Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - Movie Review

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Chris Stuckmann reviews Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, starring Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pete Davidson. Directed by Steven Caple Jr.

[@Rembreiker_lychec9257]

Peter Cullen to Transformers is like Stan Lee to Marvel, he deserves to be in a featurette. Peter Cullen is in his 80s, but is still giving it his all as Optimus Prime! Absolute Legend!

[@Char1ieC]

​@@ososkic8673 ok 👍

[@christopherherr7561]

@@ososkic8673 Does it bug you that much?

[@QuasarYGO]

He just can’t be replaced.

[@sassyimps]

Pretty sure he's stated he'd like to do a solo Optimus Prime film before he dies. I hope that happens.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

​@@ososkic8673well he is gay so what?

[@ke3p1tco0l2]

Kudos to Chris for shouting out "Reboot" near the beginning of this review. It's one of the most overlooked, yet groundbreaking animated shows of all time.

[@LuisSierra42]

It was one of my favorite tv shows growing up

[@kluneberg8952]

thank you! for the longest time i couldn't remember the name. i figured it out but then forgot again when i recently tried to find it. i don't think i watched the show but i have a vague memory of playing the ps1 game. edit: remember Cubix: robots for everyone?

[@MforMovesets]

More importantly, he wears a shirt with Luna and Artemis on it.

[@aaranans]

REboot was amazing and a pioneer. When Bob gets sent into the web, when Enzo looses the game...epic scenes you normally wouldn't see in a cartoon

[@johnnypr-nyc8851]

It was alright.

[@BatAmerica]

After Transformers: The Last Knight, it is refreshing to see blockbusters that have fun with their premise instead of using it as a dower studio checklist. Additionally, Transformers Prime has an underrated direct-to-video animated film that is an epilogue to that excellent series.

[@daviddennie4086]

The last knight was worse than age of extinction in my opinion at least age of extinction had some good action scenes the last knight was boring and can somebody tell me how the hell is Unicron the earth if he is in rise of the beasts it doesn't make sense if this movie is a prequel!

[@Zenitsu385]

​@@daviddennie4086 Bumblebee and this movie is not exactly a prequel. Those are a soft reboot to the franchise. And both BB and ROTB are vaguely related.

[@birons3708]

@@Zenitsu385 Nope

[@Zenitsu385]

@@birons3708 Denying what is doesn't make it not true, lmao.

[@Iwillone]

Disappointing to see Wheeljack not gotten right like in Transformers Prime

[@DangerVille]

I hope it does well because I want to see more Beast Wars characters return. The fact Dinobot isn’t here is a crime!

[@HWjabber]

Yo it's dangerville

[@as-zm8pt]

Relax guys, Dinobots, Soundwave, Devastator, Ultra Magnus, Starscream and my favourite Hot Rod 🦾 should be introduce them slowly on the next making

[@irondoomable]

They should make a dinobots movie and call it grimlock and the dinobots

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

An appearance from Rattrap would have been great, even though Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 is still fresh in our minds (I’m sure there would have been Rattrap-Rocket comparisons). I mean Arcee is in this movie. Also, Rhinox always had something to say, but nothing here. Maybe next time…

[@GoofyGE3K]

I think we'll get characters like them in future movies when they give us Predacons

[@PlayerOne.StartGame]

For those of you who weren't around to appreciate Beast Wars back in the 90's, seeing Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal in the same scene is absolutely mind-blowing and means everything to us.

[@rickygoldsworth2445]

So one that confuses me about Primal and Prime are they essentially the same character but one is from the past? I can't imagine how confusing it would be to try and address TWO Optimuses lol

[@christopherwahmhoff9348]

I remember when they found the arc in beast wars I flipped my s*** man

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@rickygoldsworth2445 you're kinda right-Optimus PRIME is the one from the past if I remember my lore right. The Maximals are from the future and have VERY little reason to trust Optimus because....well I don't want to say anything in case they go THAT route in the movie. Which if they do that's insane. That's wild. Hope they do that story line justice. Cause MAN the bayfilms botched it.

[@feos1830]

Calm down kid we get it.

[@JRJuggernaut1]

Weirdly enough I actually watched Beast Wars first because there wasn’t a transformers show on at the time, since they didn’t start all the subsequent transformers series until after beast wars if I remember correctly. Beast wars was amazing and it aged like fine wine!

