- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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4 out of 5
Hasbro's ever-popular toy franchise takes centre stage in Armageddon director Michael Bay's super-sized sci-fi action adventure. When teenager Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) buys a second-hand car, he soon finds out that it has a life of its own. As well as helping him get close to the girl of his dreams (Megan Fox), it draws him into the long-running war between the alien Autobots and their evil nemeses the Decepticons, which is now taking place on Earth. The film may be a robotic replay of (executive producer) Steven Spielberg's ET with elements from other popular fantasies grafted on, but the humorous high-octane thrills are never less than astonishing. Most impressive is the seamless integration of CGI animation into live action - and the sheer scope of its ambition. The conversion from cars and helicopters into enormously detailed iron giants in seconds is breathtaking. Despite a finale overloaded with spectacle and massive explosions, Transformers is that rare thing - a truly innovative blockbuster.
Plot Summary
Sci-fi action adventure from director Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. Unsuspecting teenager Sam Witwicky holds the key to the survival of the human race when alien enemies the Autobots and the Decepticons arrive on Earth and continue their war.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Sam Witwicky
- Shia LaBeouf
- Mikaela Banes
- Megan Fox
- Captain Lennox
- Josh Duhamel
- Maggie Madsen
- Rachael Taylor
- Technical Sgt Epps
- Tyrese Gibson
- Defense Secretary John Keller
- Jon Voight
- Glen Whitmann
- Anthony Anderson
- Agent Simmons
- John Turturro
- Bobby Bolivia
- Bernie Mac
- Optimus Prime
- Peter Cullen
- Megatron
- Hugo Weaving
- Ratchet
- Robert Foxworth
- Ron Witwicky
- Kevin Dunn
Crew
- Director
- Michael Bay
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