"I am very certain that 'transformers' is definitely a work of sincerity. When the Autobots legion appears, this scene will surely be etched in history, just like a childhood dream come true."
Watching the Autobots and humans complete their epic meeting on the big screen.
Especially Optimus Prime's close-up, it was so vivid it was as if a normal human was talking to him.
A New York Times film critic secretly recorded this passage.
Sergei unconsciously clenched his fist and said, "I think I will be shaken by this image for the rest of my life."
He suddenly looked at Eric next to him and said, "Partnering with MGM and partnering with you was definitely the best decision Hasbro has ever made."
Eric smiled slightly, then sighed, "No, it's not perfect enough, at least not the image I envisioned."
"Hmm?"
"Sergei, in my original concept, a blockbuster like transformers would actually be very suitable for 3D effects."
"Can you imagine what it would feel like if Optimus Prime's face came out of the big screen and truly appeared before you?"
"What would it feel like when two mechanical giants fought, and exploding parts directly smashed into your eyes?"
Feeling the scene Eric described, Sergei couldn't help but be captivated.
"It's just a pity that the technology isn't mature enough. Peter Jackson and I tried, but the effect presented was not as good as 2D."
"There was no choice but to give up. Perhaps in a few years, when the technology is perfected, it can be put into use, maybe in the third installment."
Sergei nodded with certainty: "It will definitely be realized. I am looking forward to that day immensely."
On the big screen, the plot continued.
Sam took the Autobots back to his home to look for glasses, and then the IT expert played by Chloë Sevigny successfully deciphered the key information.
Ryan Reynolds returned with his troops. After a major battle in the desert, out of more than thirty people, only nine remained alive, and the British Trio were all injured.
To buy Ryan Reynolds time to contact support, they all fell under the scorpion's gunfire.
But they also brought back useful information, which was that transformers were not invincible. As long as they concentrated their attack on one point regardless of the cost, these mechanical monsters would also be injured and die.
They also found that the mechanical monsters seemed to pay more attention to protecting their chests, which might be their weak point.
Then the security agency came to the door and took the male and female protagonists away in a police car.
Optimus Prime was forced to appear and rescued the two, but also attracted the army's capture.
Because the Autobots adhered to the principle of not harming humans, they were constrained and could only passively defend. Finally, Bumblebee was frozen with liquid nitrogen and taken away.
This scene immediately made countless people feel disheartened. Is it really that hard to be a good guy?
If they also fought without restraint like the Decepticons, no amount of people would be enough to fight them.
In fact, from the perspective of Earthlings, facing an unknown threat, the US military and the Department of Defense did nothing wrong.
But the audience empathized with the Autobots, and coupled with the fact that the US military almost never does good things in Hollywood movies.
So when facing the Decepticons, the audience cheered for the US military.
But when facing the Autobots, the audience immediately turned their guns and began to curse these soldiers.
At this moment, the scene shifted to Hoover Dam, where our "Buy a Bed" Megatron finally made his dazzling appearance.
Faction: Decepticons.
Name: Megatron.
Transformation: Cybertronian alien fighter jet.
Abilities: Flail, retractable energy cannon, neutrino missiles, super armor, regenerative armor.
His size was far greater than that of ordinary transformers, only Optimus Prime could rival him.
And the biggest secret of the movie was also revealed.
"As you can see, we call him Alien #1, Sam. Your great-great-grandfather dug him out in the Arctic. This is one of the greatest discoveries in human history."
"Most of the modern technology you see was extracted piece by piece from Alien #1."
"Including the army's fighter jets, tanks, artillery, as well as various vehicles on the road, and steel cruise ships at sea."
"That's why those mechanical monsters transform into sports cars or fighter jets, because these things originally belonged to them."
Seeing Megatron for the first time, everyone was overwhelmingly shocked.
And just as they were shocked, the little Frenzy successfully sneaked in, and the news of Megatron and the AllSpark was transmitted to all Decepticons.
Villains assemble!
Faction: Decepticons.
Name: Starscream.
Transformation: F22 Raptor fighter jet.
Abilities: Dispersed superconducting cruise missiles, high-speed rotating machine guns, neutrino destructive beams, regenerative armor.
Faction: Decepticons.
