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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Storyline

The war between Autobots and Decepticons rages on in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the explosive second chapter in Michael Bay’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Hasbro franchise.

Two years after the events of the first film, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is off to college, trying to leave the robot war behind. But when he begins experiencing strange visions linked to the ancient knowledge of the AllSpark, he becomes the target of a resurrected Megatron and the ancient Decepticon known as The Fallen, one of the original Primes.

With Optimus Prime and the Autobots once again standing between Earth and total annihilation, Sam and his allies — including Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox), military operatives, and some new robotic reinforcements — must uncover a hidden history that spans centuries and save the planet from being drained by a sun-destroying machine.

The sequel doubles down on action, mythology, and mayhem — delivering a visual effects spectacle on a scale few films had attempted at the time.

Movie details

Director Written by Will Holt | Comic Fan & Reviewer since 2019
Release date 19/06/2009
Genres
action adventure fantasy scifi
Content rating 12
Duration 2 hr 32 min
Last Updated 07/08/2025
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review - 6/10 Rating

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a wild ride — visually jaw-dropping, action-packed, and undeniably ambitious. Director Michael Bay turns the volume (and the explosions) all the way up for this sequel, which features some of the most technically advanced CGI battles of its time, especially the forest battle between Optimus Prime and multiple Decepticons — still one of the franchise’s best moments.

We loved the scale of the action, the introduction of ancient Transformer lore, and the sheer visual insanity of robots leveling cities and pyramids. Peter Cullen once again delivers gravitas as the voice of Optimus Prime, and the film’s visual effects are nothing short of incredible.

That said, the story can feel overloaded and chaotic, with a bloated runtime and a script that leans heavily on juvenile humor and side characters that don’t always land. There’s a lot going on — maybe too much — but if you’re here for maximum robot-on-robot destruction, this sequel delivers in spades.

Not perfect, but undeniably entertaining and essential for fans of the franchise.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Trivia

Did You Know?

  • Insane Box Office: Despite mixed reviews, the film earned over $836 million worldwide, making it one of 2009’s top-grossing films.
  • IMAX Firsts: This was one of the first major blockbusters to feature scenes shot with IMAX cameras, including the Egypt finale.
  • Optimus in the Forest: The forest battle scene took nearly six months to animate — and remains a fan-favourite moment in the franchise.
  • Writers’ Strike Impact: The movie was written under tight deadlines due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild strike, forcing production to begin with only a rough outline in place.
  • Egyptian Locations Were Real: Many of the climactic desert scenes were shot on location in Egypt, including near the real Giza pyramids.
  • The Fallen’s Comic Roots: The character of The Fallen was introduced in the Transformers: War Within comic series, making him one of the franchise’s oldest villains.
  • Devastator Was Massive: The Constructicon combiner, Devastator, is made up of seven individual Transformers — and was composed of over 52,000 moving parts in CGI.
  • Jetfire’s Legacy: The grumpy Autobot Jetfire is a nod to the G1 cartoon, but his design here blends the SR-71 Blackbird stealth jet and a walking cane for comedic effect.
  • Megan Fox Controversy: This was Megan Fox’s last appearance in the franchise until Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) due to a highly publicized falling out with Michael Bay.
  • Military Realism: As with the first film, Revenge of the Fallen received full cooperation from the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing real military equipment and personnel to appear in scenes — including jet flyovers, tanks, and naval carriers.

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