The Post-Gazette reviews movies from a family perspective:

Rated: PG-13.

Best for: Age 9 and older (long and loud for squirmy kids).

What you should know: Sequel to the blockbuster about alien robots here on Earth. Autobots strive to keep the planet safe from evil Decepticons, with help from Sam (Shia LaBeouf), Mikaela (Megan Fox) and members of the military. This time around, intel desired by the bad guys is downloaded into Sam's brain, interrupting his entry to college. He goes on the run, and, inevitably, lots of things go boom.

Language: A three-letter a-word is used often and its longer version is uttered as well. The "s-word" is said twice by Sam's mother and then by a general. Crude and suggestive language is used.

Sexual situations and nudity: A sexy, aggressive coed (Isabel Lucas) comes on to Sam and jumps him. Parents look forward to time alone; a man is seen in skimpy underwear; a couple kiss. Mostly, the camera ogles Lucas and Fox.

Violence/scary situations: Explosions rock the film throughout. Earth is threatened, and people are killed by the thousands, although rarely on screen. A scene reminiscent of director Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" film shows ships destroyed and bodies floating in water. Sam's brain is probed by a Decepticon minibot. People and Autobots we care about are injured and in constant danger.

Alcohol and drug use: There's drinking at a wild frat party. A parent eats marijuana-laced brownies.