“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ” (2023)

Action

Running Time: 127 minutes

Written by: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber

Directed by: Steven Caple Jr.

Featuring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback,  Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Colman Domingo, Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio and David Sobolov

Bumblebee: [radio] “You can’t handle the truth!”

Optimus Prime: “I do not want you going to that drive-in theatre anymore.”

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ” is a 2023 American science fiction action film based on Hasbro’s Transformers toy line, and primarily influenced by the Beast Wars storyline. It is the seventh instalment in the ‘Transformers’ live-action film series and serves as both a standalone sequel to Bumblebee (2018) and prequel to Transformers (2007), the film was directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a screenplay by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber.

The film is set in 1994 and follows the Autobots as they team up with the Maximals to battle the Predacons and a new threat, the Terrorcons, for control of a powerful artifact. The film stars Anthony Ramos as Noah, a young man who befriends Optimus Prime and becomes a key player in the battle. Other cast members include Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, and Mark Ryan.

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”  received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film’s action sequences and visual effects, while others criticized its long runtime and convoluted plot. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $400 million worldwide.

One of the things that makes “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”  stand out from previous instalments in the franchise is its focus on the Beast Wars storyline. The Beast Wars were a popular animated series that ran from 1996 to 1999, and they featured Transformers who could transform into animals. This gave the film a unique visual aesthetic, and it also allowed for some interesting character dynamics. For example, the Maximals are a faction of Transformers who are dedicated to protecting the planet, while the Predacons are a faction of Transformers who are driven by greed and ambition. This conflict between good and evil is one of the driving forces of the film.

Another thing that makes “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”  interesting is its setting. The film is set in 1994, which is a time period that is not often explored in the Transformers franchise. This allows the film to capture the nostalgia of the early 1990s, and it also gives the filmmakers an opportunity to explore the cultural and technological changes that were taking place during that time.

Overall, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”  is a solid entry in the Transformers franchise. It has some flaws, but it also has a lot to offer fans of the series. The film’s action sequences are exciting, the visual effects are impressive, and the Beast Wars storyline is a welcome addition. If you’re a fan of Transformers, then you’ll definitely want to check out “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” .

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”  is a fun and entertaining film that is sure to please fans of the franchise. It has some flaws, but it also has a lot to offer. If you’re looking for a big-budget action film with robots, explosions, and plenty of nostalgia, then you’ll definitely want to check it out.

Here are some additional thoughts on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts:

The film’s action sequences are some of the best in the franchise. The filmmakers do a great job of choreographing the fights, and the visual effects are top-notch. The film’s climax is a particularly impressive set piece, with Optimus Prime and the Autobots facing off against Megatron and the Predacons in a battle for the ages.

The film’s visual effects are also impressive. The Transformers look realistic and lifelike, and the environments they inhabit are beautifully rendered. The film’s use of CGI is seamless, and it never takes away from the action or the story.

The film’s Beast Wars storyline is a welcome addition to the franchise. The Beast Wars were a popular animated series, and they featured Transformers who could transform into animals. This gives the film a unique visual aesthetic, and it also allows for some interesting character dynamics. The Maximals are a faction of Transformers who are dedicated to protecting the planet, while the Predacons are a faction of Transformers who are driven by greed and ambition. This conflict between good and evil is one of the driving forces of the film.

The film’s setting is also interesting. The film is set in 1994, which is a time period that is not often explored in the Transformers franchise. This allows the film to capture the nostalgia of the early 1990s, and it also gives the filmmakers an opportunity to explore the cultural and technological changes that were taking place during that time.

Overall, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a solid entry in the Transformers franchise. It has some flaws, but it also has a lot to offer fans of the series. The film’s action sequences are exciting, the visual effects are impressive, and the Beast Wars storyline is a welcome addition. If you’re a fan of Transformers, then you’ll definitely want to check out Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Here are some of the things that I would have liked to see in the film:

I would have liked to see more character development for the human characters. Noah, Izzy, and Carlos are all likable characters, but they feel a bit underdeveloped. I would have liked to see more of their backstory and their motivations.

I would have also liked to see more of the Beast Wars characters. The Maximals and Predacons are all interesting characters, but they don’t get as much screen time as I would have liked. I would have liked to see more of their interactions with each other and with the human characters.

Overall, I enjoyed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. It’s a fun and exciting film with some great action sequences and visual effects. The Beast Wars storyline is a welcome addition, and it gives the film a unique visual aesthetic. However, the film could have benefited from more character development for the human characters and more screen time for the Beast Wars characters.