Light-hearted 'Bumblebee' trailer leans in on the wider Transformers universe

Familiar Autobots and Decepticons are all over the place in this new 'Bumblebee' trailer.
By Adam Rosenberg  on 
Light-hearted 'Bumblebee' trailer leans in on the wider Transformers universe
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Bumblebee appears to mark a shift in tone for the Transformers movies. It looks more light-hearted and kid-friendly. The titular Autobot star, a playful mute who speaks through radio soundbites, embodies the qualities of a loyal puppy more than it does an intergalactic hero.

But this is still Transformers, and the latest Bumblebee trailer recognizes that. Familiar robo-faces from both sides of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict pop up here, including a brief appearance by Optimus Prime himself.

A string of underwhelming movies has left Transformers with an image problem. Bumblebee shifts course, embracing the vibe of '80s and '90s kid-befriends-alien-thing classics like Batteries Not Included, Flight of the Navigator, and (of course) E.T.

It's definitely winning us over.

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Adam Rosenberg

Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities, he consumes as much as he can, whenever he can.Adam brings more than a decade of experience working in the space to the Mashable Games team. He previously headed up all games coverage at Digital Trends, and prior to that was a long-time, full-time freelancer, writing for a diverse lineup of outlets that includes Rolling Stone, MTV, G4, Joystiq, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM, 1UP, UGO and others.Born and raised in the beautiful suburbs of New York, Adam has spent his life in and around the city. He's a New York University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Cinema Studios. He's also a certified audio engineer. Currently, Adam resides in Crown Heights with his dog and his partner's two cats. He's a lover of fine food, adorable animals, video games, all things geeky and shiny gadgets.


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