Transformers

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EdwardJul 4, 2007

Is this a movie for the inner 10-year-old boy? Some kids took their Transformers and used their imaginations to craft intricate adventure stories for them. Others bashed them together in a chaotic, brainless, hyperactive frenzy until they Is this a movie for the inner 10-year-old boy? Some kids took their Transformers and used their imaginations to craft intricate adventure stories for them. Others bashed them together in a chaotic, brainless, hyperactive frenzy until they broke. If you were of the latter class, this movie is for you.… 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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JohnN.Jul 4, 2007

As an 80's child now grown, I have to say I loved this movie!! I watched it with my 9 yr old son who agrees that this movie was this summer's MUST SEE! It stays true enough to the 80's cartoon yet updates for the HD generation As an 80's child now grown, I have to say I loved this movie!! I watched it with my 9 yr old son who agrees that this movie was this summer's MUST SEE! It stays true enough to the 80's cartoon yet updates for the HD generation to satisfy both well. Using the original voice for Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) along with great acting by Shia LaBeouf keep this film from being purely eye candy. Bravo Michael Bay!… Expand

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JeffS.Jul 4, 2007

Took my 11 and 8 yr old boys to it with my wife. We all loved it, boys said it was the best movie they'd ever seen. My wife and I were surprised - we really liked it too. The actors seemed to be having a really good time making this Took my 11 and 8 yr old boys to it with my wife. We all loved it, boys said it was the best movie they'd ever seen. My wife and I were surprised - we really liked it too. The actors seemed to be having a really good time making this movie and there were some heartwarming moments, some good comedy, and most of all, non-stop action with some of the coolest CGI I've ever seen. I felt like I'd witnessed the next level of movie craft similarly to how I felt when I saw the Matrix for the first time.… Expand

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BenG.Jul 4, 2007

A ridiculous let-down. If you want an action movie go see Live Free or Die Hard. Bruce Willis might be an old man, but he's better than any of the crap in this movie.

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LukeSJul 4, 2007

I couldn't agree more with Chris H. Spot-on. Best Visuals I've ever seen. Good first hour, decent last half hour. Horrible middle hour. I don't understand how Bay gets a pass on this just because there are fighting robots. I couldn't agree more with Chris H. Spot-on. Best Visuals I've ever seen. Good first hour, decent last half hour. Horrible middle hour. I don't understand how Bay gets a pass on this just because there are fighting robots. Take away the secretary of defense, sector 7 and the hackers, and the movie would be real solid. LeBeouf has a future though, keep an eye out for his future work.… Expand

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JimiHendrixJul 4, 2007

The movie was a huge bust! You sit in your seat waiting for it to pick up, but it never delivers. The movie is filled with scenes that are there to fill up time. The movie is only fulfilling in one aspect and that is the great CGI work. Even The movie was a huge bust! You sit in your seat waiting for it to pick up, but it never delivers. The movie is filled with scenes that are there to fill up time. The movie is only fulfilling in one aspect and that is the great CGI work. Even the showdown between prime and Megatron is anticlimactic because prime is getting his ass handed to him.… Expand

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GuySomeJul 4, 2007

Surprisingly Good!

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KB.Jul 4, 2007

Most entertaining movie of the summer bar none. Sure, in ten years I'll probably slip the DVD of Ratatouille in instead of this one, but I haven't had that much fun at a movie in a long, long time.

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CodyLJul 4, 2007

It's a Michael Bay movie.....about fighting robots. Anybody who whines about it not having a plot went to see the wrong movie. Don't expect a compelling storyline or major character development. This isn't an art house flick. It's a Michael Bay movie.....about fighting robots. Anybody who whines about it not having a plot went to see the wrong movie. Don't expect a compelling storyline or major character development. This isn't an art house flick. It's giant robots destroying each other and everything in their wake. And it totally delivers.… Expand

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MFJul 4, 2007

A great flick for all, with good humor, a clear line between good guys and bad guys, awesome action sequences, and a feel good essence.

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MichelleJul 4, 2007

I thought it was awesome. The special effects were amazing. I grew up on the original transformers, so I thought it was ingenious how quickly and smoothly they transformed. I didn't like the sexual humor, which made me give it a 9 I thought it was awesome. The special effects were amazing. I grew up on the original transformers, so I thought it was ingenious how quickly and smoothly they transformed. I didn't like the sexual humor, which made me give it a 9 instead of a 10.… Expand

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AlfredM.Jul 4, 2007

A truly epic movie to be seen! One of the best movies of the year alongside the 300!

