Vote on this title
Click on a gene to vote or discover related titles.
-
Mood:
- StylizedExcitingSuspenseful
-
Plot:
- Androids and RobotsGood Versus EvilMan Versus MachineSave the WorldChaos and MayhemHeroic MissionSpace WarsBattles more...
-
Genres:
- ActionSci-Fi
-
Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
-
Place:
- CaliforniaLos Angeles
-
Audience:
- Boys' NightKidsTeens
-
Praise:
- Award WinnerBlockbuster
-
Style:
- Voice OverSurreal
-
Based on:
- Based on TV Series
-
Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousFantasticFast
-
Look:
- Special Effects
-
Flag:
- Mild Violent Content
Does this gene fit Transformers?
Find it on:
| IMDb | |
| Rotten Tomatoes |
Transformers, 2007
English, Spanish
USA
Profile of Transformers
Transformers can be described as stylized, exciting, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around man versus machine, space wars, and androids and robots. The main genres are action and sci-fi. In terms of style, Transformers includes a voice over and is surreal. In approach, it is fantastical. The storytelling is fast paced. Transformers is located in Los Angeles. It takes place in contemporary times. Visually, it involves special effects. Transformers is based on a TV series. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster and an award winner. It is well suited for kids, teens, and a boys' night. Note that Transformers involves mild violent content.
Summary of Transformers
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.
Details
| Language: | English, Spanish |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 3 July 2007 |
| Runtime: | 144 min |
Cast and Crew
as Sam Witwicky
as Mikaela Banes
as Captain Lennox
as Maggie Madsen
Photos
Clips
Critics Reviews
USA Today
Yes, it's loud, explosive and silly, but it also perfectly embodies the concept of a summer blockbuster with its simple good-guys-vs.-bad-guys plot, cheeky humor and flawless special effects.
- |
- by: Claudia Puig
The Hollywood Reporter
Transformers is a wet dream for fanboys, with vehicles that whiz and whir into alien robots, spectacular sci-fi stunt chases, glistening military hardware, overheated computer software and brainy, hot girls who love Popular Mechanics.
- |
- by: Kirk Honeycutt
Users Reviews
*SPOILERS* The script overwhelmed the movie for me and made the experience an unpleasant one. I'll give two examples. First, when Bumblebee takes Sam and the girl to the planeterium. Suddenly screaming meteors start coming out of the sky careening...
- 30.June.2010
- |
- by: Rodney Wollam
- Rodney Wollam rated this movie
0/10
For those not familiar with Michael Bay, here's a summary of how to enjoy his films: Grab the popcorn, sit back, and turn off your brain. Great effects. Decent acting. Plot filled with many holes. And as long as you can ignore those plot holes, it's...
- 21.January.2010
- |
- by: bantamstar
- bantamstar rated this movie6/10Okay
