I’m a huge fan of the original Transformers cartoon series watching countless hours of it during my childhood years. I’m pretty damn sure that The Transformers: The Movie (not to be confused with the one I’m about to review soon) was the first cartoon that made me cry. Yeah, not Bambi, not some tearjerker by Disney… you couldn’t believe how heartbroken I was to see Optimus Prime die.
So, the recent release of Transformers, the film, made me very excited. I’m dying to find out how my childhood heroes will look like on the silver screen, especially when I found out that Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay will be behind it. Of course, by now, I’m a Decepticon through and through 
Anyway, the special effects in the movie is awesome! I enjoyed every second of the robotic carnage and mayhem. Laser beams, extremely high calibre ammunition… you name it, the damn robots will have it. The special effects alone make this movie a must watch.
What disappointed me the most about the movie is that the only character that closely resembled the original cartoon is Optimus Prime. He’s the only Transformer in the movie that I can recognise immediately. Other characters aren’t at all similar to the original cartoon series. For example, Bumblebee transforms into a Chevy Camaro in movie; whereas the original character transforms into a Volkswagen Beetle.
Megatron is of course the all-powerful gun in the cartoon series, but in the movie he transforms into a fighter jet of some sort, and only for a couple of seconds.
I’m also a bit pissed that Soundwave, my favourite Transformer of all time, didn’t make it in the movie. However, the good news is, I heard that he will be in the sequel (surely you know this one is coming, right?)… so all is not lost yet
So how would I rate Transformers? Special effects: 4/5. Storyline: 2/5. Robots: 5/5. Human Actors: 0.5/5. If you want to watch good acting, stay clear of this movie! But if you like freaking robotic carnage and mayhem… you can’t go wrong with this one
I expect much, much more from the sequel.
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:10 am
Human actors 0.5/5? That makes two of us
The whole thing got 2/5 in my review
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:06 am
Bryan: Yep, I read your review as well. Nevertheless, overall I’m still satisfied with the movie. Brings back an overwhelming sense of nostalgia
July 2nd, 2007 at 10:57 am
good review. I don’t feel like im losing anything by not watching it.
But managed to buy my son the Optimus Prime… actually is for me Coz I love building things. LOL. Oh well, been out of cinema for like 3 yrs already. Until DVD out, I just satisfy myself with the channel 78. good enoughlah.
July 2nd, 2007 at 11:26 am
I was planned to watch Transformers at KK on last Sunday but the ticket was sold out
. Then I watch the Die Hard 4.0 as an alternative and didn’t expect something special from this well known action film.
But you know what, I’m sooo amazed, suprised and excited too coz it was about computer, hacking & terrorism. They call it virtual terrorism. So watch it by yourself.
Sorry Azmeen, out of topic hehe..
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:51 pm
cisss, jeles siotttttt. aku ade anak kecik susah nak tgk . takpe takpe . nanti kalau ade torrent copy yg clear ok kot. hehehe
July 2nd, 2007 at 1:01 pm
papajoneh: If you’re a Transformers fan, then you will be losing a part of the history
ezams: I’m a fan of Bruce Willis as well, but I doubt I’ll be watching Die Hard 4.0 in theatres. I’ll most likely wait for the DVD.
kucau: Orang lain pun ada anak jugak. Pandai-pandailah buat schedule
July 2nd, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Ehhh.. I’m not gonna read this post coz I haven’t watched Transformers yet. Going for it this Tuesday.
July 2nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Cindy: This is a spoiler-free review
July 3rd, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Still haven’t watch it. Wait until the cue is shorter… or perhaps never. DVD kot?
July 3rd, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Kay: I’d definitely be getting the original DVD when it comes out