Producer: Eric Cooper.
Director: Eric Cooper.
Screenwriter: Eric Cooper.
Starring: Chris Evans, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds... "This battle fully demonstrates the courage of humanity; they don't need anyone's salvation or rule. They are capable of deciding their own future, and they are comrades worthy of respect."
"I am Optimus Prime. Due to the damaged Allspark, it will take a long time to repair it. Earth will become our new home."
"I call upon all Autobots scattered in space. If you have good intentions, please come here and together guard our new home!"
As Optimus Prime's monologue ended, the scene settled on an endless field of gravestones.
Each gravestone symbolized a fallen soldier.
The camera then briefly showed the situations of the Autobots and the remaining Decepticons, who had each established secret bases.
Starscream gathered blackout and Barricade, declared himself leader, and aimed to establish a new Decepticon empire.
Finally, the scene switched to a dark space, the deepest part of the ocean, where volcanoes were connected.
Megatron's silver-white body lay silently there, once again covered in ice.
Suddenly, tendrils of black energy seeped from the volcano, enveloping Megatron. The ice cracked slightly, and a silver finger twitched.
The post-credits scene ended, and the two-and-a-half-hour film concluded.
To the stirring yet melancholic end credits song, the credits began to roll, displaying a long list of cast and crew.
Clap, clap, clap, clap... The lights in the cinema came back on. Although the music was loud, it couldn't drown out the applause from the audience.
Then Nicole, Theron, and the Olsen Sisters were seen leading the standing ovation, and other celebrities quickly followed suit.
Afterward, many audience members spontaneously stood up and applauded.
Various shouts of praise erupted from their mouths.
"This is absolutely brilliant, an unparalleled visual feast!"
"This is the best movie I've seen this year, the transformers transformation."
"You are simply too cool, Gadot!"
...Suddenly, it felt as if this place had become Cannes.
At Cannes, there is a tradition: when the audience believes a film is truly spectacular, they spontaneously applaud.
The longer the applause, the more spectacular the film is deemed.
Undoubtedly, transformers belonged to that category of ultimate blockbusters.
It made the audience feel a surge of excitement in the cold winter.
Especially the final battle, which lasted over half an hour, made many unconsciously clench their fists, only to realize later that their palms were soaked with sweat.
Amidst the fervent applause, Eric led the main cast onto the stage.
He had made significant revisions to the plot in the latter half. For instance, the Allspark was not destroyed but merely temporarily damaged.
Although the Decepticons were defeated, the only true formidable warriors lost were Megatron, Bonecrusher, and Brawl.
All the Autobots suffered heavy damage, but fortunately, with Ratchet's assistance, all eventually survived.
Jazz was not inexplicably torn in half by Megatron; the 9/11 imagery was already sufficient to convey Megatron's might.
However, human losses were extremely heavy, with tens of thousands of soldiers dying in this battle, fully demonstrating the brutality and tragedy of the war, and also highlighting humanity's determination and courage to defend its home.
The final post-credits scene naturally set the stage for the second film. He planned to completely abandon Michael Bay's version and adapt the plot from the highly-rated transformers animated series, "transformers: Prime."
Below the stage, the applause and cheers lasted for several minutes before subsiding, and everyone began to interact with the audience.
"Thank you, thank you all for your support."
Eric and the others thanked the audience together. At this moment, he suddenly felt very emotional.
His first film, the first film he truly directed, had won the audience's affection.
Even though he had lived two lives and was in a high position in the entertainment industry in this life, this was the first time he had experienced such a feeling.
Unlike the flattery of celebrities, this was genuine affection from the audience, pure and unmixed with self-interest; they truly liked his work.
This feeling was wonderful, beautiful, and intoxicating.
Beside him, Gadot excitedly threw herself into his arms, fortunately without kissing him.
Eric instantly sobered up and quickly glanced down surreptitiously.
He noticed several women staring intently at him, and all but Theron had suspicious looks in their eyes.
His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly embraced the other members of the crew one by one, ensuring everyone received the same treatment so it wouldn't seem strange.
Below the stage, a teenage boy excitedly asked, "Director, I want to know who is stronger, Megatron or Optimus Prime?"
