6 used & new from £29.99
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
The Transformers: The Movie [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
See larger image and other views 
Share your own customer images

The Transformers: The Movie [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Orson Welles
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


1 new from £79.99 4 used from £29.99 1 collectible from £120.00
Christmas Offers--Up to 70% Off DVD and Blu-ray
Christmas Offers--Up to 70% Off DVD and Blu-ray
Low-priced gift ideas, TV box sets, Blu-ray documentaries and recent drama, action and sci-fi hits. Go easy on your wallet this Christmas. Shop now

Region 1 encoding (requires a North American or multi-region DVD player and NTSC compatible TV. More about DVD formats.)

Note: you may purchase only one copy of this product. New Region 1 DVDs are dispatched from the USA or Canada and you may be required to pay import duties and taxes on them (click here for details). Please expect a delivery time of 5-7 days.


Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Transformers: The Movie [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
41% buy the item featured on this page:
The Transformers: The Movie [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] 4.8 out of 5 stars (151)
Transformers The Movie [1986] [DVD]
18% buy
Transformers The Movie [1986] [DVD] 3.9 out of 5 stars (7)
Transformers The Movie - The Ultimate Edition (2 discs) [1986] Limited Edition Slip Case [DVD]
17% buy
Transformers The Movie - The Ultimate Edition (2 discs) [1986] Limited Edition Slip Case [DVD] 4.0 out of 5 stars (12)
Transformers The Movie - Special Edition [1986] [DVD]
14% buy
Transformers The Movie - Special Edition [1986] [DVD] 4.2 out of 5 stars (8)
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Orson Welles, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Norman Alden, Jack Angel
  • Directors: Nelson Shin
  • Writers: Ron Friedman
  • Producers: Nelson Shin, C.J. Kettler, Joe Bacal, Lee Gunther, Margaret Loesch
  • Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Limited Edition, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, Japanese
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Sony Wonder
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Nov 2006
  • Run Time: 84 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000H6SY5K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 98,940 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    Popular in this category:

    #100 in  DVD > Children's > Animation > Transformers

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

It's the year 2005, and the universe is going right down the toilet. Not only have the heroic Autobots lost their homeworld of Cybertron to the evil Decepticons, a giant metallic planet named Unicron is on the prowl, treating solar systems like a gigantic buffet and gunning for the Autobots' matrix of leadership. Fortunately, struggling against the odds is what heroes do best, and it is indeed hard to keep a good robot down. As the battle rages from space to earth and back into space again, characters die, others are reborn and, ultimately, good must face evil in a climactic battle for the fate of the universe.

When this animated film arrived in American cinemas in the mid-1980s, the Transformers--both the robot toys and the television show--were at the height of their popularity. Transformers The Movie took these battling 'bots and, er, transformed them into film stars, albeit of the cult variety. The animation is a bit touch-and-go: at its best, it's up there with classic Japanese manga; at it's worst, it reeks of horrible 80s assembly-line productions. And the plot is little more than an advert for the (then) new toys, many of which show up as main characters in the film (Hot Rod, Kup, Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, etc). However, some of the action sequences are indeed spectacular--especially the battle for Autobot City--and the violence is a bit intense for what is, basically, a kid's film (they may just be robots, but they still die, apparently). What really makes this film more than meets the eye, though, is the names who show up as voices in the credits: Leonard Nimoy, Judd Nelson, Robert Stack, Eric Idle and even Orson Welles, in one of his last roles, as Unicron. --Robert Burrow

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Transformers Season 3 & 4 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

Transformers Season 3 & 4 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

DVD ~ Frank Welker
4.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £5.98
Transformers Season 2.2 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

Transformers Season 2.2 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

DVD ~ Frank Welker
£5.98
Transformers Season 2.1 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

Transformers Season 2.1 - Re-Release [DVD] [1984]

DVD ~ Frank Welker
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £5.98
Transformers The Movie - Special Edition [1986] [DVD]

Transformers The Movie - Special Edition [1986] [DVD]

DVD ~ Peter Cullen
4.2 out of 5 stars (8) 
The Mission - Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1986]

The Mission - Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1986]

DVD ~ Robert De Niro
4.8 out of 5 stars (22)  £4.98
› Explore similar items

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
transformers
1980s
cartoon
animation
anime
decepticons
autobot
optimus
orson welles
megatron
80

