This weekend I managed to catch one of the early fan screenings Transformers: 1I must admit, my expectations were low. There was nothing in the trailer that really appealed to me.
I don’t really like the cartoon animation style, the comedy tone is not quite right, it doesn’t feel like Transformers Grew up with me. But with all the surprisingly positive reviews, my curiosity got the better of me.
I actually don’t think it lives up to the hype, especially since people are calling it the best Transformers Movie ever. While I didn’t think it held that title, it certainly exceeded my expectations in ways I didn’t foresee.
As a huge fan of the original animated series, especially Transformers: The Movie I’ve taken this to heart since the 1980s. For me, nothing can surpass that era Transformers Awesome. So, naturally, I compared this movie to that movie. From a purely nostalgic perspective, the original movie is still king. but Transformers: 1 Brought up new things that surprised me.
I wanted to make some interesting observations. First, why does the robot have difficulty breathing after running? Robots don’t have lungs, so I can’t help but find this a bit silly. Sometimes the robot sleeps, which seems weird – again, machines don’t need to sleep!
Some of the dialogue is clearly meant to pay homage to others Transformers project, it felt a little forced and made me roll my eyes. Then there’s the over-the-top comedy tone. It wasn’t my favorite movie choice and it took me some getting used to, but eventually I came to terms with it.
To be honest, the first half of this movie was a bit of a struggle for me. I wasn’t fully invested, and I found myself doubting whether I would ultimately enjoy the film. But in the second half, things took a turn for the worse.
Suddenly, the story started to speed up and as we entered the third act, I was completely invested. This is where the film really kicks into high gear. The stakes were higher, the action more intense, and I finally found myself connecting to what was happening on the screen. By the end, I was actually surprised at how intense things got.
The last scene in particular is surprisingly hardcore. Up until that point, I’d been thinking, “Okay, this is a fun, light-hearted kid’s movie.” But the third act made me think, “Wow, this is actually going to hit some pretty heavy notes.” I And she wasn’t the only one who felt that way – the audience in the theater cheered as the end credits rolled.
The story itself is one of the film’s strongest elements. It takes classic characters, reimagines them, and gives them depth in ways I never expected. This is an origin story about how Orion Pax and D-16 went from comrades to Optimus Prime and Megatron.
The film does tend to explore the tragic nature of their friendship, and there’s this underlying tension throughout because they know things are going to fall apart.
The character development here is solid. You can see the effort we put into making these versions of the characters relevant to both old fans and new players.
My personal favorite? bumblebee. He stole the show for me. Every scene he was in brought a certain charisma and energy that was impossible to ignore. He’s not just a comedian, he’s got heart, and he’s a bit of a badass, and that’s what makes him stand out.
director Josh Cooley Well done in terms of scale and adventure. The action scenes are big and over-the-top, just as you’d expect Transformers film, but they’re also balanced by quieter, more emotional moments, especially toward the end.
The voice cast is also impressive. Chris Hemsworth As Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, and Scarlett Johansson Elita-1 both brought their best. But I do have a bit of a picky-Peter Cullen Optimus Prime should be voiced.
I know they wanted a younger version of the character, but let’s be honest, robots don’t go into puberty. Optimus Prime should have Peter Cullen’s iconic voice.
all in all, Transformers: 1 is a good movie. It has its flaws, but it also has a lot of strengths, especially in the second half. If you’re a fan of the series, it’s definitely worth watching on the big screen.
This might not be the best Transformers movie of all time, but it’s certainly one of the best and a fun ride for both children and adults.
