Greetings once again. It has been a minute. Hope you had a wonderful summer.
Now, with summer movie season behind us and the Fall films are hitting the big screen, I ventured out to see the latest Hasbro Entertainment offering in the animated film Transformers One. Back in the day, I never watched the old cartoons and only really got into the Transformers back in 2007 through the live action films. While those films have had varying degrees of success for me, I nonetheless didn’t want to miss the opportunity to see Transformers One's untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, friends bonded as brothers now sworn enemies, splashed across the big screen.
I happily report this PG rated, 1 hour 44-minute film proved to be a major winner.
Transformers One delivers on all fronts.
The animation is gorgeous, the storyline solid and engaging, great soundtrack, and perfect pacing. The voice cast is stellar, and they do an amazing job breathing life into these characters, filling the film with heart, humor, emotion, and dare I say? Yes, humanity. The action sequences pack a punch and couldn’t be more thrilling. While the quieter character moments are perfectly balanced and not only ground the movie but really keep you invested.
I was completely captivated throughout the entire film, emerged in the story, and riveted to the screen. Apologies to anyone I may have offended with any of my “oh sh*t”, “damn, “and “holy crap” outbursts that slipped out, but I was totally into this film, and I couldn’t help it. Actually, no. I don't apologize. It was warranted.
Transformers One looks and feels more like a live action than animated film. It’s intense and I’m all for it. I will say that the fight sequences are fast paced, action packed, and brutal so may not be for younger and or more sensitive kids, but I was certainly all about them.
There’s no doubt for me that Transformers One certainly is more than meets the eye in the best way possible. It’s wholesome and heartbreaking, funny and tragic, thrilling and dramatic. Total badassery all the way.
Do yourself a favor and roll out to see this one at the theater in all its glory. it's a breath of fresh air. When you do, be sure to stay ALL the way through the end credits as not to miss the second little sequence that’s sure to have you as excited for this franchise as I am. I definitely want to add this one to my collection.
Transformers One gets a 10 from me.
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