I won tickets to the state premier of the movie, so I take one of my old mates who is about the same age as me and head along.
I must note before I express any opinions on this movie that people must bear in mind I am the absolute target audience for this movie. I was a Child who watched this sort of cartoon in 1984 when the original series came out. For those who were the 6-10 years of age in the '84 to '88 period you probably will relate to this.
This is without a doubt the best action movie I've seen since the last Bond film. :!: let me do that again, just for good measure " :!: "
To see my childhood hero's recreated in today's technology was such a buzz I couldnt really describe it. It is done quite seriously and with the attention to detail that any fan would expect.
There are definately discrepencies between the original show and this but hey who cares it was a cartoon after all. I was just glad to see a action flick rather than a kiddies movie. I wont give to much away about the plotline as well..... there isnt any plot worth following. Good guy meets bad guy and shoot'em-up ensues.
The only downside to the whole night was entering the cinema with a few minutes to spare before showtime. Taking the time to scan the audience I couldnt help but notice an entire room full of overwieght 30 year old nerds.
I couldnt possibly be one of them, could I? Quick mental check "I'm at a Transformers movie premier and I'll probably post the experience on the net when I get home" ...... Oh dear.
Anyway, all those too young to remember the original series might not like it. Those too old to get into the original series probably wont get it. But for those lucky few. You just might get a real kick outta this movie.
Jp.