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GunM.Jul 4, 2007

This is the Micheal Bay's greatest movie ever.

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JasonVJul 4, 2007

I find it funny that the critics of publications such as The New York Times and The Onion can't seem to understand that the movie is targeted towards kids and teenage males. Either they were never fond of giant robots or they just I find it funny that the critics of publications such as The New York Times and The Onion can't seem to understand that the movie is targeted towards kids and teenage males. Either they were never fond of giant robots or they just forgot how to be a kid. A great movie all around. The cgi effects are worth the price of admission.… Expand

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ChrisHJul 3, 2007

Like other Michael Bay movies and bad sex, it was great on build-up but lacked a suitable payoff and diverted into incoherence. In fact, Michael Bay seems to have a penchant for taking a simple titular concept and having it play second Like other Michael Bay movies and bad sex, it was great on build-up but lacked a suitable payoff and diverted into incoherence. In fact, Michael Bay seems to have a penchant for taking a simple titular concept and having it play second fiddle to some "deep" point he wants to make; but, like Pearl Harbor and the Island, he never clarifies what he wants to communicate, adding silly characters (like the leader of Sector 7 in this instance) and cheesy diversions. None of this, however, is to say that Shia LeBeouf (however you spell his name) did a bad job, or didn't add a little well-needed comic relief in points: he was a good choice for the role. The end just didn't serve to conclude every presented subplot in a coherent way. Still the best CG around, but left me hollow.… Expand

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JohnS.Jul 3, 2007

How on earth is Anthony Lane's New Yorker review an 8/10? If you read it properly you might realize that it is dripping with irony and is probably a 3/10.

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ScottT.Jul 3, 2007

The best movie my 7-year old inner child will ever seen. True definition of a summer blockbuster.

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AndrewP.Jul 3, 2007

For those critic who were not impressed...Did any of you watch the original TV series...They were robots with personality and Bay stuck to what us 11 year old at hearts remember. Hearing Optimus Prime speak on the big screen brought me back For those critic who were not impressed...Did any of you watch the original TV series...They were robots with personality and Bay stuck to what us 11 year old at hearts remember. Hearing Optimus Prime speak on the big screen brought me back to my childhood...Bay finally brought the movie I have always wanted to the big screen...And everyone in the packed theater...from the applause...loved it as well...thanks Micheal Bay.… Expand

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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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hoffonee.Jul 3, 2007

Craaaapy!!! the robots where kind of cool, everything else sucked. the action was jerky so you couldnt figure out what was happening, horrible director. it was like badboys 2 slash armageddon with robots. im sorry i love transformers but thisCraaaapy!!! the robots where kind of cool, everything else sucked. the action was jerky so you couldnt figure out what was happening, horrible director. it was like badboys 2 slash armageddon with robots. im sorry i love transformers but this movie is a waste of 2hrs should have just rented short circuit !!! johnyy 5 alive!!… Expand

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TylerG.Jul 3, 2007

Loved it, definite blockbuster hit of the summer! Michael Bay is a great director, he cant make a bad movie. Cant wait for his next one. BUT THIS IS A MUST SEE. GO SEE IT NOW!

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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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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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seanh.Jul 3, 2007

Optimus Prime freakin kicks a$$!!!

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ShantanuB.Jul 3, 2007

Great entertainment! Good mix of action and humor. Hope we see a lot more of Megan Fox!!

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KevinR.Jul 3, 2007

A few decent laughs in the script and lots of hyper action. For the most part, the plot is unapologetically stupid (for example, the hacker who cracks the supposedly hyper-complex alien code in three keystrokes) but if you can silence your A few decent laughs in the script and lots of hyper action. For the most part, the plot is unapologetically stupid (for example, the hacker who cracks the supposedly hyper-complex alien code in three keystrokes) but if you can silence your inner logician, you'll have fun.… 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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BrianJ.Jul 3, 2007

Every CGI flick you've seen before Transformers just aged ten years. This movie is beautiful. It's seamless blend of endlessly complex CGI and "real life capture" are pulled off so convincingly, you hardly notice the line between Every CGI flick you've seen before Transformers just aged ten years. This movie is beautiful. It's seamless blend of endlessly complex CGI and "real life capture" are pulled off so convincingly, you hardly notice the line between reality and fantasy.… Expand

