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This Is Still the Best Transformers Action Scene (And It’s Not Even Close)
ComicBook.comStory by Kofi Outlaw
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Transformers' iconic 'Forest Battle' sequence stands tall as the franchise's most thrilling and heart-pumping action moment, cementing Optimus Prime as one of cinema's greatest heroes.
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- The 'Forest Battle' scene in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen took over 72 hours to render a single frame, pushing the limits of VFX technology and earning the film a reputation for groundbreaking IMAX visuals.
- The 'Forest Battle' sequence is a culmination of the heroic sacrifices and story beats that made the 1986 animated Transformers film so impactful, solidifying Optimus Prime as the franchise's most iconic and beloved character.
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Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Ramon Rodriguez, Paramount Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers: The Movie (1986)