![]() ![]() It’s refreshing to see the other CGI robots being injected with life and personality, rather than just focusing on Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.ĭespite “Rise of the Beast”‘s numerous strengths, the Maximals are ultimately the ones to shine throughout the movie. Davidson’s witty and charming performance adds an extra layer of life, heart, and fun to the character alongside his chemistry-filled bromance with Noah. Audiences are introduced to him in a way similar to the original 2007 movie with Bumblebee, while still being unique in its own way. Pete Davidson’s performance as Mirage is by far the best and most notable of the film. Favorite Autobots, like Arcee and Wheeljack, are given satisfying performances by Liza Koshy and Cristo Fernandez while also staying true to the characters’ classic G1 design. The voice cast for our transforming ensemble also gives plenty for audiences and fans to enjoy. It’s so refreshing to have likable human characters with actual motivations and growth throughout the movie - unlike the sweaty, lifeless characters from Bay’s films. While it does feel like Noah overshadows Fishback’s character, Elana, for most of the film, the pair still share plenty of fun moments and strong performances. Not only are both humans and Transformers interesting, but audiences are also hooked without becoming lost by the third act. ![]() The dynamic between these two different point of views is done spectacularly under Steve Caple Jr.’s direction. Noah ultimately comes into contact with the Autobot Mirage, which ties him into the main plot. Like Optimus Prime, Ramos’ character, Noah, has his own goals and agendas regarding his family and he is trying to provide for them in New York City. At the same time, 81-year-old Peter Cullen gives another fantastic performance as Optimus Prime, as he has for nearly four decades since Transformers began in 1984.Īdditionally, human characters played by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback are given plenty of screen time and development, even if they do feel like tagalongs at times. Prime in this movie is focused more on his Autobot comrades and their own goals rather than our human characters but grows alongside them throughout the movie. ![]() The two leaders’ contrast to each other in their characters creates some great character development for Prime following the events of “Bumblebee,” where the Autobots are now stranded on Earth with no way to return to the War on Cybertron. One of the highlights is Optimus Primal’s connection with humans versus Optimus Prime’s more militant leadership. Set in 1994, the Autobots must join forces with new allies when an ancient foe threatens the planet. Serving as both a “Bumblebee” sequel and a reboot of the franchise, the movie adapts the popular “Beast Wars” story and toy line from the ‘90s, introducing both the Maximals and the Terrorcons. Though not entirely perfect, “ Rise of the Beasts” proves that these films have now transformed for the better. However, the success of 2018’s “Bumblebee” seems to show a sliver of hope for these Autobots.
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