[@wajahatrashid8424]

Watching Chris make a movie, being appreciative of his audience is so heartwarming. As someone who has been watching Chris for years, I hope he succeeds as a film maker. God speed man

[@revan3970]

He will. His passion is unrivaled and he cares to much to not make a great movie.

[@joepattersonmma]

*Spider-Man.

[@camwchristian]

Love a good spoiler

[@brettscott1797]

So glad to hear that update on Shelby Oaks. On my way to support his special effects now!!!

[@RobVespa]

@@revan3970 - Sadly, those don't necessarily go hand-in-hand, but finger's crossed it's good

[@Dreadjaws]

That ending, tho. I'm surprised you didn't mention it (without spoiling it, of course). I was caught by surprise by it, and it made me quite excited for the future of this franchise.

[@supernatural5354]

The ending was so weird imo 😅

[@KR-P]

Probably just a reference to Hasbro’s other IPs nothing major.

[@mattkugelman4369]

@@KR-P at this point I’m waiting for a crossover not like marvel universe level, but like Godzilla vs kong, classic crossover levels

[@TheFantasylover96]

I swear I was thinking of a tie in with sector seven from the Michael Bay movies not what they revealed 😂😅

[@Docstantinople]

He didn’t mention because he started blabbing on about his own garbage project that no one’s gonna watch.

[@iodaspark]

Honest movie review! It was highly entertaining; and what's more important is that it didn't feel 'cluttered' for non-TF fans who could warm up to the storyline somewhat seamlessly. Keep the passion burning! 🤩

[@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r]

Hearing that the characters are treated with a lot more care makes me all the more excited to see the film this week. Its been a while since the franchise properly respected the characters, so I'm glad this film is giving the Transformers their proper and well deserved screentime

[@lorexio4369]

Still won't support Hasbro and Paramount for adding non binary crap to the cartoon.

[@ashkesslet1149]

​@@lorexio4369 please 💀💀

[@cybersoldierforever]

@@lorexio4369 What cartoon?

[@cthulhutheendless1587]

@@lorexio4369 -They’re robots. Why tf would they have binary genders in the first place?

[@shawklan27]

​@@lorexio4369 who cares

[@Hectorferjr2]

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon grossed $1.136 billion worldwide, the highest-grossing movie in the franchise to date.

[@lurkzie]

Slow clap

[@mrmacross]

I think that's largely an effect of the growing international market, many of whom are quite content with watching action films with great visuals and are somewhat indifferent to the actual plots (I call it the Avatar effect) .

[@Wade_Fucking_Wilson]

@@mrmacross well said

[@etam8099]

So did AOE

[@artbargra]

Box office does not equal quality, and it's high time people begin to understand that.

[@TheWhovinerd-1963]

Just watched this movie and absolutely loved it. Mirage was probably my favourite character out of them all, I found him to be very funny and entertaining. I was actually sad when I thought the character was going to die. Loved all the references to the 90s and even references to G1. The tie in to G.I. Joe was definitely a nice callback to the marvel comics. This might mean that the military we see work with the transformers will be the joes. Could this perhaps be Hasbros attempt to relaunch the joes into live action if so I’m all for it. My only complaints with the movie were we needed more scenes of the maximals and the Terrorcons. I’d have loved Unicron to have saved scourge somehow at the last minute so we could see him again.

[@MandMBass]

I loved Beast Wars when it first came out and am just now revisiting it on Tubi, and you're absolutely correct. If you can get past the dated computer animation, the stories, themes, characters and voice acting were all SO good. I'd love to see a BW-exclusive live action film featuring the story arc from the show.

[@marcososa652]

This is one of the reasons why I love Chris Stuckman’s reviews. He’s honest, and understands what to expect from films like transformers, like Marvel, DC, Anime, etc

[@Jalanko13]

He’s turned into a shill because he’s afraid to have his own movie reviewed to pieces.

[@mohdamerulaidilbinrazisahm7317]

I just hope he's doing a review with rating again cause sometimes it's hard to know whether the movie is good or not

[@PepeSilvia01]

@@Jalanko13 was about to type the exact thing. Can you believe he is asking for more money

[@vpedia7882]

what are you going on about? All those except transformers have given us gems

[@Thomas15]

@@mohdamerulaidilbinrazisahm7317 How is it hard to discern whether a reviewer likes the film they talk about? Just listen to what they say! In any case, make your own mind up about whether a movie is good, don’t rely on someone else to tell you.

