Transformers

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HabibiehakimDec 28, 2022

8.5/10
Sure the Transformers part are more exciting than the human parts and that's exactly the type of movie Transformers was, a type of movie where people are watching it because they just wanna see a bunch of giant robots punching and8.5/10
Sure the Transformers part are more exciting than the human parts and that's exactly the type of movie Transformers was, a type of movie where people are watching it because they just wanna see a bunch of giant robots punching and shooting each other, and if that's the case for a film critic at in the end i'm pretty sure they will give the film a negative, well in this case, the humans are actually for me are likeable and convincing enough to make both side almost perfectly equal and stable, i like Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox in here, their love relationship was a whatever for me not that it's anything bad but it just whatever, i like them more as a partner not a couple, and the rest of the cast was also great, the humans sort of bad guy of the film played by John Turturro was incredible, and of course the Autobots, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and the rest was cool, Transformers human story and characters are likeable and convincing enough to make me still care about them and it works fine, the whole Transformers part are super well executed with great visual effect, incredible cinematography, lot's of explosion, exciting, and super solid final battle even though how they end Megatron was kinda underwhelming for me, nit picky here and there, but pretty good soundtrack, so overall Transformers is still a solid movie and i will see what comes next.… Expand

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realjaytheboomMar 9, 2022

Transformers: I know I talk a lot of **** about Michael Bay but this was before the MCU. Yes this is a CGI filled movie but it works surprisingly well. First the cast Mr Bay likes to have hot girls in his movies so who does he cast Megan Fox,Transformers: I know I talk a lot of **** about Michael Bay but this was before the MCU. Yes this is a CGI filled movie but it works surprisingly well. First the cast Mr Bay likes to have hot girls in his movies so who does he cast Megan Fox, she does a job and Shia Le what ever his name is he’s ok. But the movie is great when the Autobots are on the screen. I love the action scenes Prime and Bumblebee are the best characters in this movie they are both badasses.Its cool to see how much the military changes through each movie from hating the Transformers to working with them, honestly when you think about it Michael Bay actually does use practical effects for his explosions which I can respect. Overall it’s a great start to a franchise which I have grown up with and the movies just get more and more crazy as they go on, watch it if it’s for the first time or a rewatch it’s on Hulu.… Expand

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WalterR.Jul 9, 2007

Not as bad as reviewed by the pros. It was very humorous (on purpose) throughout, and the storyline keeps with the fun of the original series. While the battle sequences are deadly serious, the characters are all part of the fun storyline Not as bad as reviewed by the pros. It was very humorous (on purpose) throughout, and the storyline keeps with the fun of the original series. While the battle sequences are deadly serious, the characters are all part of the fun storyline and no one takes themselves too seriously in this movie. I would recommend for fun, sit-back-and-enjoy-the-fireworks summer fare. Huge plus if you are old enough to remember the original series, as the characters are all fleshed out perfectly. Relax everyone...the movie wasn't written to earn an Oscar. It's just fun and very cool.… Expand

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GAJul 10, 2007

I pretty much agree with everyone who gave this movie a 7. The people that were upset about the plot and basic storyline need to realize thats not the point of the movie. its a summer action flick. and i had fun (unlike watching spiderman 3).

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MarkR.Jul 11, 2007

The only thing that I didn't liked was the action sequences, they lacked of detail and the whole thing was actually a big mess by the end. But in general it's a fun movie and to give it a comical approach it's what saves it The only thing that I didn't liked was the action sequences, they lacked of detail and the whole thing was actually a big mess by the end. But in general it's a fun movie and to give it a comical approach it's what saves it from disaster.… Expand

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MichaelRJul 2, 2007

A flawed, but very enjoyable movie.

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TimboJimboJul 30, 2007

7 for the average movie goer. 9 for most kids and boys. 4 for your more sophisticated movie reviewer. This is a thrill ride more than a movie. Great CGI and action. Some good acting mixed with some cheesy Independence Day-like nutty 7 for the average movie goer. 9 for most kids and boys. 4 for your more sophisticated movie reviewer. This is a thrill ride more than a movie. Great CGI and action. Some good acting mixed with some cheesy Independence Day-like nutty characters. Shia's character got annoying after a while with his fast talk and super hip-not so cool kid-being cool. These are the kids that run high schools, they aren't the ones hiding in the background!! Megan Fox is beautiful but doesn't do a whole lot other than being an object of super tanned lust. Michael Bay needs to lay off the slow motion, with military horn music...every movie he does this-knock it off, it's cheese. Josh Duhamel and Tyrese are the only two that keep this movie somewhat realistic, they did a good job. Rachael Taylor does an ok job until things get silly with her character. The transformers themselves are cool and the new looks are better than the look from the 80'sl. The decepticons to me were much better looking. The CGI is amazing. Optimus Prime's voice is as cool as ever. The fights are full of action. Overall Michael Bay proves to me that he still can't create real humans, but is great at creating simple macho action. Good movie but forgettable characters except for the transformers themselves.… Expand

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wkteohJul 3, 2007

Very flashy movie - attractive cast, and brilliant cgi animations. However, the attempt at establishing settings for the story and the romance plot is weak at best. There is no character development: it's hard to symphathise with Very flashy movie - attractive cast, and brilliant cgi animations. However, the attempt at establishing settings for the story and the romance plot is weak at best. There is no character development: it's hard to symphathise with Autobot's or the human's cause. The robots' personality doesn't stand out at all. And the fight scene in the end is too chaotic. Conclusion: superficially entertaining.… Expand

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BigRedJul 3, 2007

For a movie about giant transforming robots they sure could have given them some more screen time. Most of the fights you hardly even see because the focus is on the human characters. And that is where the movie goes wrong. When you do get For a movie about giant transforming robots they sure could have given them some more screen time. Most of the fights you hardly even see because the focus is on the human characters. And that is where the movie goes wrong. When you do get to see two or more of the alien behemoths dueling to the death the fun is over before it even begins. The Transformers are supposed to be the starts, not the supporting cast. The movie should have started at the last hour and gone on from there.… Expand

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BretG.Jul 6, 2007

A die hard Soundwave fan going into the theater, fully prepared to be disappointed, came out of the theater impressed. Not a fan of the new look but you get used to it. The humor is great, the action is top notch. I just wish there was less A die hard Soundwave fan going into the theater, fully prepared to be disappointed, came out of the theater impressed. Not a fan of the new look but you get used to it. The humor is great, the action is top notch. I just wish there was less product placement. C'mon, Nokia, Mountain Dew, Xbox, Cadillac transformers? Not to mention Panasonic, GMC, and the countless cars (Porsche/H2) but that was inevitable. A little too much involvement with the humans but I suppose it was fine for a intro to the Transformers, in the next one they can concentrate more on giant robots destroying each other.… Expand

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AjaJul 8, 2007

It was pretty good, didn't really have any expectations. Never watched Transformers as a kid, but still good action.

