Transformers: Rise of the Beasts review: The seventh installment is comfort food for fans

The other main non-robot character is Elena(Fishback, Judas and the Black Messiah), a Talented researcher Island working at the Ellis Museum of Archeology is trying to uncover the lineage of a recently discovered ancient artifact that resembles the Maltese falcon. When she examines the piece late at night, she gets more than she bargained for, nearly destroying it, revealing a mysterious object inside.

Meanwhile, Noah, on a failed attempt at a petty crime, ends up hiding in a Porsche soon finds himself Phantom (the ubiquitous Pete Davidson), an Autobot and his Lurking in the city together are fellow Transformers, including Optimus Prime (series stalwart and MVP Peter Cullen), Bumblebee, and Alcie (Lisa Kosh).

It turns out that the object Elena found was an interstellar beacon capable of summoning the dreaded planet-sized Unicron (Coleman Domingo), Terrorcons Leaders of the Autobots, who intend to destroy the Autobots’ homeworld and Earth. Needless to say, this all leads to massive, violent chaos as the Autobots team up with the Maximals to defeat the Terrorcons, led in battle by the very odd Scourge (Peter Dinklage). Noah and Elena are also involved in the conflict, and they accompany the Autobots to Peru to help save the world.

The Maximals, for those unaware, originated from a syndication broadcast from Animated TV Series to 1994, featuring animal Transformers. Fan-favorite robotic beasts include Optimus Prime the gorilla (Ron Perlman); Airazor (Michelle Yeoh), a peregrine falcon; Rhinox (David Sobolov), you guessed it; and Cheetor (Tongayi Chirisa), ditto. This Transformer, with its plausible fur, skin, and wings, is a stark contrast to the vehicle brands we’ve grown accustomed to.

The film benefits greatly from its locations, including New York City (and the same as the Montreal alternative), and especially Peru, including the gorgeous historic city of Cusco and the Machu Picchu ruins, and almost everyone’s dating site hasn’t received the kind of revealing profile since.

Director Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II) Well on track, this large-scale production represents a major departure from the smaller-scale films he’s directed before . (Of course, there are Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg who are helpful producers The filmmaker.) Many of the action sequences are brilliantly conceived and executed, including a car chase scene over the Williamsburg Bridge, which may still be clogging downtown traffic.

Let’s face it, watching those Transformers transform yourself never gets old. These Hasbro action figures and their on-screen avatars reduce even Even the most mature and jaded adult can turn into an awed kid who just wants to get down on the ground and play with them. Later in the film, Ramos’ character becomes a Transformer himself, and you can almost get the sense that the toymaker is trying to figure out a way to get a home version in stores before the holiday season.

As for the story, well, it turned out to be less interesting, despite five, count, five writers trying to throw the whole thing in with real human emotion process. While the subplot involving Noah’s younger brother battling an illness feels like Pat O’Brien was in ”s melodrama, Noah and Elena’s growing friendship – in their shared Brooklyn roots and rescue Fueled by the desire to world without dying in the process — proving effective sweet. Ramos brings his performance to life with an energy that is sure to serve younger audiences, while Fishback has been impressive in his recent Prime Video series

, proves equally relevant.

Voice talent is also impressive, with Perlman and Dinklage delivering just the right amount of style with their booming voices, and Yeoh proving to be Falcon Maximal Perfect for the 2010, as she’s been known to actually fly in real life. The only misstep is that Davidson plays a playful Mirage. The comedian’s voice is distracting as he tells lame Marky Mark jokes and moans like “Cojones muy grande!”

*) The Transformers franchise is next to combine with another. No spoilers, but if you’re thinking about corporate synergy, you’re not far off.