Viewed in
1986, 2000, 2006, 2007
Premise
The transition movie between seasons 2 and 3 of the animated series.
Who should watch
Transformers fans.
Thoughts
A timeless classic in terms of 1980's nostalgia and the unintentionally funny scale. Everything from the animation style, the story, the cassette tape players and the hair band music screams 1980's. As a fan of the cartoon, I am fond of it as well as amused.
One aspect that was always forgotten was the most eclectic and mind-blowing voice cast. This was the only place where you could put Orsen Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Casey Kasem and the guy from Micro Machines in the same sentence.
Two classic scenes made this a must-see: Optimus Prime's traumatizing death and a cartoon character shouting 'Oh shit!'. Optimus's death this was as heart-breaking as Bambi's mom's death. I also enjoyed every Grimlock scene. Especially the part when he screams 'Grimlock kick butt!' and promptly kicks a robot's posterior.
What I would change
Nothing. Other than not killing off Optimus Prime.
