I went to see The Transformers movie on opening day, and while I wasn't entirely disappointed with the summer blockbuster, I don't think I'll pay to see it a second time--although the attractive female (human) stars may make me rethink that position. I took my step-son and nephew, who were looking forward to seeing Optimus in his prime, and his other robot automotive buddies. I'm not quite sure, but I thought one of them should've been a girl bot, or at least a Transvesticon--you know, one of those robots who can change from a man into a woman.

I won't divulge any part of the plot or the ending, but you must already know that a semi-truck, an ambulance, and a Camaro will always be able to defeat two F-18 strike fighters and a tank. It's common sense.

Maybe I should've autobot some popcorn for the boys, but they were already high on sugar from their overpriced Starbucks hot chocolates. Still, they enjoyed the movie more than I did, and they have some newfound respect for alien mechanical organisms that can convert themselves into sweet looking muscle cars.

Even if you didn't grow up watching "The Transformers" kids television cartoon series, you'll still be able to appreciate the traditional Michael Bay blow'em up style of film-making that you'll be guaranteed to see in The Transformers movie. And no, there's not much more than meets the eye.