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 Dec... Read allThe 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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Unicron
- (voice)
- Ultra Magnus
- (voice)
- Galvatron
- (voice)
- Kranix
- (voice)
- Astrotrain
- (voice)
- Prowl
- (voice)
- …
- Grimlock
- (voice)
- Devastator
- (voice)
- Spike
- (voice)
- …
- Cyclonus
- (voice)
- …
- Narrator
- (voice)
- Quintesson Judge
- (voice)
- (as Rege Cordic)
- Optimus Prime
- (voice)
- …
- Jazz
- (voice)
- Inferno
- (voice)
- (scenes deleted)
- Perceptor
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was Orson Welles' final film before his death on October 10, 1985 at the age of 70. He recorded his lines five days prior, on October 5.
- Goofs(at around 20 mins) When Optimus Prime arrives at Autobot City and begins wiping out Decepticons, he is seen shooting Soundwave. However, Soundwave is clearly seen later on unhurt, carrying Megatron's damaged body.
- Quotes
[before their final battle]
Megatron: [surprised] Prime!
Optimus Prime: One shall stand, one shall fall.
Megatron: Why throw away your life so recklessly?
Optimus Prime: That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron.
- Alternate versionsMetrodome Distribution released a 'reconstructed edition' of the movie in September 2005. The film was completely restored from the original film image for this DVD release. Metrodome went back to the original 35 mm (1.33:1 ratio) full frame negative and placed it within a widescreen format of 16:9 by creating an anamorphic transfer that respects the film's full screen format. The result is a side-curtained 1.33:1 image within a 1.78:1 ratio that fully preserves the entire field of potential viewable negative and presents the complete image with the maximum amount of visual detail possible.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Stan Bush in Concert with Vince Dicola: Botcon '97 (1998)
- SoundtracksInstruments of Destruction
Written by Ernest Petrangelo, Robin Ward and Steven Serpa
Performed by NRG
Produced by NRG
Surprisingly enough, there is a lot worth mentioning in this film, both good and bad.
On the minus side, of course, the predominantly 80s soundtrack has aged quite horrendously and some new characters are less appealing than they should be, chiefly the dinobots whose "comic relief" is neither comical nor relieving. The ending also feels rushed, which is a shame since such a fast-paced and action-packed film as this could have used a calmer denouement.
On the plus side, though you can fault the film's purely commercial objective, you can only admire its inventiveness. Unicorn is a beauty, both in design and in how the creature is used. The opening planet destroying scene is abrupt, savage and hugely impressive, even 20 years later. Optimus Prime is used to maximum effect, as is the whole Megatron/Galvatron storyline. The fast pacing and varied locals are the real strength though, since our heroes run from planet to planet and bump into intriguing (and often disturbing) creations, such as the genocidal Quintessons. The film's laudable level of violence is probably a key component of its enduring appeal.
All in all, one can only hope that at least a few of the many neat ideas explored here will find their way into the sequel to 2007's live action version.
This may not be Shakespeare, but to an extent, it is worthy of its minor cult following. A more than adequate 85 minutes with touches of bizarre genius.
- OttoVonB
- Jul 24, 2007
Details
- Release date
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- Official site
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- Also known as
- Transformers: The Movie
- Filming locations
- New York City, New York, USA(Sunbow Productions)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,849,647
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,779,559
- Aug 10, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $5,860,601
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1(original aspect ratio)