[@ellisalinea4777]

I grew up with beast wars and seeing them now in live action was one of the best movie experience I had in long time

[@commandershepard9920]

Even though I was frustrated that the maximals felt so side lined, I will admit when Primal says, "Maximize!" and they all transform, I got chills.

[@Megatron-xs2qe]

@@commandershepard9920 it was the same thing with TF: War for Cybertron, they got there asses kicked a lot and BW Megatron was a complete simp to OG Megaton.

[@commandershepard9920]

@@Megatron-xs2qe I've only seen G1 and (the far superior) BW. When it comes to telling good stories, BW is WAY better than G1. However, when it comes to character designs and the toys themselves, I prefer G1. Plus the G1 movie is great!

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

I like G1 and BW equally. G1 is in the midst of a huge war. BW is still picking up the pieces from that war, and trying to get back to “normal”, when a new threat emerges. Beast Machines then continues on the BW story…

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

@@Megatron-xs2qeBW Megatron did idolize OG, but TF:War for Cybertron kind of took that in the wrong direction…

[@xalen9379]

Beast Wars was a big part of my childhood; I had so freaking many of the toys lol. Hearing about this movie really excited me but it kinda sucks to hear the maximals don’t play a larger role. Still psyched though and grateful to see Optimus Prime and Primal on the same screen 😄

[@someOldBaldguy]

Congrats on Shelby Oaks Chris. Can't wait to see what you give us! Looking so forward to it and I hope your vision is fulfilled above and beyond expectations. Got a lot of faith in you.

[@darrengratton4937]

I Hope your movie is received well Chris and you had fun making it. It's always a major perspective change when making a film, you begin to respect the end credits more as you realize the amount of work and people it takes to create the final production. Also Used to love beast wars had it on VHS as a kid as well as other Transformers stuff, hopefully, they begin to steer the movies in a positive direction.

[@robertwild9447]

I've been loving all the reviews you've been putting out lately Chris! I also hope your movie is coming along well, I can't wait 🙂

[@GibsonHReviews]

Is there a release date for his film yet?

[@robertwild9447]

@@GibsonHReviews I think he's hoping he's able to finish it and get it released by the end of the year, but I don't think there's an official release date yet.

[@aaronb.koontz9]

@@robertwild9447 We should be finished in the summer and then we sell it! So as soon as we can line that up with a distributor we will push for a release as early as they allow!

[@NickBoi3000]

Stuckman: "I'm not doing reviews for bad movies anymore, it just doesn't feel right" 2 weeks later Stuckman: "I got bills to pay, every movie is good now"

[@Parkr_]

You see it too lmaooo

[@NickBoi3000]

@@Parkr_ I don't want him to be bothered by me pointing it out, I just think it's funny lol he didn't realize how seldom he'd be making videos/revenue if he stuck to his promise to only review good ones xP

[@StueyTheWiz]

Definitely did this review because no one expected him to do it perfect ad for his own film 😂

[@Parkr_]

@@NickBoi3000 Yeah he stuck to it for a couple of movies and then i noticed "What the hell so he just likes every movie now??" and i guarantee you some of these movies before that "change" would be getting obliterated by him lmfao like no way Chris from 4 years ago would like Fast X lol

[@LoyaltotheNightsky]

He still criticizes plenty of things, and calls out problems though? Even in stuff he likes overall. It's like y'all don't actually watch the reviews at all.

[@cowboybarbaryn1302]

The thing with this movie is it does feel like an introduction to a new transformations series of films. We’re just meeting these characters for the first time and providing focus on a few. I think it was a smart decision to let some transformers take a back seat while others get focus. But considering how much of a backseat Bee took here was he’s already had his film, I feel like the same might be true of some of the ones who got focus here.

[@spartanK42]

I wish they'd just give Bee his voice back. His radio gimmick is really holding back his character development, and its getting old.

