Transformers One delivers some truly incredible action sequences, but most importantly it gives fans an origin story filled with heart and emotion.
Anyone who has been through a friend break-up can vouch that it is just as difficult (if not more difficult) than a romantic break-up. That is the concept that Transformers One explores. Everyone knows that Optimus Prime and Megatron have beef between them. But why? This film dives into the untold origin story of how their friendship devolved into the rivalry that fans know it is as today.
Chris Hemsworth and Bryan Tryee Henry have some big shoes to fill as two of the most iconic voices in fandom, Optimus Prime (who starts out as Orion Pax) and Megatron (who starts out as D-16) respectively. And trust me when I say, they fill those shoes well. The film starts out with them using their regular voices, but over time, they change to be more like the voices we know – and it is absolutely incredible to witness.
Transformers One boasts an incredible cast on top of the two leads, including the always hilarious Keegan-Michael Key as B (who later becomes Bumblebee). He wants so badly to have a friendship that he is constantly the third wheel in Orion Pax and D-16’s relationship, which creates a ton of ridiculous and funny moments. Rounding out the group as their fourth is Scarlett Johansson as Elita-1, who adds the seriousness to their dynamic.
If you are a fan of Transformers, chances are you are going to love this film. Not only does it explore untold lore and answer questions, there are a lot of Easter eggs and references to past Transformers projects. That said, you do not have to know anything about Transformers to understand Transformers One. It is an origin story and a great introduction to the lore.
Transformers One is also an absolute blast to watch. It is filled with epic action sequences that not only help to drive the story forward, but are honestly just a lot of fun. The visuals are stunning and the animation is gorgeous. This movie begs to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
Transformers One is a well rounded story that does not shy away from the heartbreak of losing a best friend. It is funny and well written, with stunning animation. The incredibly talented voice cast does a wonderful job of bringing these fan favorite characters to life. There is something in this movie for everyone, making it a must see.
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About Transformers One
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm.
Transformers One comes to theaters on September 20th.
Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved Film and TV Critic. She is also a Freelance Writer. Tessa has been in the Entertainment writing business for ten years and is a member of several Critics Associations including the Critics Choice Association and the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association.