Transformers : Rise of the Beasts – Review

Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback

Director: Steven Caple Jr

Producers: Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian and Duncan Henderson

Music Director: Jongnic Bontemps

Cinematography: Enrique Chediak

Editor: Joel Negron and William Goldenberg

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a science fiction action film based on Hasbro’s Transformers toy line and heavily influenced by the Beast Wars storyline. The film is the seventh installment in the live-action Transformers film series. The film was directed by Steven Caple Jr. and serves as a standalone sequel to Bumblebee (2018) and a prequel to Transformers (2007). It was written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber. It stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, as well as Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Colman Domingo, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, and Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio, and David Sobolov as voice actors.

The new Transformers film is noteworthy because it features a slew of new Transformers known as Maximals. Optimal Primal (a gorilla), Cheetor (a cheetah), Rhinox (a rhino), and Airazor (a falcon) are among the creatures you can encounter. They play an important role in this film, supporting the Autobots who wish to halt Unicron’s agenda.

The action, particularly in the second hour, is entertaining in sections. The epic battle between Optimus Prime, Scourge, and the rest of the Terrorcons is a visual feast. In all parts, the camera technique and sound design are great.

Mirage, an autobot, plays an important role in this film. His comedic timing and cheery actions are entertaining to see. Mirage’s friendship with his human pal Noah, on the other hand, is sympathetic and emotional. Elena Wallace is cast in an interesting part, and she gives her all to her character. The mid-credit scene is enjoyable and foreshadows a fantastic crossover with another action franchise. This scene will leave you speechless.

Every Transformers film revolves around protecting the Earth from the evil guys, whether Unicron or others. The premise of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts isn’t particularly interesting, but the film is saved by its excellent narration and action sequences. Although the picture is adequate, a better, more raunchy storyline would have made it more pleasant. In addition, the action is reduced in comparison to earlier versions.
What works successfully in these kinds of human-robot films is emotion, something the latest Transformers picture lacks. The director might have created some emotional passages between Noah and his brother, as well as between Noah and Mirage. The visual effects are adequate. Most importantly, this sci-fi action-adventure picture lacks wow moments.

Bottomline

A mediocre science fiction film lacks emotional connection.