Excellent film. especially if you grew up with Transformers in the 80's!

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2007)

The characters have the same names as the original cartoon from the 80's but some look different in both robot and vehicle form. this, however, shouldn't spoil the film for 80's Trannsformers fans. I suppose they have updated some of the vehicles to be more modern, after all this film is being paired with massive marketing and merchandising schemes which will be aimed at today's young kids and teens. The film itself was excellent. The opening sequence is a blinder and there is somewhat of a wait to see Prime, which in my opinion is the main Transformer. The special effects are slick and very impressive. The transformers transforming are great to watch ( just like the Citroen ads)but I do think they should have included the transforming noise from the original cartoon! Prime sounds like the original, which is good, and they have kept some of the original phrases, like, "Autobots move out!"... although I was a bit disappointed not to hear, "Autobots Transform!". The storyline is pretty good. It is kept simple and easy to follow which is good as the film isn't one that is supposed to provoke much thought, but to be action packed and entertaining - which it definitely is. They have included a certain element of humour, which surprisingly goes down very well as the timing is spot on. If you grew up with the cartoon I think you will really enjoy this adaptation, even though it slightly strays from the original characters, and I think todays kids will love this too. I would definitely recommend it. This will undoubtedly be my favourite film of the year.