The Transformers saga, largely directed by Michael Bay , is famous for its spectacular action scenes, impressive giant robots, and breathtaking special effects. But upon closer inspection, the films are also full of mistakes and inconsistencies that leave even the most loyal fans perplexed. Here are the franchise's worst story failures.
1. Megatron: dead, resurrected… then forgotten? 🤔
In the first film, Megatron dies after being pierced by the AllSpark . He is then resurrected in Transformers 2 thanks to a fragment. But in Transformers 4, he becomes Galvatron, then reverts to Megatron in Transformers 5… without any explanation.
2. Optimus Prime can fly… but only when it suits him ✈️
After merging with Jetfire in Transformers 2, Optimus Prime gains the ability to fly. However, he seems to forget it in subsequent films… until Transformers 5, where he flies again without explanation.
3. The Mystery of the Missing Autobots 🚛❓
Several Autobots like Jolt, The Wreckers, and Mirage disappear from one film to the next without explanation. With each new installment, new characters arrive while the old ones are simply forgotten.
4. Bumblebee and his lost voice… found… lost again 🎤
In the first film, Bumblebee regains his voice at the end. In the sequels, he becomes mute again, then miraculously regains his speech in Transformers 5… before becoming mute again. A real yo-yo of a plot twist.
5. Chicago destroyed… then as good as new 🌆
The Battle of Chicago in Transformers 3 causes massive destruction. Yet, in Transformers 4, the city appears to have been virtually rebuilt within a few years, with little narrative impact.
6. The Age of Transformers: A Wobbly Timeline 📜
The films multiply contradictory versions: old Primes, Transformers in World War II, Optimus in Camelot... Revelations which contradict the first films where the Transformers are supposed to discover Earth.
7. The AllSpark destroyed… but still there? 🔷
The AllSpark is destroyed in the first film, but continues to be used via fragments in the sequels. Its rules constantly change throughout the storylines.
8. Sometimes illogical transformations 🔄
Galvatron becoming a cloud of particles, Megatron changing modes for no reason, Optimus changing size... some transformations defy logic, even for Cybertronian technology .
9. Humans with selective memory 🤷♂️
Cade Yeager suddenly discovers that Transformers have been influencing human history for centuries in Transformers 5, something he'd never heard of before. The government, too, constantly changes its attitude from one film to the next.
10. A confusing Transformers multiverse 🌎🌀
The Bumblebee movie appears to be both a reboot and a prequel, creating complete confusion in the continuity. With Rise of the Beasts, the timeline is even more unclear, leaving fans in limbo.
Conclusion: A spectacular but chaotic saga 🎬🔥
The Transformers saga has left its mark on cinema with its special effects and legendary action scenes. But behind the spectacle, it accumulates errors and inconsistencies that sometimes make even the most attentive fans cringe.
✨ To better understand the universe and its gray areas, also discover our articles on the AllSpark , Michael Bay and Cybertronian technology , three key elements for deciphering the choices (and mistakes) of the Transformers films.
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