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A-moJul 3, 2007

Let me start by saying the only thing that gave this a 2 is Peter Cullen came back as Optimus Prime and the last 30 minutes which was good but not great and the flawless CGI. Why is Megatron a jet/spaceship? Why isn't Jazz a porsche or Let me start by saying the only thing that gave this a 2 is Peter Cullen came back as Optimus Prime and the last 30 minutes which was good but not great and the flawless CGI. Why is Megatron a jet/spaceship? Why isn't Jazz a porsche or Bumblebee a vw bug? Where is Soundwave? How were they supposed to get back to Cybertron? All spark?! How creative! I curse Bay for making this one big stupid commercial for GM and their pathetically ugly cars & trucks. Stephen Spielberg should have been in the driver's seat because at least he would have put more heart into it. Thank you Michael Bay for turning something I love into one big 2 hour and 23 minute joke!… Expand

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PaulK.Jul 3, 2007

If you went ape over the trailers, you won't be disappointed. Transformers delivers all the action, stunning visuals and a quick paced plot that manages to gloss over most of the clunky parts. Where was the lead in for the sequel? See If you went ape over the trailers, you won't be disappointed. Transformers delivers all the action, stunning visuals and a quick paced plot that manages to gloss over most of the clunky parts. Where was the lead in for the sequel? See this on the giant screen, if you can.… Expand

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EricD.Jul 3, 2007

One word: awesome! And, a few more words: I just couldn't take my eyes off the screen the whole time. Wow!

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AMovieFanJul 3, 2007

Transformers; A- I was really surprised. I didn't expect this movie to be as funny as it was. It's got such a great sense of humor, the action scenes are incredible, the effects are amazing, the characters are likable..... Steve Transformers; A- I was really surprised. I didn't expect this movie to be as funny as it was. It's got such a great sense of humor, the action scenes are incredible, the effects are amazing, the characters are likable..... Steve Jablonsky provides a really cool musical score, too. It's overall a really fun movie and a real crowd-pleaser, even though you have to tolerate the occasionally (let's face it,) nerdy subject matter. I just really, REALLY, wish directors these days would please KEEP THEIR MOVIES UNDER 2 HOURS!!!!!!!!! It's getting pretty ridiculous now. Some editing to shorten the movie a bit and it would have been perfect. Easily director Michael Bay's 2nd best film (behind the excellent The Island.)… Expand

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NickJul 3, 2007

This movie was horribly paced and more predictable than the passion of the Christ. there was no character development for the transformers at all. the transformers in this movie weren't "more than meets the eye". what my eyes saw was This movie was horribly paced and more predictable than the passion of the Christ. there was no character development for the transformers at all. the transformers in this movie weren't "more than meets the eye". what my eyes saw was GMC cars that turned into mindless fighting robots, and thats all they were. there was no personality to any of them. all of the decepticons were the same, they rolled up, turned into yelling robots and died. one line was spoken between them... Megatron: "you have failed me again, Starscream." thats it, starscream didn't even deliver his signiture back talk to megatron. and then the autobots just introduced themselves and that was it. ... oh and Jazz was the stereotypical wise cracking black guy. I'm not even go into that whole sector 7 Bull SH*T. other than horribly up close robot fights it was all typical teenage humor, no whit to any part of it. i was an inch away from leaving when bumblebee peed on the sector seven agent. I'm 18 and it was obvious that it was targeted at my age group. looking around watching all of the kids my age laughing and high five-ing after the mom said "masturbate" made me ashamed to call myself a teenager. as a kid i grew up with transformers for toys, but didn't watch the actual show (aside from beast wars)until last year, so i wouldn't consider myself a fan boy, but when a tv show based around toys from the 80's has better dialog, humor, character development, and plot than a high budget Hollywood film, you know something is wrong with the film industry.… Expand

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AlannaJul 3, 2007

This movie was great. Action packed and everything you'd want. Also, the acting was much better than in most action movies. Exciting and fun, and Shia Labeouf was great!

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MikhailSozeJul 3, 2007

I can't believe the comments! This is the reason a no-talent like Michael Bay still has a job. We wanted to see The Transformers..not a dorks journey towards adolescent puberty. CGI was the only thing worth watching.

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BenM.Jul 3, 2007

looks great!

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GregoryC.Jul 3, 2007

Saw the sneak preview last night and it was amazing. i was blown away from the beginning to the end. the whole crowd was into it and clapping the whole way through. great experience definitely go see.

