Ep 192: Transformers - The Movie

Ep 192: Transformers - The Movie

Author: Movie Reviews for your favorite movies February 10, 2025 Duration: 3:33:09

Nostalgia, here we come! We jump back in to an all-time classic from our youth... Transformers: The Movie! A gorgeously animated film that the filmmakers thought was to serve one purpose, while the kids in the audience had much different thoughts and expectations. We break it all down, as well as the 'why' behind each moment. Before we talk the flick though we each rank our top 5 Transformers of all time. So don't forget your energon, don't make deals with giant planets, and transform and roll out... it's time for Transformers: The Movie on The Movie Defenders Podcast!

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  • 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
  • 00:24:59 TLOU Announcement!
  • 00:39:24 Top 5 Transformers
  • 01:20:07 Transformers Movie Discussion Starts
  • 01:43:05 Oh that music, tho!
  • 01:57:23 Movie Begins
  • 02:14:14 One Shall Stand...
  • 02:21:40 The Death of Optimus Prime
  • 02:38:33 Galvatron is Born
  • 02:48:13 Unicron Attacks
  • 03:03:13 Ultra Magnus Bites It
  • 03:14:21 Rodimus Prime is Born

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