Synopsis
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
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Cast
- Hailee SteinfeldCharlie Watson
- John CenaAgent Jack Burns
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Memo
- John OrtizDr. Powell
- Jason Ian DruckerOtis Watson
- Pamela AdlonSally Watson
- Stephen SchneiderRon
- Len CariouHank
- Glynn TurmanGeneral Whalen
- Gracie DziennyTina
Recommendations
- 83
IndieWire
What Bumblebee does best is remember that this is a franchise for the young, and embrace that fact without any shame while also still delivering on the action. There’s no self-importance, no grafting of ultra-patriotism and too-dense mythology onto what should be a simple narrative. - 81
TheWrap
Bumblebee is, again and easily, the best “Transformers” movie. Heck, it’s probably the only genuinely good “Transformers” movie, with nary a caveat to be found. But it’s also a lively and earnest 1980s nostalgia trip, made with affection for the era and its characters and its soundtracks and its storytelling styles and, yes, even its toys. - 80
Empire
An impassioned ode to both the toys and their era, this, at last, is the Transformers movie we’ve been waiting for. - 80
The Telegraph
As a toy-advert movie full of artistry and heart, it’s as slyly progressive as it is shamelessly nostalgic. - 80
Uproxx
Bumblebee is a total delight. - 80
Total Film
Despite the odd awkward tonal gear shift, Knight’s origin story makes refreshingly light work of its uphill climb, fuelled by wit and warmth. And – crucially – with better songs on the retro-tape deck. - 70
IGN
The Transformers franchise gets a much needed tuneup in Bumblebee. - 70
Los Angeles Times
The ending packs a lovely surprise, not because you don’t see it coming, but because for once you’re not simply grateful that it’s arrived.
