Transformers 4 - why I wouldn't like it, and why I would

 

 

 

 

Anyway, the cars have always been the talking-point, so let's do some talking. When the first Transformers motion picture came out in 2007, Optimus Prime was basically a Peterbilt 379 that had been on steroids for a while. The Optimus Prime from the cartoon world was a humble, flat-nosed Kenworth K100. But as the captain of the Primes grows in age, it is getting increasingly interested in physical enrichments. This is even beyond surgical enhancement! It's Western Star that's done the Optimus Prime this time around. It does look quite impressive.

 

 

The entire list of cars is fantastic, and one to lust for. Sam Witwicky's life-saving 'Bumblebee' has gone all retro and the Camaro looks stunning in its 1967 (heavily modified) form. The latest Corvette Stingray will bring in the drool quotient. But my personal favourites would be the Pagani Huayra and the Oshkosh Defense Medium Tactical Vehicle.

 

 

But that's not really the end of it. There are a few more mega names like the Bugatti Veyron, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador and the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. What exactly is that stupid Chevy Ultimate Sonic RS doing in this group though? It's neither ultimate, nor sonic in any way. What is truly ultimate though, is the Freightliner Argosy - finally a cab-over design which Optimus Prime should've been in the first place!

 

 

I'm looking forward to the latest Transformers movie with the most eagerness I've shown to the series. It's got more than one reasons to be better - better cars, better trucks, finally a cab-over transformer, many other machines, Dino-bots and, thankfully, a better lead 'actor' - Mark Whalberg. Sorry, Shea; truth is always harsh.

 

 

Transformers 4 releases in June 2014, but you can watch the trailer of Transformers: Age of Extinction here. Tell us what you think of it.