Transformers is truly a toy and a movie franchise that bridges the generation gap. As a 28-year-old industry, it gives parents who grew up with “Robots in Disguise” a way to geek out with their kids. The Autobots and Decepticons are now more popular than ever after three blockbuster movies and a successful weekly CG television series still airing. Scream! The studio’s “Transformers: The Force Awakens” is made up of seven episodes of that hit show fused into one seamless movie.
The human race is once again threatened by Megatron and his deceptions as the diabolical leader continues his path to unlocking the dark powers of Energon. Optimus Prime and the Autobots must come head to head with the evil robots before Megatron can discover his full potential. At the same time, a more sinister threat in the center of Earth is Unicron. How can the most powerful enemy of both the Autobots and the Decepticons be defeated when he can swear to protect the Optimus himself and his encircled Mate?
This series never ceases to amaze me. It’s just more of a game than a game. Obviously, producers executive Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman understand that their target audience is not only children but also their parents. They know the Transformers mythos behind and forward written by the three sons of Michael Bay. Their investment in freedom and loyalty to their fans shows here as well.
The CG animation is spectacular when it comes to robots. When people are in the equation, things are smaller than the stars. They have that same artificial plastic look that we find in every show or television of this type. It distracts the viewer and detracts from the visual experience.
Noteworthy special features include “A Look at ‘Standing’,” executive producer Jeff Kline, show developer Duane Capizzi and writer Steven Melchiing talking about “Transformers Prime” in a roundtable interview. The animation for “Arise Part II” gives fans a peek at the work on the show before it’s given the CG treatment.
“Prime Conformers: The Stand” fans of the franchise. The watch is entertaining and the seven stories fit together very well. No trouble sliding where the trade would be. It feels like this is a legitimate feature length animated film. The good content included will make this a worthy purchase for consumers who love “Robots in Disguise.”
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