Transformers 2 reaction

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen was released at midnight last night/this morning and unfortunately I was not as impressed as I was with the first installment. This sequel was fun, obviously action packed, visually stunning, dramatic, etc. etc. etc. but it was almost too much. I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary aspects here including exploitation of Meghan Fox's good looks, the fulfillment of racial stereotypes via two of the new Autobot characters, and lots and lots of cheap humor. Yes I agree, Meghan Fox is quite attractive but does that validate the need for multiple camera angles that scan her entire body while she changes outfits, runs in slow motion, or works on a motorcycle while bending over it with short shorts on? Do robots really need to have obvious resemblances to the races they are negatively portraying? When did Transformers become a comedy? Maybe I am just getting too old or something, I honestly did feel like I was in high school again given the amount of youngins in the theater. Maybe if I was in 10th grade I would laugh at everything and let sex and product placement sell the movie for me too. Don't be discouraged though, the film as a whole was still pretty decent. The bar was set very high by the first film so I think my expectations were just too bold this time around.