Eric answered without hesitation, "I think they're evenly matched. If Optimus Prime hadn't been protecting Sam, it wouldn't have been so easy for Megatron to harm him."
Chris Evans shrugged, making an innocent expression: "So it's my fault?"
Hahahaha... "Director, will Starscream be the main villain in the second movie? After all, he's already become the new leader of the Decepticons."
Eric shook his head slightly: "This question has already been answered in past animations and comics; you should look there."
"Director, I feel like Megatron's screen time was too short. He just appeared and was taken out again. Will he return in the second movie?"
Eric nodded slightly: "I think so, but it might not be the kind of return everyone imagines."
The moviegoer immediately caught the key point: "So you're already conceptualizing the second movie? Will it be released by next Christmas?"
Eric slapped his forehead, looking somewhat regretful.
"Let's all take a break, brothers. To satisfy everyone and live up to the trust of Hasbro and transformers fans, our crew of thousands truly gave their all."
"Yes, the script for the second movie is indeed being conceptualized and written, but I can't guarantee it will be released by next Christmas."
"However, I can promise that the plot and scale of the second movie will be even more epic, and we will still give our utmost to make it the best."
Clap, clap, clap, clap... Enthusiastic applause once again erupted in the cinema.
Watching the young man on stage, chatting and laughing, Spielberg couldn't help but push up his glasses.
His mind was still replaying scene after scene, especially the final Las Vegas battle. Even he, an experienced veteran who had seen countless films, was moved.
The emotional engagement, the world-shattering battle, and the tragic heroism of the British Trio's suicidal attack vividly showcased the intricate struggle between humans, Autobots, and Decepticons.
Over half an hour of content, the coordination of thousands of people, every minute and every second was utilized, everything seemed like the optimal result after countless edits.
He genuinely wondered now, was Eric Cooper really directing for the first time?
Or was he, like in the sci-fi movie "Back to the Future," a time traveler who had come back from the future?
"If DreamWorks had truly acquired the adaptation rights for transformers back then, could it have done as well as MGM?"
Spielberg asked himself, but couldn't give a definitive answer.
Peter Jackson, the bearded man who had also come to show his support today, was similarly sighing to himself.
After watching, he was even more impressed by his own wisdom; the contract signed with MGM back then was absolutely correct.
Although Weta Digital earned a little less money, it also allowed the lord of the rings to avoid this behemoth. The box office could completely make up for it, and his own profits would only be greater.
When the knights of Middle-earth faced the steel giants of Cybertron, even for the final chapter of the trilogy, he felt a bit uncertain.
At the same time, in cinemas around the world, large numbers of viewers sat there, reluctant to leave, until the end credits and scroll finished, only then reluctantly getting up.
Some cinemas would habitually turn on the lights after the movie ended, deliberately breaking the viewing atmosphere and urging moviegoers to leave.
But this time, anyone who dared to do so was met with boos and reprimands. The projectionist could only turn off the lights again, quietly retreat, and patiently wait for the last few minutes to end.
In Los Angeles, a couple was struggling to choose a movie, but over a dozen interesting films undoubtedly made the choice difficult.
The man saw a group of excited young people approaching, and it seemed they had a very pleasant viewing experience.
He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what movie did you guys watch?"
"transformers, of course!" they replied in unison.
"Is it good? I mean, is it exciting enough?"
"Absolutely, brother, you must choose it. Besides transformers, no other movie is worth you waiting here in the middle of the night."
"Yes, I guarantee that after watching it, even if you face armed thugs, you'll dare to step forward and show your manly charm."
"The movie is absolutely explosive! Have you seen the matrix: revolutions?"
The man nodded: "I like Neo, the Battle of Zion was really thrilling."
The others immediately laughed: "Then you should definitely go see transformers! The final Las Vegas battle, its grandeur will exceed your imagination."
"Although I'm also a fan of the matrix, my feeling is that the Battle of Zion still has some way to go compared to it."
"Is it really as good as you say? Last Christmas, I was tricked into the cinema by sharknado, and it turned out that movie was terrible, though I still want to see the sequel this year."
"Hahahaha... I advise you to buy tickets quickly. In the few minutes you've been talking to us, the tickets for the second showing might already be sold out."
The man no longer hesitated and quickly walked to the counter: "Two tickets for transformers, please."
