Prepare to be transported back to the beloved world of Transformers in “Rise of the Beasts,” where iconic characters such as Optimus Prime, voiced by Peter Cullen, return alongside the Maximals from “Transformers: Beast Wars” and a host of intergalactic villains serving the insatiable Unicron. The film seamlessly balances its focus, devoting attention to the human characters played by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, who find themselves caught in the midst of an epic battle between good and evil. Against the gritty backdrop of 1994 New York City, Ramos’s Noah, a former military electronics expert, and Fishback’s Elena, a knowledgeable artifacts specialist, grapple with issues of race and marginalization. With an outstanding voice cast featuring Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Ron Perlman, and Peter Dinklage, combined with infectious ’90s hip-hop tracks, the movie exudes nostalgia. However, the climactic fight lacks the exhilaration of previous action sequences, and the predictable outcomes and hints at future films diminish the stakes. Nonetheless, fans can anticipate further thrilling Transformers escapades in this ever-expanding cinematic universe. Visit myflixer for more!
