Transformers: The Animated Movie (Special Edition)

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Cannily timed to coincide with the big-screen release of Michael Bay’s massively hyped (and possibly quite good) live-action Transformers comes this two disc special edition of the 80’s classic, Transformers: The Movie.

This release features a remastered widescreen edition plus a host of extras, and for the fan is a must have.  The movie revolves around the Autobots seeking to recapture their home planet of Cybertron from the evil Decepticons.  Unbeknownst to the warring parties, an even greater threat approaches the site of their conflict - Unicron, an ancient, planet-devouring robot bent on destruction. 

Besides the awful soundtrack, the film holds up quite well for its age.  The animation isn’t the most sophisticated you’ll see, but the voice-acting is generally excellent - as it should be, featuring talents such as Eric Idle, Leonard Nimoy, and the towering Orson Welles as Unicron.  The plot will confuse those not familiar
with the saga, but for those in the know this release will pack more
punch than a twenty-foot robot, and is essential viewing.

 

June 27, 2007 | Filed under DVD by Brendan McCallum

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