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Transformers: The Last Knight

out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 6 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Weighted from a 3.2 average · Why?

A bloated, incoherent mess that wears the franchise's exhaustion on its sleeve.

Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Optimus vs. Bumblebee confrontation
  • Criticised: repetitive plot and exhausting action

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User score 5.3 out of 10 from 3 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 7 critics are saying

Critical consensus on Transformers: The Last Knight is overwhelmingly negative, with most reviewers assigning scores in the 20-50 range. No aspect of the film drew consistent praise, though one critic briefly noted the Optimus vs. Bumblebee confrontation as a minor redeeming moment. Common criticisms include an incoherent and repetitive plot, exhausting and uninspired action sequences, and weak human performances, particularly from Mark Wahlberg. Several critics expressed fatigue with the franchise itself, suggesting the series has long outstayed its welcome.

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Critic reviews (7)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Firstpost

    Film review ·

    Wahlberg once again demonstrates he's one of the worst actors who keeps grabbing starring roles in big films — his bored face making no attempt to hide the fact that he's in these films for the quick paycheck. The other human characters are as irritating as him, and it really makes you wonder why these Transformers films are more about the humans than the awesomely designed robots. Bay claims to make films for 14-year-old boys, but even that demographic deserves better films than this. It's about time we got back the Bay from The Rock instead of the boring and lazy filmmaker that he is today.
  2. Rediff

    Film review ·

    The film's unoriginal action and the plot-within-plot structure may prove to be its downfall
  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    ...it's the movie-equivalent of the string of 10,000 non-stop firecrackers that annoying kids burst outside your window in Diwali.
  4. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Director Michael Bay returns for the fifth time, and Mark Wahlberg for the second, to pound your brain into a pulp with wall-to-wall cacophony.
  5. Filmfare

    Film review ·

    At 2.5 hours, Transformers: The Last Knight just feels like a laboured and brash attempt to stage the same story for the fifth time. The battles between Optimus and Megatron aren't epic anymore. Yes, there's a brief battle between Optimus and Bumble Bee, which is possibly the only redeeming factor of the film. But even the novelty of that idea gets lost when the two Autobots engage in some Karan Arjun level bromance. Picture it like the scene between Batman and Superman from Zack Snyder's Batman Vs Superman movie, where the caped heroes bond over the common names of their mothers. Watching two giant robots engage in the same level of emotional revelry just doesn't work out. Transformers 5 is a colossal let down.
  6. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    The film fails to impress. The action scenes at the end are a yawn fest. It's high time the transformers forget about Unicron and spare us from watching them in action. Not more than one star for this.
  7. Gulf News

    Film review ·

    After two and half hours of pulverising action, there's nothing to do but raise the white flag, admit defeat, and shudder as you pass the theatre for the latest "Cars" movie. No more, please.

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Audience reviews (2)

3 ratings · user score 5.3

  1. Ajay lawyerJul 2017
    5/10

    the movie is two n half hours ,that is only fault makes boring ,head ache.otherwise scenes are excellent,movie is good

  2. Fabien BladochaJul 2017
    10/10

    Good movie, great effects, love Transformers, Thanks you Mr Bay.

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