Michael Bay has established himself as a preeminent director of large-scale and high-concept action cinema, renowned for his kinetic editing, bold visual style, and use of special effects. His signature approach frequently incorporates spectacular sequences of destruction, particularly explosions, creating films that combine relentless pacing with a striking, almost operatic sense of spectacle that has captivated audiences globally.
Bay’s filmography spans decades and showcases both blockbuster appeal and technical ambition. His notable works include Bad Boys (1995) and its sequel, Bad Boys II (2003), alongside The Rock (1996), Armageddon (1998), and Pearl Harbor (2001). He also directed the first five installments in the Transformers franchise, demonstrating his consistent ability to merge popular storytelling with groundbreaking visual effects.
Commercially, Bay’s films have achieved extraordinary success, collectively grossing over $6.6 billion worldwide. This remarkable achievement positions him as the fifth-highest-grossing director of all time. Beyond financial metrics, his work has left an indelible mark on the action genre, influencing both contemporary filmmaking techniques and audience expectations for spectacle-driven entertainment.
Transformers Is A Hit On Pluto TV
Transformers (2007) has become a hit on Pluto TV. Directed by Michael Bay, the first film in the Transformers franchise follows teenager Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) as he becomes involved in the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons, shape-shifting alien robots vying for the powerful AllSpark, which will decide the fate of their war-ravaged home planet, Cybertron.
The cast also includes Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, 11-time Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson (Black-ish), Megan Fox, Rachael Taylor, John Turturro, Oscar-winner Jon Voight, Michael O’Neill, Kevin Dunn, and Julie White. Peter Cullen and Hugo Weaving voice Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively.
Now, nearly two decades after its release, Transformers (2007) ranks seventh on Pluto TV’s Top 10 movies for today, August 14. It ranks below 28 Days Later, The Fugitive, тιтanic, Mean Girls (2024), The Longest Yard (2005), The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, and above Jack Reacher, Interstellar, and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Transformers (2007) also ranks 10th on Amazon Prime’s Top 10 movies for today, below The Pickup, War of the Worlds (2025), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wrath of Man, Uncharted, Heads of State, Wicked, Sabotage, and Killer Elite.
Transformers (2007) is also streaming on Paramount+.
Our Take On Transformers (2007)
Transformers (2007) is a quintessential Michael Bay movie. While convincing characters are hard to come by, the visual effects are impressive, and the action is exhilarating. It features some of Bay’s best work on the franchise, before it fell off and became increasingly convoluted with Age of Extinction (2014) and The Last Knight (2017). However, Bay’s indelible mark on the Transformers franchise will always remain, as he transformed the Hasbro toys into a live-action juggernaut.
