Transformers (2007)

Some extraterrestrial metamorphosing robots are battling for a cubic device which is supposed to be responsible for their reproduction.

The Transformers were a line of toys of Japanese origin which appeared in 1984 but has its roots back in the 70s in Japan. I never played with them but it appears that the parts were interchangeable so you could turn a car into a robot, for example. There were some TV and cinema spin-offs in the 80s, all animations. With the advances in computer-generated imagery, it was inevitable that a major production were made nowadays. The problem with this film is, it is just not fun, the morphing is a fast and hazy thing -- in fact I think all CGI is a little hazy and unreal. I also don't know why they had to make it so long. All in all, a ridiculous movie.

Rating: 21