The film "Transformers: The Last Knight": reviews

The film "Transformers: The last Knight, "which is reviewed in this article, is a popular science fiction film by Michael Bay, the fifth of a series of films about Transformers, which was premiered in America in June 2017.

Making a movie

Work on the painting "Transformers: The last knight "(reviewed in this article) began in 2015. That's when it became known that the company Paramount Pictures joined the talks with Akiva Goldsman, who previously received an Oscar for the best adapted script, which he, according to the producers, should was to come up with a new story about transformers.

The tasks of the film company were very large. They wanted to create their own universe of transformers, similar to the products of Marvel and Warner Bros. The executive producer was Steven Spielberg, and Michael Bay was chosen as the director, and he directed and produced primarily horror films.

Goldsmans wrote the script for the painting in co-authorship withJeff Pinkner. At the end of 2015, it became known that Goldsmans was leaving the project because of employment in other paintings. In April 2016, the creators decided on the candidacy of the operator. They became Jonathan Sela.

In May Bay in social networks finally stated,that the name for the new film is defined - "Transformers: The Last Knight". In the responses to this message, many noted that the main character by the name of Optimus Prime this time will be depicted with purple eyes. At the same time his whole face became gray. This is very unusual for the permanent leader of the Autobots. His main opponent and antagonist was Megatron.

Casting actors

A large-scale casting was held for the filming of the film"Transformers: The Last Knight". In the reviews, many drew attention to the fact that painstaking work was done on the selection of performers of the main roles.

Castings were held immediately in two cities, in two parts of the world. In London and Los Angeles, they chose performers of not only major, but also secondary roles. 850 candidates participated in the selection process.

Most performers of main rolesjoined the project after the invitation received from the producers. So, in the work took part Mitch Pilegi, known for the role of Walter Skinner in the series "The X-Files," Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins, Venezuelan actor Santiago Cabrera.

Already in the summer of 2016 it became known that LiamGarrigan will play the role of King Arthur. It is noteworthy that in a similar image he already appeared in the fantasy drama of Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz "Once in a Tale".

The plot of the picture

The film "Transformers 5: The Last Knight ", reviews, begins very exciting. The events take place in 484, when the famous Merlin, King magician Arthur, an alliance with the knights Iacono. This group, which includes twelve transformers, which have long been hiding in the ground. Transformers hand Merlin staff and combined with only one purpose. They will help king Arthur defeat the Saxons.

Today the situation has changed radically. It is described in the painting "Transformers: The Last Knight". In the responses of the audience it is noted that most of the rulers on the planet Earth have long recognized the transformers as illegal. The only exception is the leadership of Cuba.

The world has created an international organization SLT, designed to eliminate all alien robots.

The offensive of transformers

At the beginning of this part of the "Transformers" is missingone of the main characters - Optimus Prime. He temporarily left the planet to find his creator. Despite this, new combat robots continue to arrive to the ground from all corners of the galaxy.

For example, a modern ship sits in Chicago. There the meeting of the crew with the children is organized. Suddenly a drone of SLT appears. Escape is possible only with Isabella, who literally miraculously managed to survive after the grand battle for Chicago. With his small team, consisting of miniature and giant transformers, SLT manages to kill in this fight.

Cade Yeager and Bumblebee help them escape from the chase. They find themselves on the ship, Eiger tries in every possible way to save the transformer on the ship, but can not help the robot. Before his death, the transformer tries to share with the man a talisman that he keeps. The man steadfastly refuses.

But to do it is not so easy. The device itself makes its way to his car. After that, SLT detain Kheda. He is sent for questioning to Santos. In the case interferes with Bumblebee and takes Santos hostage. He demands to immediately lower his weapon. Otherwise, it threatens to kill Santos. In the situation, William Lennox, who is a former ally of the Autobots, intervenes urgently. He forces us to stop the confrontation and disperse.

The voyage of Optimus Prime

At the same time, Optimus Prime is in the distantthe world of powerful Transformers. There he discovers that Cybertron is going to visit the land and bring in discord. It turns out that under the direct influence of Cybertron is the sorceress Quintess. She declares Optimus that he is the very creator he sought to find.

Previously, Quintessus had the same staff thatguards once handed Merlin. The sorceress uses her powers to prevent the main positive hero from taking control of everything. At the same time, she officially accuses him of restoration. The witch claims that in reality the Earth is the ancient and powerful enemy of Cybertron. Its task is to deplete the life force of the Earth so that Cybertron can finally recover.

