Transformer blitzkrieg scorches screens

There are big summer movies. And there are big summer movies that are set to become an event. Transformer 2: Revenge of the Fallen belongs to the latter category.

When the film opened in China this week, huge transformer models stood outside the cinemas, as fans poured into theaters.

The sequel boasted a dazzling array of robotic action sequences, with elements that hold special appeal for Chinese audiences. In the latest episode, Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg return as director and executive producer respectively, while leading man Shia LaBeouf and actress Megan Fox return as a screen couple caught in the war between Autobots and Decepticons.