TRANSFORMERS MOVIE REVIEW

Alright, what can I not say about the Transformers movie? It has a little something for everyone.

It has giant robots.

It has cars.

It has hot guys.

It has action.

It has romance.

It has comedy.

It has giant robots.

It involves a government conspiracy.

Oh…and did I mention the giant robots?

Alright, this review will contain spoilers, general awesomeness, and other such nonsense so if you don’t have a sense of humor or don’t want to get spoiled then don’t read the review.

With stars like Shia Lebouf, Megan Fox, Bernie Mac, Anthony Anderson, and other miscellaneous stars both big name and up-and-comers strewn throughout the movie it’s no joke that this movie has great actors. But most people seem to forget that there has to be an actor behind the scenes that usually doesn’t get very much recognition for their work in a movie like this: the voice actor.

Now, the voice actor may not be able to do their own stunts or get an extremely large paycheck for their work but they do no less work that any regular actor. The voice actors have to emote and act behind the camera…there’s no way to see what they’re thinking or feeling except for what the character is doing on screen. Now take all these things in mind and then remember that these voice actors are playing robots!

The biggest things that fans were excited about for this movie was the fact that Peter Cullen, the original Optimus Prime himself, was back to voice Optimus. Mr. Cullen even tried out for his other character that he voiced in the original 1984 cartoon, Ironhide. However, Bay has said that he has no experience with voice actors so he didn’t want Peter Cullen doing both characters when he can still beautifully do both of them perfectly. So, Ironhide was given to another actor and Peter Cullen finally got Optimus Prime. He even voices Optimus in the game.

One of the biggest disappointments of the movie was that Frank Welker, the original Megatron, was denied the role of Megatron. Now, Mr. Welker is known as the most sought after and one of the most renowned voice actors here. You may not know his name but you sure as heck will know his voice and characters: Abu the monkey from the Aladdin movies, Fred from Scooby-Doo, Megatron, Soundwave, Frenzy, and others from the Transformers cartoon in 1984+, and far too many others to mention here. Even though Mr. Welker tried out for the role Michael Bay thought that he did not quite fit the new Megatron and so Megatron came to be voice by Hugo Weaving. However, Frank Welker does voice Megatron in the Transformers game. Peter Cullen even said that it was nice to be able to reunite with Frank Welker and battle for the fate of the human race all over again.

The other voice actors for the transformers are pretty much names that I’ve never heard of before or well known actors.

Now, as I stated before, this movie has a little something for everyone. The action is spectacular, the special effects are amazing, the comedy is hilarious (Bumblebee pees on someone for Pete’s sake), there’s romance, and fucking giant robots ripping each other apart MAN!!!!!!

There is only one complaint that I have about this movie, and, as stated above, this is a spoiler so if you don’t want to know it, don’t read it!

They killed Jazz…WTFH!!!!???!?!?!?!?!?!

I mean, yes, he was trying to fight Megs but come on! Getting ripped in half and then having this body pieces be handed to Optimus at the end of the movie and Ratchet going “we couldn’t save him” is just kind of…pathetic.

Jazz is insanely popular, always has been, always will be. I mean, sure, they figured “Oh, hey! Let’s kill off someone to make it more dramatic!” and then they choose Jazz. Oh well, I’m not going to be like most hardcore fans and diss and boo Michael Bay because of this. I mean, yes, I’m certainly not happy with it but I’m not going to blame him or do anything like almost all my fellow board members on tfw2005.com. (No offence of course to board members if you read this…but sometimes you guys…over react a little.)

Also, the second movie was greenlit even before this movie got into theaters so the chances of a sequel are really quite high considering that Transformers broke box office records in it’s opening weekend. However, since they killed off Jazz I’m not sure who’ll replace him though a few fans have said that it may be Blaster (which I would love because Blaster has always been one of my favorites) because Soundwave is supposed to be in the sequel. As far as other Autobots are concerned, people are still yammering away about wanting the Dinobots. I think that this is stupid however, because 1.) Fucking dinosaurs in our day and age work in the cartoon, but not the movie, and 2.)If you don’t make the Dinobots but some sort of heavy duty vehicles a most fans have suggested then they’re not really Dinobots now are they?

And as far as the Decepticon side is concerned, since Megatron is “destroyed” many say that Galvatron will appear next. However, I’m not so sure that it won’t just be Megatron repaired and blasting away at Starscream because the second movie would probably have moments of Starscream’s usual antics of trying to rule the Decepticons. Many also predict that Soundwave, the Constructicons, and Devastator (Note: the transformer named Devastator in the movie is actually named Brawl…however, somewhere in the process crap got screwed up so he’s listed as Devastator, go figure).

Overall, I give the movie a 5/5. It has almost everything that a movie goer would want, and if you’re a fan of the Transformers franchise you’re inner child will go crazy. Even if you’re not a fan of Transformers, the story line is explained and it is still extremely enjoyable to you. I know of many of my online friends who don’t like Transformers, went and saw the movie, and thought that it was the best thing since sliced bread.

So, Autobots! Transform and roll out!