Outstanding!!!!

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2008)

I was not prepared for what I saw. I really had very low expectations for the Transformers. I thought it was a "kids" movie, so I waited until it was on DirecTv (in this case, Cinemax). That said, the Transformers was outstanding!!! I want to give it a "10" but I can't justify that. That said, it's the best SCI-FI/action with CGI that I can think of. And yes, in a different sort of way, it beats "The Matrix". HOWEVER, that said, I'd easily rate "The Matrix" higher. But, depending on what you're looking for, the Transformers rules! The CGI for the Transformers is ridiculously perfect. It's better than anything I've seen. It's so realistic. Yes, I've seen many of the "great" CGI efforts, but in total, this is right up there with the best. And the acting, which almost takes second stage, is absolutely flawless. Shia LaBeouf is terrific, Rachael Taylor is a great new find and does a perfect job, Megan Fox is also perfect (as is the rest of the cast). I hope this isn't a spoiler (I'd mark my message as such, if I thought it was) but the music is perfectly timed - in a "Michael Bay" sort of way. I'm really falling in "like" with Michael Bay's stuff. All I can say is that you'll enjoy and are in for a pleasant surprise with the Transformers. It's a great family (older) and adult film.