Transformers

Transformers

Starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor & Jon Voight

When seeing trailers for "Underdog," it's clear that some classic cartoons should stay just that. Yet, the way Michael Bay brings "Transformers" to the big screen (and to real life) is both fun to watch and distracting at times.

Shia LaBeouf is Sam Witwicky, a geeky sort of teen who needs enough money to buy a brand new car, and once he does, he gets the chick (Megan Fox). Sam and Mikalea are forced - and as time will tell - destined into a worldly battle against good and evil robots. These robots, of course, can take the form of anything mechanical and transform into their original state at will.

One step away from the original "Transformer's" cartoon is that humans play a large role in the film - more than half of it - whereas the cartoon focused on the doings of the Transformers. This is not a flaw of the movie at all. As the movie directs itself to the Transformers, it is odd and bizarre the way they speak and talk, which is probably humorous to children and idiots, but is equivocal to others. The humans are much more enjoyable, particularly new-comer bombshells Megan Fox and Aussie star Rachael Taylor who plays the very intelligent, sexy, nerdy computer freak. LaBeouf, once again, shows that a blockbuster hit can't take down his love for acting. His charisma resonates off the screen as he brings humor and wit to his character.

Not only is LaBeouf highly entertaining, but the special effects are out of this world. Every detail of the robots transformations can be seen and Bay brings all he knows and failed to do in movies like "The Island" to "Transformers." Honestly, the special effects should be the top contender for special effects for next year's Oscars.

Grade: B-