Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Cade Yeager partners with an English Lord and an Oxford Professor to uncover the secret history of giant robots on Earth. Optimus Prime mysteriously returns as a corrupted antagonist, leading a dangerous quest for an ancient staff that can save or destroy both worlds. The fate of humanity rests upon a secret order of knights, a magical artifact, and a reluctant inventor and his powerful mechanical allies.
Length: 2h29m
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
This Title is: High-Octane Action Epic
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Cast
Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Josh Duhamel, Stanley Tucci
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: Rated PG-13 – Violence and intense sci-fi action, language, and some innuendo.
Trivia
- The movie heavily features a connection between the Transformers and Arthurian legend, including a sequence with King Arthur and Merlin.
- Mark Wahlberg reprised his role as Cade Yeager from the previous installment in the series, *Transformers: Age of Extinction*.
- Despite grossing over $600 million worldwide, the movie lost Paramount Pictures an estimated $100 million on its theatrical release.
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I had an absolute blast with this gigantic, loud production. The action sequences are what I came for, and the movie certainly delivers with unparalleled scale and intensity. Every frame is a masterpiece of visual effects, showcasing massive, detailed robot battles that fill the screen with awe. Seeing Optimus Prime’s stunning return and the introduction of new legendary elements connecting the robots to ancient history was a wildly ambitious choice that paid off in pure spectacle. The mythology building expanded the universe in thrilling ways. The cast, especially Sir Anthony Hopkins’ eccentric historian, brought delightful moments of levity and wit, balancing the sheer kinetic energy of the mechanical warfare. It is a true spectacle of blockbuster moviemaking, designed for the largest screen possible. I thought it was an exhilarating, satisfying ride from start to finish that perfectly captures the explosive mayhem and fun I expect from this action-packed series. The cinematography is stunning, capturing every moment with crisp clarity and unbelievable scope, solidifying its place as a great entry.
