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Sunday, 06 April 2008 00:00
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written by James Caldwell, May 13, 2008
Very funny. I liked this review a lot.

Now how about a review of the ORIGINAL Transformers movie?! You are, after all, the Nostalgia Critic, so how can you review a modern-day movie without reviewing its 80s, animated, kid-oriented, commercialized counterpart?
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written by Troy Holmes, May 13, 2008
lol the first appearance of the nostalgia critic, I remembered this video, pretty funny, and I agree transformers rocks.
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written by Krustoff, May 14, 2008
@Steve:

I don't know about you, but when I saw this movie on the big screen, I didn't give two shits about anything else but the giant CGI robots ruining peoples shit. Looking back it was very corny, had horrible dialogue, and stretched your suspension of disbelief to its breaking point (no chick in my high school was as hot as the one in the babe in this movie). But what was the intellectual property they were dealing with? Transformers. You really can't make an Oscar winner with a movie based off a Japanese toy line. But who cares about how good the movie is when so much detail is put into transforming robots that people are having orgasms in the theater seats, soaking a new layer of secret sauce all over their popcorn?!? I think the Nostalgia Critic's review was simply his take on how kick ass and testosterone filled you felt coming out of this movie. I walked to my car waiting for the Hummer I parked next to, to make that bad ass transforming sound and start firing cluster missiles at the Fred Meyer across the street. So no, I don't think this was sarcasm, but instead was pure awesome.
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written by Kindra, May 14, 2008
It's called an opinion Steve. Some people are action people. Some people are drama people. A movie like Transformers isn't intended to be drama so I think it's fair to review it as an action movie, not a drama. Who really cares about the plot?

Besides, there weren't really many plotholes when you get right down to it. If anything the problem is the plot is way too simple.
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written by Matthew Jaques, May 16, 2008
Transformers was pretty cool. Great action.

My fave part of this review was twofold:

"A hummer! I'm totally buying a hummer!"

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"A police car! I always knew police were evil!"

I think this video really shows how good you are at choreography and cinematography, especially during your second "Eye" quote.
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written by Amir, May 17, 2008
You're so good at doing voices. Especially the Transformers.
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written by Salem Jericho, May 17, 2008
@Kindra - There was a plot?

Definetly #2 on my favorite reviews, showed exactly what you were paying for when you saw this movie, lots of random action, WE MUST PROTECT THE CUBE! and a lame lazily put in love story that could have been much better if it had been necessary. This was a ***** review smilies/smiley.gif (yes thats meant to be 5 stars)
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written by Yatesy, May 18, 2008
PROTECT THE CUBE! That was probably the best line, mainly for the pose and way you said it. xD
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written by Raymond T., May 25, 2008
It isn't everyone that can review that movie in just over 2 minutes! smilies/cheesy.gif

Good Show! smilies/wink.gif
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written by Aaron, June 04, 2008
lol @ "I always knew police were evil." smilies/grin.gif and the end was funny. Nice debut for the Nostalgia Critic.
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written by pat mannix, June 06, 2008
Great review.
You have a lot of energy.
the little guy was actually called soundwave. Yeah i know all the names.

i dont like how they messed up everyones face but like Optimus.
And Megatron used to turn into a GUN.
you know hes gonna be evil when you turn into a GUN.
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written by Zoe, June 06, 2008
Lol, this has to be THE best review of the Transformers movieEVER
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written by mischa, June 11, 2008
This video is actually more injoyable then the movie itself.
Wonder if they get eunuch-ron smilies/shocked.gif to be in the next one.
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written by jpgarcia6, June 12, 2008
For some reason none of the videos are loading
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written by Marcster1994, June 13, 2008
I loved this movie.
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written by Crod, June 15, 2008
Why was that Youtube account suspended?
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written by Consequences, June 16, 2008
Well, Crod, I think the answer you're looking for is in the video "Ask That Guy 1.5."
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written by DaHumf, June 19, 2008
BREATHE MAN BREATHE!!!
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written by HOTsuma91, June 22, 2008
pat mannix: That's actually Frenzy. Soundwave is in the sequel.
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written by Slimybug, June 22, 2008
I really don't understand this, man! This isn't what I expect from you (granted, this came before you made allyour other videos, and we knew what to expect, but still). I mean, this movie was so ridiculous, I'd be sure (had I seen your other videos before this one) that you would rip it apart.

Stupid crap like interrupting the movie a half-hour into the story to see ANTHONY ANDERSON of all people, shouting racial stereotypes like nobody's business? That specifically is something I'd be sure the Nostalgia critic would rip apart!

Not getting so see practically any robots fighting at all, and instead the whole movie being a propaganda piece for the U.S. Military? The Nostalgia Critic I know would tear that a new one?

Endning the film with asolutely no resolution to the fights because two of the bad guys are STILL THERE, even though one of them had died before, but then mysteriously reappears? Come on, NC. You should be jumping on this shit!

I can't belive it when people say "you can't criticize it for just being an action film." That's just a lame excuse. There are good action films, there are BAD action films (Transformers), and then there are Action films that are truly just great movies (T2, for one).