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CharlieC.Aug 7, 2007

It's a decent, action-packed movie. The CG is incredible. The transformations themselves are clever and satisfying to watch. Beyond that, the battles are well choreographed and explosive, and the human bits are not nearly as It's a decent, action-packed movie. The CG is incredible. The transformations themselves are clever and satisfying to watch. Beyond that, the battles are well choreographed and explosive, and the human bits are not nearly as groan-worthy as they could be. So, as action-packed as the whole thing is, I'm surprised myself that my one major complaint is that the movie draaaaags. It's certainly at least 20 minutes too long.… Expand

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JoshO.Jan 9, 2008

Transformers is a fun, action packed popcorn flick with excellent visual effects and great comedic pacing, but is flawed with a generic script that lacks a serious tone as well as certain complexities that it should

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MichaelU.Feb 9, 2008

I think this was a pretty good movie, but i think they should have focused more on the transformers and less on the humans. About 70% of the movie was all about the humans, I mean, come on! Its called transformers, not people. For this I I think this was a pretty good movie, but i think they should have focused more on the transformers and less on the humans. About 70% of the movie was all about the humans, I mean, come on! Its called transformers, not people. For this I rate it a 7 and not a 9 or 10 which it could have got if showed more interesting content. I also didn't like all of the sexual content. Transformers is a kid thing, so I hate to see it turn into a PG-13 movie. Hopefully Transformers 2 won't be so bad.… Expand

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JeffKOct 17, 2007

Remember, not every movie has to be reviewed as if it was going up against Citizen Kane. Yes, some of the acting was so-so....yes, some of the human story lines were unnecessary or on the lame side, but this movie was supposed to be about Remember, not every movie has to be reviewed as if it was going up against Citizen Kane. Yes, some of the acting was so-so....yes, some of the human story lines were unnecessary or on the lame side, but this movie was supposed to be about visual effects and that's what it was...though I wish more diff transformers had been included. My other issue was that the transformations were about as complex as solving a Rubik's Cube. Less CGI frames and more robots please.… Expand

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CMcMasterJun 29, 2007

The story is more for teenagers but the SF X and action is great for anyone with a per chant for same.

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JeffJul 12, 2007

Enjoy the action, but be ready to laugh at just about everything else.

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ChadTJul 15, 2007

This one beat my expectations, which were pretty low. How much can you expect from a movie, based on a cartoon, based on a toy? As a kid I loved playing with these freakin' bots. My parents still have some stored in their attic. Someday This one beat my expectations, which were pretty low. How much can you expect from a movie, based on a cartoon, based on a toy? As a kid I loved playing with these freakin' bots. My parents still have some stored in their attic. Someday I will make a mint selling em on ebay. Back to the movie. Very loud and chaotic. The robots looked great. Fantastic CGI. Not much character development goin on, and the love story is lame, but overall, me likey!… Expand

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DanielD.Jul 16, 2007

It has a light scrip, looks like a human kind history with robots not like a transformers history with humans. Among of characters has no time for exp laing relationships. And you could think even, that Optimus learned to be a heroic It has a light scrip, looks like a human kind history with robots not like a transformers history with humans. Among of characters has no time for exp laing relationships. And you could think even, that Optimus learned to be a heroic creature just because he saw that boy close to give his live.!?. The hot-girl, yes hot but she gets to much attention on her. But has a good part in the funny times. One of the goals in this first movie.… Expand

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DWJul 25, 2007

Anyone who proclaims this movie to be either really great or really awful is full of it. The action was NOT that confusing. I wasn't crazy about a lot of the character designs (espcially their insect-like faces), but this was still some Anyone who proclaims this movie to be either really great or really awful is full of it. The action was NOT that confusing. I wasn't crazy about a lot of the character designs (espcially their insect-like faces), but this was still some of the best CG I've ever seen. A lot of the dialog was terrible, but the actors managed to do OK with it for the most part. There's pretty much no way a movie about Transformers could NOT devolve into total ridiculousness, but at least this kept things fun and well-paced. I don't feel like I wasted my money, but I don't feel like I need to see it again anytime soon. I am, actually, looking forward to a sequel. If you're not too uptight to enjoy a silly summer movie with some mostly forgivable flaws, you'll have fun watching Transformers.… Expand

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ThatFanJul 3, 2007

It is not a 10 if your a fan since the 80's (the ol' bots dont act like the o.g.'s at all) but yet you still will enjoy it even though....trust me i give it a 7.5 as a fan so just think what non fans will give it (from my exp. It is not a 10 if your a fan since the 80's (the ol' bots dont act like the o.g.'s at all) but yet you still will enjoy it even though....trust me i give it a 7.5 as a fan so just think what non fans will give it (from my exp. its got a 8-10 from them) so go see it!!… Expand

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JosephAJul 4, 2007

Very good, i enjoyed it from beginning to end. One of the things I thought was really cool about it was that it reminded me of the original cartoon while I was watching it, but it still managed to refresh the original concept. I had a lot of fun.

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WillTJul 4, 2007

Some great action sequences. The movie breaks down a little midway through. Overall ok.

