Transformers: Age Of Extinction – 19 Easter Eggs & References

17. Ratchet & Lockdown's Feud

Transformers Rachet LockdownSunbrow ProductionsOne of the most memorable scenes from Age of Extinction, and one of the film's few truly great moments, is when Ratchet is dismantled by Lockdown near the very beginning after refusing to give up the location of Optimus Prime. Though it's an emotional, surprisingly brutal scene on its own terms, this is a rare savvy creative moment, as the battle is a direct call back to the fact that, in the cartoon series Transformers: Animated, Ratchet and Lockdown have feuded continually over the years. Sure, pretty much any Transformer could have been mercilessly murdered by Lockdown and it would have made the same point, but to select a character with such a storied history with Lockdown was a smart move and no doubt pleased those who have watched the series.
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