[@noahmartin7644]

@@spartanK42 As long as its done tastefully, I don't really mind it.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

One thing I'm very intrigued by is the idea of seeing Optimus really learn to work with humanity. The line in the trailer "you brought a human here?!" gives off the impression that one, he isn't impressed by us and two, he didn't want to work with humans. We always see him as this wise sage leader, who while NEW to how things work on Earth, is still very much like....a dad figure to the humans in his team. He seems to have an established relationship with humanity in almost every iteration of Transformers even in _Age of Extinction_ he has human allies. This is even seen in Transformers Prime and Animated where the humans look up to him. Here it seems that Prime will have to learn how to maneuver working with humanity and all our limitations that come with us. I wonder what his relationship with Noah will be like. Cause it seems to be a bit familiar to his starting point with Cade Yeager, where they trust each other only out of necessity then it forges into something more. And that's just utterly fascinating to me. Do I prefer the OP that is just this innate leader who seems to have all the answers, who will do whatever it takes to protect his own and humanity from Megatron's wrath? Do I prefer Dadimus Prime? Well yeah of course. But I'm always open to new interpretations of the character. I like what they did with him in the War for Cybertron series too. GOD I hope the score is as good as the Bay films. Say what you will about those movies but the CGI (especially in the first) and the SCORE is just stunning. Steve Jablonsky should've gotten SEVERAL Oscars for his work.

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

Well, to be fair, Primal’s first contact was with very open-minded ancient peoples, while Prime’s first contact was likely like Bumblebee - anti-alien, and possibly heavily armed CIA/Special Forces/Project Blue Book. Let’s just say Optimus wasn’t as “warmly welcomed”. Hey, Steven Spielberg also brought us E.T., and we remember how adults “welcomed” him in his movie…

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@Ronald Paterni that's fair prime had every right to be wary. And after having seen the movie I really just loved this interpretation of prime. Someone not all powerful, but can hold his own in a fight for sure. Still an ass kicker. And seeing him and Noah have to work together was cool. It was kinda like Cade and Optimus' relationship; something that started only out of necessity that grew into something more, after they saw what happened after being selfish in their intentions. It was interesting to see prime not only APOLOGIZE which is rare, but admit he was wrong. He had a legit arc here. Hearing a HUMAN say "till all are one!" Just hits DIFFERENT man

[@KR-P]

So the previous iteration Optimus was a better role model? 👍

[@hellfish2309]

Nothing beats the “Beast Wars” cartoon totally weighted and backbroken with wild lore

[@Dhindsakarmon]

Personally love armada more with star screams arc, hot shots arc and the final 2 season

[@Hilversumborn]

Beast Wars is peak Transformers

[@SolidSnake240]

Beastwars had some damn good storylines. I'll never forget the episode when the Maximals found the crashed Autobot ship with some of the classic g1 characters on it.

[@RiderNexus]

We don't talk about Beast Machines though

[@TheRibottoStudios]

"Nothing beats the "Beast Wars" cartoon totally weighted and backbroken with wild lore." he says WITH TRANSFORMERS PRIME LITERALLY RIGHT THERE.

[@Ryan-cf5qr]

I was literally just googling mid-video to see what the status was of your movie and then you jumped right in to talk about it. Thank you!! So excited for you to share your project with us. I can speak for all of us when I say we already look forward to seeing more from you.

[@leoescalante3353]

Just saw Rise of the Beasts last night, and I must say this was probably my favorite Transformers movie since the first Michael Bay one

[@cloverraven]

Bumblebee was very good.

[@promythical2023]

Damn, so Jeremy and Chris enjoyed it? Nice!

[@benwasserman8223]

Caught this film’s Brooklyn premiere. Definitely up there with Bumblebee as one of the best live-action entries (low bar ik, but still). And that ending… holy $&@%

[@tharuka8803]

yessir

[@Mr_Movie_Fan]

Wait, what happened at the ending?

[@shinobinokami3462]

Saw it last night, they're bringing in the Joes!

[@benwasserman8223]

@@Mr_Movie_Fan Don’t read this comment section. Find out for yourself.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@Mr_Movie_Fan NO ONE SAY A GOD DAMN THING

[@neenjaman1658]

DUDE!! I am so SO proud of you for your moviemaking bro! You have inspired me for years my man to want to get into filmmaking! I'm actually working on something myself, the storyboard art, music, characters and character designs, writing, everything! I just adore filmmaking and I adore you Chris!! Keep up the awesome work dude and I am going to support the website! I gotchu brother 😁😁

[@epsilontiger]

Stuckmann's reviews are usually the most favorable of all reviewers I usually watch. I think this is because he's been making a movie himself for a year now and kinda has a different angle on what it actually takes to realize a film

[@abhilashpanda5758]

Is there a movie that was generally well received but stuckmann hated it?