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MarcHJul 8, 2007

Awesome action but...horrible script. A number of scenes could have be cut completely...and some scenes cut in half...seemed like they were not sure how to end it. during the action scenes I kept waiting for them to pull out on the Awesome action but...horrible script. A number of scenes could have be cut completely...and some scenes cut in half...seemed like they were not sure how to end it. during the action scenes I kept waiting for them to pull out on the action...too much going on, to close, to fast you can't tell who is who or what is happening. Megan Fox was in the movie purely to look hot...thats it...no point to her character...didn't help the plot or move it along. all in all still a fun movie to watch just had so much more potential.… Expand

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AnsonGJul 9, 2007

These kind of movies crack me up. They are so obvious in their intentions to traffic in the gut emotions of an audience not used to thinking very critically about what they are watching. This film, like most of Michael Bay's films, is a These kind of movies crack me up. They are so obvious in their intentions to traffic in the gut emotions of an audience not used to thinking very critically about what they are watching. This film, like most of Michael Bay's films, is a gussied up military recruitment ad, the kind where all of the soldiers in it are muscled and oily, and where they do a lot of walking toward the camera in emphatic slow motion. There are girls in the film (two of them, to be exact), but they're basically just guys with breasts and nice legs. The government is to be feared and distrusted, because they keep secrets from the American people (like the fact that the Hoover Dam was really built as a facade to hide alien robots and their belongings), while the military is heroic and manly. To make itself feel relevant, the film even throws in some action scenes set in the Middle East. It was refreshing, though, that for once all of the chest-thumping is not reserved solely for the United States, but rather for the human race in general. The message in "Transformers," other than that geeky teenagers have the stuff soldiers are made of, is that the human race isn't so bad after all, even if we have a lot to learn.… Expand

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ErnstK.Sep 24, 2007

"So much potential and yet bad movie ... bla bla bla" Honestly people don't rush with judging only cause you watched this movie on a PC, bad quality cause torrents didn't have anything better than 700 MB. None of you would call it "So much potential and yet bad movie ... bla bla bla" Honestly people don't rush with judging only cause you watched this movie on a PC, bad quality cause torrents didn't have anything better than 700 MB. None of you would call it bad if u saw it in Cinema, with all the effects exposed! So please shut the hell up and use the brain. Good movie from storyline not so great for a movie, it could turn out to Disney-like movie but thanks God it didn't, Good movie, and its strength is purely in the SOUND and VISUAL EFFECTS. Please don't watch it on 17' pc screen ... or at least don't comment after that.… Expand

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FerdbutBMay 2, 2009

Transformers is good movie with amazing special effects and a good cast. I wish the fight between optimus prime and megatron was better thought but, overall good movie.

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AnthonyF.Jul 16, 2009

This is a film made by Michael Bay for Michael Bay and does nothing but please people like Michael Bay. Fans will go wild for the robots and action lovers will melt over the dazzling visuals and action scenes. If there is anything wrong with This is a film made by Michael Bay for Michael Bay and does nothing but please people like Michael Bay. Fans will go wild for the robots and action lovers will melt over the dazzling visuals and action scenes. If there is anything wrong with this picture is the fact that it runs a half hour too long and grows rather mindless near the end.… Expand

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BenS.Nov 7, 2007

I saw transformers in an Imax theatre, which made the special effects extra special though your neck gets tired of looking back and forth. The movie was relative to the cartoon back in the day but it wasn't completely true to it's I saw transformers in an Imax theatre, which made the special effects extra special though your neck gets tired of looking back and forth. The movie was relative to the cartoon back in the day but it wasn't completely true to it's roots in a few ways. The original Transformers came out before the internet was invented and in the movie, the alien robots said they used it to get all the information about earth. Shia Labeouf's charector was tracked down through ebay so i'm sure it's not the same plot though I don't remember what the plot was.… Expand

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MarcD.Jun 28, 2007

It's really flashy and the action is non-stop...trademark Bay. But...the shots are too chaotic and the similar design of the Decepticons makes it hard to make out what is going on in the film at times. Instead of resulting in a It's really flashy and the action is non-stop...trademark Bay. But...the shots are too chaotic and the similar design of the Decepticons makes it hard to make out what is going on in the film at times. Instead of resulting in a heightened sense of excitement...it merely induces a serious headache.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewMar 5, 2011

Sure, Transformers is flawed, with a long length and some laughable scenes, but the action, good directing, a script that works, and overall fun humor and entertainment, Transformers is a slightly above average Blockbusters that makesSure, Transformers is flawed, with a long length and some laughable scenes, but the action, good directing, a script that works, and overall fun humor and entertainment, Transformers is a slightly above average Blockbusters that makes Transformers work in the Hollywood world.… Expand

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rotkuJun 19, 2011

The superb special effects mask what is a shallow storyline but the movie is still worth watching for anybody that has even a feint interest in action movies.

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CaestusJun 2, 2013

Typical Michael Bay movie with great Mech fights

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JAM123Oct 15, 2011

It was a good movie. With a cool cast and amazing special effects for 2007 It couldn't be terrible. It was actually a brake from one of Michael Bay's outlandish, boring, and incredibly long empty plotlines with only special effects to itsIt was a good movie. With a cool cast and amazing special effects for 2007 It couldn't be terrible. It was actually a brake from one of Michael Bay's outlandish, boring, and incredibly long empty plotlines with only special effects to its name. But this one carrying out 3 stars and a 61 for metascore it's for sure one of his greater films. Maybe even his best(other than The Rock). It was a uniquely sculpted look at the old and loved T.V. series and action figure fad that I loved so much earlier in my life. I thought it was a fine movie and will be remembered by many in the future.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011

Michael Bay's Blockbuster "Transformers" has everything lock-n-loaded for the summer year; sexy chicks, transforming CGI vehicles, and explosions!!!

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StevenFAug 30, 2013

There is one thing that Michael Bay likes to do, and its his overwhelming need of dramatising every single thing in front of you, whether its a few soldiers pacing across an airfield, cue epic music, a few people climbing out of a car, cueThere is one thing that Michael Bay likes to do, and its his overwhelming need of dramatising every single thing in front of you, whether its a few soldiers pacing across an airfield, cue epic music, a few people climbing out of a car, cue epic music, this happens over and over again in Transformers, the loud, big-budgeted sci-fi film that is fun, silly and full of massive robots that can only be admired, but the film also brings an over-bearing human element that can way the film down. Bay certainly has an eye for the spectacular and epic, with Transformers being no different, we open with a brief introduction from a booming robotic voice telling us about the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, an ancient alien race from the planet Cybertron who bring their battle to earth in search of the AllSpark, a powerful cube holding vast amounts of energy capable of massive amounts of power and of course, destruction.
Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is the unlucky human caught in the midst of this war, as his grandfather made the discovery of these robots many years before, Sam now hold a pivotal piece to the puzzle which is needed by the Transformers. But this young teen has his own troubles, something we are seemingly forced to care about, a teen drama involving Sam getting the girl, in this case, a beautiful girl called Michaela (Megan Fox), who doesn't have to do very much onscreen except move her body to certain angles so as she can be filmed in certain ways, its wasteful but I suppose necessary, because every film needs the good looking girl, right? This drama along with an over-arching military thread of a story certainly leaves very little room for the Transformers, who become a side note, even though the film is almost 150 mins long. But in terms of spectacle, it doesn't get much bigger than this, the way these robots transforms from vehicle to natural form looks amazing as these aliens tear each other apart in the air and on the ground, special effects don't get much better than these, as the realism of these machines unmatched.
There are certainly many things to like about 'Transformers', we have spectacular set-pieces and some heavy lifting robots there to entertain us, but these robots also feel very underused, while the human element starts off light-hearted but becomes serious which in turn is just ludicrous. Even though there is comic relief to be found in John Turturro as a dedicated agent and a small role for the late great Bernie Mac, Transformers has an unlikeable and far too talkative lead in Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky, more focus should definitely been put on the aliens.… Expand

