Morphs from Army-enlisting ad to toy ad (on its way passing through a panoply of car ads, computer ads, beer ads) without ever becoming a movie
Transformers (2007)
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Reviews Counted:209
Fresh:118
Rotten:91
Average Rating:5.8/10
Consensus: While believable characters are hard to come by in Transformers, the effects are staggering and the action is exhilarating.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, brief sexual humor, and language.
Runtime: 3 hrs 23 mins 24 secs
Genre: Action/Adventure
Theatrical Release:Jul 3, 2007 Wide
Box Office: $319,014,499
Synopsis: Based on the Hasbro toy line that initially captivated kids in the 1980s, director Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS finds two warring bands of shape-shifting alien robots renewing their intergalactic... Based on the Hasbro toy line that initially captivated kids in the 1980s, director Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS finds two warring bands of shape-shifting alien robots renewing their intergalactic conflict on Earth. While the Decepticons, followers of the malevolent Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving), strive to take over the planet, the Autobots, led by the valiant Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), are intent on protecting humanity. When young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) discovers that his new car is really the Autobot Bumblebee (voiced by Mark Ryan), it sets the stage for a massive giant-robot showdown. A shining example of the Hollywood summer blockbuster at its best, TRANSFORMERS combines stunning CGI effects and thrilling action sequences with drama, humor, and a touch of romance. Featuring a large cast that includes Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight, John Turturro, Anthony Anderson, and Rachael Taylor, the film is anchored by LaBeouf, who always displays an engaging Everyman charm, whether he's running from colossal robots, interacting with his well-meaning parents (hilariously played by Kevin Dunn and Julie White), or pining for his gorgeous classmate (Megan Fox). While some TRANSFORMERS purists may be dismayed by certain aspects of this bold big-screen adaptation (Bumblebee is a Camaro instead of a Volkswagen), the movie balances its spectacle with an admirable amount of substance, giving it an appeal far beyond pre-teen boys and their nostalgic Autobot-loving elders. [More]
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Rachel Taylor
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Rachel Taylor, Jon Voight, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Peter Cullen, Hugo Weaving, Travis Van Winkle, Zack Ward, Rachael Taylor
Director: Michael Bay
Director: Michael Bay
Screenwriter: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Producer: Tom De Santo, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution LLC
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Reviews for Transformers
Thank god the Transformers speak primarily in proper nouns--if they hadn't shouted "Optimus! Megatron!" every time they struck a blow, I'd have no idea what was happening.
It is a teenage boy's wet dream. The girls are insanely hot, the lead is awkward/funny and the action sequences are top notch.
...if you are an adult and not already a fan, you may find the movie more than a bit long, loud, and frenzied.
Come to think of it, I was pretty stupid when I was six years old. So is this film.
Director Michael Bay's bigger than life version of the cartoon I grew up loving pretty much ruined one of my favorite childhood memories.
Although it strives to appeal to the whole family, it winds up emerging as a kiddie flick on steroids - a big-budget, effects heavy, feature film version of a Saturday morning cartoon.
Transformers is the best action movie I have seen since The Matrix.
'Transformers' is a loud, unsophisticated testament to the visceral thrills of effects-driven mayhem.
An overachiever of a film that practically defines the term summer blockbuster.
If you take Transformers with a grain of salt...you'll have a pretty fun time checking out both the robotic (transformers) and human (Megan Fox) eye candy
Without expectations I could sit back and enjoy the updated computer- generated nostalgia for what it was.
... Bay and his team know what we want from a Transformers movie: cool transformations, over-the-top chase sequences, and senseless destruction.
A sensory attack that drives us into tiny little fetal balls on the ground, whimpering that we must have liked it because the car effects looked cool.
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