers all too eager to see it. What did Tennessee viewers think?

Wednesday, June 29

Excitement mounted as theater doors opened to the third Transformers film. The lines were long, the snack bar was surrounded, and the seating was cramped. The list of hassles associated with seeing this film opening day could go on, but let's get to the movie itself. Was it worth the trouble?

Depending on who you ask, the answer varies greatly. Some are calling it the best of the trilogy, others were unimpressed. The film has conspiracy and intrigue as the center focus. Historical events are altered to be Transformers related- including the Chernobyl disaster and the Apollo 11 expedition. A plot largely involving the Russians and Americans borrows heavily from the cold war and its elements. All in all, it makes for an at least decent story. But does decent cut it?

The action sequences in "Transformers: Dark of The Moon," were among the best in the three films. Many found themselves letdown by the 3D elements- the consensus being "They could have done more." Questionable quality aside, Tennessee feedback has been overall positive. Complaints often follow, but typically they're preceded by plenty of praise. Many complainers point right at Shia LeBeouf and his mediocre acting as Sam. Then again, just as many found fault with Sam's girlfriend and the actress that portrays her, Rosie Hunting-Whiteley. Memphis viewers had this to say...

"Three movies and they still haven't learned that people come to see the robots, not the humans? Why, oh why do they keep trying to shove Sam down our throats? I loved the scenes with the Autobots, but everything else was disappointing. I wouldn't say the film itself was bad, just marred by human mediocrity." -- Whitney Neal, 26, Cordova

"I felt Optimus' feelings of betrayal when he learned the humans hadn't been upfront with him and the Autobots. I absolutely loved the conspiracy themes in the film. The Decepticons got a cool role too- the systematic elimination of those associated with the space mission. It reminded me of something out of 'Terminator.' I loved the first two films and now I love the third movie even more." -- David Angler, 30, Memphis

"Sam's angst and personal strife did nothing for me. I didn't feel bad for him, I wasn't interested in his scenes, and Shia's performance was mediocre at best. Optimus Prime was as awesome to watch in action as ever. I think they did a great job with the 3D scenes-especially the transformations. I wish the humans hadn't been in there to begin with. The quality of the film was diminished whenever Sam or another pinky got a scene." -- Harvey Kingsley, 20, Memphis

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