[@amanpotdar]

*We always forget that Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon came around the same time as Avengers 2012 and at the time I felt that Transformers 3 had more visual spectacle and had a better Final 3rd act than the Avengers*

[@joshmontemayor6098]

Transformers 3 also came out the same year as Harry Potter 8. Not to mention that both movies grossed $1 billion @ the box office.

[@michiel1162]

transformers 3 will for always be the best one imo. The first one was good but all the others are a mess including bumblebee which was boring af

[@themtgdude486]

I’ll check it out. Really enjoyed the first and Bumblebee though.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Me too.

[@cloverraven]

ONLY enjoyed the first and bumblebee…so we will see

[@DESTRAKON]

Here’s hoping for a movie based on the Armada trilogy

[@AvengingOttsel]

Would be awesome maybe set in the early 2000s

[@Capt.Cooking]

Just saw the movie, it was AMAZING. As a transformers fan I'm so happy with the whole movie. Also the ending has a really shocking surprise

[@TheBreezy703]

Gijoe

[@mosthated.e.2422]

Still Hyped

[@thehacker2125]

Did the title card appear at the beginning or at the end of the movie?

[@mosthated.e.2422]

@@thehacker2125 end

[@thehacker2125]

@@mosthated.e.2422 thanks

[@mikemecek2880]

Chris, hearing you talk about how Beast Wars was your first introduction to the Transformers franchise was exactly my experience too. It’s disappointing to hear that the Beast Wars characters were utilized as much in the story. I would love to contribute, as long as I can buy a Blu-ray eventually!

[@g041583]

Loved the movie. The callback to the Transformers Japanese anime of the 80s-90s was great. I look forward to the development of the Hasbro Universe like the MCU.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

This is kinda what I wanted to hear. I did not expect this movie to be brilliant or even particularly great, but hearing that it's fairly good and at least unironically enjoyable is nice, I want to go see it now.

[@Kaisaltan]

I was first introduced to your channel with your Transformers reviews, now years later here we are again

[@foxington005]

Beast Wars was my first intro to Transformers too. Still have all my figures too!!!

[@Jonathan_Collins]

This movie is gonna be my favorite film of the year. Can't believe it's finally going to arrive this week after all this time. "The best transformers movie since the first" that is very big shoes to fill up, I truly hope this film lives up to those expectations because I think this film could be a huge success.

[@charlesharry7901]

I tell it is

[@joppai]

out of all the great movies coming out this will be your favorite?

[@Lakerfanforlife]

I say it will do good but I don’t think it’s gonna be better than Spider-Man

[@Tylericous]

@@joppai favorite doesn’t always mean best. My favorite movie whenever a spider man movie comes out has tended to be spider man movies even if others are better and I think others may be better because I tend to watch these type of movies in the background more

[@MelMelodyWerner]

​@@joppai why do you care what some stranger's favorite movie of the year is? you don't have to be snarky to everyone all of the time.

[@christosx.755]

I think Rise of the Beasts is a great opportunity to have a true Beast Wars movie. This definitely feels like an introduction to having them around, as well as introducing Unicron in a less definitive way where they can bring him back for a bigger event. Hopefully later on they can introduce the Predacons! I feel like this movie introduces huge potential for the future of these movies in a really positive way

[@cliffordkafinger4420]

I just looked up the link with the intention to donate for the VFX shoots but I can’t find any donation function on the website, help please?

[@Lost_In_Neverwhere]

Can I just say I freaking love your shirt! Sailor Moon was so good, big part of my childhood ❤

[@RyMovieGuy]

A good Transformers movie? And a nice update on Shelby Oaks? Chris, you’re the man!

