Transformers 4 : Age of Extinction

So i caught the latest Transformers movie last night; wasn't expecting too much from it since i didn't like the mess that was part 2, and the jokefest that was part 3. Man, Michael Bay can't direct in a coherent sequence when he gets overindulgent with the explosions! And this was the man who made "The Rock" which i actually kinda enjoyed?

Anyways, the film Stars Marky Mark, Some blonde chick, some useless irish sounding guy, the assistant guy from Devil wears prada, and Frasier. The premise of the story is actually pretty interesting, and brings back an unexpected foe from the past (which you will figure out midway into the show anyway). However, Bay's characteristic "bloat" is there, too many useless lingering shots and scenes that go on WAY too long without any robots in them.

I think the movie would have had better pacing if it was edited better. Also, what's up with all the frickin' product placement? This movie really takes it to a whole new RIDICULOUS level.. stupid lingering shots of the actors drinking whatever product and the slow...zoom.. in... to the package. Gawd.

Did i mention also the other half of the movie taking place in China? C'mon, i know they funded most of the movies, but having these people there just for the sake of it is really annoying. Why not just film the whole darned movie there next time?

So between the incoherent plot, overextended scenes and holes in logic, the movie does shine at SOME points, definitely better than parts 2 and 3 in my opinion, but still lacking. Seeing how there's gonna be a part 5, and some they purposely left some plot points open, i'm hoping SOMEONE ELSE takes over the reigns from Mr Bay.... He can still do the explosions though, he loves those.

I'd give this movie a 6/10. Rant over.