One of One!! (Transformers One)

Overview

Transformers One is the origin story of the Transformers' story that many know and love. I finally got to watch it on Netflix when I had some free time. With the fate of their world on the line, a few low class miners on the planet Cybertron set out to find an eternal source of energy for their planet. It proves to not be easy when they learn that there are forces out of their control at play as well.

Growing Pains

(SPOILERS!!) In this movie, you watch as Optimus Prime and Megatron grow apart throughout their journeys. They begin as close friends and run into more and more conflict as Optimus grows into a leader of hope and Megatron grows into a ruler of power. Both of them are in the direct way of the other becoming the person that they want to be. Megatron for the worse, and Optimus for the better. Ironically, right at the climax you see Megatron quite literally "let go" of Optimus, letting him die in order to become Megatron. It is after this that Optimus Prime becomes Optimus Prime. It is a story really of two best friends finding that their dreams in life do not align and must release each other to become the best versions of themselves, which applies to many people in real life. Sometimes the people you keep in your life hold you back from leveling up. It hurts, but you too may need to let go.

Why Should You Watch This?

This is a nice movie. The visuals are great and I normally do not enjoy 3d too much. It's just something about this one that is so easy on the eyes. The action choreography is actually amazing, they integrate the transforming into fights in a way that I have not seen from any transformers media that I have seen at least. Lastly, it'll make you laugh. The jokes in this are really funny and I didn't expect something like this in a movie advertised for kids. The story, however, is very predictable so you won't be surprised seeing anything. Overall, it's not a bad watch and it isn't too long either, really good to watch and zone out a little bit for.

Final Thoughts

There isn't anything really astounding about this movie, but that's okay. It is a very calm film that you can for sure have a good time watching, and I'm sure that kids love it too so it's something that the whole family can enjoy. I might watch it one more time, but I'm not too sure if the rewatch-ability is all the way there. Overall, this movie is solid but nothing to wow you.

6/10

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