Follows
Transformers (2007)
Followed by
Transformers 3 (2011)
Edited from
Transformers (2007)
- Many establishing shots and at least one aircraft shot are taken from the original film
Spin off
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) (VG)
- Video game version of motion picture
References
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- A soldier at the checkpoint in Egypt is referred to as a "munchkin'
House of Horrors (1946)
- The little-robot says "This is a freaking House Of Horrors"
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
- Bumblebee plays a clip of George Bailey saying, "We've got to stick together."
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)
- When Devastator takes shape, Agent Simmons asks Leo if he's seen the film.
"I Dream of Jeannie" (1965)
- When Simmons radios for help in the desert, he asks if they are watching this show
Jaws (1975)
- While Sam is in the car with the Decepticon disguised as a college girl, Bumblebee plays an excerpt from the Jaws theme on the radio.
Star Wars (1977)
- Poster of Darth Vader on the door of Sam and Leos dorm-room
"SportsCenter" (1979)
- When Simmons radios for help in the desert, he asks if they are watching this show
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Professor Colan carries a fedora and has a bunch of female students swooning at his every word
Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
- A version of the song "Burning Down the House" is played at the frat party attended by Sam's nerdy friends. The same song is played under similar circumstances in "Revenge of the Nerds"
"Challenge of the GoBots" (1984)
- One of the twins calls the other a Go Bot
Rambo III (1988)
- When Mikaela stops a mini-robot from retrieving a shard from the office-safe, it says: - Who are you? She replies: - Your worst nightmare
Transformers: Zone (1990) (V)
- Victory Leo was another incarnation of Optimus Prime for the anime'. Leo becomes essential to Sam's reunion with Prime in the film.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- The letters T-1000 can be seen on the Pretender Alice
Forrest Gump (1994)
- Bumblebee plays a clip of Forrest Gump speaking.
Apollo 13 (1995)
- Bumblebee plays a clip of Tom Hanks saying, "Houston, we have a problem."
"Naruto" (2002)
- A poster of the anime is hanging on the computer dorm's wall.
"Punk'd" (2003)
- Professor Colan mentions it to Sam.
Bad Boys II (2003)
- Poster on wall of Leo's side of the dorm room
Cloverfield (2008)
- Poster on wall of Sam's side of the dorm room
Referenced in
"SuperNews!: Transformers 2? (#1.42)" (2007)
- Michael Bay wants to do a sequel to Transformers (2007) but the Transformers decline
"Saturday Night Live: Shia LaBeouf/My Morning Jacket (#33.11)" (2008)
- Shia LaBeouf talks about his next movie
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.14)" (2009)
- Conan mentions it.
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.15)" (2009)
- Shia is promoting it.
"WWF Raw Is War: (2009-06-22)" (2009)
- Lawler and Cole talk about it.
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.18)" (2009)
- Conan mentions it.
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.19)" (2009)
- Conan mentions it in a joke.
"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.20)" (2009)
- Conan makes a joke about it.
"Saturday Night Live: Megan Fox/U2 (#35.1)" (2009)
- Both Transformers films referenced during monologue and two other sketches
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.19)" (2009)
- Included in a $7,500 question
"Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Quarterfinal 4 (#26.39)" (2009)
- Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Lights, Camera, Action Movie"
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.54)" (2009)
- Megan Fox mentions that much of the movie was filmed on an Air Force base
"Saturday Night Live: Taylor Lautner/Bon Jovi (#35.9)" (2009)
- This movie briefly sponsors the PGA Tour
Features
"Larry King Live" (1985)
- A brief clip is seen on a TV set.
Featured in
2009 MTV Movie Awards (2009) (TV)
- Sneak preview is shown.
"Late Show with David Letterman: (#16.172)" (2009)
- Promotional excerpts showed during interview with Rainn Wilson - Professor Colan gets 'punked' during his class by Sam Witwicky.
"Angela and Friends: (#1.19)" (2009)
- Clip shown.
Related Links