Name: Brawl.
Transformation: General Dynamics M1A1 Abrams modified main battle tank.
Abilities: Dual-bladed claw, high-speed rotating Gatling gun, shoulder-mounted cannon, exploding high-explosive artillery, regenerative armor.
Faction: Decepticons.
Name: Bonecrusher.
Transformation: Buffalo mine-protected ambush-protected vehicle.
Abilities: Powerful grappling hook, mine clearance, clustered high-break laser gun, regenerative armor.
As a fighter jet, Starscream bypassed the mountains and was the first to arrive at Hoover Dam, transforming while still in the air.
His mechanical arm swung forward, and a dozen cruise missiles immediately curved and slammed into the dam.
The dam, which was said to be able to withstand a nuclear explosion, was instantly blown up, sending debris flying everywhere.
"They're here! They know the AllSpark is here!"
Sam's face was anxious: "Release my car quickly, only he knows how to deal with this situation."
Seeing the powerful enemy approaching, Bumblebee was released and retrieved the AllSpark. The group hurriedly evacuated Hoover Dam.
Since the signal was already interfered with, regular communication systems could not send messages, making it difficult to seek military support, and the arrival of the Decepticons was imminent.
To protect the AllSpark from being lost, the group could only head towards Las Vegas, the nearest city.
Because five elite brigades, a combined force of nearly 20,000 people, were stationed there, they should be able to repel the Decepticons' attack.
Fortunately, they arrived in Las Vegas ahead of time and finally contacted the nearby garrison via an old radio.
They also worked with the Municipal Government to urgently evacuate residents, sending them to basements, subways, and other civil defense facilities. Those who couldn't be evacuated were asked to stay at home and absolutely not go out.
The military and government's objective was clear: it was best to resolve the battle outside the city; if not, they would prepare for the worst.
At the same time, inside Hoover Dam, Megatron broke out of the ice. At this point, the movie had entered its latter half, with only half an hour left until the end, and the ultimate villain finally appeared.
"I am Megatron!"
Shouting his iconic line, the human side sprayed nitrogen, but it was impossible to freeze Megatron again.
A few missiles launched from his back, working in conjunction with Starscream, instantly collapsed half of the sturdy Hoover Dam.
The alien fighter broke free from its cage and flew into the sky.
Starscream immediately jumped out to show his loyalty: "Always loyal to you, Lord Megatron!"
Megatron, however, didn't even look at him, and asked to himself, "Where is the AllSpark?"
Starscream hurriedly pointed into the distance, shifting the blame: "It was taken by humans, they are escaping."
"You have disappointed me again, Starscream!"
Saying this famous line, cursing Starscream was his daily routine anyway, and their relationship was a bit of a love-hate one.
Suddenly, the three factions—Decepticons, Autobots, and humans—all headed towards the world's gambling capital.
"Damn it, I need to go to the bathroom. It must be because of the iced cola. What should I do?"
"Brother, if you want to go, go by yourself. Haven't you seen that the final battle is about to begin? I don't want to miss a single minute."
"I'll hold it, I must hold it."
All the audience members stared intently at the big screen.
Grand and majestic background music played, and in the military base, tens of thousands of soldiers began to mobilize intensively.
"Check the radar!"
"Adjust targeting systems!"
"Load ammunition!"
"The 49th Infantry Brigade is fully mobilized, all 4145 personnel are in position."
"The 15th Armored Brigade is assembled and will depart in 10 minutes."
"The 27th Motorized Infantry Brigade is mobilized and has departed along Highway 77, over and out."
"The 11th Aviation Group is all in position, requesting takeoff."
"The 8th Tank Brigade is mobilizing, expected to be fully equipped in 15 minutes."
"I am Captain William Lennox. The enemy we face this time is unprecedented. They will disguise themselves as our comrades and possess terrifying firepower and armor."
"But the enemy is not invincible. They also have weaknesses. As long as we launch a concentrated attack on one point, no matter how thick the armor, it will be breached. This is our only hope."
...On Highway 77, hundreds of armored vehicles advanced in a single file, with neatly dressed soldiers in each troop carrier.
"Report, unknown vehicles detected ahead: a police car, an Abrams tank, and a mine-clearing and explosive-proof vehicle. What a strange combination."
