It is a shame this film hasn't received better critical reception since its release.

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2009)

Michael Bay has revived TRANSFORMERS, given it new life, and breathed creativity into a "campy" 80's cartoon that was silly to begin with! It was innovative when it first appeared on Saturday mornings in 1984, but that was then and this is now!
The effort that went into the visual mechanics is incomprehensible. It is non-stop eye candy from beginning to end, and every CGI sequence is gorgeous! ILM has truthfully outdone themselves this time.
Another point I would like to make is the public's outlook on the story. Hopefully, everyone was watching the same film as I was because this movie has a step-by-step plot. It's not Oscar material, but what summer blockbuster is? Not even the well-reviewed and fan-adored "Dark Knight" received a nomination for best picture, and this is no exception! It is pure summer entertainment
I'd like every fan of the original 80's cartoon to watch episodes of that show, then compare it to this movie.
There is no comparison... Michael Bay and his team have turned a seemingly "stupid" TV series into a full-fledged, action-packed, head-throbbing experience that keeps you wanting more action after every robotic punch thrown!