[@TheJakescott1515]

I never forget how shocked I was in the theater at the end of transformers three. Cybertron explodes. Then optimus just straight up executes sentinel point blank. The megatron (who just helped him beat sentinel) says “Noo. We need a truce now. And after all who would you be without me optimus?” And then optimus just murders him and the movie ends. My jaw was dropped lmao

[@KR-P]

Bro was still mad about the forest 💀

[@anecro]

Heard somewhere years back that there was an alternate ending proposed, in which they actually do agree to quit fighting. None of these 2 endings would really satisfy me, Megatron has to pay for what he's done and Optimus cannot just forget what he has done, but a mix of the two would be great. Sadly we all know that this couldn't happen because Hasbro wanted more.

[@73poopsieboy]

Chris, I don't see any link on the SO website to give. I only see links to buy the different packages.

[@grimace6245]

Is Shelby Oaks getting a wide theatrical release or is it gonna get the independent cinema release in select theaters?

[@luckyDancer100]

Hoping it’s wide theatrical but Chris is a first time director. I’m cautiously optimistic. The cast looks great though. Top tier actors, including Keith David.

[@grimace6245]

@luckyDancer100 I was interested before but when I saw he got Keith David I was sold, very excited to see the first trailer

[@adellis24]

The chance of it getting a wide release is essentially 0 unless by freak chance a larger distributor sees the film and buys up the rights. It will likely only screen in Ohio, NY & maybe LA, along with any film festival/horror conventions Chris and the producers take it too. Sorry to burst your bubble, just using common sense when speaking about the industry.

[@grimace6245]

​@@adellis24 Nah, I get it. I figured it would be treated like most independent movies, I was just hoping I'd get to see it in theaters before I picked it up on blu ray, but it is what it is, just as Long as Chris gets to release his vision.

[@peregrina5208]

Why is no one talking about the insane scenery and background? It was IMPRESSIVE! I had no idea it was shot in Peru, but OMG it left me speechless

[@BobAdragna]

Looking foward to your film Chris. Can't wait.

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

We got you Chris!!! We are so excited for your movie 🎥

[@kozebear8337]

This movie was a blast! From beginning to end it was fast pace, funny and great action. it totally blew my mind. I ended up crying of joy i swear and not ashamed to admit it. 10/10 highly recommended watch it as soon as you can 🤯

[@djwebby105]

Y 1:39 😅

[@kozebear8337]

@@djwebby105 relating to the story and how they show respect to indigenous cultures.

[@ceeece]

You are spot on about how this should have been a brother adventure. I was thinking the same thing. Dean Scott Vasquez felt sidelined. I appreciated the archeologist angle but the little brother really needed to be along for the ride too. When Noah told his little brother to stay home I was like Nah! That’s where the story is! Who cares if the mom worries. Lol. It was my 3rd favorite out of the franchise.

[@KR-P]

Nah if he went it was about to be a spy kids movie. That pep talk at the end was more than enough.

[@christopherbrown6990]

Great review as always chris. Who do you have composing the score for Shelby Oaks?

[@mewgiah8057]

Got to have a black lead in every Hollywood film now even at the expense of the story 😂 Literally the film would have been so much better if it was about two brothers as Chris said. But they can't help themselves.

[@mpflaherty1]

We're proud of you buddy! I am planning to donate again, wish I could give more but I feel invested as much as any other person who has been following your work for some time. Kind of feel like I'm making the movie with you. My son is starting at UNCSA in the fall, has an amazing visual sense in both film and photography, Oscar-winning Director/cinematographer in the making, I think. I pointed him towards your project and I think it has inspired him. Best crowdfunding money I've ever spent.

[@DubiousGrin]

I haven’t seen this yet but in all the reviews I’ve seen on this movie I haven’t seen one talk about Unicron. I thought everyone wanted him in a transformer movie and they finally put him in one. Have they portrayed Unicron accurately in this? Anyone know?

[@elemaire86]

Hey Chris, do you know if the digital copy of Shelby Oas will allow you to upload to a Plex server to be streamed?

[@brycamp3237]

I’m going to donate this Friday when I get my paycheck for sure! Super happy for you Chris and I can’t wait to see your film

[@92retsekoj]

Never thought I'd say this. This was the best transformers in the series. I hope what they promise really comes thru.

[@Stevejunior456]

Not better than the first one

[@CayeDaws]

Bumblebee is still the best.

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

@@Stevejunior456Very close, though, to the good things of the 2007 movie… If anything, a little less of the annoying stuff than the 2007 movie…

[@obvioustroll3617]

it's trash I'm sorry

[@92retsekoj]

@@obvioustroll3617 It's not academy award winning. It's space robots that fight each other.

