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Transformers

(12,319)IMDb 7.02 h 23 min2007PG-13

From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, Sam Witwicky becomes mankind's last chance for survival.

Directors: Michael Bay

Starring: Shia LaBeouf Megan Fox Josh Duhamel

Genres: Action Science Fiction

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]

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Supporting actors: Tyrese Gibson Rachael Taylor Anthony Anderson Jon Voight John Turturro

Producers: Michael Bay Ian Bryce Allegra Clegg Tom Desanto Lorenzo Di Bonaventuramore…Brian GoldnerSteven SpielbergMark Vahradian

Studio: Paramount Pictures

Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Content advisory: Drug usefoul languagesexual contentviolence

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The first is the best

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020

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The first Transformers remains the best in the entire series. It was fresh and original. As someone that watched the cartoons it had nostalgia thrown in as well.

The film had plenty of comedy especially with Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) being self-deprecating. Added to that were his crazy parents Ron (Kevin Dunn) and especially Judy (Julie White) who was always saying something inappropriate. Added bonus was Agent Seymour Simmons (John Turturro) who had his special Sector 7 underpaints on too tight because he was always high strung especially when it came to aliens. Plus Anthony Anderson as Glen Whitmann had his moments as well.

Michel Bey was the director and the Transformers had all his favorite bells and whistles. First, he’s enamored with the military. The opening scene was a Decepticon flying in the form of a helicopter and then attacking a U.S. army base. Second, he loves guns and explosions. Hence the army base gets leveled. Third, he likes to show off pretty women. The co-star was Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes who becomes Sam’s girlfriend and gets to run around with Bumblebee and the Autobots. Sometimes that can really go wrong, but this time it worked out.
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Amazon selling Used Returned movies as New

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

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I have had Several movies that i received from Amazon that were purchased as new but received an obvious used 4k Blu ray. They have had smudges and fingerprints all over them and have had to be cleaned to play properly. I kept the others because didnt want to fool with returns and after cleaning movie played fine. I am returning this one for exchange because i paid for NEW not a used return and repackaged item. I will no longer purchase DVDs through Amazon.

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Sarah Jennifer Cook

Long, but enjoyable.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018

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Hanging out with out 14 year old grandson on a Sat night, and let him pick the movie. Surprisingly, we all liked it. The special effects were really good, it was fun watching the machines transform, the story line was funny. It did seem very long, and there were occasional references and innuendos that were a little embarrassing and frequent mild swear words (that my sweet boy felt like he had to apologize for each time). But it was fun and enjoyable.

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ScareCrab

Not the movie, the experience.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019

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My probably isn't with the movie, but with Amazon here. Amazon does not at all detail what aspect ratios they display movies in. Some movies scale and fit the full screen, but this is not one of those movies. I put it in full screen and I have MASSIVE black bars on all 4 sides. Not just to the left and right, but up and down too. I put it in full screen and there is no scaling what so ever. I feel like i'm watching the movie on a 2012 square smartphone. At least scale the movie to a 16:9 aspect ratio. To top this off, because I started the movie for about 10 seconds, I can't get a refund to try another streaming platform.

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A painfully boring 2 1/2 hours

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020

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Really wanted to like this, but it was so boring. The graphics are amazing, but they simply cannot carry a movie. And, as the fighting starts you can't even tell what is happening anyway. Not sure what the director was thinking because this isn't a generational thing...even my boys were getting bored and complained about the action scenes. I think the worst part of this is the dialogue, because you really want to see Shia and his new girlfriend to get carried off by the Decepticons. If you need to have your childhood come to life, maybe this will appeal to you. But, if you are not a superfan, just pass this one by.

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Great stuff!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2008

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I will admit that I was more than a little skeptical when I saw the early trailers for this movie. When I was a kid, I never saw the "point" of the Transformers toys. I figured that somebody was pretty desperate to try & make a movie out of the concept.

Well, as has happened previously in my life, I was wrong. With top-notch talent such as Michael Bay and Stephen Spielberg, the HASBRO toy-line is transformed (literally!) onto the big screen quite nicely, and the plot is actually much more gratifying than I would have expected.

One of the more surprising things about the film is that it feels very much like a military action movie, as opposed to a movie about a bunch of toys. The military is depicted in a very positive light in the story, which is always a good thing. It also helps the Autobots engage the Decepticons, as opposed to the human race merely standing on the sidelines while the robots duke it out.

It's a well done film and has a top-notch cast. For me, Megan Fox stole the show. She's certainly not hard on the eyes and has an overwhelming, mysterious beauty. I swear she is the spitting image of a young Jennifer Connolly - right down to her body gestures. {I actually googled her to see if she could be Jennifer's daughter, but they're not related}. Megan has all the subtle acting skills down and I look forward to seeing much more of her in future flicks. Veteran actors John Voight and John Turturro bring an added credibility to the ensemble cast.

Some will say that this film was nothing more than an excuse to showcase eye-candy special effects. To some extent, they might be right. However, even if they are correct on that point, it's no reason not to give this film a try. People who enjoyed movies such as Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition) and The Rock will be sure to like this one as well.

