The Transformers - The Movie

Director: Nelson Shin
Actors: Norman Alden, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Susan Blu
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 583 reviews
Sales Rank: 38563

Format: Animated, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6

UPC: 603497664429
EAN: 0603497664429
ASIN: B00004YA6T

Theatrical Release Date: August 8, 1986
Release Date: November 7, 2000
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Condition: Used DVD in good condition, disc shows some surface wear. Case is mint. Ships First Class USPS.
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5 out of 5 stars Transform    January 5, 2009
Michael Patrick Boyd (Waukesha, WI)
This movie is one hour and twenty-four minutes long and was released on August 8, 1986. This movie is set between season two and three. We witness the deaths of Optimus Prime and Megatron and witness the births of Rodimus Prime and Galvatron. Overall the details of this movie, with a darker theme to it and a heavy metal music sound, make this a very excellent movie to watch. Also we are intruduced to some new characters like Kup, Blurr and Wheelie. I woudl recommend this to anyone.


5 out of 5 stars My First Piece of Transformers Merchandise    January 1, 2009
Casimus Prime
2 years ago I was walking around Wal-Mart looking at DVDs. I see a copy for 15 bucks and had to get it. This is a great movie. The only part that makes me shudder is the Death of Optimus Prime. But he does come back in season 3. My favorite part is when Galvatron and Hot Rod fight. But the most powerful moment is when Rodimus Prime opens the Matrix. I always watch disc 2 beacause of Full-Screen and it shows old G1 toy commercials. It shows the Constructicons, Insecticons, Powermaster Optimus Prime, Blaster, and Soundwave. It also shows Japanese Scramble City commercials for Galvatron, Ultra Magnus, and Rodimus Prime. The Ultra Magnus isn't the Diaclone. The Diaclone was orange, blue, and purple (or black). So I love this movie and you will too.


1 out of 5 stars Confusing???    December 7, 2008
always on da go (Monrovia, Ca)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I thought this was the movie, but it wasn't it was a cartoon movie! heehee


5 out of 5 stars Transform into victory!    November 29, 2008
M.K. (Norfolk, VA)
After twenty years of the many various cartoon shows, specials, toys and an animated feature-length motion picture, Sony BMG Entertainment proudly revises Transformers The Movie for the 21st century.

Backed with a way cool DVD cover art (via the various artists at Dreamwave Productions) and tons of special features on a 2-disc set, the movie continues to tell the exploits of Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots who battle valiantly against the forces of Megatron and the evil Decepticons. The story definitely had a utter shock for all fans when it was released in 1986. Some fans didn't like back then, but you'll have to look at the special features to see why they (the movie's crew....and even Hasbro) did that.

It stars a cavalcade of 1980's voice acting superstars, such as Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime and Ironhide), Frank Welker (Megatron, various other Transformers), Dan Galvezan (Bumblebee) and Susan Blu (Arcee). It also features guest stars Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek), the late actors Robert Stack (Unsolved Mysteries), Lionel Stander (Hart to Hart), Scatman Crothers (Hong Kong Fooey) and Orson Wells (Citizen Kane).

It also has a ton of special features goodies for any TF:TM fan:
-Widescreen and full screen presentations on 2 discs
-Digitally color corrected and remastered
-Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
-Interviews with director Nelson Shin, producers Jay Bacal and Tom Griffin, story consultant/writer Flint Dille and voice actress/director Susan Blu (who provides the voice of Arcee)
-Original "Scramble City" episode that premiered in Japan (now with fan commentary)
-Promo and theatrical teasers and trailers
-TV and contest spots
-Transformers toy commercials from the U.S. and Japan
-Credit screen tests
-Storyboard/script comparisons
-Photo galleries
-Transformers Trivia FanFacts (displayed through the movie)
-DVD-ROM movie content
-*Hidden Easter eggs on both discs

The only thing extra that they could've put on this was the interview with the film's composer, Vince DiCola. It was included when Rhino Home Video released it first on DVD. I guess that was the only thing that Sony BMG had missed the mark on, but other than that, overall satisfaction!

A definite must for your DVD library, especially those of us who are die-hard Transformers fan from day one. It's "more than meets the eye!"

Transformers, transform and roll out!


5 out of 5 stars THE Movie!!!    May 12, 2008
Michael Lundgren (DEATH AS YOU KNOW IT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is the title that was the trend setter above all else.Not perfect,but by no means lacking either,Hell!!!, it even had a curse word in it!The true standard bearer.A must for any and all fans!!!