[@filmtoppings]

Love hearing Shelby Oaks is close to picture lock! Chris, I'm so proud of your journey and have been rooting for you over the last 10 years!

[@mr.fahrenheit8150]

I've been watching ur review for a long time. But i just recently subscribed😂 anyway its good to see you active after all these years

[@Ziggy-hy4fn]

I am beyond excited to see Shelby Oaks!!! So proud of you Chris!!!

[@DarkCreed]

Same boat as you, I remember family members watching Transformers Gen1, but for me it was Beasts Wars where I really got into it. Hope we get a full on spin off with the Predacons in there too. If they need humans, throw in the cavemen.

[@spectralwolf476]

Which release media will Shelby Oaks have? I wanna check it out when it releases.

[@onemansopinion8135]

Can’t wait for the release of Shelby Oaks! If you are in NYC anytime soon, I highly recommend seeing Grey House, an ultra rare horror play on Broadway with Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks. As an aficionado of horror, it’s style, effects, and direction, you should really love it.

[@WavScorn259]

I was waiting for this review!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Bumblebee is the only Transformers live action film I've enjoyed so far. It's sounding like this one will be up my alley as well.

[@beasley1232]

What made the movie so enjoyable is while the overall story plot is similar to the other Michael Bay films the actual transformers characters themselves are treated with so much respect and care. The autobots in particular actually have personality and actual character development as well. Mainly Mirage and Optimus, and also Arcee got more screen time than bumblebee, bumblebee was absent for most of the movie and besides from Wheeljack, bumblebee got the least amount of screen time.

[@thewesterj]

Congrats on Shelby Oaks. You've been a big inspiration to us UF grads in the Ville. We just put out our lil indie on Amazon, KZbin etc. I feel Shelby Oaks is gonna be a big deal. To go from fan to film maker is a hell of a journey . Looking forward to the trailer.

[@RabbiSteve]

I am already a backer and willing to help more, but on the webpage, there doesn’t seem to be a place to just donate. Only pre-priced products. Is that the only way to pledge additional support? Also the link seems broken. Maybe it’s just me. I was able to get there by typing it in, but this link from YT seems broken.

[@aseulgi]

This movie looks like a ton of fun! Honestly June in general has been quite an exciting month for movies. Also! I can’t wait for Shelby Oaks! You’re such an inspiration to me so thanks! 😁

[@Parkr_]

I thought Chris would just start reviewing films that he "likes"? So he just likes every movie that comes out now? lol

[@VoodooPadre]

Same, am I missing something?

[@Jason-xs5ux]

Love Beast Wars as well man! Great to grow up on, “Code of Hero” in season 2 was life changing. Best wishes on your film and so well put in your description of VFX needed!

[@joseledesma1968]

Are you going to have showing in Northern California for Shelby oaks?

[@Gamersauce99]

Pete Davidson really killed it as Mirage. By far one of the best characters of the movie, really made me as an audience member, care about Mirage.

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

I like that they kept Mirage as fighting, but would rather have peace, and open roads to drive.

[@marcusisrealious1255]

TRANSFORMERS 3 IS AN AWESOME MOVIE

[@videoeditorkaran]

Been waiting and checking out your channel for a Shelby Oaks update. Happy to hear it's near completion. I am a VFX artist so I understand what goes into making key shots work. Please take as much time as you want. It's your baby, raise it the way you feel is right! Though I cant help financially, I will surely help get the word out for you as much as possible! Wish you the very best of luck :)

[@Jdubbbbs]

I was wondering if there was a way to still donate to support your movie!!!!

[@mayrose9387]

This movie was very fun. I was so giddy and happy watching this. I love transformers as a 90s kid. And the soundtrack was 👌 I definitely always want more robots! 😊❤

[@TheDebyo]

12 years on, I am living to see Chris release his movie

[@8strauss6]

kudos to you buddy for being up front and honest and actually wanting to pay the artists what they deserve instead of short-changing them or just rushing it.

[@nicka.1045]

Wishing you the best on your journey and your film, can't wait to see it, Chris. Great channel, great content, can't wait for the feature! God bless you.

