Transformers

[*meow]

There's more than meets the eye.

One of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. Yet also one that garnered quite a few bad critics. So how well did Transformers really fare? Here's my take on the mega-blockbuster.

And by the way, I'm coming from a neutral stand point because I did not really watch the cartoons, so I can't be a fan of the original Transformers. (Well, it really wasn't my generation.) To be truthful I went to watch this for Shia. Who knew, Bumblebee stole my heart instead. (: Nevermind that he's a robot. A real romantic one at that too.

Of the blockbusters that premiered this year, including Spider-man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Ocean's 13, Transformers gets one of my highest votes. Of course it can't be compared to Ocean's 13, that's a super clever show that requires lots of brain work. Transformers scores high in its own league. Brainless action, hot guys, cute girls. This is one blockbuster not to be missed.

Plus, who won't want to see Optimus Prime? And Megatron?

Alrighty, first up: Acting. No need to doubt. Shia LaBeouf's acting skills are already so good we don't need to know how much he improved. Megan Fox finally gets a lot more screen time in Transformers as Mikaela, nothing outstanding but this should get her more movies. Josh Duhamel is charming in his role of a soldier, and in this show he's more of a fatherly figure and very in-command. A nice change from his heart-throb roles. Shows that he CAN act. Then there's Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and the rest of the robots. Um, yeah they can act.

Shia really held his own in the movie. Two thumbs up for Hollywood's up-and-coming star! (:

Soundtrack. Theme song is Linkin Park's What I've Done. And the songs coming from BUmblebee's radio, those oldies, are fantastic.

The effects are brilliant, as expected. The sound? I'd suggest watch it in digital format. I watched the normal version in a normal theatre, then went to watch it in digital format the next day. And the outcome? The digital format is WOW. The sound totally rocks your seat and you can really feel each blast. It's really more exciting to watch in digital.

Cinematographic is fine. The long shots of the Decepticons destroying things are quite amazing. But one particular shot in slow-motion was quite redundant.

Optimus Prime is an 18-wheeler and the Autobots are all pretty cars. Bumblebee's a Camaro, Jazz is a Pontiac. The Decepticons are all machines, armed with heavy artillery. Personally I felt that Megatron wasn't that intimidating. The movie didn't exactly show his evilness very well. And Scorponok was an even more interesting enemy.

Plot.

Brainless action, like I said.

But the movie is filled with humor, slapstick and witty. (: There's a fair mix. Quite a lot of sexual innuendoes as well. Hmm. My favorite one? Shia aka Sam 'Spike' Witwicky saying, "I'd like to ride you home... I mean, give you a ride home." Cute. And even Optimus is hilarious. He just deadpanned, "Oops" when he accidentally stepped on Mrs Witwicky's flowers. Ironhide wanted to kill their dog for 'lubricating' his foot, but we call that peeing on his foot. Then of course there's Bumblebee's oldies that will so bring a smile to your face.

And finally, an 'Earth is going to die' movie that does not just focus on America. Every other movie that says the world is being destroyed usually only shows one part of America dying. -.- but Transformers manages to take the rest of the world into account. For example, the reason why it's set in the States is because of Captain Witwicky. But they also link to the whole world by saying that the Decepticons caused major blackouts throughout the whole world. Well, at least it shows that the States ain't the only country on Earth.

Some parts of the movie are quite ridiculous. Like, why would HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS be called to assist in a highly classified case in the Pentagon? Strange.

But well. Do stay for a bit of the credits, Mrs Witwicky says some really great stuff. About the US government. Cool.

I'm not going to do some in-depth review. Just a short one. So I'll finish up here. This movie is quite a good watch. I'd give it a higher rating than Pirates3 & Spidey3.

Eye candies for the girls, eye candies for the guys. And fantastic cars and robots. Everyone should watch it, because this movie has successfully incorporated enough elements to appeal to the masses. Just, erm, don't steal Bumblebee away from me, okay? (:

No sacrifice, no victory.

[FSUTan]

I really enjoyed this movie, not for the music, not for the plot, but for the people and the acting. I think so far for me, it's easily hands down the best movie so far this summer, that's what you get when you combine Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg. Though I would have liked to see more transforming action in the movie, I think it still did an awesome job in the way it was shot. The dialogue was really funny and to the point and the movie kept me entertained for the entire time. Once again, hands down the best movie of the summer!

[orangeman]

Transformers is an action flick, directed by Michael Bay. It's his best area, IMO. There is a lot of action here, without the massive aid of CGI. Bay pulls it off in a slick way. The plot is Autobots vs Decepticons. View the trailers, and that's 50% of all the good parts, cut down. That made me down, since I knew what to expect. Some small plot holes, like the high school NSA agents who just happen to save the world by ___.

