Transformers
Action, Science Fiction
DreamWorks Home Ent.  (7/3/2007) 143 mins PG-13

7.5 (149,602 votes)
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Join the fight for mankind in the extraordinary adventure that "features some of the most spectacular action and effects sequences of any movie of its kind and "will appeal to the kid in all of us." - Claudia Puig USA Today....

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Cast and Crew
Shia LaBeouf  ......  Sam Witwicky
Jon Voight  ......  Defense Secretary John Keller
John Turturro  ......  Agent Simmons
Megan Fox  ......  Mikaela Banes
Rachael Taylor  ......  Maggie Madsen
Bernie Mac  ...... 
Director  .....  Michael Bay
Producer  .....  Ian Bryce; Lorenzo di Bonaventura; Kenny Bates; Michael Bay; Tom DeSanto
Writer  .....  Alex Kurtzman; Roberto Orci
Notes
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When the camera does a 360 around Bobby Boliva after the windows explode, the boom mike's shadow is clearly visible on his head. (more)

Trivia:
For the scene where Scorponok bursts out of the sand right on the heels of the soldiers, the effect was achieved by detonating a primer cord under the sand. The explosions would be in close proximity and very dangerous to the actors in the scene, so before the scene was shot, Michael Bay told the actors to run and keep running no matter what happens or else they could seriously be injured or, even worse, killed. As a result, the look of panic on the actors' faces as they flee from Scorponok in this scene is 100% genuine. (more)

Filming Locations:
Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Optimus Prime: Before time began, there was the Cube. We know not where it comes from, only that it holds the power to create worlds and fill them with life. That is how our race was born. For a time, we lived in harmony. But like all great power, some wanted it for good...
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 28 nominations (more)