Transformers (Theaters)

Transformers was my favorite cartoon during my adolescence, and to finally see a live adaptation of it on the big screen was a dream come true for me. I had been eagerly anticipating its release since I read about its pre-production back in 2005.

The movie completely blew me away. I can honestly say that Transformers is the best cartoon to live action adaptation to date. I don’t know of another film of its genre that comes close. The film provided the perfect combination of comedy and action which was all rolled into one terrific nonstop thrill ride.

There were some film critics that said this movie lacked a good storyline. I say screw the critics! This is Transformers! If you want a long drawn out storyline, go and watch a love story or drama. This film was all about entertainment.

I thought Transformers provided enough of a plot to keep the the audience moving while focusing on what all the fans were in their seats to see. Autobots and Decepticons transforming and kicking some butt. The movie was full of it. From the beginning to end Bay made sure that we had our fill of transforming robots. The special effects in this film were cutting edge and I’m glad they did not try to cut corners in production. The robots interaction with the actors felt so seamless and realistic providing for some of the best fighting scenes I’ve watched in recent memory.

This is easily the summer blockbuster of 2007! Megan Fox was extremely hot and in the words of Optimus Prime – Autobots, ROLL OUT.

Synopsis:

Whereas the Earth is the home of a variety of organic-based lifeforms, the planet of Cybertron is the homeworld of a race of robots which have the ability to transform into other mechanisms, with each Transformer having its own unique disguise. The Transformers are divided into two separate camps: the good and just Autobots, who are led by Optimus Prime (whose disguise is a red 18-wheel semi truck); and the evil Decepticons, who are led by Megatron (who transforms into a gun; there’s a good deal of size-shifting involved with Megatron as well). With fuel supplies (called Energon Cubes) on Cybertron running low, both forces travel through space looking for a new source, which leads them to Earth, which from their perspective in rich in the minerals and chemicals they need. Disguising themselves as cars, airplanes, boats, etc. easily recognizable to humans, the Transformers engage in a secret war for control of Earth’s bountiful natural resources…

The only thing that was a bit disappointing was Bumblebee. He was my favorite autobot and he should have remained a Yellow Volkswagen. The Chevy was nice though. I also thought that Megatron should have been the supergun Starscream always held instead of the plane. ;)