Deal with Megatron

To stabilize the situation, Ulm Lennox andSLT are resolved to conclude a deal with Megatron. It is assumed that then he will release two CIA agents who were taken hostage by the Decepticons. In return, it is required that a group of Decepticons who were taken into custody by a SLT group be released from custody. Benefits for the parties are also to help Megatron return the talisman that turned out to be from Yeager.

Do this and try the Decepticons, whichThey opened a hunt for him in the shelter of Yeager, located in South Dakota. That's where Cade hides with many surviving transformers. The heroes are hiding in the city dump.

This situation results in an open armedconfrontation. During the battle against Yeager, Kohmen approaches, he is the personal transformer of the British lord Sir Edmund Burton. He takes Yeager from Bumblebee to take him to England. There they meet with his master.

In addition, Yeager in the UK is getting acquainted withViviane Wembley. This is a professor of Oxford, who Burton once was a kidnapper of the Autobots. In this case, Burton himself admits that he remains the last living member of the Order of "Vitvikan." This powerful ancient brotherhood, whose activities are dedicated to protecting the secret destination of transformers on Earth.

Hiding from SLT

On the trail of Yeager and Wembley, SLT again comes out. They're trying to hide. For this, they follow the prompts that Father Wembley left for them. These clues lead them to Kogman and Bumblebee. They intend to seize the underwater alliance. Their goal is to find a sunken ship that once belonged to the Knights of Cybertron.

On it, the characters of the film suddenly discoverthe tomb in which Merlin rests. This is a big surprise for many viewers of the movie "Transformers: The Last Knight." Reviews about the plot, many left positive because of the fact that the story was characterized by such unexpected turns. At the same time, they are literally followed by SLT soldiers. Wembley has to activate all the personnel she has to raise the ship to the surface.

SLT is there to resist the group. At the last moment several knights awaken and attack them in return. However, the attack is interrupted by the returned Optimus. It turns out that the insidious Quintess captured the control of his mind. Now Optimus calls himself Nemesis Prime.

The way out of this situation is found by Bumblebee, who in his voice leads Optimus into feelings. Transformer comes to and is freed from the influence of the witch.

Fight for the staff

Megatron is included in the struggle. He kidnaps the staff at the most crucial moment. It turns out that he, too, all this time served Quintesa, carefully concealing it. Megatron hides with his prey, and the knights at this time attack Optimus, who is now considered a traitor.

The fight manages to stop Yeager, who usesHis new talisman is the sword of Escalibur. The knights realize that Yeager is the last of them. Therefore, they decide to yield to him. The same, in turn, calls Optimus once again to stand up for the defense of the Earth.

The staff receives Quintess, who delivers to herMegatron. The witch begins to deplete the life force of the Earth. And does it through Stonehenge. The military intervenes in this situation. Megatron fiercely resists. While shooting, he kills Burton, who tragically dies in the arms of Kogman.

At this time the Autobots use a ship thatacquired Daytime trader. Autobots are becoming increasingly on the battlefield. Immediately, Cybertron, who intends to fight Decepticons, as well as Quintessians with Inferncones, lands.

Exhange

Optimus with his Autobots defeats the enemies. Bumblebee kills Quintes, and also blows up Nitro's head. Wembley turns off the staff. The destruction of the Earth stops.

"Transformers 5: The Last Knight". Reviews of the movie

It is necessary to recognize that the number of negativereviews greatly exceeds the number of positive. Many have not highly appreciated the film "Transformers: The Last Knight". In the critics' reviews it was often noted that interesting ideas appeared only in the first part of the film. But to see a full-scale scene of interference of transformers in the history of mankind, it was not fated.

Therefore, most were disappointedpicture "Transformers: The Last Knight". In the reviews, viewers and critics wrote that on the screen they had to observe the standard cutting of action scenes, which the writers clumsily held together in front of the collapsing plot.

What did you like about "Transformers"?

Those who liked the film, claimed that theirthe most daring expectations have justified "Transformers: The Last Knight". In reviews, reviews, they were happy with a lot of diverse characters. And also the intrigue, which the creators managed to preserve until the very end of the film.

On the site "Film Search" rating 5.5 received the film "Transformers: The Last Knight." Reviews and interest the facts about this film still encourage many to see it.