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The Transformers: The Movie

The Transformers: The Movie

Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1986

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.

Movie details

The Transformers: The Movie

“Beyond good. Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.”

1986 Animation · Science Fiction · Action 1h 25m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Transformers: The Movie?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nelson Shin

Written by

Ron Friedman

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson

Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime (voice)

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Soundwave / Megatron / Rumble / Frenzy / Wheelie (voice)

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Galvatron (voice)

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Unicron (voice)

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem

Cliffjumper (voice)

Dan Gilvezan

Dan Gilvezan

Bumblebee (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Transformers: The Movie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.