[@francescomalagoli2467]

You are right, Dark of the moon was great

[@PhantomLantern2814]

While yes, we still focus on human characters, I love that the Transformers themselves actually feel like genuine characters. Optimus Prime in particular has an actual arc throughout the movie.

[@ericlabonte3817]

What arc? Be a moody asshole and get tossed around? Great arc

[@PhantomLantern2814]

@@ericlabonte3817 more like “jaded leader who failed his men learns to let go of his resentment of earth and more importantly learns to forgive himself. The guy goes from hating humans to being willing to die for humanity.

[@amirgarcia547]

A 10-minute review of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts from the Stuckmann, hell yes.😎And I’m seeing it tomorrow too!

[@danadams2221]

Is there a way to donate money to the film without preorder?

[@braedensteele3184]

Transformers Dark of the Moon is an excellent epic action movie with some of the best visual effects ever put to screen and I'm tired that liking it is considered apologetic or guilty pleasure.

[@davidthirugnanakumar7888]

😂so what about the John Malkovich scenes or the toilet scene, that's good for you

[@101Mant]

If only I gave a shit about any if the "characters". You can have epic action movies and some decent characterisation and arcs.

[@zeekescamilla9255]

Going to see it tn, exciteded

[@joseocampo4592]

Hey guys… what do you think about my country Peru as the scenario of the movie? Did you really like it? And if you do… do you recommend the country to another franchises like Marvel or something like that? Honestly

[@LetTheBassKick95]

Man I love how you brought up the brother story that’s something that definetly would of pulled me. Especially on the bridge fighting scene if he was protecting his brother in the suit!!

[@covenantfemboy]

Just watched it at the movies. Literally the best transformers we have gotten in awhile

[@thehacker2125]

Did the title card appear at the beginning or at the end of the movie?

[@covenantfemboy]

@@thehacker2125 End

[@thehacker2125]

@@covenantfemboy mid credits or after credits?

[@covenantfemboy]

@@thehacker2125 wasn't it before the credits

[@Evan-nx9ng]

Chris grew up with Transformers

[@danaferber]

Where do you get these Sailor Moon t-Shirts?? I love it!

[@eugene4296]

Every time I watch your reviews it makes me feel like we had the same childhood, I can't wait to see your film!

[@christopherwahmhoff9348]

I wanted to love this movie so much... I can't get over them making mirage (the rich aristocrat I hates earth and wants to go home)... Jazz the Porsche that loves human culture and embraced it especially using voiced by the late and great Scatman crothers

[@watamutha]

So did you love it?

[@christopherwahmhoff9348]

@@watamutha nope... Bay script with a talented director...

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Wanna see it! Not because its featuring my gal Arcee, Primal, Cheetor and the other Maximal gang...but also to see another director tackle Transformers. I'm just hoping the human factor isn't TOO MUCH but we'll see!😂

[@sachaallari592]

Chris if you are here reading the comments what SFX shots do you need as I may be able to help depending on the shot.

[@TheSanket2003]

I can't believe I saw this movie the same day Chris posted this review!!

[@omt4293]

Just saw the movie…Transformers is back on track!! They did a very good job with this one. And I won’t spoil it…..the final scene….is one of the most WTF scenes I have ever saw in a movie…everyone was like WTF?!? Trust me, when you see it, you’ll know. The final scene was a jaw dropper!

[@jonathantozer7733]

Certainly WTF!

[@jngames01]

I'm a huge tf fan, but this one was tough to watch. How was the script given the green light? Its so corny and some of the dialogue had me saying "really?". The one thing I can give it is they used Arrival to Earth at the end but that's about it. The lack of big-name actors really effects this as the 2 lead characters are barely able to carry this movie.

[@MikeTaffet]

I know Chris is the same age as me because Beast Wars and Reboot were my JAM growing up. I also was primarily introduced to Transformers through Beast Wars. The movie was perfectly enjoyable as a Transformers movie, but I’d have loved to see more of the Maximals and Predacons

[@TyrantsRuin]

The lady and I saw this last night and had a blast. Our favorite performance was Pete Davidson as Mirage, absolutely killed it. We have kids so we don't go out as much but this movie was definitely worth it, I'd see it again.

[@brandon504boi7]

Beast Wars cartoon was Awesome. Memories 💯💯💯💯💯