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PQuinnyJan 15, 2012

Now here is a decent action movie. It's not great, but it's definitely not bad. It's kind of what you would expect from Michael Bay, nothing more, nothing less. It doesn't have a great cast, but who cares? Go rent it and have fun!

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OfficialNov 1, 2013

"Transformers" is an entertaining explosive summer movie directed by Michael Bay. Like all Bay movies, the script is pretty weak but the action is exhilarating. However, "Transformers" has a pretty good plot combined with excellent CGI,"Transformers" is an entertaining explosive summer movie directed by Michael Bay. Like all Bay movies, the script is pretty weak but the action is exhilarating. However, "Transformers" has a pretty good plot combined with excellent CGI, making this Bay movie a recommended summer blockbuster.… Expand

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BradySmithJun 10, 2013

The only good movie in the series. Unlike it's sequels the action is very impressive, instead of annoying, the humor works, instead of giving headaches, and the scenes with human characters are actually passable. The story needs some work,The only good movie in the series. Unlike it's sequels the action is very impressive, instead of annoying, the humor works, instead of giving headaches, and the scenes with human characters are actually passable. The story needs some work, and it can at times be kind of stupid, but it's nowhere near the shear mental handicappedness of its sequels screenplays. It's not anywhere near perfect, but it shows that the franchise had potential and could be entertaining at one point. Why did revenge of the fallen have to be such a huge disappointment? Did they even try to make a decent sequel? I don't think so.… Expand

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ExKingMar 31, 2013

this movie is surprisingly good i don't normally like movies with massive technology and massive production but this movie took me by surprise with it's great story original idea great performance by Shia LaBeouf and i loved thethis movie is surprisingly good i don't normally like movies with massive technology and massive production but this movie took me by surprise with it's great story original idea great performance by Shia LaBeouf and i loved the transformations in this movie and the comedy was actually pretty good.… Expand

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AGKDec 26, 2013

man I loved this movie so much when I was little and I don't blame my little self, this movie was one hell of a ride when it got to the action! the action was amazing I just couldn't turn away! but the only downside was Micheal bay putting inman I loved this movie so much when I was little and I don't blame my little self, this movie was one hell of a ride when it got to the action! the action was amazing I just couldn't turn away! but the only downside was Micheal bay putting in a love story, I'm tired of seeing love stories in movies.… Expand

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sammurphy66Jul 17, 2014

Transformers is visually stunning and has thrilling action sequences, but offers very little depth, extremely poor character development, and is mostly brainless.

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FreedomFightersNov 10, 2016

What's this? Michael Bay actually making a good film? 'Tis true, "Transformers" is actually a pretty good film. Sure, it's characters aren't amazing, and it's a little too long, but "Transformers" is one of the few movies that actually endsWhat's this? Michael Bay actually making a good film? 'Tis true, "Transformers" is actually a pretty good film. Sure, it's characters aren't amazing, and it's a little too long, but "Transformers" is one of the few movies that actually ends up being a great time, even if it's only great for its visuals and action. But man, the action scenes are fantastic. It's not cinematic brilliance, but Michael Bay has crafted a nice film in "Transformers" and it's definitely worth one watch.… Expand

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bfoore90Feb 22, 2020

Good start to the franchise, could have been better had Bay focused on the Transformers and less on the underdeveloped human characters. Its a good technical achievementm the special effects still hold up well when Bay assaults your eyes andGood start to the franchise, could have been better had Bay focused on the Transformers and less on the underdeveloped human characters. Its a good technical achievementm the special effects still hold up well when Bay assaults your eyes and brains with his usual "Bay-isms"… Expand

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MovieReviewsJun 27, 2014

Nothing to expect from a blockbuster summer movie that people are ups and arms about, except some fun action sequences, with visuals, a feast for your eyes.

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MrBigman01234Jun 27, 2014

Aliens make Earth their final battleground. As the forces of evil seek the key to ultimate power, Earth's last chance for survival rest in the hands of young Sam Witwicky.

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Danielhero1998May 17, 2014

Transformers (2007) is an awsome movie. The CGI effects are so great that they look real. The action is amazing. The transformers are great. I recement this movie to people who loves giant robots and much action (There are small action scenesTransformers (2007) is an awsome movie. The CGI effects are so great that they look real. The action is amazing. The transformers are great. I recement this movie to people who loves giant robots and much action (There are small action scenes in the first half and a big battle in the end).… Expand

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SkyrimGuy935Dec 5, 2014

I guess this one's good. Entertaining in a very Michael Bay-ish way, but still fairly solid in its own right. The action was good, the effects were great, and the humor wasn't all too bad either.

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reviewguy02Dec 11, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, this is one of my most favourite films! Even though i'm not really a fan of G1 Transformers. I love this film so much! The only problem is that it has less action than it's sequels… Expand

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MrMovieBuffJul 8, 2015

Of all the films that Michael Bay has directed, this and 'The Rock' (1996) are some of his cleanest ones. However, I think that if 'The Rock' didn't exist, this film would be a 9 or even a 10. But it gets an average 7 and here's why.Of all the films that Michael Bay has directed, this and 'The Rock' (1996) are some of his cleanest ones. However, I think that if 'The Rock' didn't exist, this film would be a 9 or even a 10. But it gets an average 7 and here's why.

'Transformers' follows the story of a young, high school boy named Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) who gets caught in an incident when a group of autobots want his grandfather's glasses that contain some secret piece of information.

The lead autobot is Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen) who wants Sam's help to retrieve theses glasses and keep it away from the evil Decepiticons. Sam has a car that is also a transformer who is called "Bumblebee", and can only communicate with Sam via radio stations.

