<em>'Transformers One'</em> is pretty cool. I found it really interesting to see the origin story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron became what they became. Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry are perfect for those aforementioned roles, Henry particularly impresses as the latter. Keegan-Michael Key, Scarlett Johansson and Jon Hamm manage to standout too, I'd say this definitely has the best performing cast of the Michael Bay-involved flicks from this series (I'm aware this is not officially part of the live-action franchise, but with Bay attached it practically is). The animation style is terrific, there are some gorgeous visuals in there; the backdrops, specifically. The score is also noteworthy, as is the humour actually; Key, though not exclusively, is naturally at the forefront of that department. I don't have complaints with this film, evidently.

**It was an excellent history of the Transformers!** I started watching the film and quickly realized it relied heavily on visual storytelling. To fully appreciate it, I slowed the playback speed to 0.5x, and I ended up watching the entire three-and-a-half-hour epic that way. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I made for my first viewing. Even at half speed, the film's quality shone through, making me feel like I regained time lost on previous disappointing films. The movie offers a rich lore about the origins of the Transformers and their history on Cybertron. It centers on the friendship between the main characters, D-16 and Orion Pax, showcasing their transformation into Megatron and Optimus Prime. I highly recommend watching this film. If you're new to the Transformers universe, it's a great starting point before diving into the cartoons and other films. For fans of the franchise, you'll appreciate how carefully this film is crafted-unlike the treatment some other franchises have received.