Transformers 2007 Review

Rating: 9/10 (29 June 2007)

I am a fan from the cartoon series, not an OTT obsessive fan, but a big fan all the same. Who doesn't want to see huge transforming robots? And the transforming robots, for the most part, are awesome CGI. I think it has set a new benchmark in terms of what is possible with CGI.
Don't worry about Hugo Weaving as the voice of Megatron, its not a biggie like some people thought it would be, although the faces aren't great. Fans already knew before the movie from the hundreds of photos posted on the internet that the faces were significantly different from what was in the cartoons. I personally felt they could of been a bit less complex.
Megan Fox is smoking hot in this movie and reminded me of a young Tea Leoni (think Bad Boys). Sam is a character that grows on your and the relationship with Bumblebee is a nice touch reflecting the tight bond they shared in the cartoon.
There are a lot of slow motion shots, some people like them, some don't, I thought maybe a fraction too many, but anyone who has seen a Michael Bay movie knows to expect that.
In summary, this movie is spectacular and must be seen on the big screen!