Transformers one is the latest entry in the long-running franchise, and parents may be wondering if it's worth bringing their kids to see it. The film is set countless centuries before the modern Transformers storylines. Transformers one is a character prequel that reveals how best friends Orion Pax and D-16 became sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron. Effectively served as a prologue to any other Transformers Story set after the formation of the Autobots and the Decepticons, Transformers one is notably aimed at a wider audience. The animated film has a lot of bright visuals and silly comedy bits For…
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The following contains spoilers for The Substance, currently playing in theatersThe substanceThe ending is a tragic end to a wild body horror comedy, emphasizing the film's views on self-worth and self-destruction in the entertainment industry. The film focuses on the titular "Substance," a mysterious serum and medicine through which someone can create a younger copy of themselves. This allows them to spend a week in a "perfect" body for every week in their normal form, although there are strict rules about how to maintain this process. The substanceThe main characters are two sides of the same person, the older star…
The following contains spoilers for Transformers One, currently playing in theatersTransformers one Brings back the Quintessons and reestablishes them as some of Transformers Most dangerous villains. Established as longtime enemies of the Cybertronians in the animated prequel, the Quintessons are a deadly race with apparent cosmos plans that reach far beyond the scope of Cybertron. The letters of Transformers one They are firmly aware of the danger they pose, with even the most powerful prims unable to overcome a full-frontal assault from the overwhelming alien race. Although they are not the emotional crux of Transformers one, The Quintessons provide an…
The following contains spoilers for The Substance, currently playing in theatersThe substance is a great addition to the body horror genre, with the serum (and its mysterious creator) working in some effective and disturbing ways. The substance is largely about Elizabeth, an aging celebrity who finds herself a fresh chance at youthful stardom thanks to the titular compound. The serum has some very clear rules and the true scope of the world process behind it remains mysterious, allowing the film to highlight what it can by keeping the focus on The substances tight cast. Throughout the course of the film,…
The following contains spoilers for Transformers One, currently playing in theatersTransformers one Does a lot of different things with the lore of the Transformers series like the live-action Michael Bay films. Transformers has had a consistent presence in pop culture since their introduction forty years ago. The live-action series that began in 2007 helped promote them like never before, leading to several major blockbusters telling an interconnected story of the Autobots and Decepticons. Normally, the animated Transformers one Fits into that timeline and serves as a prequel to the films. However, the new film makes some clear changes to the…
The following contains spoilers for Transformers One, currently playing in theaters Transformers one Brings the original premise to the big screen and plays with the story in interesting ways. The animated prequel to the larger Transformers franchise, Transformers one Focuses on the story of Orion Pax and D-16, best friends and minors before they became Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film focuses on their evolution from regular citizens of Cybertron to leaders of two warring factions, as well as the growth of Bumblebee and Elita-1 into heroes in their own right. Along the way, the film introduces many deep-cut robots…
Transformers' Bumblebee is better when he can't talk, and I'm not sure I can be convinced otherwise. Even though he may technically pale in comparison to more important figures like Optimus Prime and Megatron, Bumblebee has repeatedly proven to be the heart of the Transformers Franchise. He has been a highlight in several iterations of the franchise and is one of the most entertaining characters in Transformers oneAs played by the comedic chameleon Keegan-Michael Key. However, this is not the best version of Bumblebee. While the life-struggle Transformers Movies have their share of faults, Their version of Bumblebee is one…
The following contains spoilers for Transformers One, currently playing in theatersTransformers one Includes a sly reference to one of their biggest original rivals, over thirty years after they defeated and absorbed them. Debuting in 1984, Transformers has been a consistent element in Western pop-culture for decades, with the robotic heroes and villains of Cybertron coming to life in several different iterations across film, television, animation, video games and comics. What makes this success unique is the fact that Transformers Was actually beaten to the market by another similar franchise, which even shared a lot of core concepts. Despite being the…
Transformers one Features Starscream as one of the story's main villains, reflecting the character's legacy in the franchise. At the time of Transformers oneAfter the end, the film somewhat reinvents the origins of the titular alien robots, delving into the earliest days of the conflict that erupts between the Autobots and Decepticons. Although much of the film will be rooted in the emotional conflict that emerges between Orion Pax / Optimus Prime and D-16 / Megatron - played by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry respectively in Transformers one's voice cast - the film will also include other important characters…
This article contains discussions of murder and sexual abuse surrounding the real life and crimes of Erik and Lyle Menendez. The following contains spoilers for Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez StoryOne of the main supporters in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Is Leslie Abramson, a lawyer whose career has long followed her experience defending Erik on trial. Played by Ari Graynor in the series, Abramson was an experienced defense attorney in Los Angeles when she took on the Menendez case in 1993. Tenacious and effective in the courtroom, Abramson efforts to paint Erik and Lyle's murder of…