Flames soared into the sky, and cars were blown into the air by the shockwaves of the explosions. Sam got back on his feet and ran for his life like an antelope being chased by a cheetah. The wicked and arrogant Starscream was still in hot pursuit. Behind them, Ironhide leapt high into the air, performed a beautiful somersault, and pinned Starscream to the ground.
Mechanical parts scattered and flew in all directions. The road cracked like a spider web. Just as Starscream broke free from Ironhide's entanglement, he was repeatedly shot by the pursuing Ratchet. Left with no choice, he transformed into an F-22 and fled in panic.
Although Sam rushed into the building, the trouble he left behind continued attacking the bystanders.
The two newly appeared Transformers seemed to confirm what Optimus Prime had said—if Megatron used the AllSpark to mass-produce Transformers, humanity would surely perish.
"If the Autobots fail, what would the world be like if it were full of these Transformers?"
Just as that thought emerged, Luo Qinghua had another one pop into his head: "That would be pretty fun."
Wang Ziming had already clenched his fists. Behind his 3D glasses, his eyes were fixed on the big screen. The most intense battle had begun. Though he knew the Autobots would surely defeat the Decepticons, it was bound to be a fierce, difficult, and exciting process.
"The story is too simple."
In the front row, Jiang Xiaojun shook his head at Ge Baldy. "The plot is clearly a notch below The Dark Knight."
"But it's more popular with audiences," Ge Baldy slightly turned toward the back.
Jiang Xiaojun also looked back. The general audience section was unusually quiet, as if no one was sitting there. This eerie silence wasn't due to boredom it was because Transformers was too captivating, leaving the audience no desire to talk or do anything else.
On the screen, the Transformers created by the AllSpark were violently wreaking havoc, firing indiscriminately at buildings and vehicles on the street. They were even more brutal than the Decepticons.
Unfortunately, these newly appeared Transformers quickly reached the end of their lives. Optimus Prime arrived at the critical moment and, after another stunning transformation, the leader of the Autobots, who had decided to unleash carnage, used the blazing sword in his hand to easily chop off their heads.
Then, Megatron spotted Optimus Prime, and the film ushered in the direct showdown between the two leaders.
They smashed through buildings with ease. Cars were flattened like toys. Lampposts fell one by one like dominoes. The combat power of these two leaders was truly formidable.
This was the scene the audience had long been waiting for. These were the shots that countless Transformers fans wanted to see. In the production team, only the sounds of collisions, shattering, and background music came from the speakers…
Everyone stared intently at the screen. This was a visual baptism—an IAMX3D visual experience!
Although Megatron was slightly stronger, Optimus Prime was no slouch either. He wasn't powerless against Megatron; he even managed to sever Megatron's shoulder armor with his sword. But out of concern for the fleeing civilians, he got flung like a sack by Megatron and crashed in front of a building.
After comparing close-combat strength, the two leaders then clashed in firepower. In this area, Megatron clearly had the upper hand. After taking a shot from Optimus Prime, he transformed both arms into a laser cannon and blasted Optimus Prime away.
By this point in the film, the entire Las Vegas Strip had practically turned into a wasteland.
The battle continued. Even the supporting characters got their moment to shine. The strong and valiant portrayal of the female lead and the U.S. military was something audiences loved. Even while driving, Mikaela didn't forget to strike a few sexy poses. She drove a tow truck carrying the injured Bumblebee and, along with Captain Lennox's team, took down Frenzy.
On the other side, Sam was cornered by Megatron, who had just shaken off Optimus Prime.
The film wasn't about to let the Transformers completely steal the show. Showing the determination and courage of humans made the film more appealing to the audience. Facing Megatron's threats and temptations, Sam clutched the AllSpark and shouted bravely—"NO!"
In the face of doom, this young man unleashed all his courage. He was soon crushed by a building brought down by Megatron, and like a falling leaf, he plummeted toward the ground—only to be caught just in time by Optimus Prime.
Optimus Prime vs. Megatron only one would survive!
"Sam, if I can't kill Megatron, put the AllSpark into my chest. I will use my life to destroy it!"
In such a situation, Sam, being an ordinary human, had no choice but to hide on the sidelines.
With stirring music playing, the screen once again filled with visuals. The two leaders clashed again, engaging in the most common style of Transformer combat—close-quarters brawling!
Emanating a sinister aura, Megatron's hand transformed into a massive spiked curved blade. Besides the blazing sword ejected from his left arm, Optimus Prime also drew the flaming battle axe he had used countless times in the animated series!
This instantly evoked memories for countless 80s kids. Wang Ziming was so excited he almost stood up.
Optimus Prime and Megatron's fight was simple, brutal, and direct. With every swing of their weapons, parts flew off, and streets and buildings were shattered.
