Transformers (2007)

Product Details

Director : Michael Bay
Actor : Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor
Format : Surround Sound, Widescreen, PAL
Binding : DVD
EAN : 5051188153236
Product Group : DVD
Region Code : 2
Release Date : 2007-12-03
Running Time : 143minutes
Studio : Dreamworks Home Entertainment

ASIN : B000MM1HWQ

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

As sci-fi action blockbusters go, they don’t come much bigger than Transformers. Maybe it’s because of the subject matter: it’s based on a toy line from the 1980s, concerning giant robots from outer space engaged in a civil war that pits the heroic Autobots against the evil Decepticons. They have the ability to disguise themselves as vehicles and other mechanical objects, transforming back into robots when it’s time to stomp each other senseless. As a premise, it’s rather silly. But it’s also very simple, and that’s why it works.

The heroes are truly heroic: the noble and powerful Autobot leader Optimus Prime is one of the most iconic characters of the 1980s, and getting the original voice actor (Peter Cullen) to give him life was a stroke of genius. The villains, meanwhile, are just plain evil: Decepticon leader Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving) is motivated by absolute power, and his soldiers are not above a bit of wanton destruction to achieve their goals. Mix in a bit of mysticism in the form of the Allspark, the source of life for all Transformers, and the result is pure cinematic magic.

It’s not a perfect film: there are some characters and sub-plots that are unnecessary and which go nowhere, and at almost three hours, it’s a lot of movie. But the Transformers themselves, rendered in CGI, have a very realistic size and weight on screen, and look particularly good as they switch from one mode to the other. Moreover, director Michael Bay is smart enough to realise that appealing to kids doesn’t mean pandering to them--the cutest robot on screen is a manic little psychotic killer with the apt name Frenzy. The humans in the film, meanwhile, keep the film grounded, whilst never detracting from the real robot stars. Unlike The Matrix trilogy, which tried to be too clever, or The Lord of the Rings films, which were too clever, Transformers is probably the best science fiction epic since the original Star Wars trilogy. --Robert Burrow

Synopsis

Based on the Hasbro toy line that initially captivated kids in the 1980s, director Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS finds two warring bands of shape-shifting alien robots renewing their intergalactic conflict on Earth. While the Decepticons, followers of the malevolent Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving), strive to take over the planet, the Autobots, led by the valiant Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), are intent on protecting humanity. When young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) discovers that his new car is really the Autobot Bumblebee (voiced by Mark Ryan), it sets the stage for a massive giant-robot showdown. A shining example of the Hollywood summer blockbuster at its best, TRANSFORMERS combines stunning CGI effects and thrilling action sequences with drama, humor, and a touch of romance. Featuring a large cast that includes Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight, John Turturro, Anthony Anderson, and Rachael Taylor, the film is anchored by LaBeouf, who always displays an engaging Everyman charm, whether he’s running from colossal robots, interacting with his well-meaning parents (hilariously played by Kevin Dunn and Julie White), or pining for his gorgeous classmate (Megan Fox). While some TRANSFORMERS purists may be dismayed by certain aspects of this bold big-screen adaptation (Bumblebee is a Camaro instead of a Volkswagen), the movie balances its spectacle with an admirable amount of substance, giving it an appeal far beyond pre-teen boys and their nostalgic Autobot-loving elders.

Customer Reviews

1986... (2008-08-15)

1986.. that version was much better than this! The transformers are american, the action scenes are american, the whole thing is american! Transfomers were brittish cars in the 1986 version! And the generation 1 series, nothing wrong with americanisum, just doesn't work with transformers!

surprisingly enjoyable (2008-08-14)

All i can say is, this is not the type of film i would usually go for, but i watched it with my boys and i was surprised that i actually liked it, its not fantastic in any way, other than the special effects but its a good action film with a relatively easy to follow storyline and even some funny moments, the only bad thing i would say about it is that its too long.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. (2008-08-06)

This film will blow your mind. One the action starts, it doesn't stop until the very end. The CGI is some of the best I've seen on film - everything looks so fluid and natural.The story is somewhat predictable - boy meets girl, both overcome huge evil and fall in love. The script is good, but could have been better.Overall, a great action film which will leave you gobsmacked.

Supoib! (2008-07-22)

Great stuff! If you're a fan more I guess, but the other half loved it too and she swore blind she wouldn't.It's true, the plot's probably a bit thin if you want to critique this on it's own merits but as a fan I thought it was top notch entertainment; great special fx and sound, and mind-blowing action scenes. And, for a big-screen "remake", it holds quite true to the Transformers history, a few modifications here and there, but nothing to spoil it.The only let-down for me was the human cast getting more attention than either the Auotbots or Decepticons, with Megatron and Starscream (personalities they could have done so much with) barely getting any at all.Still, it's a movie you can whack on and lose yourself for a few hours to time and time again.Recommending!

Fast paced and played for laughs - don't think about the plot (2008-07-22)

I am not usually a fan of "comic book" films - I find all that dark, self-indulgent angst so pretentious. Fortunately Transformers is not like that and I found it fun. It is fast paced and played mainly for laughs - which works well - but don't stop to think about the storyline (of course it doesn't make sense). There are problems with the film (cheesy script and two-dimensional characters), but in my view the fun of it makes up for that. The "big" ending is also a bit of a let down, confusing and the most powerful robot in the world - Megatron - is defeated slightly too easily. Never mind though, it's fine for all the family and, as I've said, FUN ! Better than your X-Men, Spiderman and Batman nonsense anyday.

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