The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.
While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults.
– Caryn James,
New York Times,
30 Aug 2004
fresh:
The anime-inflected look is generally impressive too, although the power-rock soundtrack is unsalvageable.
– Ben Walters,
Time Out,
16 Aug 2007
rotten:
A 1986 computer-animated feature based on a popular TV cartoon show, further inspired, no doubt, by the philanthropic desire of Japanese and American toy manufacturers to keep their kiddie customers rolling in robots.