A 1986 computer-animated feature based on a popular TV cartoon show, further inspired, no doubt, by the philanthropic desire of Japanese and American toy manufacturers to keep their kiddie customers rolling in robots.
The Transformers: The Movie
Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.
1986 · 1h 24m · PG
Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Science Fiction
Directed by
Nelson Shin
Overview
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.
Director and cast
- Nelson Shin Director
- Judd Nelson as Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime (voice)
- Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime (voice)
- Frank Welker as Megatron/Soundwave/Rumble (voice)
- Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron (voice)
- Orson Welles as Unicron (voice)
- Casey Kasem as Cliffjumper (voice)
- Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus
- Dan Gilvezan Cast
- Norman Alden Cast
- Scatman Crothers Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
The anime-inflected look is generally impressive too, although the power-rock soundtrack is unsalvageable.
While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults.
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