Megan Fox plays Mikaela, Sam's love interest, who sticks around because the screenplay says so. While convincing acting can be tough to come from Fox, these two actors do have very good chemistry together and they seem convincing as a couple. Why she sticks around during all this robot rumble though can be a little hard to believe.

The film's biggest weakness however, is the comedy. We've seen elements of comedy in past action movies, but they were always subtle and the director's of those films didn't rely on funny one-liners or ironic incidents to keep their movies at an entertaining pace.

Another weakness is the run-time, while 'Transformers' isn't the most difficult movie to sit through with all the robot destruction and explosive action, the run time can make it feel like you're sitting through an extended edition of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (2003). The film goes on for half an hour too long, and you know it's a problem when you stop caring for the characters after having seen what they've gone through in the first two hours.

Michael Bay is a very ambitious director, famous for not being so respected with film critics and typical movie-goers, but here, he has demonstrated that maybe he can direct an action film, a "Transformers" film at that.

I never grew up with the Hasbro Transformers toys as a child, I was more of a Lego kid. Maybe my opinion on this film may not count, but, you either judge this as a film based on toys, or you judge it as an action film in general...I think action fans will get what they deserve, but overall, there has been better.… Expand

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russiangamerMar 16, 2017

Сценарий слаб, но эффекты спустя 10 лет до сих пор смотрятся потрясающе. Всё таки - это лучший фильм в серии, чем дальше, тем хуже. Итог: Поклонникам боевиков рекомендую к просмотру.Сценарий слаб, но эффекты спустя 10 лет до сих пор смотрятся потрясающе. Всё таки - это лучший фильм в серии, чем дальше, тем хуже. Итог: Поклонникам боевиков рекомендую к просмотру.

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TheDude-Sep 3, 2015

Transformers is a fun action popcorn flick with plenty of entertainment value and likable characters and survives the poor script and stereotypical humour

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kyle20ellisMar 26, 2022

When I saw Transformers, I will admit I wasn't expecting much. And you know what I thought it was a good movie. It is far from the best movie ever made, but it is well worth watching for a number of reasons.

The best thing about the movieWhen I saw Transformers, I will admit I wasn't expecting much. And you know what I thought it was a good movie. It is far from the best movie ever made, but it is well worth watching for a number of reasons.

The best thing about the movie was the visual/special effects. They were absolutely mind-blowing, and the whole movie is worth the look just for them alone. And the robots especially Megatron were convincing enough, and the movements weren't jerky in any way. The sound is absolutely terrific, and the music is great. The storyline is original, fast-paced and gripping on the most part. There is some nice humour thrown into the mix, however the dialogue for me was a little too cheesy in places.

The performances are spirited and bring a sense of fun to the proceedings. Shia LeBoeuf brings some charisma and appeal to the title role of Sam, and Megan Fox is hot. John Tuturro has fun in his role, and Kevin Dunn and Julie White are both hilarious as Sam's parents. Hugo Weaving is superb as Megatron, and Peter Cullen makes the most of his character Optimus Prime. In fact, the only weak performance came from the talented Jon Voight, he just seemed out of place. And while there are plenty of visual thrills, I wasn't a massive fan of Michael Bay's direction, it just seemed as though the visuals, story and performances were doing the work and Bay was just there making sure it was all going to plan.

Overall, it is flawed but Transformers while not the best or worst of its genre is worth the look, especially if you are looking for terrific visuals, great sound and a good story. That way, if you overlook the flaws it does indeed have, you are in for a treat. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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gameguardian21Feb 10, 2016

While not better than the original series, it still remains a fun and enjoyable movie. I do agree that things need to be improved. Like megan fox"s acting, why was she in this movie. She was so boring and uninteresting. Why did bumblebee pee,While not better than the original series, it still remains a fun and enjoyable movie. I do agree that things need to be improved. Like megan fox"s acting, why was she in this movie. She was so boring and uninteresting. Why did bumblebee pee, just why. And megatron only being in like 30 minutes of the movie. But what I liked about the movie was that the action is great. Peter cullun as optimus is still a triumph. The humor is sometimes funny. The autobot and decepicon design are a 10 out of 10. Optimus looks badass as a semi truck with flames. Bumblebee looks cool as a camaro, and the others all got great designs. Overall, it's a movie I enjoyed.… Expand

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AgentVenom117Feb 21, 2016

I had a lot of fun with this movie and it's a shame that every movie after this was horrible,not only is it cool to look at and not only does the action look great,but it's pretty funny which is shocking for a Michael Bay film however theI had a lot of fun with this movie and it's a shame that every movie after this was horrible,not only is it cool to look at and not only does the action look great,but it's pretty funny which is shocking for a Michael Bay film however the human cast are what ways this movie down and if this was just focused on Transformers it could of been a great film. But if you want to see a Transformers film watch this film and you can probably skip the other ones.… Expand

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Antgiog1202Jun 6, 2016

Transformers is not the smartest movie out there, but it is a ton of fun. Michael Bay managed to create a mediocre adaptation of the Transformers animated series and probably his best film to date. It does have poor character development andTransformers is not the smartest movie out there, but it is a ton of fun. Michael Bay managed to create a mediocre adaptation of the Transformers animated series and probably his best film to date. It does have poor character development and acting performances, but the action sequences were so intriguing, that we almost forget the fact that they have these flaws. We expected a spine-chilling, robot-rumbling film and thats what we got.

Rating: 7/10

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superbatOct 3, 2016

It was a fun, action-packed movie. Bay is an excellent visualist, the movie is packed with jokes. The movie should have focused less on humans and more on Transformers, though. The Autobots stole the show in every scene they appeared in.

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daviddelnorte23Jun 25, 2017

Ya ví 'Transformes' en su día ya que soy un gran aficionado a este tipo de películas, sé que son malas, pero me lo hacen pasar muy bien. Es una película que es mejor verla y disfrutar lo bien hecha que está, los enormes efectos especiales queYa ví 'Transformes' en su día ya que soy un gran aficionado a este tipo de películas, sé que son malas, pero me lo hacen pasar muy bien. Es una película que es mejor verla y disfrutar lo bien hecha que está, los enormes efectos especiales que tiene y lo bien rodada que están las escenas de acción que tiene. El guión no hay por donde cogerle ni tiene sentido ni desarrolla bien a los personajes, de los cuales hay muchos desaprovechados y la resolución de muchas situaciones es cuanto menos sospechosa. A pesar de ello, la película cumple en relativa medida que tiene que es el de montar un gran espectáculo visual.

