The movie Transformers is a science fiction action-adventure film directed by Michael Bay and released in 2007. The film is based on the Transformers franchise, which originated as a line of popular toys produced by Hasbro in the 1980s.
The story revolves around the character of Sam Witwicky, a high school student who discovers that his new car is actually an Autobot named Bumblebee. The Autobots are a group of sentient robots from the planet Cybertron who have come to Earth in search of the AllSpark, a powerful device that can give life to machines and provide an endless source of energy.
However, the Decepticons, a rival faction of evil robots led by the malevolent Megatron, are also after the AllSpark, believing it to be the key to their ultimate victory over the Autobots and the conquest of the entire universe. As Sam and his new allies race to protect the AllSpark and save the world from destruction, they must fight against overwhelming odds and face fierce battles against waves of Decepticon attack.
Along the way, Sam also forms a tentative romantic relationship with his classmate Mikaela, who becomes caught up in the conflict between the Transformers and their enemies. The film features a large ensemble cast of human and robot characters, including the Autobot leader Optimus Prime, the Decepticon second-in-command Starscream, and a team of elite government agents known as NEST.
Transformers was a commercial and critical success upon its release, grossing over $700 million worldwide and receiving mostly positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The film spawned several sequels, spin-offs, and other related media, cementing its status as a beloved and enduring icon of science fiction cinema.