This DVD presents the introduction of the new series and is a pretty good way to check out this new take on Transformer lore. The further into the show I got, the more I enjoyed it, although it is no replacement for the classic series. I liked how they showed a smattering of clips from that first series, portrayed as history for the current incarnation. The characters developed nicely and the story has some potential.
However, there is another side, a side that I don't care much for. The look of the show is too rounded, a little too far to the goofy and unrealistic side. This is not really a problem, it is more a matter of taste. It also took a little while to get used to the voices.
In the end, the show is interesting, but it is definitely targeted at a younger audience (well, duh). Not being in the target audience more than likely hurts my potential for enjoyment, but it still reminded me of my youth, watching the classic Optimus Prime battling Megatron for those glowing energon cubes.
Audio/Video. The tech specs of the DVD are sharp, crisp, and clear; that goes for both the audio and the video.
Extras. There is a two and a half minute short featuring Optimus talking to a group of schoolchildren, but they are more interested in seeing him transform than whatever he has to say. That is all there is!
Bottom line. Give this a shot. It is Transformers, after all. It is worth taking a peek at. It is fun and silly, and perfectly harmless.
Mildly Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Buster
Is this DVD fullscreen or widescreen? Transformers Animated is produced in widescreen according to CN staff members but all the airings so far have been in fullscreen.
2 - Chris Beaumont
It is 1.33:1.
Supposedly a season set is coming in August, perhaps that will be WS?
3 - Buster
It doesn't look like it will be in widescreen unfortunately.
And even though it's called "Season 1" it doesn't include the pilot episodes on this DVD either, so we have to buy it as well if we want all of season 1 :(