En definitiva, es una película mala pero que me encanta como todo este tipo de películas. Un 7.… Expand

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eva3si0nAug 19, 2021

No one could have shot Transformers better than Michael Bay. The franchise is literally created for Bay. There is nothing in Transformers except for large and spectacular scenes. The plot here generally plays almost no role. The first partNo one could have shot Transformers better than Michael Bay. The franchise is literally created for Bay. There is nothing in Transformers except for large and spectacular scenes. The plot here generally plays almost no role. The first part was probably the best in the franchise, in 2007 it really looked fresh and interesting.… Expand

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bendiosJan 9, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a decent movie of action you probaly have a great time seeing this movie, and is a good adaptation of the original show. PD:A Autobot dies...cofcofcof Jazz.… Expand

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No420SnoopDoggApr 13, 2017

A fun, guilty pleasure, which is still the best in the series (which isn't saying much). An enjoyable flick but filled with Michael Bayisms, such as stereotyping and sexualisation.

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robertoiglesiasJan 13, 2018

I'm sorry to say this(not really), but this is probably the only good Transformers movie out of all of them.
It's well made and has great jokes. But the sequels suck.

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EnergonPicturesJun 27, 2017

This film, initially was quite good. It contained some action, a fairly good story and brilliant CGI. Most of the film was good and was not as long as the other ones but some of the humour just isn't funny at all. Overall a good film. 7.2/10

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Bugger217Sep 4, 2017

Transformers is a perfectly functional blockbuster. It's shot and acted well, and has some thrilling action bolstered by incredible visual effects. It's light and fluffy entertainment done mostly right. There's not much beneath the surface,Transformers is a perfectly functional blockbuster. It's shot and acted well, and has some thrilling action bolstered by incredible visual effects. It's light and fluffy entertainment done mostly right. There's not much beneath the surface, and some needless toilet humor pops up here and there, but all things considered, it's a mostly good time if you're looking to waste a few hours.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Action packed sci-fi movie with some dad/mom jokes thrown in to keep it light now and again. I have one major niggle though. Why take the Cube to a populated city? Ah, because the director wanted a kickass fight scene vs making actualAction packed sci-fi movie with some dad/mom jokes thrown in to keep it light now and again. I have one major niggle though. Why take the Cube to a populated city? Ah, because the director wanted a kickass fight scene vs making actual narrative sense.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017

Transformers is in now way a great film. The characters are bland, the acting isn't great, and the story is all over the place. But this film has amazing CGI, great action sequences, great music, and an amazing villain, Megatron, played byTransformers is in now way a great film. The characters are bland, the acting isn't great, and the story is all over the place. But this film has amazing CGI, great action sequences, great music, and an amazing villain, Megatron, played by the amazing Hugo Weaving.… Expand

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TheRussianatorApr 12, 2018

It's usual Michael Bay stuff - close-ups of hot chicks, top-notch special effects, and slow motion in front of american flags or helicopters with dusk or dawn in the background. The action is fun to watch and that's all you really need to know.

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MPReviewsOct 15, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: -Really good action scenes.
-The actors are doing a pretty solid job.
-The human characters, while a bit generic, are likable enough.
-Decent score.

Cons:
-The human characters, while likable enough, are still kinda generic. I honestly wasn’t expecting them to be super deep since this is Michael Bay, who is notorious for making style over substance films, but that still doesn’t excuse it. -Not all of the attempts at humor land.
-Certain things in the ending, such as the Allspark killing Megatron and Bumblebee getting his voice back out of nowhere, could have been explained better.

Final verdict: Transformers 1 is a pretty decent sci-fi action thriller that is easily still the second best Transformers movie (based on what I have heard, I have not seen any of the other Transformers movies aside from Bumblebee) and I would say that if you are interested it is worth checking out. However if you want a REALLY good Transformers movie, I’d still say go watch Bumblebee before this.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 30, 2018

With fantastic CGI, plenty of exhilarating action sequences and witty dialogue, "Transformers" qualifies as a stylish and engaging summer blockbuster.

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jonslowJan 5, 2019

Very flashy movie - attractive cast, and brilliant cgi animations. However, the attempt at establishing settings for the story and the romance plot is weak at best. There is no character development.

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YesterJan 25, 2020

Nice spectacle, it's silly good fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is important in a silly giant robot movie.

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Nicolas789Mar 24, 2019

It’s a story about fighting for peace. He didn’t realize that the car was a robot, who came from the other planet to find the rare box. Sam Witwicky got the car and he began to know that the car was a robot, Bumblebee. The robot explains toIt’s a story about fighting for peace. He didn’t realize that the car was a robot, who came from the other planet to find the rare box. Sam Witwicky got the car and he began to know that the car was a robot, Bumblebee. The robot explains to him that he comes to the earth with his teammates the rare box. The boy was exciting at that time and suddenly, he began to feel good because he knew that the robot is good and help to save the world. After that, they collaborated together to overcome the evil and tried to find those box. They were trying to escape every obstacle and saved the people's life from the bad things. Finally, they found the rare box and help the world to live with peace. Sometimes this story is hard to follow because it’s a kind of Sci-fi action movie. Some scenes I understand, but some scenes not. One thing I felt happy with this movie is, it’s predictable because I knew much about the action movies which are always happy at the end. Obviously, I love this movie because of its realistic, technology, and scientific. I will spend my time to watch another part of the movies very soon!!!… Expand

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YunusKatMar 29, 2019

A classic giant robot flick with explosions and the ushering of the Michael Bay kind of movies.

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Kostas101Oct 18, 2021

Very entertaining movie despite the corny jokes, the action is pretty good, the transformers look fantastic, and the acting is fine, this movie is a great prelude to the bayverse.

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Legit_LeeApr 5, 2020

ok, so when i was in year 7 my science teacher got some oreos and explained how the tectonic plates work i was pretty fun. untill i shat my pants in front of the whole class.

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CRoger013Dec 28, 2020

Transformers (2007) is a Great movie! Bumblebee 2018 rocks! The 3rd transformers is mediocre! And the 2nd, 4th, and 5th transformers sucked

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mikesgold2KJun 20, 2023

Przydługi wstęp (trwający pół filmu) i filmowe klisze są wynagrodzone nadal świetnymi scenami akcji oraz efektami specjalnymi. All hail Megatron

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Kostas_SpirouDec 29, 2021

Very entertaining movie despite the corny jokes, the action is pretty good, the transformers look fantastic, and the acting is fine, this movie is a nice prelude to the bayverse.

