Easily this summer's blockbuster movie!

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2007)

I grew up as a fan of the original cartoon series and this was a dream come true. Yes, there were some changes that were made in regards to the robots and their alternate forms (No VW Bug, no Porsche, nor Megatron changing into a gun, etc.) but these differences are easily overlooked and actually worked out for the better. And since a sequel was green lighted, there's an opportunity to improve upon such details. I know that there's a group that hates Michael Bay movies because they're CGI driven, loud, and practically obnoxious but you know, this actually works out perfectly for the subject matter. This isn't an intellectually stimulating movie nor will it win an Oscar, but it'll definitely be up for best picture at the MTV movie awards so that should tell you something in regards to the majority of the audience that will see this movie. When I watched as the Autobots formed up together and Optimus Prime belts out his first words...let me tell you, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. Don't try to over analyze this movie or even knit pick it. Just leave your common sense at the door and enjoy it for what it simply is, a fun, action packed movie.