Upon hearing this, the commander was somewhat wary, but the only Decepticon who had truly shown its face was blackout, so he wasn't sure. What if it was an ally?
Just a moment of hesitation, and the distance between the two sides had closed to less than a hundred meters.
"Decepticons, attack!"
Kikikakuka... To the astonishment of the leading vehicle, Barricade, Brawl, and Bonecrusher transformed simultaneously.
The three Decepticons filled the highway, launching missiles, laser guns, grappling hooks, and grenade launchers all at once.
The armored vehicle at the very front was instantly blown away, the several-ton vehicle turning into scrap metal in Bonecrusher's claws, like a baby's toy.
A thick cannon barrel emerged from Brawl's shoulder, filled with dense green energy.
A cannon blast streaked hundreds of meters, instantly vaporizing all the tanks in its path.
"Disperse! Disperse and launch point attacks!"
The commander directed while calling for backup.
"Calling for support, calling for air support!"
"The 27th Motorized Infantry Brigade has encountered enemy forces, coordinates Highway 77, 10 kilometers south of Las Vegas."
"The enemy's firepower is too fierce, please provide immediate support!"
"Received, air support will arrive shortly. You must prevent the enemy from entering the city, at all costs!"
Boom boom boom!
After dispersing, the situation improved slightly, but in the open wilderness, the Decepticons were extremely agile, impossible to lock on to, let alone focus fire on a single point.
In the blink of an eye, many more soldiers sacrificed their lives.
Swoosh... In the sky, an F-22 and an armed helicopter suddenly flew over.
Some soldiers looked up, tears almost streaming down their faces: "Air support is finally here."
But then the illusion shattered, as Starscream and blackout launched a fierce attack on the ground.
"It's the enemy, those mechanical monsters again!"
In just a few minutes, an entire motorized infantry brigade, one of the most elite units of the US military, a force of nearly 4,000 men, had lost more than half its numbers.
Just as the soldiers were despairing, a large formation of 25 F-22 Raptors flew in from the horizon; air support had finally arrived.
"Everyone, pay attention to differentiate, that fighter jet in front is an enemy disguise."
The fighter jet squadron, having received prior intelligence, immediately began to encircle Starscream.
22 against 1, and Starscream was notoriously fragile. Even with regenerative armor, and even if human weapons caused limited damage to him.
But after being hit by several missiles in succession, he still couldn't hold on much longer.
Swoosh... Boom!
Boom boom!
"What happened? What the hell was that?"
Suddenly, a silver-white phantom streaked across the sky at extreme speed, and several F-22s that couldn't evade were instantly sliced and exploded.
Megatron, relying on armor far superior to ordinary transformers, was completely unharmed.
"Starscream, are you trying to escape again?"
Starscream hastily flew behind Megatron: "Of course not, I was just luring these foolish humans."
Megatron couldn't be bothered with him, because he had already seen the arrival of his opponent: Optimus Prime leading the Autobot army had arrived on the battlefield.
Jazz, Ratchet, and Ironhide engaged Bonecrusher, Brawl, and Barricade in combat, respectively.
Energy beams shot into the sky, and Megatron swerved to avoid them.
"Decepticons, attack the city! Our goal is to reclaim the Allspark."
With that, he disregarded the others and took the lead, flying towards the casino city not far away.
Under the command of their leader, the other Decepticons no longer lingered in battle, transforming and rushing towards the city.
The Autobots followed closely behind, but no matter how much they bombarded, the Decepticons wouldn't stop.
They left behind a trail of devastation, and from a wide view, shattered tanks and craters were everywhere.
On the streets of the casino city, Captain William said to Sam: "Do you hear the artillery fire? They're already catching up."
"Your mission is to protect the Allspark. Head to the helipad in the central plaza immediately. A Black Hawk armed helicopter will be there to pick you up soon. Get on the plane and hurry to Washington."
But the 10-kilometer distance was covered in the blink of an eye. He hadn't even finished giving instructions when the silver-white fighter jet transformed into Megatron and stomped through a three-story building.
"Humans! Give me the Allspark!"
Megatron roared and lunged at Sam, and Bumblebee hastily transformed to block him.