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KeithA.Jul 3, 2007

The best movie I've seen in a long time! Shia LaBeuf brings charm and skill to the role. The movie has A LOT of laughs. The action/special effects are breathtaking. As far as entertainment goes, it was a masterpiece. Bay gets criticized The best movie I've seen in a long time! Shia LaBeuf brings charm and skill to the role. The movie has A LOT of laughs. The action/special effects are breathtaking. As far as entertainment goes, it was a masterpiece. Bay gets criticized for mediocre films like Pearl Harbor, but with the help of Speilberg, he has truly redeemed himself with this one. It's the perfect summer movie, and I recommend it to EVERYONE.… Expand

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JonC.Jul 3, 2007

Awesome movie, dialogue could've probably been a little better and I thought the humor was too involved in the movie (although it was good humor, not Evan Almighty esque for sure), but the special effects and acting was phenomenal, Awesome movie, dialogue could've probably been a little better and I thought the humor was too involved in the movie (although it was good humor, not Evan Almighty esque for sure), but the special effects and acting was phenomenal, which more than makes up for all of that.… Expand

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GreganD.Jul 3, 2007

Amazing flock, loved almost every second of it. Can't wait for the sequel.

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ShaneT.Jul 3, 2007

This had the perfect mix of theme, feel, and dialogue of the oldschool show, and the action, pace, humor, and effects of todays big-budget movies. For me this movie was perfect in what it was; a movie about giant robots coming to earth and This had the perfect mix of theme, feel, and dialogue of the oldschool show, and the action, pace, humor, and effects of todays big-budget movies. For me this movie was perfect in what it was; a movie about giant robots coming to earth and dealing with humans while searching for the key to possibly rebuilding their home. Oh, and blowing a whole lot of stuff up.… Expand

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BrendanC.Jul 3, 2007

This movie was unbelieveable! It was the best movie I've seen all year. It has great humour and so much action, but best ofd all, it has good acting! Special Effects were stunning and this is definatly a film you must got to see if you This movie was unbelieveable! It was the best movie I've seen all year. It has great humour and so much action, but best ofd all, it has good acting! Special Effects were stunning and this is definatly a film you must got to see if you 10 or older. Humour is a bit crude for anyone under 10, violence is a bit much for anyone under 10. 9.8/10… Expand

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guyp.Jul 3, 2007

Wow! ...stupendous entertainment for the hot , hot summer break. I waited through 5 power outtages at my local imax to see this thing and it was worth the $12.00 ticket!

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salmJul 3, 2007

Fantastic action movie....great effects, good enough story and great portrayals. Go see it!

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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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bitcloudJul 3, 2007

Perfect staging with amazing action driven by human drama that is delivered via a solid cast. Humor action special FX, and a perfect rendition of the Transformers to film. The best action movie I've ever seen.

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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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DerekGJul 3, 2007

Worth every penny, and I'm going back tomorrow to see it again!

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JefJul 3, 2007

This movie is disappointing.It's just too shallow.The movie is also a compilation of all movie cliches ever done.Warning,spoiler ahead.Please check these out and tell me if it's original: 1.A loser teenage boy with a crush on a This movie is disappointing.It's just too shallow.The movie is also a compilation of all movie cliches ever done.Warning,spoiler ahead.Please check these out and tell me if it's original: 1.A loser teenage boy with a crush on a out-of-his-league babe finally gets the girl and becomes the man. 2.A man who lives with his grandma and is a nobody is even brainier than a Pentagon employee in code deciphering. 3.A soldier who has never met his newborn daughter becomes one of a few survivors to go home at the end. Yea,we've had all these before and I was disappointed that this movie will go so unoriginal.Only if you enjoy explosion,action,fights,car chases and more explosions will you like this movie.Anyone who wants something deeper should avoid.… Expand

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JohnU.Jul 3, 2007

Amazing Movie, everyone in the theater cheered through the whole movie, they cheered when optimus prime appeared, they cheered when megatron came alive, and they cheered wildly at the end

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FatManJul 3, 2007

Absolutely stunning. A real boy's movie - big boys toys, action, and sexy graphics all through it.

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RHillJul 2, 2007

This movie was amazingly entertaining. But there are some things I think should have been done differently... They over did it with all the humor and introducing the HUGE cast. There were not enough battles between the Autobots and This movie was amazingly entertaining. But there are some things I think should have been done differently... They over did it with all the humor and introducing the HUGE cast. There were not enough battles between the Autobots and Decepticons. The battles were to brief and some of the transformers died WAY to quickly. Most of the Decepticons didn't show up until the very end. Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the movie I just think that they should have showed less human introduction and more of the transformers! I heard Michael Bay has signed on to make this a trilogy so definitely looking forward to the next movie.… Expand

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RyanTJul 2, 2007

This movie was amazing. Bay was made for this kind of movie and it felt like watching the first episode of the show if it was remade. It is also extremely well done visually.

