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During the 1980s, one cartoon series ruled the airwaves...TheTransformers. This paragon of consumerism was created with a dual purpose--to entertain and to galvanize children to buy the toys. Somewhere along the line, the show became a cult favorite, so in 1986 they fashioned an epic tale of good versus evil specifically for the big screen. The result looked vaguely like an animated remake of Star Wars. Who are the Transformers? The good guys are the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Jazz, Ultra Magnus, and many more. Their mortal enemies are the evil Decepticons, led by Megatron and StarScream. The Autobots must save their home planet from an evil entity known as Unicron (voiced by Orson Welles). At the same time, they must defend themselves from an all-out attack from the Decepticons. Along the way, lives are lost, battles are fought, and a new Autobot leader is born. The story and action never stop in a thrilling ride that often makes you forget that you're watching an '80s cartoon with inferior graphics. The violence will also come as a mild shock to those who haven't seen this film for a while--definitely a movie for the 8 and over audience. For those who grew up on this series, this is a movie that must be watched. Unlike cartoon serials before and after,The Transformersrelied on solid stories and interesting characters, a manifesto the film itself upholds with gusto and grace while also being morally responsible. Don't underestimate this movie; there is definitely more to it than meets the eye.--Jeremy Storey

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Cast: Norman Alden, Jack Angel, Susan Blu, Gregg Berger, Michael Bell
DVD Release Date: November 7, 2006
Runtime: 300 minutes
Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)

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review by Madpenguin. June 01, 2011

posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels

Transformers: The Movie - Still sweet after all these years.

For millions of years, a race of military like robots have been locked in a brutal war. The two opposing factions are the heroic Autobots lead by Optimus Prime, and the evil Decepticons lead by Megatron. After years of fighting, both sides are facing extinction due to low energy reserves. Seeking a new power source, the Autobots plan a recon mission, but their ship is invaded by the Decepticon force, which causes their ship to crash into a volcano on Earth. 4 million years later, … more

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Quick Tip by Madpenguin. July 03, 2011

posted in WHAT CAN I SAY?

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A very good movie for fans who followed the series. However, non fans who are unfamiliar more than likely will not enjoy it. In any case, it's very action packed with notable character deaths. This was the series transition into a darker entity.

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Quick Tip by smurfwreck. September 25, 2010

posted in Branded in the 80s at Lunch.com

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This edition (the as of 9/2010, the movie as well) is currently out of print. You can watch it online for free at veoh.com though...

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review by smurfwreck. June 19, 2009

posted in Branded in the 80s at Lunch.com

I would have waited an eternity for this DVD...

Transformers: the Movie was one of two animated feature films that were released in 1986 by DEG/Marvel/Sunbow entertainment, the other being G.I. Joe: the Movie. Both films had very similar plots (both written by Ron Friedman a series writer for the G.I. Joe cartoon), both served as a re-launch of the cartoon franchises, and both featured controversial major character death scenes that caused a minor blip on the radar of concerned parents everywhere. They also both featured a fair amount of big … more

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