“Rise of the Beasts” brings back the cherished Transformers characters, including the heroic Optimus Prime voiced by Peter Cullen, alongside the Maximals from “Transformers: Beast Wars” and a formidable assembly of intergalactic villains under the command of Unicron, the planet-devouring menace. The film deftly explores the human characters portrayed by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, who find themselves thrust into the epic struggle between good and evil. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1994 New York City, Ramos’s Noah, a former military electronics expert, and Fishback’s Elena, an aspiring artifacts specialist, confront issues of race and marginalization. With a remarkable voice cast featuring Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Ron Perlman, and Peter Dinklage, alongside an infectious ’90s hip-hop soundtrack, the movie perfectly captures nostalgia. However, the climactic battle lacks the same intensity as earlier action sequences, and the predictable outcomes and hints at future films reduce the stakes. Nevertheless, fans can anticipate more heart-pounding Transformers escapades in this ever-expanding cinematic universe. Visit o2tvmovies for more!