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SamuelJul 2, 2007

As a hardcore fan, this is a classic movie that got the ridiculous hollywood treatment. Homeland security, Romance (ugggh), Lame humor, overdone GC, ridiculous amount of bullets, explosions that has little damage to the transformers. In As a hardcore fan, this is a classic movie that got the ridiculous hollywood treatment. Homeland security, Romance (ugggh), Lame humor, overdone GC, ridiculous amount of bullets, explosions that has little damage to the transformers. In terms of the transformers themsevles, the most outstanding is bumble bee and starscream and Optimus prime. Everyone else never was able to show their distinct characters and die in an uneventful death. The storyline is there but just mix with too much hollywood crap to be valued as a classic represent movie. If this is rated to be an overall summer movie, i would give it a 7 but otherwise, barely pass.… Expand

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kenanh.Jul 2, 2007

Megan Fox and Shia Labeouf need to get married. The action was ridiculous and Megan Fox was also breathtakingly amazing.

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danielJul 2, 2007

If you know there is some cheese factor carried over from trhe cartoon you will enjoy this great action movie.

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LucyS.Jul 2, 2007

Whilst Bay can be an entertaining film-maker - I think ultimately he resorts to cheap camera tricks (total number of machinery silhouetted by sunset 10) and cheaper gags to keep this film running. Taking too long to set up and then letting Whilst Bay can be an entertaining film-maker - I think ultimately he resorts to cheap camera tricks (total number of machinery silhouetted by sunset 10) and cheaper gags to keep this film running. Taking too long to set up and then letting the dominoes/cars crash discordantly in the last 10 minutes this film is only for the die-hard (pardon the pun) transformer/car fan.… Expand

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TedR.Jul 2, 2007

Garbage. Another piece of crap from Bay. There's bad acting, bad action "sequences" (a few missiles are fired and that's it) and no plot. What'd you expect?

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3000Jul 2, 2007

I haven't been that excited wathcing a movie in years. The film is amazing. This is what summer movies are all about!!!!!!

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MikePJul 2, 2007

Basically I felt as if I were watching a commercial. There were so many product placements surrounded by bad jokes, easily stereotyped characters, and boring action sequences.

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VTJul 2, 2007

Unbelievable! Exceeded all expectations! Thrilling, sad, funny, exciting all in one. This one is for old fan and new to be fan!

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MichaelRJul 2, 2007

A flawed, but very enjoyable movie.

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ALJul 2, 2007

Giving an '80' score to Anthony Lane's New Yorker review suggests Metacritic's sense of irony may be as rusty as old scrap metal.

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djJul 2, 2007

This movie was AWSOME, from the visual effects to the hot chicks.

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LouieA.Jul 2, 2007

Awesome! Never thought it could be made into film. Makes 40-ish adults like me drool like a pockmarked kid. The viewers applauded after the screening.

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MarcoA.Jul 2, 2007

I've seen it in Italy. It's so funny! Shia Le Beuf is a Dustin Hoffman type guy, perfectly in part. Cars, Mega robot, hot brainy chicks, jokes, fun dialogues: there's all you can expect from a blockbuster. After three boring I've seen it in Italy. It's so funny! Shia Le Beuf is a Dustin Hoffman type guy, perfectly in part. Cars, Mega robot, hot brainy chicks, jokes, fun dialogues: there's all you can expect from a blockbuster. After three boring sequels, finally the real summer hit. Marco… Expand

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JohnP.Jul 1, 2007

Superb from the opening scene to the closing credits. Cannot wait for this to come out on HD. Must go to a digital theater to see this in all its glory. Finally a summer blockbuster that is worth seeing twice.

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BenH.Jul 1, 2007

WARNING SPOILERS: Probably the most entertaining movie i have seen in years. Its not meant to be deep or profound.. it is meant to be Transformers and that is what it is, the storyline is very well written tying in themes, locations and WARNING SPOILERS: Probably the most entertaining movie i have seen in years. Its not meant to be deep or profound.. it is meant to be Transformers and that is what it is, the storyline is very well written tying in themes, locations and characters from the cartoon in to the movie in a brilliant way. A few changes have been made, but this is a movie and over all it does exactly what it set out to accomplish. The light relief is also very well done, the humour which in too many films these days does not come off well comes off very well in this movie. Right from the start (where Sam Witwicky makes the brain damage comment about grid iron players,very true) through to the end, the humour kept me entertained and the action kept me on the edge of my seat. The graphics were stunning and most of the fight scenes were superb, particularly the fight scene between Optimus Prime and Bone Crusher. I thought Optimus Prime possibly could have kicked a bit more arse, but i won't put that against the movie as it was so well done. One thing that was noted is that the only Autobot that died was jazz, once again its the token black guy that dies in the end lol. I wonder if that was on purpose or just co-incidence. Anyway top movie, i haven't seen a movie as good or left a cinema feeling i got my money worth in a very long time. Well done the cast and crew. :)… Expand

