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Unexpected Situations and Personal Weaknesses
Sam Witwicky
I hope I didn't get you stranded or anything. You sure? So listen, I was wondering if I could ride you home. I mean, give you a ride home in my car, to your house.
[Mikaela enters the car]
Mikaela Banes
...I can't believe that I'm here right now.
[To herself]
Sam
You can duck down if you want. I mean, it won't hurt my feelings.
Mikaela
No, no, I don't mean here with you, just here, in this situation. Same situation I'm always in, and I don't know...I just have a weakness for hot guys with tight abs and really big arms.
Sam
Big arms? Well, there's a couple of new additions to the car. Like, I just put that light there. And that disco ball. And so the light reflects from the disco ball.
[Confused; Swallows; Points to back seat; Tries to point light by flexing muscles]
Father and Son Car Dealership Surprise
Ron Witwicky
I've got a little surprise for you, son. Yep, a little surprise.
[Drives towards a Porsche dealer]
Sam Witwicky
] dealership] No, no, no, NO!! Dad! Oh, you've got to be kidding me!
[Sees father driving them to [[w:Porsche|Porsche]
Ron
Yeah, I am. You're not getting a Porsche!
[Drives past dealership]
Sam
You think that's funny?
[Offended look]
Ron
Yeah, I think it's funny.
Sam
What's wrong with you?!
Ron
What, did you really think I'd get you a Porsche? For your first car?
Sam
I don't wanna talk to you for the rest of the day.
[Ron chuckles]
Failed Loyalty and Rising Tension
Starscream
I live to serve you, Lord Megatron!
Megatron
Where is the Cube?
Starscream
The humans have taken it!
Megatron
You failed me yet again, Starscream. GET THEM!
[Growls]
Confrontation Between Jazz and Megatron
Jazz
You want a piece of me?! YOU WANT A PIECE?!!
Megatron
No! I want...TWO!!
[Killing Jazz, breaking him in two pieces]
A Parody of Law Enforcement Principles
Taglines
To punish and enslave (Barricade's motto and a parody of the LAPD's "To protect and to serve")
The Origins of the Cube and Our War
Optimus Prime
Before time began, there was the Cube. We know not where it comes from, only that it holds the power to create worlds and fill them with life. That is how our race was born. For a time, we lived in harmony, but like all great power, some wanted it for good, others for evil. And so began the war, a war that ravaged our planet until it was consumed by death, and the Cube was lost to the far reaches of space. We scattered across the galaxy, hoping to find it and rebuild our home, searching every star, every world. And just when all hope seemed lost, the message of a new discovery drew us to an unknown planet called Earth. But we were already too late.
[Opening line]
A Frustrated Plea for Assistance
Sam Witwicky
Thank God you're here! I've had the worst day ever! I've been… I've been followed here on my mother's bike! Right? And my car's right there and it's been following me here! So get out of the car!
[to Barricade in vehicle mode]
A Message of Hope and Vigilance
Optimus Prime
With the AllSpark gone, we cannot return life to our planet. But fate has yielded its reward: a new world to call home. We live among its people now, hiding in plain sight, but watching over them in secret, waiting...protecting. I have witnessed their capacity for courage, and though we are worlds apart, like us, there's more to them than meets the eye. I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars: We are here. We are waiting.
[Closing line]
Sacrifice and Consequences in Relationships
Mikaela Banes
Sam... I have a record because I wouldn't turn my dad in. When have you ever had to sacrifice anything in your perfect little life?
Seeking Help in a Private Space
Maggie
I'm sorry to bother you.
[walks in the door]
Glen Whitman
But, uh-- Maggie.
Maggie
Listen, I need your help.
Glen Whitman
No! This is my private area, my place of Zen and peace.
Maggie
Listen to me.
Glen's Grandmama
GLEN!!!! WHO IS IT?!?!?!
[shouts from another room]
Glen Whitman
SHUT UP, GRANDMA!!!!!!!! What are you doing here?!
[turns to his grandmama, angrily; turns to Maggie]
Maggie
Just give me a break, will you, please?
Glen Whitman
GRANDMAMA, DRINK YOUR PRUNE JUICE!!!!!!
[turns to his grandmama again, angrily]
Revolutionary Visualization in Motion Pictures
Taglines
Michael Bay (Armageddon) and Steven Spielberg (War of the Worlds) change the history of motion pictures with their stunning and revolutionary visualization!
Sacrifice and Honor in Battle
Megatron
I'll kill you! Mine! AllSpark!
[To Sam]
Optimus Prime
Sam, put the Cube in my chest now! Sam! No, Sam! You left me no choice, brother. Sam, I owe you my life. We are in your debt.
[Sees Sam thrust the Cube into Megatron's chest, destroying him. To Megatron's destroyed corpse]
Ironhide
Prime, we couldn't save him.
[Hands Jazz's corpse]
Optimus
Oh, Jazz. We lost a great comrade, but gained new ones. Thank you, all of you. You honor us with your bravery.
[Referring to the humans]
Bumblebee
Permission to speak, sir?
[Fully fixed]
Optimus
Permission granted, old friend.
Sam Witwicky
You speak now?
Bumblebee
I wish to stay with the boy.
Optimus
If that is his choice.
