The majority of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is an incoherent mess. Plot strands and characters (both human and robotic) are dangled on the screen for 90+ minutes, only to come together for a propulsive hourlong battle.

The last hour, powered with excellent 3D special effects, is undeniably spectacular. Your patience for nonsense will be the ultimate decider in choosing to sit through the entirety of director Michael Bay’s brain-numbing adventure. (more…)