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AdrianJul 1, 2007

As far as movies about alien robots that can disguise themselves on earth in the battle of good vs. evil go... this is a great film. It's not the kind of film where you should look for or expect any sort of amazing script writing or As far as movies about alien robots that can disguise themselves on earth in the battle of good vs. evil go... this is a great film. It's not the kind of film where you should look for or expect any sort of amazing script writing or in-depth story-line. What you should expect however is some fantastic action sequences, a little romance, some excellent CGI and oddly enough, some genuinely funny comedy. I had my doubts as I haven't always been too impressed with Bay's work not to mention Transformers were just one of the obsessions I had as a child so this movie had a lot to live up to to keep me happy but it hasn't failed. If you think this movie might be your style it probably will be and if you're not sure then it just might.… Expand

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CliffP.Jul 1, 2007

No you will not receive any insights into the human condition or the universe watching Transformers, a movie about a toy franchise. What you do get is a profoundly entertaining summer popcorn movie, a cheesy and thoroughly preposterous No you will not receive any insights into the human condition or the universe watching Transformers, a movie about a toy franchise. What you do get is a profoundly entertaining summer popcorn movie, a cheesy and thoroughly preposterous smashup that also manages to be Michael Bay's first genuinely satisfying movie. And the special effects are just ludicrous to behold.… Expand

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MichaelM.Jul 1, 2007

This movie is the GREATEST movie of all time! I cannot possibly watch a movie that lacks transformers of any sort after watching this MASTERPEICE! If you hated Transformers, this movie will convert you to a Transfan and then you will be This movie is the GREATEST movie of all time! I cannot possibly watch a movie that lacks transformers of any sort after watching this MASTERPEICE! If you hated Transformers, this movie will convert you to a Transfan and then you will be immersed into the purified awesomeness of this magnificent artwork that TOTALLY craps all over Star Wars, Harry Potter and LOTR and any other movie ever made and then kicks them in the family jewels so bloody hard that they will be vomiting them out! You MUST watch this movie! At least a million times in the cinema before buying the DVD!… Expand

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TomP.Jun 30, 2007

I saw this movie 2 day ago (I'm living in Korea so it comes out sooner) and I thought it was pretty decent. As long as you are expecting SUPER corny lines and an almost 3 hour long flick, I think you'll enjoy the film. There were I saw this movie 2 day ago (I'm living in Korea so it comes out sooner) and I thought it was pretty decent. As long as you are expecting SUPER corny lines and an almost 3 hour long flick, I think you'll enjoy the film. There were also plenty of good one liners along with a great job by the frantic Shia LeBeouf. Also, not to forget the most important part, the visual effects were pretty damn amazing.… Expand

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FaiqI.Jun 30, 2007

This movie is a fiesta full of actions and great CGI's action throughout the whole movie. Micheal Bay and Steven Spielberg has created, hands down, the best movie of the year, or maybe for last how many years since The Return Of The This movie is a fiesta full of actions and great CGI's action throughout the whole movie. Micheal Bay and Steven Spielberg has created, hands down, the best movie of the year, or maybe for last how many years since The Return Of The King. I'll give it an A+.… Expand

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LindeyJun 30, 2007

A astonishing breath of fresh air. A visual delight and a action packed masterpiece. It undeniably scores in every way and scores the entertainment factor big time. So well made, so exciting, and so phenomenal that I want to see it again and again.

