The sequel to the transformers filmed by MGM is already completely different from the original; it is an adaptation based on "Transformers: Prime."
The quality of this work goes without saying, and its ratings are very high.
Since "Transformers: Prime" is a 2010 work and hasn't been released yet, even die-hard fans have no idea what will happen next.
However, the appearance of several new transformers is still very eye-catching, especially with many shots given to Arcee.
Coupled with the humans starting secret research, the situation has become even more chaotic, and the plot is clearly much more complex than the first film.
Nearly 40 minutes into the movie, the remnants of the Decepticons suffer another crushing defeat.
Starscream has fled to parts unknown, while his subordinates have either been killed or captured alive—it's a truly pathetic sight.
Soundwave, having narrowly escaped death, pins all his hopes on finding Megatron. Scalpel and the Mechanical Insects finally bring some good news.
Megatron's body was discarded in the depths of the Mariana Trench, so the scene shifts to the Pacific Ocean.
On the seabed, after searching for a long time, Soundwave finally discovers his leader.
Looking at the battered Megatron, he doesn't know what to do or if there's any hope of revival; he can only take the body away first, treating it as a last-ditch effort.
As a result, the moment he touches Megatron, the energy within his body suddenly begins to leak out.
Not only did Megatron absorb his power, but his entire body also continuously emitted dark energy until he suddenly opened his eyes.
"Soundwave, you're the only one!"
"It took you this long to wake me up. You've disappointed me, just like that fellow Starscream."
As Megatron's domineering mechanical voice rang out, cheers immediately erupted in the cinema.
Although Lord Megatron had limited screen time in the first movie, his design was eye-catching. To be honest, a jet is just cooler than a truck.
Furthermore, he constantly talks trash off-screen, so he's very popular, with millions of fans on Facebook.
Once Eric's own amusement park is built, he'll follow Universal Studios' example and make him the face of the park.
"Respected Megatron, during the time you were gone, Starscream..."
Soundwave recounted everything Little Red had done, making Megatron clench his fists in rage.
I know your ambition to be the leader and I don't care, but you led the team to ruin—unforgivable!
"I will find him. I will also make the Autobots pay the price and reclaim the AllSpark."
"Then I will exterminate humanity and transform Earth into another Cybertron. They must pay for the technology they took from me!"
"But Megatron, we no longer have an army."
Megatron grabbed a black stone: "No need. I have obtained a new power."
"Although I'm not sure why Earth hides such power, it's enough for me to defeat Optimus Prime."
As he spoke, the surrounding black energy converged toward him, and his originally broken mechanical body was instantly restored by the stone; he was repaired.
Red light glowed in Soundwave's eyes. As the Decepticons' intelligence officer, he possessed vast knowledge, yet this scene was beyond his understanding.
On the other side, the Autobots found and raided the Decepticons' base.
Unfortunately, it was already deserted, and there was no sign of Jazz.
Left with no choice, they could only hope to capture another Decepticon to interrogate them for information about Jazz.
But no one held out hope anymore; everyone knew that Jazz was likely dead.
The remaining fleeing Decepticons had to endure the wrath, and could only hide as best as they could.
In the mountains of Alaska, the Decepticon Skyquake was surrounded and killed by a joint force of Autobots and Lieutenant Colonel William.
On the icy plains of Siberia, the Decepticon Dreadwing was also found and captured by the Autobots.
"Talk! Where is Jazz?" Ironhide asked, pointing his energy cannon at Dreadwing's head.
But Dreadwing had no idea what the other was talking about: "I've said it many times. If that idiot Starscream hadn't deceived us, the Decepticons wouldn't have taken the initiative to attack you."
Worried that Ironhide might accidentally blow the other's head off, Sam and Mikaela hurriedly tried to persuade him.
"He's being stubborn right now. He'll talk after being locked up for a while."
"We have a profession called animal trainers. No matter how fierce the beast, even lions and tigers can eventually be tamed."
Just then, receiving a communication from Arcee, Optimus Prime's tone suddenly changed drastically: "You're talking about Megatron! Megatron has appeared?"
Hearing this, everyone present was shocked.
Even Dreadwing, a Decepticon, couldn't believe it: "Lord Megatron..."
Hanging up the communication, Optimus Prime spoke in a serious tone: "Autobots, bad news. Megatron has suddenly appeared in Los Angeles. We must return immediately."
"Megatron? Did my ears fail me? Or did you hear wrong? Wasn't that guy taken out?"
Sam was somewhat incoherent as the terrifying memories of being chased for his life by Megatron in the Gambling City came rushing back.
Before he could finish, Lieutenant Colonel William's call also came through.
Now there was no doubt—Megatron really was back.
Instead, the female lead, Mikaela, was very calm. She turned to look at Bumblebee: "Comrade, it seems we're going to fight side by side again."
"It would be an honor, ma'am."
The scene shifted to Los Angeles, just as the movie reached the one-hour mark.
Some audience members checked the time and realized something was wrong.
"Isn't this final battle coming a bit too early? There's still more than an hour until the end of the movie."
"Isn't that better? I love watching transformers go head-to-head, metal clashing against metal. It's bound to be even more explosive than the first one."
"But this isn't normal. A final battle lasting over an hour... the special effects costs would be too high. Even MGM can't afford to burn that much money."
"Isn't there still that mysterious unit? And Black Widow hasn't shown up yet."
"Anyway, the trailer doesn't give anything away. Maybe that mysterious unit will swoop in and take the credit again."
"That's normal. Man-made transformers becoming the final boss fits the tropes of a commercial film."
"Have you seen Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla? Mechagodzilla went out of control and became the big boss. In any case, once humans start researching technology beyond themselves, it never ends well."
"We'll find out if we keep watching. The fight's about to start! It's starting! Finally!"
In the scene, Megatron stood on top of a tall building, holding his arm high as he made a declaration.
"Decepticons, your leader has returned! Now, I announce to the whole world..."
"All Decepticons who hear the call, come to my side!"
After speaking, his arm transformed, and a telescopic energy cannon fired, a thick laser beam spanning the sky.
The massive commotion drew the attention of all the passersby.
Then, a Neutrino Missile landed on the street, and Los Angeles was instantly engulfed in a sea of fire.
At this moment, the camera flashed past the MGM Building and finally settled on a floor-to-ceiling window.
There stood Eric in a suit, his glass falling to the floor with a crash.
"What the hell!"