More than meets the eye

Thanks to Solar Entertainment, we (me, the wife and kids) saw the Transformers movie, a day ahead of its regular screening. The press screening, with cocktails that started early, was held at the Gateway Cineplex.

While Michael Bay took a beating online for his taking the director's seat for this movie and you'll see a lot of commercial endorsements in the film, the movie is enjoyable. Enjoyable in that you'll see technology working at its best. The robots transforming doesn't only ring the familiar digital sound but will have you watch with awe as they do their stunts, sweep the highways and exchange punches/lasers, and do it with people around.

As a kid who grew up watching the cartoon series, I have never imagined it to be filmed this way, much more with such large scale action. The story (the plot) is very much appreciated by the audience, young and old, what with the funny antics of the actor who played Sam.

My wife and kids (and of course me) want to watch it again (and again). Can't wait for its DVD release.