Transformers One director reveals lesson learnt from classic 1986 movie

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As a child of the ’80s, I can fondly recall the Saturday morning excitement of watching Transformers on TV and the awe-inspiring experience of seeing “The Transformers: The Movie” at the theater. The raw emotion of that cinematic journey still lingers in my memory, a bittersweet blend of nostalgia and trauma.

Director Josh Cooley, of “Transformers One,” shares the insight gleaned from the 1986 movie “The Transformers: The Movie.

Next month, I’m thrilled to witness an upcoming animation in UK cinemas that delves into the unspoken past of Optimus Prime, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, and Megatron, played by Brian Tyree Henry. This captivating tale follows their transformation from battle comrades to bitter adversaries.

At the UK premiere of the movie on September 19, he told Digital Spy that his aim was for the film to match the grandeur set by the epic first installment in the franchise.

Cooley shared that he spent his weekend mornings as a kid watching the initial animated series, while enjoying breakfast cereals, and later, he watched the 1986 film version of it in the cinema.

At my friend’s seventh birthday celebration, it was an emotionally distressing experience for everyone. Therefore, in creating this film, I made two important decisions: First, I admire the grandeur of that movie and aim to incorporate similar elements here, and secondly, I want to ensure that no one undergoes a traumatic experience again.

In simpler terms, the director elaborated on what keeps audiences hooked by the Transformers series, and he shared insights into his choice of delaying Megatron’s portrayal as the antagonist during the movie’s initial stages.

He remarked, “What’s clearly appealing about them is that they are gigantic robots engaging in fistfights, which is quite thrilling, and can transform into vehicles.

“But there’s something about the good versus evil, Optimus Prime being about courage and honour, that people really respond to.”

Cooley went on to say: “I aimed to make those attending the movie for the first time, unaware of Transformers, believe Megatron as friends initially. This way, when they eventually part ways, the separation feels truly impactful.

Apart from its two main actors, the movie “Transformers One” is also graced with the vocal talents of Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, and Steve Buscemi.

The movie has received high praise from critics so far, boasting a commendable 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 100 reviews at this point in time.

Transformers One is out now in US cinemas and is released in UK cinemas on October 11.

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2024-09-20 23:18