I'm just saying.
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written by ChadVision, June 22, 2008
You should review the original Transformers movie from the 80's
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written by Dove, June 26, 2008
I love the tribute vid with clips of Transformers in the background and NC's voice as the audio.
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written by pascalbg, June 26, 2008
Your first Nostalgia Critic review looks like one of you Bum Review! smilies/cheesy.gif
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written by rattlehead91, June 29, 2008
My favorite part of this video was when he stopped all his craziness and, in Phoenix Wright style, said, "Protect the Cube."
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written by Happy_Nostalgia_Nerd, June 29, 2008
Has it really been nearly a year since it came out?

I loved Transformers a lot. I can't wait for Transformers 2.
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written by Shinigami, July 06, 2008
I waited this movie as I loved that cartoon dispite the fact that it was mostly commercial for toys (I didn't see it that way back then) and certainly I just love those giant robots. I was kinda dissapointed from it. Sure it had some great scenes but it also had some pointless parts like Spike talking in class and Bubblebee "peeing" on that agent. Huimor didn't work in it exept that part were those soldier tries to call and that indian guy is as operator. It was kinda funny.
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written by Consequences, July 08, 2008
Some Transformer toys being banged together 'til they broke would've been funny, during the end part when he was trying to describe the end action with erratic sounds.
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written by Marcster1994, July 16, 2008
I loved this movie
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TRANSFORMERS WAS FUCKING AWESOME
written by Keroshino, July 16, 2008
can't wait till June 2009 for....
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
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written by Green-Hell, July 18, 2008
Probably the best review of the Nostalgia Critic.
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written by SpideyL90, July 19, 2008
This Movie Was Great.
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written by megatallica, July 26, 2008
HAHA that was funny. and exciting. i feel like watching the movie now. it sounds exciting.
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Not enough people realize how BAD this movie is
written by MacDragard, July 28, 2008
If it wasn't for all the spectacular CG and special effects, this movie would have bombed just like the Street Fighter and Super Mario Bros. live action flicks. People forget that the original Transformers cartoon had just basic animation, but the show is still very popular even by today's standards because of the characters and plot. The movie would have been WAY better if the Transformers were the main characters, like they SHOULD HAVE BEEN. But instead, make way for some dork named Sam, a hot swimsuit model named Mikela, some pop-star British chick, some fat and obnoxious black geek, the FBI, the pentagon, etc. The movie is full of incredibly bad lines and cliches (i.e. dork loser main character hooks up with the hottest and most popular girl in school). When I went to see it, I didn't feel like I was watching Transformers. Instead, I felt like I was watching some retarded teen comedy movie crossed over with a cliche "aliens are attacking the earth" movie.

If they ever do come out with a Transformers II, it better be a HUGE improvement over this piece of horse shit.
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Lol that was good
written by That Australian Bloke, July 30, 2008
This movie is just casual don't think entertainment pure eye candy mmmmmm eye candy.
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written by Poof E Hair, August 06, 2008
A great start to one of the most underrated Internet shows ever...keep it up, NC! smilies/smiley.gif
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written by KingKombat, August 11, 2008
bat signal from his stomach XD!
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written by Shockwave, August 14, 2008
@ pat mannix
the little guy isnt soundwave. soundwave is a tapedeck. the little guy is called FRENZY
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written by Beneil, August 20, 2008
First of all, i'd like to say, that if I didn't like the Nostalgia Critic, I would've sued. I mean, this whole review has an uncanny resemblence to my exact reaction to the same movie. But then again, I am a kid of the 80's and I'm sure that he and I both damn near pissed ourselves at the thought of a well done Transformers movie.

My actual reason for leaving a comment is in response to the MacDragard comment that "If it wasn't for all the spectacular CG and special effects, this movie would have bombed just like the Street Fighter and Super Mario Bros."

I totally agree! I mean, it would've been WAY better if they either got guys to wear transformer costumes, Power Ranger style, or if they simply built an 18 wheeler that could transform, talk, and act!

What an idiot. That's like saying "That Jackie Chan movie was only good because of the fight scenes!" or "The only reason the Saw series was any good was cuz of all that gross and scary scenes!" or "Nobody would've made a big deal out of the Paris Hilton video if it was just a clip of her reading a book!"

Moron.

I'm sorry. I just get a little protective when it comes to Transformers.
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written by ScrubsRotinaj, August 25, 2008
Bad thing about the movie, absolutely NO transformers cartoon theme. I was pissed, and even more so was my friend Kevin.
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written by TheFandango, August 30, 2008
I think this was the basis for the Bum Reviews.
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may I know how can i download your video?
written by Shin, August 31, 2008
Hello Nostalgia critic i`m korea Fan to your videos
i really want collect your videos but i can`t found download section...
how can i download it?
i hope your video will be donination internet
cuz you are the coolguy better than AVNG!!(Sorry all AVNG fan... that`s just joking)
apologize my konglish Speaking... smilies/cry.gif
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