Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
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When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.
What critics thought
Critics were sharply split on whether Rise of the Beasts represents a genuine step forward for the franchise or just the same loud, overlong machinery in a new coat of paint. Supporters pointed to improved human drama and a warmer relationship with its robot characters compared to the Bay-era films, while detractors argued the set pieces are as murky and stakes-free as ever. Audience enthusiasm ran notably higher than critical opinion, suggesting the film plays better in a theater than it reads on paper.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts proves that Bumblebee wasn't a fluke, and that the Transformers series is finally accelerating in the right direction.”
Matt Donato·IGN
“There are a few bright spots in Rise of the Beasts, but these are largely overshadowed by a lot of generic parts that would not be out of place in any of the previous six Transformers movies.”
Graeme Guttmann·Screen Rant
“Beasts encourages you to let your eyes glaze over through the plot exposition and embrace the visceral nonsense. Beasts is dumber than a box of hammers, but it doesn't drip with the rote cynicism of, say, Fast X.”
Chris Vognar·Rolling Stone
“Quake, ye mortals, before the Toys R Us Cinematic Universe: accessories sold separately; batteries, entertainment and point not included.”
Robbie Collin·The Daily Telegraph
“The stakes couldn't be lower, the excitement any less palpable. How many times have we already seen these too-long battle scenes in which computer-created machines and/or creatures bang into each other and tear each other apart while proclaiming it all ends today or some such thing?”
Richard Roeper·Chicago Sun-Times
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Cast & Crew
Steven Caple Jr.Director
Anthony RamosNoah Diaz
Dominique FishbackElena Wallace
Peter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)
Ron PerlmanOptimus Primal (voice)
Peter DinklageScourge (voice)
Michelle YeohAirazor (voice)
Pete DavidsonMirage (voice)
Liza KoshyArcee (voice)
Cristo FernándezWheeljack (voice)
Luna Lauren VélezBreanna Diaz
Dean Scott VazquezKris Diaz
Tobe NwigweReek
Joby HaroldWriter
Erich HoeberWriter
Enrique ChediakCinematographyTransformers: Rise of the Beasts
When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.
What critics thought
Critics were sharply split on whether Rise of the Beasts represents a genuine step forward for the franchise or just the same loud, overlong machinery in a new coat of paint. Supporters pointed to improved human drama and a warmer relationship with its robot characters compared to the Bay-era films, while detractors argued the set pieces are as murky and stakes-free as ever. Audience enthusiasm ran notably higher than critical opinion, suggesting the film plays better in a theater than it reads on paper.
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts proves that Bumblebee wasn't a fluke, and that the Transformers series is finally accelerating in the right direction.”
Matt Donato·IGN
“There are a few bright spots in Rise of the Beasts, but these are largely overshadowed by a lot of generic parts that would not be out of place in any of the previous six Transformers movies.”
Graeme Guttmann·Screen Rant
“Beasts encourages you to let your eyes glaze over through the plot exposition and embrace the visceral nonsense. Beasts is dumber than a box of hammers, but it doesn't drip with the rote cynicism of, say, Fast X.”
Chris Vognar·Rolling Stone
“Quake, ye mortals, before the Toys R Us Cinematic Universe: accessories sold separately; batteries, entertainment and point not included.”
Robbie Collin·The Daily Telegraph
“The stakes couldn't be lower, the excitement any less palpable. How many times have we already seen these too-long battle scenes in which computer-created machines and/or creatures bang into each other and tear each other apart while proclaiming it all ends today or some such thing?”
Richard Roeper·Chicago Sun-Times
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Cast & Crew
Steven Caple Jr.DirectorAnthony RamosNoah DiazDominique FishbackElena WallacePeter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)Ron PerlmanOptimus Primal (voice)Peter DinklageScourge (voice)Michelle YeohAirazor (voice)Pete DavidsonMirage (voice)Liza KoshyArcee (voice)Cristo FernándezWheeljack (voice)Luna Lauren VélezBreanna DiazDean Scott VazquezKris DiazTobe NwigweReekJoby HaroldWriterErich HoeberWriterEnrique ChediakCinematographyStream
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