Transformers: Beginnings
Seen it?2007 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Bumblebee, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
On their home planet of Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons are involved in an explosive battle over the coveted AllSpark. With the fate of the universe at stake, the Autobots send it far from the reaches of the ruthless Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. But there are even more surprises in store when it crash-lands on Earth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael White Jr., Craig Phillips, Harold Hayes Jr.
- Peter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)
- Frank WelkerMegatron (voice)
- Mark RyanBumblebee (voice)
- Patrick HallahanStarscream (voice)
- Brian StepanekBlackout / Agent Simmons (voice)
- Kevin DunnRon Witwicky
- Patrick ViallCapt. Archibald Witwicky / Barricade / Additional Voices (voice)
- Justin FoleyAdditional Voices (voice)