The Must Watch Prequel

   Hi Fellahs, I'm back! Did you miss me? By the way, how are you, Fellahs? I have something to share about a movie I recently watched with my brother and Papa. It may sound odd to you that a woman like me is watching this type of movie genre, but to be honest, I am an avid fan of "Transformers series" because it amazes me and, at the same time, it excites me of cars and planes transforming into robots and transforms back to its original forms whenever they want to. 

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On Saturday night, November 09, 2024, we decided to watch the newly released movie "Transformers One". We got interested in watching this prequel because, finally, we will understand why Optimus Prime and Megatron are on bad terms. Before I share my reflections on the movie, I want to give you a little background of this prequel. So, this movie explores the origin of the Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron. And the root of the conflict between Optimus Prime, also known as Orion Pax, and Megatron, also known as D-16. Let me begin by sharing the lessons I've learned from the movie. 

The movie does not just tell when and where the conflict started; it also tells a story of friends who treat each other like brothers before becoming enemies. In the beginning, before they become enemies, Optimus Prime is named Orion Pax, Megatron is D-16, and they are inseparable; they are always together in good and bad times. Although the two are miners (robots who cannot transform), they are passionate about joining the IACON 5000, a race only for non-miners (those are robots who can transform). One time, during the IACON 5000, Orion Pax and his friend D-16 illegally joined the race; it was Orion Pax's idea to secretly join to surprise his friend.

Orion Pax (left side) and D-16 (right side) in one frame

My favorite character in the movie is Orion Pax because he is patient and kind to his friend. Unlike other friends who let their friend continue doing bad things, he corrects his friend. Another personality I love about Orion Pax is he knows how to patiently wait for his friend D-16 to accept corrections; he does not judge D-16 no matter how small or big mistakes D-16 commits; instead, he gives D-16 chances. I want to be like Orion Pax, who loves his friends and the people around him unconditionally and is patient and kind to his friends and those around him. I don't like D-16 because he thinks negatively and is often impatient. Also, he has no self-control; he cannot control his emotions and is overpowered by his anger. But one thing I love about him is his loyalty to Megatronus Prime. The saddest thing that happened to him was that he was once a follower and a devoted follower of the Primes. 

When Orion Pax, D-16, and their friends receive their cogs to transform and fight pretty against Sentinel Prime, they discover their whole life is a lie. After knowing the truth behind the leadership of Sentinel Prime, Orion Pax wants a better world and seeks fair justice, while D-16 wants Sentinel Prime dead. Sadly, D-16 nurtured the seeds of resentful, vengeful, and ambitiousness in the garden of his heart. The seeds grew until they choked whatever was left of love and loyalty, leading him to rebel against the Primes. 

It is important to note that you should never allow your corrupt mind to overcome you. Do not be fueled by your ambition and desire to dominate others. Instead, be driven by your strong sense of justice, compassion, and a desire to protect others.