Three ways I think the second movie is a worthy sequel to the first movie
I must say, when I first saw the second transformers film, revenge of the fallen, I was mighty impressed. Yes, there are some duff scenes, which really don’t need to be there, and some of the story doesn’t make complete sense, (which I shall explain in a future posting) but I was adamant that it was just as good as the first film, in most places.
So here are three reasons why I think the second film is a worthy sequel to the first movie.
1. Optimus Prime
I really loved how they treat the character in the film. Every scene that he appears in done fantastically! From the scene that he crashes into the building to save Sam, to him transforming out of the airplane (In the air!) and to his heroic battle in the forest, there are some excellent scenes here. These scenes are just as good as the first film. I love how Optimus is treated as the main character through the whole film, which especially like, considering he’s my favourite character by far.
2. NEST
After the final battle at the end of the first movie, I was wondering how the story would go from there. Well, it didn’t disappoint. The Autobots have teamed up with the military in a joint attack force called NEST. You see, I like this relationship between the humans and the Autobots. It brought something to the film that wasn’t in the first film for the majority – trust. I also liked the beginning scenes with NEST attempting to destroy Demolishor and NEST discussing the last mission in the Autobot headquarters near the beginning of the film.
3. Back story of transformers + Jetfire
Some say that this film doesn’t have much story. I tend to disagree with this, as I reckon the story in this film is almost just as good as the first film (apart from a few bits didn’t make complete sense). I liked how it introduces a new leader of the d Decepticons, and how Optimus is actually just more than the leader of the Autobots.
Special note has to go to Jetfire. He is certainly one of the best characters in the film (behind Optimus Prime that is!) and brings a sense of humour not found in the film. I also liked how it was him that originally had the mission that Sam and co. now have. And who could forget the end fight with Jetfire and Optimus? Epic Stuff.
So there you have it. Now, im not saying its better that the first film or is it perfect – far from it, but that’s for a later posting. But, I do believe that the reasons stated above and some great scenes, make most of the film a worthy successor to the first film.
Do you agree with the three points and reasoning above? Hopefully you do!