Even though Megatron had a slight advantage, he couldn't defeat Optimus Prime quickly…
Another Decepticon arrived late to the scene. Blackout came rolling down from the sky and joined the battle, immediately shifting the balance of power. Fighting two enemies at once, Optimus Prime gradually fell behind, getting knocked down multiple times.
Megatron had help, but Optimus Prime wasn't alone either. The film entered the U.S. military moment again.
Captain Lennox charged on a motorcycle, launching a death-defying attack. Other members of the special forces team used laser guidance for missiles fired by the F-22s. Blackout suffered a heavy bombardment from the most advanced human fighter jets. That brave captain also delivered a penetrator round into Blackout's body from between his legs.
The intense explosion temporarily interrupted the battle. Blackout, though not yet dead, staggered to his feet. The previously fallen Optimus Prime pulled out his big gun from behind and delivered the finishing blow. The projectile he fired passed through Blackout's chest armor—already shattered by the F-22s—and struck the Transformer's greatest weak point—the AllSpark.
Meanwhile, Starscream once again shook off Ironhide and Ratchet, the two background characters, flew into the sky, and charged straight toward the F-22 Raptors. Using his camouflage advantage, he took out several jets in quick succession.
At that moment, the F-22 squadron launched another missile salvo—the target was Megatron, who had just thrown Optimus Prime!
The Decepticon leader was instantly engulfed by the explosions and flames. The cunning and treacherous Starscream chose to flee without hesitation.
On the ground, the continuous barrage had not dealt a fatal blow to Megatron, but had blasted open his sturdy chest armor, clearly weakening his combat strength. When he once again viciously lunged at Optimus Prime, he was knocked down within just a few exchanges.
Captain Lennox's squad surrounded him. Penetrator rounds repeatedly struck Megatron. With no reinforcements in sight, Megatron's eyes landed on Sam, who was hiding behind a car.
If he could get the AllSpark, he could create a massive army of Transformers!
Megatron gathered his energy and released a shockwave, knocking both humans and Optimus Prime to the ground. Dragging his injured body, he lunged toward Sam. But at the critical moment, Optimus Prime stood up and charged, using his Flame Sword to sever one of Megatron's legs.
Megatron collapsed in front of Sam. "I will kill you, pathetic insect. The AllSpark belongs to me!"
"Humans are not insects!"
Staring at the weakened Decepticon leader, Sam remembered Optimus Prime's words about destroying the AllSpark. Without hesitation, he lifted the AllSpark and inserted it into the cracked chest armor of Megatron. This arrogant Decepticon leader, after struggling repeatedly, ultimately could not escape death.
"You leave me no choice, my brother."
After Optimus Prime said this, the red glow in Megatron's eyes completely faded.
The camera gave a close-up of Optimus Prime's hand picking up a fragment of the AllSpark from Megatron's chest. Anyone familiar with Hollywood filmmaking would guess that, just like Megatron's corpse being thrown into the sea later, this is a setup for a sequel.
The battle ended. Sector Seven disbanded. Starscream fled. And naturally, the male and female leads got together.
Also, as in the previous life, the ending would not be complete without an Optimus Prime speech.
"After the AllSpark's destruction, our planet can no longer sustain life. But fate has given us the greatest compensation to find a new home."
"We live among humans, hidden in their midst, silently watching over them, waiting and protecting them."
"I have witnessed their courage and fearlessness with my own eyes."
"Though we come from different worlds, we are all the same far beyond what meets the eye."
"I am Optimus Prime. Here, I summon all Autobots exiled across the universe."
"We are here. We are waiting."
The movie, with a runtime of 113 minutes, came to an end. Because many human scenes were cut, the length was not too long, and this also related to 3D technology. With today's 3D visuals and glasses, an overly long film would likely cause discomfort for many viewers. Controlling the runtime not only kept the pace tight but also ensured audience comfort.
Applause erupted without warning, instantly swelling from scattered claps into a roaring wave. Even at the back rows, cheers kept coming.
The entire IMAX 3D footage totaled 50 minutes, an absolute killer feature in today's era.
"An incredible movie."
"The visual effects are breathtaking."
"If this weren't a film, I'd suspect there were Transformers hidden among us."
Chinese filmmakers who watched the film, whether sincere or polite, came up one after another to congratulate Duke and Tina Faye. Although some directors sounded a bit envious, they understood these effects were beyond what China's film industry could achieve anytime soon.
The premiere ended, and many began leaving the theater.
"Any thoughts?" asked Bald Ge to Jiang Xiaojun.
"Old Ge, look at them," Jiang Xiaojun indicated the excited ordinary audience nearby with his eyes, "I think I finally understand what the audience wants to see."
He gave Bald Ge a heavy pat, "I want to make commercial films too!"
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