The Transformers - The Movie (20th Anniversary Special Edition) (B000H6SY5K)

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Editorial Review:

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 Transformers relied 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

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Guess I'm Not a Kid Anymore:

Remember when we were kids and this was new and it was the coolest thing to hit the big screen and it was so awesome and you could just watch it over and over again for days? Me neither. I don't know whether I'm older and more sophisticated, or if CGI has jaded me on eight-cell animation, or if I was blinded by the awesomeness of the Transformers when I was a kid, but this is difficult to watch now.
The animation, done at eight cells per second to cut costs, is herky-jerky and inconsistent. The... more info

Wonderful Memories On DVD:

We were so happy to receive this DVD, it was in great condition and playback was awesome. Thank you for taking us back almost a quarter century!-)

Transformers--The Movie:

This is a Christmas gift for our grandson. We were pleased with the shipping time and assume it will be a good buy as all our other Amazon buys have been.

The Movie:

A theatrical version of the cartoon which changed everything. The death of Optimus Pre really sent the cartoon downward for the reminder that it was on. Still a great cartoon movie.

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