Transformers -- A fun action film.

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2011)

Transformers is a great summer popcorn action film. It's great fun, with impressive CGI effects that almost make you believe Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the rest of the 'bots are actually there. The human actors do a great job interacting with non-existent robots. Shia LaBeouf plays Sam Witwicky, a high schooler who is looking to get his first car. Little does he know that his car is a transformer from the planet Cybertron, a member of the Autobots, who are looking to stop the Decepticons from taking over Earth. After we are introduced to LaBeouf and Megan Fox's characters, the robot fighting ensues.
The action sequences are great to look at. All the little details really matter here, and seeing the gears of the Transformers as they go from robot to vehicle mode, it's pretty damn good. The acting feels real, albeit with some bad dialogue here and there. But the real stars of the film are the Transformers themselves. Optimus Prime is voiced by Peter Cullen, who voiced him in the original cartoon in the 1980s.
There are some touching moments in the film, especially between Sam and Bumblebee, his car and guardian. When Bumblebee is captured by Sector 7, it almost brings a tear to my eye seeing Sam's reaction and trying to help Bee out.
The music of the movie is beautiful to listen to. Steve Jablonsky does a great job composing the music. You feel the emotion of what is going on in the scene through the music, like the aforementioned scene with Bee and Sam, and especially during some of the fight scenes where the music picks up.
All in all, Transformers is a solid film to watch, especially during the summer, with that summer feel it has to it. Whether you're a fan of Transformers, or just looking for a fun flick to watch, then give this one a try.