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The Transformers - The Movie (1986)

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Movie Info

90 minute animated toy commercial in which the Autobots battle the evil Decepticons. Notable only for great cast of voices!

PG, 1 hr. 24 min.

Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Nelson Shin

In Theaters: Aug 8, 1986 Wide

On DVD: Nov 7, 2000

De Laurentiis Entertainment Gr

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Critic Reviews for The Transformers - The Movie

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A 1986 computer-animated feature based on a popular TV cartoon show, further inspired, no doubt, by the philanthropic desire of Japanese and American toy manufacturers to keep their kiddie customers rolling in robots.

May 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Pat Graham

Chicago Reader

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While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Caryn James

New York Times

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An awful toy commercial in disguise.

December 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Transformers: The Movie was is, and always will be a great movie, and this DVD proves it.

December 23, 2008 Full Review Source: IGN Movies

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Todd Gilchrist

IGN Movies

Far from a cheap spin-off, The Transformers: The Movie is an entertaining feature-length animation that's both handsome and well realised.

May 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Richard Luck

Film4

The anime-inflected look is generally impressive too, although the power-rock soundtrack is unsalvageable.

August 16, 2007 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Ben Walters

Time Out

it will dare you to be stupid

July 3, 2007 Comments (4)

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

sbs.is

Charming, useless fun.

June 5, 2007 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

It's good mindless fun, and a flick that no doubt holds a lot of Nostalgia Value for several members of my generation's sci-fi geeks.

November 20, 2006 Full Review Source: DVD Clinic

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Scott Weinberg

DVD Clinic

Did Transformers actually launch the celebrity-voiced animation craze 20 years ago? That may be the film's biggest legacy.

November 11, 2006 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Basically, The Transformers: The Movie features rancid animation techniques, a story that will bore anyone over age 10, and a few overpaid celebrities essaying the lead voices.

October 3, 2006 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

American Anime before Anime was cool.

September 11, 2003 Comment (1)

Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

This animated number may require a certain nostalgia factor for successful viewing.

March 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

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A classic 80's cartoon brought to the big screen in a fun way. Loved this back in the day.

June 6, 2008

John Manard

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Now I'm sure an animated movie of The Transformers from the 80s might not mean much to most people, it's one of the most nostalgic childhood experiences. To me, this encapsulates everything that made The Transformers such a cool show and every time I see it, it brings me back. While it does kill almost everyone off

May 6, 2010