Product: The Transformers - The Movie (1986)
Rating: 3.0
TF:TM DVD review.
Okay, there are over 200 reviews here. Folks reminiscing. Blah blah this... Matrix... Grimlock that... Yada yada yada. But no one's talked about the actual DVD. I think almost every review's been about the VHS versions or talking about what they want on the DVD version. Here's my two cents on the actual DVD release of one of my favorite motion pictures (Yes, it's up there with Braveheart and The Trilogy.). The picture quality is okay, better than the various VHS versions out there. Unfortunately, it's not widescreen. The 5.1 audio is mediocre at best. Not enough bass (and this comes from someone who does not like a lot of bass). It includes the missing profanity (only available in certain editions, like the Canadian version, eh). The extras include some story boards and an interview with Vince DiCola. Overall, it could have been much better, but it probably wasn't worth WB's time and money. It's under $15 almost anywhere, so it's not gonna hurt the wallet. If your a Transformers fan and own a DVD player of some sort, you probably already have it. If you're not a fan, then there's no reason to get it. If you want a non-Disney, non-anime animated DVD, you may want to try Titan A.E. or G.I. Joe: The Movie, instead. I'm glad it's finally on DVD, but kinda sad to not see the features I wanted (anamorphic widescreen, a good 5.1 mix, lotsa extras, missing scenes, etc.). Now if only Rhino could put the series on DVD...