Megan Fox representation - Transformers

In the popular phenomenon 'Transformers', Megan Fox is argued to be in it purely because of her good looks, figure and sexualised reputation. There are several scenes in the film when Megan is shown wearing provocative clothing and hanging on her jock boyfriend. These are two representations of women in the media that come across as the way we are realistically: Sexualised and dependent on men. For example, in one particular scene, Megan is shown leaning over a car 'fixing it', whilst in a very sexual position and showing much of her skin, therefore creating the male-gaze theory and giving her the stereotype of a sexualised woman with the 'perfect body image'. The picture is below.

However, as the film progresses, Fox is seen doing almost as much work as the main guy Shia Lebouf. Taking care of things on her own and showing that she is capable of doing everything independently. This is a positive representation of Megan as it reveals that she is not just on the show for looks, but for women to see that they have just as much power as men do.

In conclusion, Megan Fox is represented in such a way that is sexualised, but at the same time independent as the movie progresses. She is the ideal woman for men, therefore she would appeal to guys interested in the film, and she is also the woman that so many girls idolise for her good looks and figure. Which can be both positive and negative.