The Autobots and Decepticons, which have long been flooded with toy stores, have long occupied the screens of movie theaters with the release of the first film "Transformers." The names of robots such as Optimus Prime and Megatron also became known as Harry Potter and Voldemort. Cars, which are actually aliens turning into human-like creatures, appealed to the audience. And the yellow Chevrolet Camaro by the name of Bumblebee has become a favorite of many.
Very soon the fifth part of the movie series will be released, it's time to review the previous parts. Do you know what the heroes of Transformers look like? Are the names all familiar too? Let's check it out on the latest film, Transformers: Age of Extinction. Moreover, the events of the new tape are a continuation of the previous one.
A bit about the film itself
"The era of extermination" sets the movie series a new direction. After the invasion of Chicago, the Autobots fell out of favor. In the film, it is the theme of spoiled people / transformers relations that is touched upon. The names of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and the team are becoming known throughout the world, because these are the names of dangerous creatures.
It is noteworthy that in the “Age of Extinction” the diverse mythology of transformers is touched upon, the plot covers a much larger number of events than the first three films, which were built exclusively on the battle of the Autobots against the Decepticons. A new subspecies appears - dinobots - another proof that the film team seriously intended to move away from the previous storyline.
Given that the director was originally going to dwell on three films, we can assume that this is a new era for the film "Transformers"
Autobot Names
Optimus Prime is the wise and formidable leader of the Autobots. At the beginning of the film, he appears in the image of a rusty, crippled Marmon truck, but later turns into a Western Star 4900 main tractor.
Bumblebee. From the very beginning, he was a loyal assistant to Optimus Prime and a defender of humanity. Despite the damaged voice module, Bumblebee actively communicates by switching radio stations and selecting suitable songs. Initially in the film, he appears in the form of a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, and then becomes the brilliant 2014 Camaro.
Ratchet. By nature, he is not a fighter, but he is a valuable member of the team - a physician. He decides to side with the Autobots, because he feels that they have every chance to achieve peace - the only thing that really interests him. It is transformed into a rescue SUV Hummer H2, which once again shows its peaceful disposition.
Hound A caricature character who, despite the awesome look, likes to call the Earth his home and how a child enjoys simple things. In the film, he looks like a heavily armed gunner with a robotic beard and the love of using cartridges as cigars. Its mechanized appearance is the tactical Oshkosh car.
Crosshairs is a weapons master, paratrooper. Comes to replace Ironheidu who died in the third part of the film. Crosshairs is not a big fan of the Earth, and on occasion does not mind leaving it. Transforms into 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette.
Drift. Initially, he was on the side of the Decepticons, but after he turned over to the Autobots. In the film, he appears in the image of a calm samurai, skillfully wielding swords and practically unparalleled. Transforms into the stunning 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and loves occasionally drifting through the city streets.
Brains. A little robot that looks like a mad scientist. It transforms into a laptop, but rarely appears in this image. Like Drift, it used to be on the side of the Decepticons, but, realizing its mistake (or tired of constant pressure), it went over to the Autobots. The film is captivated by people, with the goal of hacking the Autobot genome.
The characters Hound, Crosshairs and Drift appear for the first time in the Transformers movie universe.
Decepticon Names
Caution, the following list may contain spoilers!
Galvatron. One of the few transformers in The Age of Extinction, which is not Cybertron’s creation. It was created by humans as a replacement for the Autobots and the protector of Earth. Well armed, but embittered and becoming the new leader of the Decepticons. It transforms into a 2014 Freightliner Argosy tractor similar to Optimus Prime.
Stinger. Also, like Galvatron, is not the creation of Cybertron. He is considered the main rival of Bumblebee. He is not afraid to join the battle against the dinobots. At times when it’s not trying to destroy the Autobots, it travels on roads disguised as a 2013 Pagani Huayra .
Junkheep. A Decepticon soldier whose only purpose in existence is to fight the Autobots. Transforms into a garbage truck.
Lockdown Despite being on the list of Decepticons, technically Lockdown is not part of either party. He is a ruthless intergalactic bounty hunter who was hired to track down one of their Autobots hiding on Earth. Who hired him and whom he hunts is not disclosed. Transforms into 2013 Lamborghini Aventador.
Dinobot names
Grimlock . Stubborn dinobot leader. He does not like to listen to anyone, including Optimus Prime. More bosses hate the Decepticons. Turns into a powerful metal Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Skorn Chief destruction team dinobots. And this applies not only to his responsibilities in the group, but also to his character. A deadly adversary in the form of a robot, in the form of a Spinosaurus, becomes even more dangerous.
Slug Considers himself second after Grimlock. A fierce fighter who blows everything in his path. When he does not argue with Grimlock in the guise of a robot, he transforms into a powerful mechanical Triceratops.
Strafe . Chief through the air in the guise of an incredibly powerful Pteranodon.
Slash . The cunning hunter Velociratops, partner of Hound.
Instead of a conclusion
Some of the robots had only a couple of seconds of screen time, someone won a significant share of the plot, but thanks to the efforts of the team, each of them, both Autobots, Decepticons and Dinobots, looks amazingly detailed and impressively powerful on the screen.
As in previous films, the creators tried to include as many characters as possible, to the delight of fans of the Transformers movie series. The names of the characters of a favorite story were considered by us in this article.