Exciting and superb graphics -but a real men's movie

Rating: 8/10 (2 August 2007)

When my brother manacled me into going to the theater with him in order to watch Transformers, I felt I was going to have the worst night of my life. I remembered the cartoons, and kind of liked them, but it wasn't as if I actually was a fan or anything. Of course, I remembered Optimus Prime and did hope to see him on screen.
So the movie started, and I tell you, my mouth has been opened for the complete opening scene. So many things happen, so many things take place, that I was utterly stunned. As Micheal Bay is not a great director (understatement of the century) he needs to get his audience's attention in the first couple of minutes. Well, he sure got me!
Transformers has superb graphics; the CGI is amazing. The way Bumblebee transforms, as if it's something that you see everyday. Compliments to those who did that stuff.
But I've got to state something. This is a real guy's movie. It's got hot chicks, (yes, I agree, they look great in their skinny bikini type clothes and botox lips)war, fast cars (especially the 'new' Bumblebee, what a fine car) and heroism. What's in it for girls to watch? Well, it's exciting, and the guys are OK. Don't get your hopes up though; this is a typical boys-night-out movie and if you take your BF he might be a little too interested in either the leading chick or the Australian lady. But, whatever suits you!
And compliments to Jon Voight. He's still cool, save the Anaconda part.
Go and watch this movie, expect great CGI, babes, cool music and excitement. Don't expect a great story, deep characters or a message. It's summer.