The ultimate level of entertainment. Flat out fun with no looking back. Perhaps the greatest summer blockbuster of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (19 September 2007)

That's a bold statement. The greatest summer blockbuster ever? No question. If you want to have fun at the movies, look no further. Transformers is a masterpiece in visual effects and its brilliant writing and direction. Michael Bay continues to show why he is one of the most bankable producers/directors in Hollywood with probably his best effort of his career. Transformers is one of my all time favorite movies, and the only movie that I would watch any day of the week. Whether it be the incredible action sequences, great jokes, the great and likable Shia LaBeouf, the gorgeous Megan Fox, the just flat out awesome Optimus Prime, or the downright evil Megatron, Transformers has something for every type of movie goer.
Long ago, the dueling Autobots and Decepticons fought over the power source known as the Allspark, or simply, the cube. Now that the cube has found its way to Earth, the battling alien races have brought their struggle to our planet, and it appears that young lovable loser Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) holds the key to Earth's safety or destruction.
First off, Transformers boasts what you could call spectacular special effects and action sequences. They are astonishingly real and well made. Nothing looks fake. The Transformers themselves are sometimes hard to distinguish because of the speed they are fighting at, but it's a non issue. I am ready to give Transformers the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. I've never been more stunned by visuals. Michael Bay really put a ton of effort into the film, and of course, his trademarks are present, such as the sun casting a bright light over the hero in the finale, but Bay has created a film that he can not only call his, but a film for everyone. This is why we go to the movies, to have experiences that leave us wowed, make us laugh, and stick with us for a long time. Michael Bay has guaranteed that this will happen.
The cast is great. They do what they need to and don't take anything away from the movie, sometimes adding more. Shia LaBeouf has really blossomed into a bankable leading man. It's so great to see him really succeed, and seeing how likable and great he is in this movie, I can see why. Megan Fox, aside from being drop dead gorgeous, has her own moments where she and LaBeouf really play off each other well. I liked Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson. Anthony Anderson was good, as was screen legend Jon Voight. I liked his character, who seemed really realistic. I didn't care for John Turturro, as he seemed really out of place, and he felt awkward in most scenes he was in. He tried to be funny in moments where it wasn't necessary.
Ah, now the voice actors. All are cast great, especially the leading Autobot Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) and the especially vile Megatron (Hugo Weaving). Cullen has been the voice of Prime for years, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He gives a warm and kind voice that also does a great job of enforcing his power as the leader. Weaving has one of the best voices in show business, with this and V for Vendetta being the best examples. It's amazing how a man who was so kind and likable in V could come back with a voice full of menace and cruelty and downright scare the audience. Though he's animated, Megatron is one of the top bad guys of the 2000's.
Transformers will never relent with the entertainment. It's got everything, including awkward teen romance parts, intense action, catchy dialog, a great soundtrack, and sometimes laugh out loud humor. I've never had this much fun at the movie theater and I really recommend that you catch it on DVD and watch it on the biggest TV with the best sound system you can. It's the best of the legendary 2007 summer. In a summer of sequels, the newbie, Transformers, stands clear above the rest. I love this movie and recommend it to everyone.
10/10 --spy