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[Anonymous]Jun 30, 2007

If it's true that there's an 8-year-old boy inside every man, "Transformers" is just the ticket to bring the kid out. Big, loud and full of testosterone-fueled car fantasies, Michael Bay's action hits a new peak for CGI work, If it's true that there's an 8-year-old boy inside every man, "Transformers" is just the ticket to bring the kid out. Big, loud and full of testosterone-fueled car fantasies, Michael Bay's action hits a new peak for CGI work, showcasing spectacular chases and animated transformation sequences seamlessly blended into live-action surroundings. There's no longer any question whether special effects can be made more realistic: The issue is whether disposable actors can be trained to play better with bluescreens. Paramount/DreamWorks' summer tentpole is certain to do gangbusters biz, while the sequel-screaming ending and the usual spinoffs should send ancillary through the roof. Toy giant Hasbro will see its coffers full to overflowing after the July 4 release, perfectly timed for a consumer run on already popular Transformers figures, comic books, videogames and cartoons. "Transformers" is the apotheosis of product placement, using tried-and-true formulas in the story department as a showcase for the toys (already featured in the 1986 toon "The Transformers: The Movie"). Best of all for anyone who put coin into the production, pic builds off multiple generations of fans, from the kids obsessed with the robots at their launch in 1984 to those collecting the latest incarnations today. Adult dweebs still enthralled by the figurines' facile mythology have flooded the Web with complaints that the franchise has been tampered with to form a (relatively) cohesive plot, but most viewers either won't notice or won't care. At the center of the tale is Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf), an average 11th grader psyched about getting his first car -- a mysterious, beat-up yellow Camaro that lot owner Bobby Bolivia (Bernie Mac, in a brief role) has never seen before. Sam's attempts to impress cool girl Mikaela (Megan Fox) are falling flat, and the car's habit of playing the right song ("Sexual Feeling," "Baby Come Back") at the right moment only increases the initial tension. The machine really freaks Sam out when it drives away at night and transforms into a giant robot that communicates via light beam with a UFO. Meanwhile, U.S. soldiers in Qatar have been attacked by a helicopter that transforms itself into one nasty robot, destroying everything in its path while an offshoot downloads top-secret files from the computers. Secretary of Defense John Keller (Jon Voight, doing a Southern version of Donald Rumsfeld) calls an emergency conference to analyze the data ("This is way too smart for the Iranians"), but one of the small robots has already hacked into Air Force One's computer. The evil robots are after Sam -- or rather, a discovery made by Sam's ancestor, an Arctic explorer. Thanks to introductory narration by good Transformer Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), auds know what's going on before Sam does: The planet Cybertron was ravaged by a civil war between the good Autobots and the evil Decepticons. In their search for an all-powerful cube called the Allspark, both sides learn that super-evil Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving) crashed in the Arctic a millennia ago, and with him the Allspark. Sam's great-great-grandfather's cracked glasses hold the key to its location. It's all very easy to follow. Sam's car is one of the good guys, Bumblebee. He and his fellow Autobots bond (not literally, though that could be for the sequel) with the teenager, who pledges to help them out, fighting not only the Decepticons but also the uptight feds led by Agent Simmons (John Turturro). Scripters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, together with John Rogers, had to keep the basic Transformers stories intact while placing them in a human environment, turning to plot elements from a number of successful pics including "King Kong," "War Games" and "The Love Bug." Pic also follows the early Steven Spielberg formula (he's on board as an exec producer): Take a likeable young Joe with an ordinary upper-middle-class family and have him champion some aliens. More than any of Bay's earlier blockbusters, including "Pearl Harbor" and "Armageddon," "Transformers" has an oddly Reagan-era feel, at times resembling an Air Force recruitment commercial. Soldiers, led by Capt. Lennox (Josh Duhamel) and Sgt. Epps (Tyrese Gibson), are as much heroes as Sam, fighting to rid the world not only of authoritarian regimes -- there's frequent speculation that Russia or China is involved, proving the Cold War hasn't ended -- but also secret government programs. Ethnic stereotypes abound, and there's a none-too-subtle jab at the Spanish-as-an-equal-language lobby. "Freedom is the right of all sentient human beings," intones Optimus, sounding more appropriately President Bush circa 2007. LaBeouf is pleasantly sympathetic, but this is hardly the role to test his acting chops -- or, for that matter, anyone else's. Fox is little more than eye candy, while Bay has put together a nicely multiracial cast to broaden the pic's appeal. Among the thesps, Turturro is so over-the-top that he provides a welcome acknowledgment of the pic's cartoon origins. But everyone involved knows the actors are mere props for Industrial Light & Magic's CGI team, which has put together an impressive show of the latest tech advances -- not only transforming cars and helicopters into enormous robots within a few thoroughly believable seconds, but also setting them in real spaces and having them interact with real objects. The premise for these fights hasn't moved beyond 1925's "The Lost World," but the digital animation has never been better. No wonder Bay needed a team of editors, who succeed in making the fight sequences exciting spectacles, though toward the end they all tend to become just a mess of flying wreckage and random explosions -- the outcome is always predictable, if the movements themselves remain unexpected. Sound is cranked up to mega-decibels; if the action doesn't generate stomach tremors, the bass lines will. Overly grand music used halfway through, during Bumblebee's subjugation scene, seems to confuse it with the pic's climax.… Expand

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MarkJun 30, 2007

A fantastic, big-budget eye popping masterpiece destined to win over audiences is gigantic ways. See it to believe it.

