Why “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Might Disappoint Long-Time Fans

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”: A Disappointing Summer Blockbuster

The summer movie season has arrived, and with it comes the seventh installment of the “Transformers” franchise: “Rise of the Beasts.” Unfortunately, this latest offering from Paramount Pictures fails to meet expectations on almost every front.

Story and Characters

The plot of the movie is unremarkable, centering around the Autobots teaming up with animal-shaped Transformers called Maximals to stop the evil Terrorcons and the world-devouring Unicron. The human characters, played by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, are given little to work with and their performances suffer as a result. Even the star power of Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Peter Dinklage, and Ron Perlman fails to elevate the material.

Visual Effects

The strongest aspect of “Rise of the Beasts” is, unsurprisingly, its visual effects. The robot battles are technically impressive, but they lack any real emotional weight or investment from the audience. Viewers are left watching spectacle without any meaningful connection to the characters or story.

Philosophical Implications

As a franchise rooted in the Hasbro toys and animated TV show of the 1980s, “Transformers” has always been more about showcasing visual effects than exploring philosophical or intellectual ideas. However, even by those standards, “Rise of the Beasts” comes up short. The film fails to explore any deeper themes or questions, leaving audiences feeling empty and unfulfilled.

Editorial and Advice

It’s disappointing to see the “Transformers” franchise continue down the path of uninspired sequels rather than trying to innovate and breathe new life into the series. While the visual effects may impress, the lackluster story and characters ultimately make for a forgettable experience.

As audiences head back to theaters after a year of pandemic-induced closures, they deserve better than a movie that feels like an assembly-line product. It’s time for Hollywood to start taking risks and investing in original storytelling instead of relying on tired franchises and sequels. Until then, moviegoers should temper their expectations when heading to the cinema for “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.”