Transformers One - Movie Review

Transformers One explores the unknown background of the most famous fictional character of the Transformers series, Optimus Prime and Megatron. Originally created for the colorful planet of Cybertron, it is the story of two friends who have become enemies and made decisions that changed the course of their lives. On the whole, the plot of conflict is skillfully balanced and combines themes of the conflicts – trust and betrayal, duty, and responsibility, as well as the responsibilities of a leader. When watching Orion Pax and D-16’s struggle in the show, fans are introduced to their favorites characters turning into good old Optimus Prime and of course the villainous Megatron. The sense of humor may be juxtaposed to seriousness of feeling betrayed and going to war with ones countrymen. The story remains rather close to heart as it addresses the struggles and the darkness that people have to go through in order to fulfill their potential. Transformers One stands out in presenting the shades of ethics among the characters as the movie provides not the black and white of ethical scales but the shades of grey.

BOTH actors did a great job in giving voices to Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively. These representations build dimensions that result in the audience being able to sympathise with both, regardless of their politics. The starring in the movie is Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key and both of them add to the meaning of this world. Every character is well developed and played: funny, touching and dramatic to the same extent;

Visually Finally, Josh Cooley artfully guides an exhilarating motion picture bristling with stunning action and compelling emotions and dramatic narrative. His direction is praiseworthy as it managed to show the enormity of Cybertron as well as its close and personal sides. Turning to audio perspectives , Cooley who successfully translated the movie’s script into so energetic and fascinating story showed the audience he has a good understanding both of the transformers’ mythology and the cinematic language of the animated movies.

The casy and impressive music of Transformers One continues the passionate scenic tradition of the film’s music. It enchances every scene, be it those that show mighty epic battles, or those that depict calm, intense thinking. The most interesting thing is that these musical scores are working together as an orienting force in evolving emotions and as a layer to the main characters’ arcs.

The technical aspect of the first part of the franchise called Transformers One is cinematic and awesome, leading the audience through the neon-lit cityscapes and vast expanse of planet Cybertron. The combination of the live-action performances and the CGI looks terrific, especially the fights and changes in Transformers which are well shot and framed and add a sense of grandness to the movie despite the close-up Nature.

The sets and location of the Transfomers universe feel well crafted in the movie and the vision of the director has really paid homage to the universe of Transformers. The background on Cybertron and each character details are a fine work of creativity and planning lavished on the movie .

The effects used in the movie are spectacular especially the action figures that enhance the true and spectacular image of the metal beings. The transformations, which are a significant aspect of the franchise, is seemly fluid and boasts of advance in the technological aspect in animation.

The cutting in Transformers One is clean and crisp, thus making the film run smoothly without leaving the audience bored at some point. The changes of scenes are smooth, while the speed of the movie does not let the audience get bored but does not overload them with a vast amount of emotions of characters’ growth.

The action is intense, but the emotional part is also represented well and is not too overwhelming that the audience can focus on the characters. Looking for and finding something we did not expect, but not always enjoying it and indeed, not believing it Signs of interaction are seen in the exchanges between individual characters where tension and conflict do not just provide plot, but character, and where the tension and conflict always advance the story line effectively The flawed and sometimes confusing narrative of Transformers One may deserve this kind of mastery in at times keeping viewers who did not grow up with Transformers hooked into figuring As for the criticism some viewers may note overambition, and the fact the film attempts to tell too much throughout its lengthy duration. On the other hand, for those who are more than willing to sink in to the entertaining world that this franchise is showing, then it is definitely bound to be a success.

Having watched Transformers One, it has to be said that the series went back to basics and gave movie goers what they have been longing for, a good story and fantastic way to tell it. This gave the film a very emotional feel to it with action but also great friendship and predestination ideas. It is a magical movie that appeals to emotions and intellect and therefore anyone, casual or hardcore viewer of the series should watch it.