'Transformers: Age of Extinction'… what went on here?! It’s surprising to me that I genuinely liked a movie from this series, honestly. The film was written, directed and produced by the same creative team, though I wouldn't have thought so while watching it. This felt quite different from the previous films in the franchise, even with those familiar names attached. The first 45 to 60 minutes were particularly enj…

It seems like even Michael Bay recognized that after four movies, something needed to change with this series. Consequently, the actors who’d been in previous installments have stepped aside and new characters are introduced. They're spearheaded by "Cade," portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, who brings a lot of energy to the role. It so happens that he purchases an old truck, which then turns out to be the missing "Optimus P…

Is there any reason I would willingly sit through a movie lasting nearly three hours, or why I've given it a rating of three stars? It was available to rent without charge on Redox. I generally like Mark Wahlberg’s movies. I really enjoy *Bumblebee*. Do any of those things explain this? One thing that definitely doesn’t make sense is the plot. Does the story even matter anymore in these films? There a…