The Transformers: The Movie 1986

Caryn James, New York Times: While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults. Read more

Pat Graham, Chicago Reader: 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. Read more

Ben Walters, Time Out: The anime-inflected look is generally impressive too, although the power-rock soundtrack is unsalvageable. Read more