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"Transformers One is a beautifully animated but ultimately lifeless addition to an already one-note franchise."
Pros:
- Visually stunning animation
- Striking art design throughout
- A few thrilling action sequences
Cons:
- A rushed friends-to-enemies story
- Too many forced Easter eggs
- Several stiff characters and vocal performances
Transformers One is two movies in, well, one. It is both a straightforward animated blockbuster for the whole family and a collection of Easter eggs and references that will only matter to die-hard fans of its franchise. While its shape-shifting characters may find it easy to be multiple things at once, though, Transformers One struggles to do the same.
Set years before the events of its franchise’s previous films, the prequel tells the story of how Optimus Prime (voiced here by Furiosa star Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) became not only fierce warriors on their home planet of Cybertron but also lifelong enemies. Its supporting cast is littered with recognizable Transformers characters, including Bumblebee (Keegan-Michael Key), Elita-1 (Scarlett Johansson), and Starscream (Steve Buscemi), and there are mentions of others as well.
To its credit, Transformers One moves at such a well-maintained, brisk pace across its 104 minutes that its lore-heavy plotting never becomes overwhelming or mind-numbing.
An origin story no one asked for
Paramount Pictures
Transformers One begins beneath the surface of Cybertron in the ever-shifting, always architecturally evolving capital of Iacon City.
Once the Matrix is found, it’s said that Cybertron’s Energon reserves will begin to flow and fill on their own again.
The film’s overly earnest handling of its most absurd aspects is offset a bit by its lighthearted sense of humor, most of which comes through in Key’s performance as B-17.
Visually, Industrial Light & Magic’s 3D animation gives Transformers One a vibrancy and splendor that isn’t reflected in its storytelling or character work.
Transformers One hits theaters on Friday, September 20.
Conclusion: Transformers One, the franchise’s latest installment, failed to impress critics and audiences alike. The film struggled to balance its action scenes with its plot, ultimately resulting in a hollow experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Will Transformers One be a new origin story for the characters?
- Yes, the film tells the origin story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron became enemies.
- Is there a lot of action in the film?
- Yes, the film includes a few thrilling action sequences.
- What is the main plot of the film?
- The plot revolves around Optimus Prime and Megatron’s beginnings on Cybertron and how they became lifelong enemies.
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