I was very disappointed in #2. It didn't hold my interest like the first and that hurts for a three hour movie. I also agree about it having too many childish characters. Sure it's the kids who will buy the toys but most kids I know also complained about the "stupid dick-bots", as my 11 year old nephew called them.
However, as a BR, the visual and sound effects will be worth a watch. You may never watch it a second time but it's worth watching once. Well, except maybe for watching Megan Fox. She totally justifies any amount of R&D dollars that went into inventing the Pause Button..
