Rise of the Beasts” brings back beloved Transformers characters, including Autobot leader Optimus Prime voiced by Peter Cullen, along with Maximals from “Transformers: Beast Wars” and intergalactic villains serving the planet-devouring Unicron. The film strikes a balance by giving attention to the human characters, played by Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, who find themselves caught in the epic battle between good and evil. Set in a gritty 1994 New York City, Ramos’s Noah is a former military expert while Fishback’s Elena is an aspiring artifacts expert. The film explores themes of race and marginalization as both characters face underestimation. With a talented voice cast including Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Ron Perlman, and Peter Dinklage, along with infectious ’90s hip-hop music, the movie delivers on nostalgia. However, the climactic fight sequence lacks excitement, and the predictable outcomes and future movie hints reduce the sense of stakes. Nevertheless, fans can buckle up for more Transformers adventures in this expanding cinematic universe. Visit afdah info for more!
