In “Rise of the Beasts,” fans can relive the magic of the Transformers franchise as beloved characters, including the valiant Optimus Prime voiced by Peter Cullen, team up with the Maximals from “Transformers: Beast Wars” and intergalactic villains under the command of Unicron, the planet-devouring entity. The film skillfully weaves a narrative that gives due importance to the human characters portrayed by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, who find themselves embroiled in the epic clash between good and evil. Set against the backdrop of a gritty 1994 New York City, Ramos’s Noah, a former military electronics expert, and Fishback’s Elena, a precocious artifacts specialist, confront issues of race and marginalization. With an exceptional voice cast featuring Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Ron Perlman, and Peter Dinklage, accompanied by infectious ’90s hip-hop music, the movie evokes a strong sense of nostalgia. However, the climactic battle lacks the same excitement as earlier action sequences, and the predictable outcomes and hints at future films dampen the stakes. Nevertheless, fans can gear up for more thrilling Transformers adventures in this ever-expanding cinematic universe. Visit myflixer for more!
