Transformers is the movie version of the Transformers animated TV series. Like the TV series, it is about the battle between two opposing groups of ‘bots: The goodie goodie Autobots and the evil Decepticons. I’ve never been a fan of the TV series. So I’m sure I wasn’t able to completely appreciate this movie version. Still, I liked it well enough especially since the ‘bots were much more intricate and complex than their TV series version and the action much more frenetic. Yes, it is first and foremost an action movie and it provided a lot of action kicks. You can’t help but be thrilled as the ‘bots transformed, ducked, spun, and pummeled, and shot at each other. This was especially true during the climactic battle in the middle of the city. Buildings and rampaging ‘bots: always a great combination. And human military forces weren’t so bad either. Aside from the action, there was a little bit of comedy, romance, and drama thrown in for good measure. Good movie. Now can somebody please make something like this for Robotech?
Rating: 4/5