This is a good movie. Filled with action, a plot that does not require prior knowledge of what a Transformer is, and lromance/drama for those viewers. Watch it in the cool theaters, and don't miss the movie previews at the beginning, It's something regretable. (cloverfield is the name)

[yunnie]

It's a movie where you will find Big robots, hunks and babes. It's the coolest movie I've ever seen. I've watched it twice in the cinemas already. It's definitely worth it to watch it again. I'm really amazed by the advancement of CGI now. Michael Bay is really a genius director. The transition of scenes, the editing and effects are really accurate. I can't find any loopholes in it.
I guess this will be nominated for the oscars next year!

[keikai]

Haha actually I kind of refused to see this movie at first, believing that it was just another 'dumb, toy story' as my friend likes to put it. However, to all others who have such similar thoughts, you should really watch the movie before concluding. It is so much different from what I expected. Even though Michael Bay had no interest in filming this movie, he made a masterpiece out of it.

It has everything you want in an action-pack movie, plus humor and wonderful special effects to go with. After since I finished watching the movie, I fell in love with Bumblebee and his transformed version of a car~

[yenny1106]

My same sentiments keikai! I disliked robot movies, but I just came back from it and enjoyed it! For the first time I felt something for robots, especially Bumble Bee!
It was quite action-packed and the effects were great, and it was quite funny as well, especially the robots or autobots in the garden scene. Gentle giants.. haha...
Yeap I think the OST's quite good, including Bumblebee's radio haha.. so cute...and the cars & robots look really good. Not forgetting the cast who did well.
Storyline-wise not very spectacular, but because I don't watch the cartoon or play with the toys, it was quite a different experience for me, to see them transforming.
I too recommend this movie!

[sam_ho]

:excited::excited::excited:

Now I can see why Pearlie put Bumblebee in her awesometastic siggy!

Ok, like many people, I wasn't very interested in an action movie that talked about robots, but then, I saw in JCnet and heard from some of my friends that it's a GREAT movie. So, I decided, why the heck not try it?

First of all, as a violinist, I LOVED the music!!! It always followed the mood, and I could hear lots of strings in it too. Very good mixes.

Second, the acting was great. Josh Duhamel was sexy as always, and Shia improved so much! (From Holes and I, Robot) Megan looked better than in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" and she was gorgeous. By the way, I loved the part where his mom was asking if he was masturbating. :shifty:

The giant robots looked real, and the effects were great as well. It kept me interested at ALL times.

The storyline was good, not the best, but at least it was more interesting than I, Robot.

This is the SECOND best movie I have EVER seen this year. (After HP5...hehs.)

HIGHLY recommend it!

[pepprmint]

so i didnt wanna watch it cuz i never actually knew what Transformers were about except for those cool action figures, buuuut, when i finally got around to seeing it, it knocked me off my feet.

the action was really good. especially towards the last half hour i just sat in front of the comp with my mouth open unable to move. it gets really intense in some spots which is cool.

and the humor, oooh the humor. "the pheromone levels in the boy suggests he wants to mate with the female" ooomg, that was the best line ever.

and i loved those autobots. optimus prime, bumblebee, Bumblebee stole my heart too!

overall, great movie. i dont usually watch movies more than once but i would def watch this again. easily one of the best movies of the year :happy:

[kliu117]

I know that this movie was like really hyped up and I was like: It's a movie based on a cartoon about action figures!!! y is everyone freaking out about it?

then it was first shown in China on July 11 and I was in China then. My 8 year old brother wanted to see it so my family decided to go together. I went to watch the original english version by myself

The movie overall was fairly good. I really enjoyed it i t was pretty funny. I t turned out to be more than just a movie about robots. The acting was good. The story was very vague, very short to me and the battles were like too fast.

I loved the comedy in the film, Shia did a great job, his character is funnt and couragous.

I recomend this movie to everyone!!

[uishtiek]

Brilliant movie from the viewpoint of damn nice visuals, awe-inspiring sound effects with room shaking audio, and interesting CG scenes. But if you are watching this in hopes of a thrilling plot, turn away, still you should watch for the amazing audio-visual experience
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I love the CG scenes. Ok I know I sound like a nerd but I took the Nerd-iness test and they said I was definitely NOT nerdy. Ok definitely not hip….but not nerdy either!

[Silverwings]

Omg, I absolutely love this movie!!!:excited: It's sooooo AWESOME!!! It was really, really intense. While I was watching it, I could feel the great amount of intensity, mystery, excitement, and tension. The music and songs are really great! They suit the movie and the moments very well. A few of the music pieces reminded me of the Pirates of the Caribbean though. hahaha:bleh:
The animation was really good. And the acting was so realistic. It was like such as Sam was actually there, staring and gaping at the robot. All the people were excellent at acting. Transformers kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would really, really recommend it!!:-):tongue::happy: