2024 saw Transformers One emerge as one of the standout animated films, yet the series still has numerous unresolved plot points. Initially panned as a box office disappointment, Transformers One could potentially gain cult status due to being undervalued and misunderstood. As more viewers come to appreciate its role in establishing some of the myths and legends upon which the live-action films are built, it may be reevaluated favorably.
On the other hand, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts surpassed audience expectations, and Bumblebee has breathed new life into the franchise. However, the live-action Transformers series is not renowned for its narrative consistency.
In the Michael Bay era, known for its five films that grow increasingly illogical as they progress, it’s not just the continuity errors that are prevalent. The stories present convenient plot points that don’t make sense, and they frequently change previous events (retcon) without warning. Add to this an excessive amount of explosions and fight scenes, and the live-action Transformers franchise can be downright puzzling due to its numerous plot inconsistencies.
10. Megatron Vs. Optimus Prime Never Makes Sense
Their Combat Abilities Are Never Consistent
In the initial appearance of Megatron in Transformers, he’s been frozen for a long time, yet manages to hold his ground against Optimus Prime who is battle-ready. Their skills are remarkably balanced, making their fight particularly thrilling and one of the standout battles between these characters across all series and films. Unfortunately, the equilibrium in their fighting abilities is often inconsistent throughout the live-action movies.
In the film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Megatron required an upgrade to stand a chance against Optimus Prime, even though they had both been preparing for their battle. It seems strange that they would be so unevenly matched all of a sudden. Conversely, in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, it’s clear that Optimus Prime is far more powerful than Megatron, making any competition between them obsolete. This could be explained by the fact that Optimus has been consistently growing stronger, but it’s hard to believe that Megatron simply stood idle while Optimus improved. In the first movie, Megatron managed to match Optimus’ power despite being at a disadvantage, but he can no longer compete in the same way now.
9. The Transformers’ Knowledge Of Earth
No One Is Certain How Long They’ve Known About The Planet
In simpler terms, the initial Transformers film suggests that Earth was uncharted territory for these robotic beings, who merely stumbled upon it during a crash-landing. Optimus Prime concludes the movie with his famous speech, implying that this world might be a secure haven where other Autobots could reside alongside him. However, this idea is swiftly dismissed, and each subsequent film alters the time frame within which they are said to have known about Earth.
In the movie series “Transformers,” each installment presents a different timeline for when Earth was first visited by Transformers. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” suggests that some Transformers came to Earth around 17,000 years ago. Contrastingly, “Transformers: The Last Knight” indicates they have been aware of Earth since 484 A.D. However, in “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” which introduces the Dinobots, including their leader Grimlock, one of the coolest Autobots ever, it implies that Earth has been home to Transformers since the Jurassic age. This inconsistency in timelines becomes perplexing because if it were specific to a certain character’s knowledge, this could work, but the shift from millions of years B.C. to 484 A.D. is confusing as it stands.
8. Unicron Is In Earth’s Core
Earth Was A Transformer
In my perspective, I’ve followed a saga where for four movies, Autobots and Decepticons, different factions, engage in relentless battles on our home planet, Earth. Their original dwelling, Cybertron, became uninhabitable post-civil war, forcing them to seek refuge here. As the Transformers, we’ve found no native energy sources of life on Earth like we had on Cybertron. Instead, their battles are centered around artifacts that have found their way to our planet.
It might seem plausible to assume otherwise, but surprisingly, Earth conceals a Transformer named Unicron, according to “Transformers: The Last Knight”. This revelation suggests that the Transformers were aware of Earth since its creation and that Unicron is an ancient adversary of Cybertron. However, the plot thickens as Unicron, in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (set in the ’90s), attempts to swallow Earth via a portal.
7. Cybertron’s Fate Is Inconsistent
Not Every Film Agrees On What Happened To The Planet
In the initial Transformers film, it’s hinted that Cybertron, the home world of the Transformers, was once a thriving planet marred by endless conflict. Optimus Prime shares a hologram to illustrate Megatron’s destructive nature. Due to a civil war over the AllSpark, the prosperous planet became uninhabitable for the Autobots. Nevertheless, it doesn’t imply that Cybertron no longer exists; rather, it poses a danger from which the Autobots must flee.
2011 saw Cybertron remaining undamaged contrary to what was portrayed in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”, where Sentinel Prime aimed to orbit Earth with Cybertron but failed. Instead, we learned that during its fall through a portal, Cybertron didn’t explode as earlier suggested, but was disassembled. This contradiction is resolved in “Transformers: The Last Knight” by implying that while it appeared destroyed, Cybertron actually survived with its continents hanging out, connected to it by large cables.
6. How The Transformers Breach The Earth’s Atmosphere Is Often Different
They Sometimes Need Spaceships And Sometimes Don’t
In the initial movie, the Transformers’ arrival on Earth was disguised as a meteor shower. Numerous Transformers broke through our planet’s atmosphere and eventually transformed into automobiles upon landing. Contrastingly, in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, we see that they traveled to space in a spaceship, choosing this method because it was risky for them to penetrate the atmosphere individually.
It’s perplexing how the different Transformers movies present contradictory information about space travel, given that Optimus Prime leaves Earth without a spaceship in “Transformers: Age of Extinction” but later movies suggest that Transformers need a spaceship to leave the planet, and yet they continue their space adventures without them. This inconsistency is hard to understand and seems to disregard the rules established earlier.
5. The Soul Spark Changes Places
It’s Never Clear If It’s In The Chest Or Head
On Cybertron, the Transformers were brought to life by the AllSpark’s power, and within each Transformer lies a spark – a vital essence that encompasses their consciousness and recollections. This spark differs from their energy core, which is analogous to a human heart. The energy core can be rejuvenated by the AllSpark if the Transformers sustain severe damage or meet an untimely end.
In Transformers: Age of Extinction, it’s revealed that a Transformer’s essence – their soul and memories – is housed in a unique spark. Initially, this spark is depicted as being located near the chest of a Transformer, close to their energy source. However, an interesting twist occurs when Megatron loses his body but retains his ability to transfer his consciousness. To explain this, the movie revises the rules slightly, suggesting that in Megatron’s case, the spark is actually located within his head, allowing him to successfully pass on his consciousness.
4. The US Military’s Knowledge Of The Transformers Is Unclear
They May Have Known About Them For Year
In the initial assault by the Decepticons on a base within the Transformers series, it appears the US Military has no knowledge about Transformers. They are left disadvantaged and struggling to handle the situation appropriately. It becomes evident they don’t discern Autobots from Decepticons until Sam Witwicky clarifies that the Autobots pose no threat. However, in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, it is disclosed that humans had interacted with Transformers beforehand.
It’s logical that the idea of Transformers – massive alien robots with potential for widespread destruction – would be a closely guarded government secret, to prevent widespread fear. However, as depicted in Transformers: The Last Knight, this isn’t the earliest example of interaction between these robots and humans. In fact, the U.S. military is portrayed as having older records suggesting prior contact. Interestingly, Bumblebee was part of a special operations team during World War II, implying that they should have been able to distinguish Autobots from Decepticons, or at least be more cautious about attacking Bumblebee in the initial film.
3. The Transformers Are Somehow Still A Public Secret
They’ve Had Very Public Battles
In Michael Bay’s Transformers films, the action scenes are marked by massive destruction and numerous explosions, emphasizing the immense size of these robots during their battles. There are countless instances of Transformers in action captured on camera, from news reports to casual recordings, making it seem as though people are largely unaware of their presence.
Indeed, the U.S. Military is meticulous in erasing data and disguising mass destruction with ordinary explanations, but given our current era of global communication and instant access to recording devices, it seems implausible that these activities remain hidden from public view. In fact, if we look at popular films like Transformers, characters are often shown capturing such events on their phones. Therefore, the idea that no one is aware of their existence in real life strains credibility, particularly in the case of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which appears to deviate from the Michael Bay series’ narrative canon by shifting the action to a period when information could more easily be concealed.
2. The Origin Of The Transformers
Who Created Them Is Unclear
In the beginning of the movie Transformers, we learn that the Transformers were brought to life on Cybertron by the AllSpark, a powerful entity that transformed them from mere machines into living, breathing beings. Interestingly, it is also implied that the AllSpark possesses the ability to resurrect the Transformers should they perish. Consequently, there is no single creator of the Transformers, similar to life on Earth, which emerged through a combination of favorable conditions for existence.
While it may seem inconsistent with the backstory presented in the movie “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” where creators of the Transformers were hinted, albeit organic-looking ones with technological components, the film “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” presents a different narrative. In this latest installment, it is suggested that there was only one creator, and he was a mechanical being named Primus. However, given the multitude of tales surrounding the creation of Transformers, it can be confusing to keep track of which version is considered “lore-accurate.
1. Bumblebee’s Timeline Makes No Sense
His Arrival On Earth Keeps Changing
It seems that the timeline for when humans encountered the Transformers in the live-action movies is inconsistent and hard to follow. Some weak explanations have been given for these discrepancies, such as claiming that each Transformer has a self-consistent history. Unfortunately, this isn’t accurate for several of the Transformers, and it’s especially untrue for Bumblebee, who is commonly believed to be the first Autobot to make friends with humans.
In the movie “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” it seems that Bumblebee came to Earth before his fellow Autobot, Mirage. This contradicts earlier suggestions that no main Autobots arrived on Earth until 2007 as depicted in previous Transformers films. Instead, “Bumblebee” presents a new timeline for Bumblebee’s arrival, implying he was the first Autobot to come to Earth because he was alone in the movie. This is likely due to Optimus Prime’s order for the Autobots to regroup elsewhere due to the ongoing Civil War. Interestingly, within the continuity of Michael Bay’s films, Bumblebee was also present on Earth during World War II as shown in “Transformers: The Last Knight.
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