"Sir, only tickets for 5:30 AM are left. Do you still want them?"
"What! Where are the 2:50 AM tickets?"
The ticket seller pointed to the backs of the young people who had just left: "Just as they said, sold out."
"Actually, even if you came two hours earlier, you still wouldn't have gotten them. The first two midnight showings were already fully booked."
"So I suggest you watch eight below first, and then continue with transformers."
"eight below? Do you want my girlfriend to curse me to death? I wouldn't watch that bad movie even if the tickets were free!"
Behind him, a heavily disguised Harvey Weinstein happened to pass by, and his already startled mood from transformers immediately turned to rage.
The half-orc immediately retorted: "I just watched eight below, and the movie is excellent. Whether it's the visuals, sound, or plot, it's no worse than transformers. You should give it a try."
"Heh heh... That kind of movie is only suitable for old middle-aged people like you. My cousin went to see it the day before yesterday, and he told me the movie was incredibly boring."
"If you want to reminisce about the past, you can go watch eight below, but released in this slot, it's truly a death wish!"
The recommendation had no effect and was met with ridicule instead, making Harvey Weinstein even angrier.
He wanted to argue further, but his girlfriend had already dragged the other person away.
That nameless anger burned hotter and hotter, eventually all directed at Eric.
"Bastard! If it weren't for that kid, chicago could have won Best Picture."
"It's that kid again, breaking the rules, and eight below's prospects are dim."
"Bastard! Son of a bitch! It's all that brat's fault, he ruined everything! I'll make him pay!"
In the apartment, Eric sat on a chair, with Gadot on his lap.
Tonight, he absolutely had to spend time with Gadot, so he could only use family as an excuse to decline other invitations.
Alas!
Unbeknownst to them, his parents had already sacrificed too much for his relationships.
Click!
Click!
The mouse was clicked rapidly, and Gadot refreshed the webpage every minute or two.
"Yes! 6 points, darling, we got 6 points!"
Finally, she shouted excitedly, pointing at the screen with joy.
IMDb, currently the most authoritative rating website in the United States, barely an hour had passed since the premiere of transformers ended.
It was almost 4 AM, and the number of ratings finally met the standard, with a dazzling score of 6 points displayed.
At this moment, who knows how many people, like the two of them, were glued to their computers.
This score appeared because a large number of moviegoers, after watching the premiere, didn't even sleep and logged in to rate it overnight.
"Darling, 6 points for a commercial film, with 24,566 ratings. We've made history. Looking at all commercial films, it can probably rank in the top ten."
"Oh my goodness! I feel my heart beating so fast. Touch my face, see if it's red?"
Gadot's incoherent excitement made Eric laugh heartily. He playfully tapped her nose and said, "It's just the initial score. As the number of evaluators increases, it will definitely drop."
"After all, it's still a commercial popcorn movie. Even with the novelty bonus, I'd thank God if it got 8 points."
Gadot snorted: "I don't care, I'm going to record this moment with my camera and then show it to my family."
"I want them to know that you didn't lie, that you would make me a star, make me a world-class female star."
"Darling, I love you! I love you so much I can't help myself! Quick, touch my heart, isn't it beating faster and faster?"
Eric nodded: "Hmm... not only is it beating faster and faster, but it's also very hot."
Saying this, Eric slowly lowered his head... On November 17th, as the first-day box office data for transformers was released, the entire North American film market was struck by lightning.
Even though many people already knew the box office would be high, they still didn't expect it to be this high.
After the most frantic opening day, bolstered by rave reviews, transformers raked in an astounding $45.1 million on its first day in North America.
What does this figure mean?
Currently, the champion of the all-time first-day box office chart is last summer's spider-man, which grossed $39.4 million, a figure that at the time stunned many film critics and was believed to be insurmountable for three years.
And now, barely a year and a half later, transformers, despite opening on a Monday, still managed to increase that figure by nearly $6 million.
With only a month and a half left until the end of the year, perhaps only the lord of the rings: the return of the king could possibly rival it.
But even that is merely a possibility. Not only would Peter Jackson not dare to boast.
Even the most fervent lord of the rings fans now had to speak cautiously, because the Autobots' fans were not to be trifled with either.
A new king has ascended!
Thus, a new box office record.
Is born!