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The Movie Diorama

Transformers disguises its robotic flaws with stupendous amounts of adrenaline.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2019

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Transformers disguises its robotic flaws with stupendous amounts of adrenaline. Give Michael Bay a budget and he’ll spend it. Wisely or not is up for debate. But damn, the man-child that he truly is certainly is presented through his mind-numbing work. Enough pyrotechnics to annihilate an entire nation and an adequate amount of Megan Fox showcasing to transition into the adult entertainment business. So, Transformers. A franchise decimated by needless, unimaginative sequels that tarnished the reputation of the primary instalment. Also known as, the only decent entry Bay ever conceived. A group of Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, sent to Earth to prevent the Decepticons from reviving the antagonistic Megatron and retrieving an extraterrestrial cube.

This blockbuster opposes everything I stand for as an amateur critic, film buff and general human being. Its bombastic nihilism, riddled with blatant exposition, surmounts to an unquantifiable splurge of stuff happening onscreen. Seriously. It’s the equivalent of being lobotomised and watching a sunset from a stained glass window. The colours, brightness and artificial heat would melt your retinas. That’s Transformers.

But what people seemingly forget, especially those elitists too afraid to breach admittance, is that Bay’s first foray into the franchise is actually tolerable. Good, even. And by that, I don’t mean it’s the epitome of blockbusting entertainment. Far from it. Yet Bay, a director incredibly easy to pick on due to his accessibly basic yet overly explosive features, implants genuine directorial talent that prove his integrity. Yes, about an hour of the film’s runtime is explosive, with buildings toppling and metallic vehicular warfare ensuing.

However, what makes Transformers utterly re-watchable is the constant flow of its narrative. It never stagnates. For over two hours, Bay continually pushes the story forward. Whether it be sweaty soldiers exhuming mountains of testosterone, sweaty LaBeouf clamming up or sweaty Fox suggestively leaning over the hood of a car (realising Bay’s wet dream...), it doesn’t matter. The point is, there’s never a dull moment through the frantic action. A commendable quality that provides motion to the narrative’s mechanisms. Bay knows how to exploit a budget. You go big, or you go home. He clearly understood that literally.

Another reason as to why the first chapter is one of his best films, is the simplistic story. The actual plot is thin, with a couple of robots stopping some other robots from destroying everything. Basic foundations without convoluted lore that is constructed as if the writers are formulating random ideas as they’re writing the script (*cough* Revenge of the Fallen...). Yet what furthers the script’s memorability is the humorous characterisation. The Witwicky clan in particular. LaBeouf delivered a frenetic performance that solidified his leading qualities (which may have backfired on him!). His adolescent antics and heroic endeavours forced him to be both relatable and likeable. Fox, despite being presented on a suspiciously stained silver platter, held her own as well without resorting to the typical “damsel in distress” scenario. Supporting cast were buoyant also. The governmental world ending plot merged well with the teen angst situation, even if it was a colossal convenience. And a plethora of memorable quotes that I unknowingly recite on a daily basis. “Shut up Grandma! Drink your prune juice!”. Classic.

It teeters on mediocrity at the best of times, however Bay’s focus on the human elements for the vast majority of the first hour ensured that it was more than just mechanical beings punching each other to fluctuating bass drops. There is substance before the clunky visual and auditory extravaganza. Did I grow up with the original source material? Of course not. Regardless though, I think we all need reminding just how solid this blockbuster really is. “Autobots! Roll out!”.

Spike Owen

Robots in berserker blockbuster disguise.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2010

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Transformers is directed by Michael Bay and written by John Rogers, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on the Transformers toy line the plot sees Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager who gets involved in a war between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery. Also involved in the carnage are Megan Fox, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Peter Cullen, Hugo Weaving, John Voight & Mark Ryan.

With a production budget of around $150 million, Transformers went on to make almost $710 million worldwide. That is some hefty figures, almost as hefty as the mighty Transformer robots that dazzle and wreak mayhem up on the screen. The plot of course is bonkers, but is anyone seriously watching this expecting high end literacy? The out-shot ultimately is Good Robots Versus Bad Robots, with humans either in the way or aiding the Autobots to save mankind. There's been plenty written about the film, both good and bad. From the quite brilliant transforming sequences to the rather staid dialogue; to the wry observations on the world we now find ourselves in, Transformers has got plenty for the critics and film watchers to ponder. As popcorn summer blockbusters go, it's one of the most fun in recent times; and the box office figures tell you that it found a considerably large and appreciative audience. Great "brain checked at the door" entertainment it is, then. But crucially, it's not just for the kids to enjoy, it happens to be a fully rounded family treat. Go bots! 8/10

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Paulio

Transformers: Pretty Good Film in Disguise

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2010

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I bought this DVD expecting a Michael Bay super-productions (i.e, lots of explosions and very little substance), in some ways I wasn't surprised but in others I felt he really brought to life the Transformers and fitted in a reasonably good story between chases fights and explosions.

Shia LeBeouf is strong in the lead role, portraying a young man who accidentally finds himself central to the entire battle between autobots and decepticons. He really brings a strong presence and humour to the role to break up the CGI, which could have overwhelmed the story.

The film is fast paced, action packed and full of incident, the script perhaps lets it down a bit, but if you like Transformers and big explosions this is a good film for you. It is a good price, with plenty of added extras and well worth a look.

Eddie m

Decent enough movie.!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2016

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Decent movie - a bit boring in a lot of places.!
Plenty of action at the end with the fight with the autobots.!
Dolby true hd 5.1
Extras = blu ray hub.?
Same film with interactive bits & bobs.? Not for me though a bit old to play games.!

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Gillian Steer

TRANSFORMERS

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2019

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Excellent story line, plenty of action throughout film & funny in places.

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