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Transformers 
Rating: 3/5

Starring: Shia Le Beof, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Truturro and Jon Voight.

Director: Michael Bay

Year: 2007

When it was announced that Transformers would be made into a full motion picture I was really excited about this prospect and could not wait to see who it would star, what Transformer machines they would use and who would be directing. At the time of the film's release I was on holiday and did not get the opportunity to view this in the cinema. On hearing of Shia LeBeof and Megan Fox, I was quite anxious as these were two actors who I had never heard of before or seen act. When I was younger I did like the Transformers, although not in a geeky fan-girl sort of way. When I eventually did get to see the film I was really blown away by it and was excited at the prospect of a series in the making.

The film begins with Optimus Prime explaining to the audience the history of the 'Allspark', a cube shaped device which is the source of life for the Transformers, both the Autobots and the Decepticons. The Transformers lived in complete peace and their world flourished until Megatron (Decepticon) betrayed them and so invoked a war. This resulted in the Allspark being lost until it was discovered on our planet Earth. We are then introduced to Sam Witwicky, an ordinary high schooler who is giving a presentation in front of his class about his grandfather's old artifacts. Sam being a typical high school boy only wants to focus on two things; a car and a girlfriend. Sam's father eventually gives in and takes him to a car dealership; this is where we are introduced to Bumblebee. Meanwhile the battle heats up as the Decepticons attack a US Military base in Qatar. Sam and his new girlfriend Mikaela are taken by the top-secret agency Sector 7 to help stop the Decepticons, but when they learn the agency also intends to destroy the Autobots, they formulate their own plan to save the world. Both sets of Transformers race to find the Allspark as they both have opposite views of using it, with the Autobots intending to save human life while the Decepticons want to destroy it. 

In light of my previous reviews of this series, the first Transformers film sticks in my mind as the original and best. I enjoyed the acting and think that Shia LeBeof plays a great role as Sam, often empathising with him throughout the film. The action between the Transformers is stunning, and although some of the jokes are immature, Michael Bay certainly knows how to create stunning action sequences and battle scenes. My favourite Autobot is Bumblebee without a doubt. My only one complaint is why they decided to change the car to a Camerro, rather than stick with the original concept of a VW Beetle. After all, Bumblebee is a bug. 

On hearing people refer to these movies as ‘Bayformers’ I like the concepts and ideas that Michael Bay brought to the franchise, I think he knew what direction he wanted to take the series and unfortunately failed on the second film as it felt like he no longer had any fresh ideas or clue as to where he wanted this series to end up. 

Again, Transformers has its flaws as no film is perfect but overall a very enjoyable watch and a definite recommend. Overall in ranking:

1. Transformers
2. Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon
3. Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

 There have been various rumours circulating that there will not be another movie in the Transformers series, however only time will tell.

Good points: The story, felt that I could follow it easily and it did not have many complicated plot holes. The introduction to Bumblebee in the car lot, really good humorous scene. Again, John Truturro as Agent Simmons and the battle scene on the highway.

Bad points: Again, some of the embarrassing ‘humour’ moments, building up the Decepticons; Bay should have made them more powerful and less likely to die against humans so easily.

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