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liamexeFeb 6, 2023

Overall, I had a great time watching the movie and was quite satisfied. It was far from ideal, but I am prepared to overlook the shortcomings. I really just wanted to have fun, and that's all I got out of the movie.

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PeterNJul 3, 2007

I enjoyed the movie, but there were some significant problems with it. The product placement and advertising was so in your face all the time that it became a nuissance. Obviously the worst element of this was that they changed the all the I enjoyed the movie, but there were some significant problems with it. The product placement and advertising was so in your face all the time that it became a nuissance. Obviously the worst element of this was that they changed the all the Autobots to GM vehicles. Why couldn't they have the characters match the toys? Changing the main characters according to the whims of an advertiser isn't artistic license, it's a sell-out. Very disappointing. I liked the mechanics of the transforming, but many actions scenes were so fast it was difficult to see what was going on. I wish they had slowed it down just a little. Of course the other problems are the "Michael Bay Moments": The scene at the house looking for the glasses - should've been cut. The bit at the start looking for the credit card to call the Pentagon long distance - funny at first, but they took it too far. The "I'm really glad I got into the car with you" tripe... Here's comes Pearl Harbour again! Does Michael Bar really want Matt Stone and Trey Parker writing a song about this movie?!! I played with Transformers as a kid, but I'm probably not the level of fan that would give this movie a rating above even a forgiving 7/10. But for someone who loves Transformers so much, and waited so long for this movie, they might be more forgiving. I think they could have done better. Especially with another director. Too bad Ridley Scott couldn't have taken a crack at this one!… Expand

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SpongeeeJul 5, 2007

The movie was above avg at best. The cutting of the movie was waaay too fast and much. The CGI and concepts were nice and detailed, but you could never appreciate those details because a shot of the bots lasted no more than 2 seconds. I felt The movie was above avg at best. The cutting of the movie was waaay too fast and much. The CGI and concepts were nice and detailed, but you could never appreciate those details because a shot of the bots lasted no more than 2 seconds. I felt like i was on speed through all the action sequences. I think Bay totally missed the out on a great chance to really put his CGI to work. Oh well.… Expand

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NatamSep 2, 2007

The special effects are amazing. Everything else is as bad as it gets. Michael Bay can hardly work with actors and what worked because of the fresh charisma of Will Smith in Bad Boys and Liv Tyler's beauty in Armageddon is not working The special effects are amazing. Everything else is as bad as it gets. Michael Bay can hardly work with actors and what worked because of the fresh charisma of Will Smith in Bad Boys and Liv Tyler's beauty in Armageddon is not working here, with the two expressions of Shia LaBeouf and the Body named Megan Fox. Charachters are ridiculous, plot is unbelievable (in a bad way), and even the Kodak-moments isn't working as well as it used to back in 1998. Two especially regretable moments are 1. Josh Duhamel returns from a calm walk in the desert to see his wife and kid waiting on the screen of the nearest computer. Wonder what will happen with this plot line? 2. Megan Fox is into cars. But only when she wears hotpants. The shot of her checking BumbleBee's Engine was so lame and cheap, it made me shift in my seat and thinking if this is all a veteran director can do, no wonder we're still having 70's remakes. But hell, the special effects are GOOD! If you have spare money and time, Transformers is not a bad choice. if you have enough money for one movie, there are better ones out there this summer.… Expand

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sabretJul 30, 2007

Entertaining eye candy with some of the greatest special effects I have seen but with some terrible acting. I've enjoyed some of Michael Bay's previous films like the Rock, Armageddon and the Island and was bored by Pearl Harbor Entertaining eye candy with some of the greatest special effects I have seen but with some terrible acting. I've enjoyed some of Michael Bay's previous films like the Rock, Armageddon and the Island and was bored by Pearl Harbor and thought Bad Boys 2 was disgusting. Everyone is talking about how Shia Lebeof is the next big thing. His acting in this movie is horrendous. Awful. I loved him in the Greatest Game Ever Played but here Shia seems to have forgotten how to act. John Turturro is even worse, I know he's trying to be funny but it's bad. Josh Dummel is stiff, Tyrese, we all know can't act. Megan Fox is very, very pretty and her acting is okay, but nothing special. The special effects make this movie. They are amazing, cgi never looked better. My only problem is that during many of the fight scenes with the robots it is hard to tell which side the robot is on other than Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. It was still cool to watch giant robots slam and shoot at each other but i had no idea if they were a good guy or not.… Expand

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NikB.Oct 21, 2007

The multiple human stories are soulless and only work to turn the series into a teen reach comedy. The animation however is spectacular, and what little you do get of the transformer's personalties is good. Optimums Prime's custom The multiple human stories are soulless and only work to turn the series into a teen reach comedy. The animation however is spectacular, and what little you do get of the transformer's personalties is good. Optimums Prime's custom fire paint job is tacky.… Expand

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KatieJ.Oct 24, 2007

This movies was good. Not a girl movie. Shai's hot and that wa about it.

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DavidS.Oct 8, 2007

I thought it was okay, at some points I felt you were a little too close to the action to actually pick up what was happening. The acting in most cases was okay but I think it could have been a lot better.

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DFrooshJul 31, 2007

If you're looking for state-of-the-art effects and not much else, this is the movie for you. Sure it was mildly entertaining, but I can't get over the fact that it felt like a really long commercial. Ebay, Mountain Dew, GMC, and of If you're looking for state-of-the-art effects and not much else, this is the movie for you. Sure it was mildly entertaining, but I can't get over the fact that it felt like a really long commercial. Ebay, Mountain Dew, GMC, and of course the US ARMY were all big stars in this movie. In fact, i think most of these products had more lines than Megatron.… Expand

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MichaelJul 3, 2007

It would seem foolish to complain about shallow characterization in a film like this, though in my opinion it should have either actually developed compelling human characters or dwelt less on them. Naturally the film is more about its It would seem foolish to complain about shallow characterization in a film like this, though in my opinion it should have either actually developed compelling human characters or dwelt less on them. Naturally the film is more about its action setpieces, which were as technically flawless as they were artistically clumsy. The disjointed and chaotic battles blur together, with the result being a rather unmoving film.… Expand

