Autobots...roll out! How the mighty have "Fallen"

For the past two years, geek boys everywhere have waited with much anticipation for the sequel to the 2007 hit Transformers, (yes I am one of them). One of the opening sequences at Shanghai with the Autobots both new and old was greeted with cheers of delight, which for many of us turned to groans as the movie progressed.

(SPOILER ALERT)

Truthfully, I still think Optimus Prime is one of the COOLEST cartoon characters ever! How many guys out there wishes he had a giant 20 foot tall robot who kicks butt and turns into a truck. As a child, for me that was always something "more than meets the eye," as I had a sensory overload of sheer awesomeness. Sadly, when I see one of my favorite characters involved in an AWESOME battle die on screen, (OK so he is resurrected later), and the majority of the "speaking" robots portrayed the majority of the remainder of the film are the twins Mudflap and Skids, (Jar Jar Binks twins for a new generation) and the dirty minded little remote control truck Wheelie, it says something.

What happened to the coolness that represents Ironhide, Ratchet, Sideswipe, Arcee, and even Bumblebee seemed to take a step down this film. I miss my autobots, and was tired of how director Michael Bay tried to cater to every audience, but mostly made the movie geared towards 15 year old boys in the hood, (although having Mrs. Witwicky become high off pot brownies is not the best role model for ANY kid no matter where you are from).

Another complaint is the portrayal of women in the film. I felt they were completely objectified, and viewed sexually. Yes, sex sells, but it is not what I believe. I truly believe that women are SO MUCH BETTER and NEED SO MUCH MORE DIGNITY than what was shown. For me, this was an absolute slap in the face of what I have been taught my whole entire life. I hope to always uphold a higher standard and respect woman and motherhood my whole life, and I know that the girl I will someday marry will be treated like a princess, the opposite of how the film depicts them.

Wow! Sorry, I feel like such a pessimist. A third installment should be around in 2011, and hopefully with it, the autobots will be upgraded with dignity. Until then this is me rolling out...