I would like to say this is a review of Transformers in Blu-Ray format but unfortunately, in their wisdom, the producers of the new Transformers movie seem to have decided that Playstation 3 owners are unlikely to be in their target demographic, so they will have to content themselves with DVD to watch this film

Transformers was without doubt the most highly anticipated movie of the year and is literally just out on the shelves on DVD. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel to name but a few and directed by Michael Bay (Pearl Harbour/Armageddon) it looks all set to become one of the most watched films of all time.

I saw Transformers for myself at the cinema, after having played with the toys and hearing all the hype surrounding the movie I was excited to see what the film had to offer. Let me just tell you; whether you’re male, female young or old I think you’re going to love this movie and most definitely won’t be disappointed. Without meaning to sound completely cliché it really does have something for everyone, and it makes the transition to DVD very well because you get to really examine the fantastic special effects in great detail.

Shia LaBeouf plays Sam Witwicky who after buying a second hand car from the local used car yard begins to notice that things aren’t exactly normal with it. Various humorous scenes play out, and soon it is revealed that the car is actually a Transformer ‘Bumblebee’ to be precise. I don’t want to ruin the whole movie for those who haven’t yet seen it so I won’t go into too much detail about the rest of the film but soon, one by one the Transformers begin to appear on earth and the ultimate battle between good and evil begins to take place.

You can see a fantastic online behind the scenes interview here.

One of the best things about this movie has to be Shia LaBeouf. He is a seriously talented up and coming young actor and after a strong performance in ‘Disturbia’ (Which I also loved) he has gone and done it again, nailing the part of Sam and playing it with such fantastic ease and use of comic timing that it would rival even the biggest and best of the industry’s top actors. Megan Fox is going to be the topic of much conversation with the guys who watch this movie I’m sure! She is gorgeous, although I do think that acting wise she came off as a little weak next to Shia.

Optimus Prime and Megatron are visually stunning and the complexity of the CGI that has been used through out the whole film is just mind blowing. During the fight scenes you will struggle to keep up as they are so fast paced but I guarantee you won’t want to take your eyes off the screen for fear of missing even a second of this masterpiece.

There are, as with all movies some basic flaws and things that make you think “I wish they had done that differently” for example I have noticed a lot of people mentioning that they didn’t like the fact that Optimus Prime didn’t appear in the form of the exact same truck and that Megatron wasn’t a Handgun like he originally was but all in all the general feeling about the movie seems to be that it’s well worth watching.

Get yourself the DVD and watch Transformers in all its glory at the next possible opportunity and prepare to lose yourself in 144mins of pure action and adrenaline!

Complete cast list for the film Transformers: Adam Ratajczak, Amaury Nolasco, Andrew Altonji, Andrew Caldwell, Andy Domingues, Andy Milder, Anthony Anderson, Ashkan Kashanchi, Benjamin Hoffman, Bernie Mac, Bob Stephenson, Brian Prescott, Brian Reece, Brian Shehan, Brian Stepanek, C.J. Thomason, Carlos Moreno Jr., Charles Adler, Charlie Bodin, Chip Hormess, Chris Ellis, Colin Fickes, Colleen Porch, Craig Barnett, Darius McCrary, Esther Scott, Frederic Doss, Glenn Morshower, Hugo Weaving, J.P. Manoux, Jamie McBride, Jamison Yang, Jason White, Jeremy Jojola, Jess Harnell, Jessica Kartalija, Jimmie Wood, John Robinson, John Turturro, Johnny Sanchez, Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Joshua Feinman, Julie White, Kevin Dunn, Laurel Garner, Luis Echagarruga, Madison Mason, Mark Ryan, Mason the Mastiff, Maya Klayn, Megan Fox, Michael Adams, Michael McNabb, Michael O’Neill, Michael Shamus Wiles, Michael Trisler, Michelle Pierce, Mike Fisher, Odette Yustman, Pat Mulderrig, Pete Gardner, Peter Cullen, Peter Jacobson, Rachael Taylor, Ravi Patel, Ray Toth, Reno Wilson, Rick Gomez, Rizwan Manji, Robert Foxworth, Ron Henry, Ronnie Sperling, Samantha Smith, Scott Peat, Sean Hampton, Sean Smith, Shia LaBeouf, Sophie Bobal, Steven Ford, Tom Lenk, Travis Van Winkle, Tyrese Gibson, Wiley M. Pickett, William Morgan Sheppard, Zack Ward.