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AllistairP.Jul 3, 2007

First half was awesome. The lines built the characters, the camera work built the mood, and the special effects built the wow factor. Then it just became a typical Bay work horse for the worse and I just wanted to play the endless "recon at First half was awesome. The lines built the characters, the camera work built the mood, and the special effects built the wow factor. Then it just became a typical Bay work horse for the worse and I just wanted to play the endless "recon at the house" and "final battle" scenes as a videogame. Special effects will always impress, but you still need direction. However, this is a film well worth seeing and among the years best!… Expand

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JoshBJul 6, 2007

I grew up watching the original movie, and it's still my favorite movie to date. As the average movie-goer, this movie delivers, but as a dedicated fan, it lacks in many departments. Good: Starscream is a lot cooler in this movie, Best I grew up watching the original movie, and it's still my favorite movie to date. As the average movie-goer, this movie delivers, but as a dedicated fan, it lacks in many departments. Good: Starscream is a lot cooler in this movie, Best computer-graphics for any movie to date, Original Optimus voice, Bumblebee vs. Barricade scene was awesome, Decent story, but the Unicron story is a million times better Bad: No Hot Rod or Soundwave, Shia LeBeouf, Ending, Futile attempts to connect to classic scenes, lines and concepts, No Stan Bush soundtrack, Some immature humor ruined a lot of the movie for me, Poor dialogue I really expected a lot from this movie and am very critical about my feelings towards it - Overall Michael Bay made a good movie, but he made it appeal to the masses (immature jokes and a lot of action) and it gave up a lot of other crucial aspects to the story and quality of the Transformers franchise. Worth seeing, whether you are a faithful G1 fan or just enjoy action movies.… Expand

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PeterGJul 9, 2007

Not bad. Expected the cheesiness and the Michael Bay-ness. Wish the humor was a little less forced, and wish the movie was 30 min shorter. Seems movies are getting longer in general in recent years, with no proportional improvement in Not bad. Expected the cheesiness and the Michael Bay-ness. Wish the humor was a little less forced, and wish the movie was 30 min shorter. Seems movies are getting longer in general in recent years, with no proportional improvement in quality. Wonder whats up with that. My biggest quip though is, what everyone's going to see this movie for is the big bots fighting it out and all that. Why, oh WHY, have a whole lot of sunlight, on all those shiny metal parts, then have unsteady handicam-style shooting, and MEDIUM shots, so it's bloody hard to see what's going on?? That's like opening a strip club, hiring the best girls out there, and then making them wear tents.… Expand

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ArielG.Sep 22, 2007

This movie had so much potential, but sadly it didn't live up to it. The problem is that it was a typical Michael Bay film. A Michael Bay film = loud explosions + flashy editing + beautiful people + lots and lots of slow-motion shots This movie had so much potential, but sadly it didn't live up to it. The problem is that it was a typical Michael Bay film. A Michael Bay film = loud explosions + flashy editing + beautiful people + lots and lots of slow-motion shots (mostly of people turning their heads. That is so 90's!) + incessant music throughout + constant product placement + lots of cheesy scenes + fake sentimentality, then take away a decent plot and story, character development, and credibility and substance. There were times when I thought I was watching Bad Boys II and Pearl Harbor, and I don't mean that in a good way. Transformers could've, and should've, been a lot better, but it sadly wasn't. In saying that, it wasn't bad solely as an action movie, but I don't think I'll be watching it again a second time.… Expand

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BuckNov 24, 2007

this movie wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either. Mike Bay could have done more back story but all in all it was pretty good.The effects were awesome and the plot was 10 times better than the lack of a plot in spiderman this movie wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either. Mike Bay could have done more back story but all in all it was pretty good.The effects were awesome and the plot was 10 times better than the lack of a plot in spiderman 3.I'm not saying it should win the best picture Oscar (not that the Oscar is very relevant anymore) but it was at least a fun movie to watch unlike Spiderman 3 which was the most disappointing pile of elephant dung I've ever seen.… Expand

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DragonCriticXApr 14, 2012

I am not a fan of Michael Bay or Shia Labeouf and while the movie itself could have been a lot better, it was enjoyable enough for a summer blockbuster. Optimus Prime was pretty dull but Megatron was good and the other transformer were prettyI am not a fan of Michael Bay or Shia Labeouf and while the movie itself could have been a lot better, it was enjoyable enough for a summer blockbuster. Optimus Prime was pretty dull but Megatron was good and the other transformer were pretty good too. The action scenes were well made and the editing was good so i didn't feel like i missed anything. However i didn't care for the humans, the humour was pretty lame and the story was not very interesting. But despite it's shortcomings, the movie is still fun and entertaining enough to sit through at least once.… Expand

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eTurkeyJan 26, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the title may suggest this movie is about "Transformers", those robot aliens play second fiddle to the humans in this flick. The leader of a protagonistic group called the Autobots, Optimus Prime, doesn't even appear until almost halfway through. Although this adaptation isn't as innovative as the animated television program it still packs a punch and it somewhat entertaining. Ultimately, if you love your CGI more than a decent storyline or character development please feel free to check out this otherwise decent feature film.… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4Jan 7, 2012

Transformers is an entertaining film with epic action, breathtaking visual effects and some humor as well, but sadly the film suffers from bad performances and a cheesy story. I give this movie 61%.

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ryallenDec 26, 2011

If you're 10 years old, this is perhaps the best movie in the world, and that is because of the masterful CG that Michael Bay has helped direct and develop. If you're older than that however, there are a few problems. The dialogue as a wholeIf you're 10 years old, this is perhaps the best movie in the world, and that is because of the masterful CG that Michael Bay has helped direct and develop. If you're older than that however, there are a few problems. The dialogue as a whole is very cheesy, to the point of being comedic in some scenes and the fact that the robots have different human accents is ridiculous. The casting of Megan Fox may have been cost effective and commercially viable, but if the goal of this film was to be admired and respected, someone more accomplished and with an actual ability to act would have been chosen. Her character is very boring, and could have easily been more substantial had Michael Bay wanted it to be, but again, her lack of acting ability is probably what caused the character to be so insignificant and frankly, a waste of the audience's time (unless of course, you are 10 years old). Shia LeBoeuf's performance makes up for others that fall flat like Megan Fox's and Jon Voight's and his casting was certainly the right choice. The story is fine for what it tries to achieve but nothing other than the amazing visuals and sound make this movie worth watching. That said, there will be many Transformers fans who will appreciate this movie more than the rest of us...… Expand

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With badass girls and impressive CGI, Transformers is a hell of a ride!

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