Well, i would have to say that I would give this film at the very least 4 toes up. Having seen it now 3 times, i feel i and give an adequate review of my opinion of the film.

While i would agree that there are certain plot points that don't gel and scenes that are quite laughable, in the end, we are talking about Transformers. A pretty basic cartoon about robots that transform into vehicles. A show that had really weak human characters and simple dialogue. That being said, one can only expect so much from a summer blockbuster about transforming robots. And I would have to say that Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg delivered exactly what they meant to and just what we needed amidst the mediocre fare that was Spider-Man 3 and Pirates 3. Both films that had way too much going on and long boring story lines. Not to mention the cheap CGI in Spider-Man that couldn't 'even touch Transformers.

Agreeing with Mr. Toad, the CGI in Transformers was beyond top notch. The fact that they were able to conceal so much that it was hard to tell actual model from computer model. Excellent action sequences. Decent dialogue with some great humor scenes. And yes, a hot babe sweating over a car engine. There's really not much more one needs for a fun-filled summer movie to get you pumped and excited.

I would have to say, that for a first time out, these guys did pretty damn good. One can only imagine with the next one will be like.

On a side note, I could not even think about agreeing that Independence Day was better. Except for great explosions, there's not much redeeming about that film. A mediocre President, a ridiculous plot and virus solution ending, even more ridiculous scenes with people like Will Smith punching aliens. I just recently watch the scene where the magical dog escapes getting fried by jumping into a closet with Vivica A Fox and her son and the magical closet keeps the flames from bursting in without a door. I could probably go on about ID4, but I'd rather not. Being that the same people brought forth the equally ridiculous Godzilla, I can only cross my fingers that 10,000 BC is worth the wait.