Before Watching: Transformers (2007)

Rating: 5/10 (23 December 2019)

"Transformers" (2007) is the infamous sci-fi movie based on the beloved Hasbro robot characters. If you want to get as much out of it as possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before watching:
Transformers is about a guy called Sam and his car, which turns out to be a robot involved in an interstellar war with other robots. The visual effects, battles and sound design are pretty and very impressive, however, that is also where the praise stops.
Transformers suffer from a lot from objective issues. There is a lot of illogical plot elements, immature teenage humor, sensuality, and flat, stereotypical characters. Mixed with an uneven pacing where certain scenes are stretching way too long, there's a big risk for audiences to feel uninterested and frustrated. The movie is at times also confusing and unclear about exactly what is going on, and certain side characters can feel inhuman and very over-the-top. The more these points are vital to one's watching experience, the more the same watcher will identify to the previously mentioned audience. This movie is clearly aimed to the younger teenagers and can likewise be perceived as cool and thrilling if one is 12, 13, or maybe even 14. Beyond that, one would need a lot of love for the franchise and forgiveness alike to enjoy the experience, especially as this level of quality doesn't improve with the sequels.
My personal grade: a very average 5/10. If you found this helpful, check my profile for more reviews.