TRANSFORMERS-4K Ultra-HD - MOVIE [Blu-ray] [2007]

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Starring: Shia LaBeouf , Megan Fox , Josh Duhamel , Tyrese Gibson , Rachael Taylor , Anthony Anderson Originally a tie-in to Hasbro’s line of action figures released in 1987, the animated TV series and films became so much more, standing toe to toe with such legendary franchises as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I. Joe.

Movie Review

Picture: Of all the remasters, the original (and best) of the series is the biggest beneficiary. Shot mainly on Super 35mm, it looks gloriously cinematic in both detail and grading. The movie also makes more use of physical effects than its sequels, to which this transfer adds weight and heft, and the introduction of HDR makes an obvious difference. When the transport lands at the airbase, before the first robot reveal, the sun in the 4K edition is a tight orb in a rich dusky sky. On the BD it's far less focused and appears bleached. Audio: The audio on the first three films has enjoyed an Atmos makeover on these Ultra HD discs, which dramatically increases the scope of the soundfield. The Atmos uplift isn't quite so pronounced on Dark of the Moon, which was the first Transformers outing to be released theatrically in Dolby 7.1. The Last Knight is the ultimate Atmos system stretcher. The score, by Steve Jablonsky, hits all the right cues, while the multifarious conflicts are exhaustingly colossal. A long time ago in a mall multiplex far far away, a legion of children lined up to see their favorite animated action figure heroes on the big screen. Within minutes, their hearts were broken and their parents’ wallets were emptied as old heroes were killed off and a new core group of heroes and villains emerged. Critics didn’t get the film. Parents were pissed at the blatant commercialism marketing. Kids - while heartbroken at a particular Autobot death - were enthralled with all the new characters they could add to their collection.

I realize I'm in the minority, but it is only when the film's big third act commences that I personally begin to lose interest. It is here that Bay's love of military might takes over, as our nation's finest swoop in to try to prevent Cybertron's civil war from being staged on Earth. Of course, there's no stopping the inevitable, and so we have a nearly 30-minute extended action sequence where all manner of Los Angeles buildings are demolished as a parade of giant robots march down the streets and beat the crap out of each other. Bottom line, Transformersgives Michael Bay the chance to do two things. One, it allows him to rebound from the box office fiasco that was The Island with a guaranteed mega-hit. And two, it gives him the perfect material for his fast-cut, smash-a-minute sensibilities -- what better story for a filmmaker like Bay than a movie about a boy, his robot, and a legion of merchandising tie-ins hell-bent on destroying the world while they destroy each other? While I’ll admit that The Transformers: The Movie is a bit clunky - that title alone is an issue - it’s a fun movie. I enjoyed the new characters it introduced but I also appreciate how well it impacted and expanded the television series going forward. Before the film, the show was pretty well contained. After the film, the Transformers universe felt huge. There were entire new planets of sentient shape-shifting robots instead of just the Autobot vs Decepticon dynamic. Galvatron became the main enemy while Rodimus Prime led team Autobots - until Optimus was resurrected. Who knew transformers could have ghosts? Starscream roaming around with Unicron’s head is the last real vivid memory I have of watching that show as a kid. The show may not have lasted long after this film, but that’s okay - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were on their way.

Sound Quality

sharpness, leaving some surfaces a tad murky and pasty. That said, overall image sharpness and broad, full-screen and even distant clarity are But for me, what makes Bay's Transformersa better film than most of his previous work is that he brings a surprising level of sensitivity to the material, infusing such a genuine sense of humanity into his central characters that by the time the Autobots (led by the benevolent Optimus Prime) are hiding outside Sam's house like Godzilla-sized house pets, trying not to disturb the neighbors, it all makes some sort of bizarre, surreal sense. Yes, this is all a set-up for the destruction to come, but it is also a coming-of-age story with heart, which for a largely technical filmmaker like Bay is no small accomplishment. sound races around the listening area. The sense of length, depth, and height is fantastic and nearly unparalleled, limited by nothing, really, within the For more about Transformers 4K and the Transformers 4K Blu-ray release, see Transformers 4K Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on December 10, 2017 where this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5.

Appropriately, it's HDR which largely distinguishes Dark of The Moon. Marking a partial shift to digital photography, this film was also the first to be shot in 3D, using James Cameron's 3D Fusion camera rigs. Consequently, the visual effects become even more complex; the 4K rendition of Driller providing the standout sequences.Demo and reference through and through, it's on the audio-visual level that this series comes alive textures of the old sports car's interior, and perhaps most impressively the accumulated dust and grime on the old yellow Beetle parked next to it elements but certainly in support, adding a critical layer for action movement and stage immersion into any given scene, action notably but also in