Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]

At first, I wasn’t too sure about this. I’ve had a DVD copy for over 10 years now ever since I was 5 and the film first came out, and after all this time, I felt an updated copy for a good price would be worth it, but the opening scene just didn’t really offer any improvement over the dvd. And I was like, “ok, maybe that’s just this, let’s go forward a bit” and still no clear jump in quality. The SECOND bumblebee becomes the updated camaro, the film shows its true self. That car, looks INCREDIBLE. The lines are razor sharp and the color is amazing,- rn it makes the joke before that about bumblebee transforming into a “piece of trash” camaro and then driving off and coming back as this blu ray quality razor sharp beautifully colored car and piece of film, it was like I was watching the movie for the first time. From them on, any transformer related shot is SPECTACULAR, and looks like you’re watching a while new movie. Now obviously, if this is your first time watching it, this doesn’t mean all that much, now with 4K being all over the place even THIS version of the movie is technically outdated, but it’s well worth $6 to save money, I guess. But get the 4K if you can, it’s probably Thai times 10, but if it’s your first time seeing the movie in 4K, and you already know what to expect, this movie will admittedly not grab you as much as this review says. But if you’re on the edge of updating an old DVD with a new TV and sound system, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, get this on Blu-ray. It will be incredible.

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Blockbuster director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg bring the popular toy franchise to the big screen in the visually dazzling smash hit "Transformers". For countless eons, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons were locked in a fierce war that has ravaged their home planet Cybertron and spread across the galaxy to reach the planet Earth. Now, young Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) joins the Autobots to recover a powerful energy source known as the Allspark before the Decepticons use this power to take complete control of all human technology. "Transformers" is far from being the perfect movie but it's truly an entertaining SFX extravaganza that appeals to the kid in all of us. Director Michael Bay has certainly outdone himself on his latest big-budgeted project that keeps audiences glued to the screen. The visual effects are extraordinary and the action sequences are spectacular. The summer blockbuster also stars Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachel Taylor, Anthony Anderson, John Turturro and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.If you're looking for a Blu-Ray to showcase your home theater system, then "Transformers" 2-Disc Special Edition is a highly recommended purchase. The 2007 summer blockbuster is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen format. The picture quality is certainly one of the best of any Blu-Ray release. The images are incredibly detailed and virtually flawless. The 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio offers a superb heart-pounding home theater experience. The three in-depth behind-the-scenes featurettes "Our World", "Their World" and "More than Meets the Eye" offers numerous insights in the film's production, special effects, franchise history and much more. It also features an audio commentary by director Michael Bay. With its terrific picture, dynamic sound and great extras, "Transformers" 2-Disc Special Edition is one of the best Blu-Ray discs and scores an "A-".

Don't miss the first film in the Transformers series. It's very well written, and very balanced. Extremely entertaining film, and easily Bays best film. Funny, fun, and the best action in any film I've ever seen. Fabulous to look at...details that knock you out. The only thing people complain about in the first film is that during the serious action in the city in the last part of the film, that it's difficult to follow. It's really in one sequence, where giant robots are falling into the sides of buildings to slow their fall from above, but what happens after you watch the film a couple of times, is that you begin to see exactly what is going on...and then it actually becomes even more impressive. Michael Bay challenges the viewer with his visuals...it's not jump cuts, etc. being overdone...what Bay creates is real density and power, which works to overwhelm us, which is what should happen to anyone who is anyway near these giant robots duking it out. The slo-mo moves are so hip...bots spinning laterally and then firing into the ground to boost their spin, etc...are probably the coolest action moves I've ever seen, or will ever see. Kudos to the wild guys at ILM...they are on a serious roll. The second film is all over the place...and has it's gifts, but this first film is excellent on all levels. Megan Fox plays the dingy babe just right. And watch out when she gives the big smile...cause it will knock you over. She not as well used in the second film...not her fault. Watch those scenes in the car with her and Shea when he's trying to start the car...perfect.I'm 58 years old...love my Cocteau films...Antonioni...the classics...big jazz guy...but this movie is a real party.