Transformers: Origins Receives High Praise from Critics

The animated “Transformers: Origins” was released in Taiwan today, following its premiere in Sydney, Australia on the 11th. The film has been widely praised by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with a freshness rating of 89% as of the 13th.

Paramount Pictures’ “Transformer One” has received an impressive rating, comparable to the live-action version of “Bumblebee” (2017), which holds a 90% rating. These two Transformers movies are currently the highest-rated by film critics, with one other movie receiving average reviews and the remaining six receiving poor ratings.

Comparison to Previous Transformers Movies

The seven previous Transformers movies include Japan Toei’s cartoon “The Transformers: The Movie” (1986) with a 62% rating, and Paramount Pictures’ six live-action Transformers movies:

• “Transformers” (2007) with a 57% rating
• “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) with a 52% rating
• “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011) with a 35% rating
• “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” with a 20% rating
• “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017) with a 16% rating
• “Transformers 4: Age of Extinction” (2014) with a 13% rating

The Story of Transformers: Origins

“Transformers: Origins” is the first fully computer-generated image (CGI) Transformers animated film, telling the story of young Transformer “Kbowen” Orion Pax (Optimus Prime) and his unknown origin. The film explores how Orion Pax and “Megatron” D. 16 (Megatron) became sworn enemies as adults, despite being like brotherly friends in the past.

Critic Reviews

A reviewer from The Hollywood Reporter praised the film, saying, “In addition to the gritty, essential action scenes, ‘Transformers: Origins’ delivers plenty of dialogue and visually witty jokes, as well as a surprising amount of heartfelt emotion. It’s a reinvigorated film series.”

Variety’s film critic noted, “‘Transformers: Origins’ still offers the fun and excitement of Hasbro’s Transformers robot toys, while also offering some subtle differences and the complex ways in which these famous characters are presented in one of the most sophisticated cinematic portrayals ever produced.”

A “Collider” film critic said, “It’s a fun, action-packed movie with surprisingly strong emotional resonance that adds layers of depth to the existing Transformers storyline, and the story itself is worth watching.”

A “Transformers: Origins” film critic stated, “Transformers: Origins far exceeded expectations. Although the art style can be off-putting at times, the story concept is interesting and allows the film to complement the story of the series. It’s pretty good.”

ScreenRant’s reviewer said, “From the character dynamics to the thrilling action and gorgeous animation, there’s a lot to love. This original story is compelling.”

“Transformers: Origins” will be released in the US on September 20.