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Transformers the Movie

Orson Welles (Actor), Robert Stack (Actor), Nelson Shin (Director) | Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (233 customer reviews)

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During the 1980s, one cartoon series ruled the airwaves... The Transformers. This paragon of consumerism was created with a dual purpose--to entertain and to galvanize children to buy the toys. Somewhere along the line, the show became a cult favorite, so in 1986 they fashioned an epic tale of good versus evil specifically for the big screen. The result looked vaguely like an animated remake of Star Wars. Who are the Transformers? The good guys are the Autobots: Optimus Prime, SoundWave, Jazz, Ultra Magnus, and many more. Their mortal enemies are the evil Decepticons, led by Megatron and StarScream. The Autobots must save their home planet from an evil entity known as Unicron (voiced by Orson Welles). At the same time, they must defend themselves from an all-out attack from the Decepticons. Along the way, lives are lost, battles are fought, and a new Autobot leader is born as another dies. The story and action never stop in a thrilling ride that often makes you forget that you're watching an '80s cartoon with inferior graphics. The violence will also come as a mild shock to those who haven't seen this film for a while--definitely a movie for the 8 and over audience. For those who grew up on this series, this is a movie that must be watched. Unlike cartoon serials before and after, The Transformers relied on solid stories and interesting characters, a manifesto the film itself upholds with gusto and grace while also being morally responsible. Don't underestimate this movie; there is definitely more to it than meets the eye. --Jeremy Storey

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The International Version features a narrative that opens and closes the movie. The American Version, which does not have the narrative, contains one swear word.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Oh the plotholes........oh the fun!, Mar 3 2004
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This review is from: Transformers the Movie (DVD)
There are a lot of problems with this movie. Why do they blow up one Transformer only to put him back together again, and yet they do nothing to try and save Optimus Prime from his minor wounds? Why do the Transformers need a female bot when they don't reproduce? Why does Unicron eat Galvetron when the latter is holding the thing that will destroy him? Where does the cargo hold of Optimus Prime's truck phase go after he transforms...and where did it come from in the first place??

And yet despite all these problems, you know what? Its all just good fun! This movie is not only a reminder of how fun my childhood was, but its such a perfect example of the 80's in general. There are all the mandatory characters from 80's TV shows, and the soundtrack...oh my god. If the soundtrack doesn't make you want to stick purple feathers in your hair and cavort around in shoulderpads and polka-dot nylons, then I don't know what will. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I say all this because I'm trying to point that you should watch this for nostalgia and fun. If you watch this expecting the greatest animated film since "Wings of the Honneamise" then I can only point at you and laugh in pity.

Fascinating voice cast too. Leonard Nimoy as Megatron. Eric Idle as a French-Mongolian robot gang leader. Robert Stack adds into that cast, and the guy that did the Micro-Machine commercials back in the late 80's/early 90's is here as Blur. Finally...and no I'm not making this up...Orson Welles himself as Unicron.

[close-up of Unicron's mouth]
Unicron: "Rosebud..."
[close-up of Unicron dropping Cybertron to the ground, where it shatters]

Oh yeah, I've got one more comment to make. They have a good rock soundtrack the entire movie until the final showdown, and then they break out in the soft rock tone, "You've got the touch!" This is the equivalent to having "I've Had the Time of My Life" burst out during in the showdown between Neo and Agent Smith in "The Matrix." My friends and I had a good laugh at that.

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4.0 out of 5 stars THIS MOVIE IS THE GREATEST, Feb 7 2004
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JAYDAWG "sljl11099" (Fall River, Ma. United States) - See all my reviews
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THIS MOVIE IS THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE. HOWEVER GREAT CHARACTERS DIE IN THIS MOVIE OPTIMUS PRIME PROWL AND IRONHIDE AMONG OTHERS. ALL TRANSFORMERS FIGHT THE GREATEST EVIL EVER KNOWN IN UNICRON WHO MAKES MEGATRON AND GALVATRON WHO ARE THE SAME ROBOT LOOK LIKE GOOD HEARTED SOULS. WE SEE A NEW AUTOBOT LEADER COME IN THIS MOVE RODIMUS PRIME FROM HOT ROD. AND TONS OF NEW CHARACTERS TOO.GO OUT AND GET THIS MOVIE IF YOU LOVE THE TRANSFORMERS IT IS WELL WORTH IT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkabley Amazing, Dec 1 2002
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Darius Alomes (AUSTRALIA, Tasmania) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Transformers the Movie (DVD)
For those who grew up in the 80's should never forget what Hasbro brought into our lifes, the TRANSFORMERS!!!

Just when I thought the episodes couldn't get any better, they release 'The Transformers Movie' which should be written down in the history books.
This Movie is simply stunning....and if you thought the movie was great then watch it on DVD!! Bloodly Awesome! I can speak for Thousands, since I live in Australia and the DVD wasn't release over here, everyday I sat outside waiting for the postie to come with my DVD.

Thanks to Rhino for taking it on to release it on DVD.
Any Transformer Fan, or who grew up in the 80's this is a must see, and for those poor souls (In Australia, which it isn't available)...THIS IS A MUST BUY!!!

TRUST ME, You'll Never want to watch anything else...

5 stars, Remarkabley Amazing!

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