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“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2023
When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.
Movie details
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
“Unite or fall.”
2023 Science Fiction · Adventure · Action 2h 7m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Transformers: Rise of the Beasts?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Steven Caple Jr.
Written by
Darnell Metayer · Erich Hoeber · Jon Hoeber · Joby Harold
Anthony Ramos
Noah Diaz
Dominique Fishback
Elena Wallace
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime (voice)
Ron Perlman
Optimus Primal (voice)
Peter Dinklage
Scourge (voice)
Michelle Yeoh
Airazor (voice)
Pete Davidson
Mirage (voice)
Court is in session
Put Transformers: Rise of the Beasts on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.