TRANSFORMERS ONE
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm
Director: Josh Cooley
ADRIANO
Never in a million years did I expect a Transformers movie to discuss themes of totalitarian leadership and a blind following of propaganda, but here we are. Transformers One starts as a pretty basic animated movie that struggled to hold my interest. However, through some rushed character progression, the movie eventually picks up in the back half with insanely fun Autobot action and effective character writing. I do kinda wish the movie was longer so it could've fleshed out its ideas further, but overall, this movie went way too hard for me not to forgive its shortcomings.
AMARÚ
We’ve waited 17 years for post-The Movie Transformers films to finally give fans what they want: actual Transformers. Without humans, Transformers One’s action and world building is reminiscent of Bumblebee’s outstanding first 20 minutes, and while the family-friendly plot points are predictable, they don't make the film any less entertaining. What takes it from a good film to a really good one, though, is the progressively intriguing story propelled by compelling characters, especially with Keegan-Micheal Key’s comedic timing as B-127 and Brian Tyree Henry’s villainous evolution as D-16. With this and the incoming G.I. Joe crossover (yes, I want that), I’m finally in on Transformers’ roll out.