A smooth combo of kicks landed on Megatron's face. Although the damage was small, the insult was immense.
The enraged Megatron went berserk on the spot, smashing out with his energy flail, instantly crippling Bumblebee's left leg.
Just as he was about to smash the opponent's head, the red and blue Optimus Prime descended like a god, and the two leaders engaged in a head-on battle.
Megatron transformed into an alien fighter jet again, taking Optimus Prime on a rampage.
In slow motion, two connected skyscrapers were violently pierced and exploded.
"Ho!"
"Ah!"
The thrilling scenes made many viewers exclaim, the visuals were too reminiscent of 9/11.
At the same time, Autobots and Decepticons simultaneously stormed the casino city, and a street battle ensued.
Laser missiles and energy waves flew everywhere, streets were destroyed, and countless skyscrapers collapsed.
Watching the trembling ceilings and falling debris, the residents of the casino city huddled in basements and air-raid shelters, trembling.
Tens of thousands of soldiers poured into the city to fight, unlike the open terrain earlier.
Due to the narrow spaces in the city, the Decepticons' advantage in agility disappeared, and human weapons could hit them more accurately.
"Come on! Megatron's little brats, let old man Ironhide show you a thing or two!"
A missile hit Bonecrusher's shoulder, crippling one of his arms.
Ironhide flew in, intending to rip off his opponent's head, but was clamped by Bonecrusher's back claws.
The two metal behemoths rolled back and forth on the street, crushing countless vehicles.
Seeing that a stalemate was not an option, William shouldered a rocket launcher and fired, accurately hitting the connection point of Bonecrusher's back steel claws.
The clamping force weakened, and Ironhide immediately broke free, blasting the opponent's chest armor with a shot.
Bonecrusher's chest instantly split open, revealing the blue glow of his spark.
"Attack his spark!"
Amidst Ironhide's roar, the British Trio drove their tanks in a furious charge, pinning Bonecrusher against a dilapidated building, their cannon barrels pressed against his chest.
Boom!
A towering blaze erupted, a massive fireball engulfing the entire street, simultaneously taking Bonecrusher and the British Trio with it.
Michael Fassbender fulfilled his promise, perishing with the Decepticon.
When Eric filmed this scene, he never intended for the three of them to survive.
Because under his tutelage, they were destined to become popular. If they didn't die in this movie, fans would still ask where they went in the next one.
It was better for them to die; only by dying could they go on to film other roles.
"Get out of the way!"
On another street, Gadot was driving a pickup truck, carrying the injured Bumblebee.
For a moment, it was as if she was possessed by the God of Cars, taking down Brawl with the assistance of Captain William.
This scene fully showcased the female lead's personal charm.
And on the true core battlefield, Optimus Prime and Megatron were locked in a fierce battle.
The clash of energy swords and flails instantly reduced several streets to a muddy mess.
But Optimus Prime's firepower still couldn't match Megatron's, and he was blasted into a building by a cannon shot.
"Humans don't deserve to live! Give me the Allspark!"
The giant steel claw again reached for Sam.
At this moment, a squadron of Black Hawk armed helicopters joined the battle, frantically strafing Megatron.
Tanks and grenade launchers from a distance also drove up and fired fiercely at him.
The impact forced Megatron back a few steps, and enraged, he took out these soldiers with several energy blasts.
But in the instant he was distracted, Optimus Prime leaped out, hitting him in the chest with a shot. His armor shattered, and Megatron's spark was immediately exposed.
Megatron, in turn, smashed Optimus Prime's legs with a hammer, and both transformers fell to the ground simultaneously.
"Sam, he's recovering quickly! Quickly, put the Allspark into my body!"
Facing Optimus Prime's self-sacrificing roar, Sam found Megatron's spark right in front of him.
"What if I put the Allspark..."
He suddenly had an idea, performing a reverse output.
Boom!
"Buy a bed!" Megatron never expected that he would fall in such a dramatic way.
And seeing their leader defeated, the other Decepticons didn't hesitate and immediately fled, and the Battle of Vegas finally concluded.
"Victory!"
"We won!"
The surviving soldiers wept with joy, embracing each other.
As the camera zoomed out and up, the lens revealed the devastated casino city and the lurking Decepticons.
The war would still continue...