Better than hoped for

Rating: 10/10 (5 July 2007)

My husband and I saw this movie with our three sons who grew up with Transformers on TV and owned many of the toys. We were all very pleased. When Optimus Prime transformed, it was like seeing an old friend again after many years. The special effects were outstanding, the updates to current times were appropriate, and the actors met the challenge very nicely. The cooperation of the military certainly gave this movie a measure of authenticity and that wonderful credibility that sucks you right into the story. The scenes with the parents dragged some and were corny, but the Autobots were as great as ever and the Deceptions were as despicable as ever. It's going to be a tough act to follow. I hope the sequel won't be a disappointment.