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Transformers: The Movie (1986)

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Reviews Counted:16

Fresh:8

Rotten:8

Average Rating:5/10

Runtime: 5 hrs

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In the year 2005, the Autobots and the Decepticons are still locked in battle, but a deadly new force enters the fray--a giant killer planet known as Unicron. The heroic Autobots must fight for... In the year 2005, the Autobots and the Decepticons are still locked in battle, but a deadly new force enters the fray--a giant killer planet known as Unicron. The heroic Autobots must fight for their own survival and to save their home planet from destruction. A classic of 1980s animation, based on the popular TV series. [More]

Starring: Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Idle, Judd Nelson

Starring: Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Idle, Judd Nelson, Robert Stack, Scatman Crothers, Casey Kasem

Director: Nelson Shin

Director: Nelson Shin

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Nov 7, 2006

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Richard Luck

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 18 2008 11:31 AM

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Pat Graham

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.

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | May., 18 2008 11:29 AM

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Ben Walters

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 16 2007 03:15 AM

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1/4

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

it will dare you to be stupid

Full Review Source: | comment 2 Comments | Jul., 03 2007 02:22 PM

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3/5

William Thomas

Charming, useless fun.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 05 2007 03:15 AM

Empire Magazine

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3.5/5

Scott Weinberg

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 20 2006 07:47 AM

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2/5

Christopher Null

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

Full Review Source: | comment 3 Comments | Nov., 11 2006 03:25 PM

Filmcritic.com

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1/4

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.

Full Review Source: | comment 5 Comments | Oct., 03 2006 06:45 PM

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 11 2005 11:23 AM

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2.5/5

Caryn James

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

Full Review Source: | comment 3 Comments | Aug., 30 2004 10:16 PM

New York Times

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4/5

Michael Dequina

No review available.

comment Comment | Jan., 12 2004 12:48 AM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

Greg Maki

No review available.

comment Comment | Jan., 06 2004 08:42 AM

Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

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4/5

Kevin A. Ranson

American Anime before Anime was cool.

comment Comment | Sep., 11 2003 06:45 AM

MovieCrypt.com

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Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 10 2003 08:10 AM

Austin Chronicle

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3/5

Cory Cheney

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comment Comment | Oct., 23 2002 06:41 PM

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1/5

David Poland

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comment Comment | Jul., 26 2002 06:36 PM

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