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JSJun 30, 2007

AMAZING effects - but plot was obviously an after-thought and the dialogue was so cheesy. this could have been a great movie - instead michael bay plays it safe.

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DK.Jun 30, 2007

Where do I begin! Pro's: Great transforming animations. Big explosions. Shia LaBeouf. Con's: Completely top-heavy plot revolving around three human story lines misses the point of what this movie was/should-have-been about. Thus; Where do I begin! Pro's: Great transforming animations. Big explosions. Shia LaBeouf. Con's: Completely top-heavy plot revolving around three human story lines misses the point of what this movie was/should-have-been about. Thus; Not enough screen time given to the Transformers on both sides. Peter Cullen as the voice of Prime was wasted, as most lines were taken from "Dude Where's My Car". Most Bot vs Con fight's were either hidden [only heard], or in the background as humans carried on fighting or generally being annoying. "Starscream & Megatron who?" The generally rushed feel to the back 1/2 hour suddenly spills into the Transformers dialogue. Unfortunately, this means not a lot was said by any of the transformers. "Don't feed Frenzy after Midnight". Honestly, Jar-Jar Frenzy's antics, whilst like all the humor in the movie [fun the first time 'round] become tiresome, as he is only one of five Transformers used repeatedly in the first hour 1/2. All in all - a big budget Hollywood block-buster of a American summer pop-corn flick: CRAP! See it - but don't expect anything to keep you thinking late at night - other than how did Bay screw up something so cool!?… Expand

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DecepticonPomJun 30, 2007

"Michael Bay in good movie shock!" I've dreamed of a this movie becoming a reality for 22 years. I'm still reeling from it coming from one of cinemas worst directors!

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AlecT.Jun 30, 2007

Good fun, with only a couple of cringe-worthy sappy moments. The only major downside was the product placement, which was very much in your face. The Panasonic SD card and the GM cars being the standout examples. SPOILER: Golden moment - the Good fun, with only a couple of cringe-worthy sappy moments. The only major downside was the product placement, which was very much in your face. The Panasonic SD card and the GM cars being the standout examples. SPOILER: Golden moment - the All Spark hits a drink vending machine and turns it into a Decepticon that launches cans of soft drink from its weapon. Priceless.… 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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MathewB.Jun 29, 2007

I expected to see a movie about giant robots. Not a very poor John Hughes knock-off. 15 minutes of screen time for Megatron... poor. It's not as if Michael Bay is known for his great characterization, but that's what your getting I expected to see a movie about giant robots. Not a very poor John Hughes knock-off. 15 minutes of screen time for Megatron... poor. It's not as if Michael Bay is known for his great characterization, but that's what your getting in Transformers.… Expand

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LanceUppercutJun 29, 2007

Excellent movie. First movie this year that has lived up to its high expectations. Couldn't be more happier with the CGI.

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AjPrimoJun 29, 2007

Saw it at a sneak preview a week ago. As with all movies these days the trailers looked great, but the actual movie disappoints. Well, this is one movie that didn't. Might be the coolest movie I've ever seen in a theater. The Saw it at a sneak preview a week ago. As with all movies these days the trailers looked great, but the actual movie disappoints. Well, this is one movie that didn't. Might be the coolest movie I've ever seen in a theater. The perfect summer movie!… Expand

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TomasJun 29, 2007

I must say this is one of the biggest blockbusters this year Nothing can be compared with this masterpiece created for fun and such excitement Michael Bay made a great job with this Exact measure of comedy action SFX effects I dont know I must say this is one of the biggest blockbusters this year Nothing can be compared with this masterpiece created for fun and such excitement Michael Bay made a great job with this Exact measure of comedy action SFX effects I dont know American cinematography should be proud with this also this one of the spielberg's childs so its worth every cent Watch it u wont regret it… Expand

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BrentDJun 29, 2007

This movie is sheer fun. The theater erupted everytime a new Transformer was introduced or an epic battle completed. By far, this movie has the best CGI of all time. Watched the pre-screening, now can't wait for it to arrive in theaters This movie is sheer fun. The theater erupted everytime a new Transformer was introduced or an epic battle completed. By far, this movie has the best CGI of all time. Watched the pre-screening, now can't wait for it to arrive in theaters to see it again. INCREDIBLE!… Expand

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BooDiddyJun 28, 2007

Yeah was pretty good. Much better than I thought it would be. Certainly much better than Bayes prior stuff.

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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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