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I think I can say with some confidence that however you felt about Michael Bay's first Transformers film, you will feel the same way about his second one. It's more of the same. More giant robots getting into epic slow motion fights while things explode all around them. More Megan Fox in sexy outfits running in slow motion. More ponderous narration. More of John Turturro thoroughly embarrassing himself for what I hope is a very large paycheck. More lowbrow "comedy." More, more, more.

This movie is not high art by any means, but it succeeds at the most basic of movie goals: providing captivating entertainment that keeps the viewer's mind far from real life for two hours. If you are looking for a sweet first date movie, this probably isn't your thing. But if you are looking to be highly entertained and repeatedly shocked by action, this is certainly your pick for the weekend. Just remember to take your heart medicine before you go.

Like many other members of my generation, I grew up with Indiana Jones. Along with the Star Wars trilogy, the films about the dashing, whip-cracking, snake-fearing archaeologist who was named after the dog were three of my favorite movies (yes, I'm one of those poor bastards who drank all the George Lucas Kool Aid he was given and then asked for more), and I still think they're some of the greatest action movies ever made. So you can imagine I was pretty excited about the prospect of a new entry in the series, especially with so many of the old crew back: Harrison Ford as Indy, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood (you remember, from Raiders?), Steven Spielberg as director, and of course George Lucas as writer (Lucas wrote the story with Jeff Nathanson, and David Koepp took care of the actual screenplay).

What's new and/or interesting at Philly theaters this weekend.

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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.