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

151 Reviews
5 star:
 (130)
4 star:
 (15)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
 (4)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (151 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Me Grimlock want to munch metal!, 17 Feb 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Transformers - The Movie [DVD] [1986] (DVD)
This is quite simply the best animated movie ever made. It manages to appeal to both the adults of the Transformer generation and the kids of today (How they loved Grimlock, hehe). Transformers combines heavy action with some uncharacteristic themes for a children's film (Characters actually DIE. Watch Prime's death, it's pretty deep for a kids film). The film is all the better for it, though. Just watch the cartoons kids have to put up with today - pokemon, etc. Crap. Buy TF:TM and show them what a REAL cartoon with a REAL story is like. If they're not hooked on 80's synth/rock/heavy metal by the end of it, buy the soundtrack and they will be =)

I can't praise this film enough. And now it can live forever on DVD! Now all we need is the episodes released in chronological order so we can force kids to watch them and make the world a better place.

Look, just buy it, ok? And when you're done buy the toys. Now they were REAL toys back then. Why I remember.......

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT TO BE MISSED, 17 Mar 2002
This review is from: Transformers - The Movie [DVD] [1986] (DVD)
I have been a huge fan of Japanese Animation for 10 years now and I have got to admit that Transformers The Movie has got to be one of the best Japanese/American cartoon movies I have seen.
Everything about it is different from the tv series e.g. The drawings and animation is very detailed, the soundtrack is completely outstanding and very pleasantly surprising. An increase in violent content which was different and very interesting. The voice cast was brilliant, a host of new characters and the movie itself was exciting and entertaining from beginning to end.
A very well handled English Version which must have been a fantastic Cinema Experience back when it was first released.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not so Special Edition, 23 Jul 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Transformers - The Movie - Special Collectors Edition [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is apparantly a collector's edition. I wouldn't say there is anything special about it though. Don't get me wrong the film is great. Always has been, always will be. It's just that the only extra is a very poorly dubbed episode of Headmaster:Transformers that wouldn't encourage you to watch the film in any way. It's also at the start of the video. So it seems like a good idea to watch it. However by the 50th time of being told the transformers live on 'Cyberton' thats 'ton' people you get a bit bored with it. Someone put this together without a lot of imagination. However the film still rocks even after all this time and is a must see for any fan.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm 5 Years Old Again
Ok, so watching Transformers the Movie may not be the most mature viewing of alltime and no, no woman is ever going to be impressed if you can quote any lines from the film, but... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Mr. A. E. Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars Optimus
I think many can says they owe their lives to transformers, gave such a great message Optimus Prime the greatest hero we'll ever know how does he die? Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2004 by Cj Stutley

5.0 out of 5 stars This DVD is brill
Contrary to popular believe this DVD is beyound brilliant, considering i was only little when it first came out, when it was reissued i remembered who all the characters were... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2004 by squeaksimus

5.0 out of 5 stars The uncut version!
Okay, so it's not 'Godfather' standards, and as I can see now was basically intended as a toy advert, but in its own way, Transformers: The Movie is worth five out of five. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2004 by Mr. J. R. Coupland

5.0 out of 5 stars One shall Stand, One shall Fall!
This movie is Fantastic! I am a lifelong Transformer Fan and I remember seeing the trailer for the film - The FINAL battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron was worth waiting... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2003 by bluezeoranger

5.0 out of 5 stars A Legend amoung Movies
Not only are the Transformers a legend in themselvs , but the sound track with goes with this movie is incredible , Infact , I may go and watch it now ...................... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars A great movie which hasn't quite been done justice.
Before you begin reading, you should note that the rating given is not a reflection on the film itself, but of the quality of the conversion to DVD. Read more
Published on 18 May 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars GRAB NA WYCH NINI BOM!
The waves of nostalgia! This film is another example of our generation's desire to hang on to the safety and security of youth, but what a damn fine way to make yourself feel... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2003 by Ash

4.0 out of 5 stars all we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck
Certainly one of the best animated movies of the 80's with great characters, a strong storyline and fantastic soundtrack. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2002 by Mr. C. Oliff

5.0 out of 5 stars A trip down memory lane.
When I got the DVD through the post I immediately put it into to my machine and sat back. As a kid I absolutley loved the TV series and had most of the Transformers toys, so to... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2002

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject























i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.