Title: Bumblebee
Year: 2018
Director: Travis Knight
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes
Total Box Office Revenue: $467,989,645 worldwide
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, Pamela Adlon
Set in 1987, “Bumblebee” follows the story of a young Autobot scout who seeks refuge on Earth amidst the ongoing war on Cybertron. Damaged and vulnerable, Bumblebee finds sanctuary in a small Californian beach town’s junkyard. There, he is discovered by Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenager grappling with her own personal losses. As Charlie revives and befriends Bumblebee, they form a deep bond. However, their journey is fraught with challenges as they are pursued by the secretive government agency Sector 7 and the menacing Decepticons, Shatter and Dropkick, who are determined to locate Optimus Prime and eradicate the Autobots. The film delves into themes of friendship, trust, and the courage to stand up against formidable adversaries.