Sam
Yes.
Introduction of Transformers and Sam Witwicky
Optimus Prime
Are you Samuel James Witwicky, a descendant of Archibald Witwicky?
Mikaela Banes
They know your name!
[Stunned]
Sam Witwicky
Yeah.
Optimus
My name is Optimus Prime. We are Autonomous Robotic Organisms from the planet Cybertron.
Ratchet
But you can call us "Autobots" for short.
Sam
Autobots.
Jazz
What's crackin', lil bitches?
[Does a somersault]
Optimus
My first lieutenant. Designation: Jazz.
Jazz
This looks like a cool place to kick it!
[Jumps onto a car behind him as if it were a chair]
Sam
What is that? How did he learn to talk like that?
Optimus
We've learned Earth's languages through the World Wide Web (a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet). My weapons specialist, Ironhide.
[Points to Ironhide]
Ironhide
You feeling lucky, punk?
[Brandishing his weapons]
Optimus
Easy, Ironhide.
Ironhide
Just kidding, I just wanted to show him my cannons.
Optimus
Our medical officer, Ratchet.
Ratchet
The boy's pheromone levels suggest he wants to mate with the female.
[Sniffing]
Optimus
You already know your guardian, Bumblebee.
Bumblebee
Check to the rep/Yep, second to none
[Assumes fighting stance]
Sam
Bumblebee, right? You're my guardian, huh?
[Bumblebee nods]
Ratchet
His vocal processors were damaged in battle. I'm still working on them.
Mikaela
Why are you here?
Optimus
We are here looking for the AllSpark, and we must find it before Megatron.
Sam
Mega-what?
Optimus
Our planet was once a powerful empire, peaceful and just, until we were betrayed by Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. All who defied them were destroyed. Our war finally consumed the planet, and the AllSpark was lost to the stars. Megatron followed it to Earth, where Captain Witwicky found him.
[Produces a hologram of Cybertron for Sam and Mikaela to see]
Sam
My grandfather...?
Optimus
It was an accident that intertwined our fates. Megatron crash-landed before he could retrieve the Cube. He accidentally activated his navigation system. The coordinates to the Cube's location on Earth were imprinted on his glasses.
[Flashes back to Archibald's discovery of Megatron in the ice]
Sam
How did you know about his glasses?
Optimus
eBay.
Sam
eBay...
Ratchet
If the Decepticons find the AllSpark, they'll use its power to transform Earth's machines, and build a new army.
Optimus
And the human race will be extinguished. Sam Witwicky, you hold the key to Earth's survival.
Mikaela
Please tell me you have those glasses.
[To Sam]
Urgent Search for the Cube Begins
Captain Lennox
Sam, where's the Cube?
Sam Witwicky
Right there!
[Pointing to the ground]
Lennox
Epps, get those Blackhawks down here! That building...okay!
Sam
What?
Lennox
All right, I can't leave my guys back here, so here, take this flare. Okay, there's a tall white building with statues on top. Go to the rooftop, set the flare. Signal the chopper, and set the flare...
Sam
What? No, no, I can't do this-
Lennox
Listen to me, you're a soldier now! All right? I need you take this Cube. Get it into military hands while we hold them off, or a lot of people are gonna die. You got to go, you got to go.
[Grabs him; To Mikaela]
Mikaela
No, I'm not leaving.
Lennox
You need to go.
Mikaela
No, I'm not leaving till I get Bumblebee out of here, okay?
Tech Sgt. Epps
Army Black Hawk, requesting immediate evac for civilian boy with precious cargo, headed to rooftop marked by flare.
[into radio]
Ironhide
Sam, we will protect you.
Sam
Okay...
[Breathing heavily]
Lennox
Epps, where are those planes?
Mikaela
Sam, no matter what happens...I'm really glad I got in that car with you.
Jazz
Brawl incoming! Formations!!
Ironhide
Sam, get to the building!
Ratchet
Move!
Megatron
DECEPTICONS ATTACK!!!
Lennox
HIT IT!!!
A Final Message from Sam Witwicky
Sam Witwicky
Oh my God... My name is Sam Witwicky. Whoever finds this, my car is alive, okay. You see all that? If these are my last words on Earth, I just want to say that Mom, Dad, I love you and if you find Busty Beauties under my bed, it wasn't mine, I'm holding it for Miles. No, no, wait that's—Okay, that's not true. It's mine; Uncle Charles gave it to me. I'm sorry. Mojo, I love you.
[Seeing his car transform for the first time; Starts video recording on phone; Holds up phone briefly to show Bumblebee]
Optimism Amidst Imminent Decepticon Threat
Optimus Prime
Please...let this work.
[Holding Archibald's glasses]
Jazz
Fire it up, Optimus.
Optimus Prime
The code...the code on these glasses indicates the AllSpark is 230 miles from here.
[Creates a hologram of the Earth from the glasses]
Ratchet
I sense the Decepticons are getting ready to mobilize.
Ironhide
They must know it's here as well...
Jazz
What about Bumblebee? We can't just leave him to die and become some human experiment!
Optimus
He'll die in vain if we don't accomplish our mission. Bumblebee is a brave soldier; this is what he would want.
Ironhide
Why are we fighting to save the humans? They're a primitive and violent race.
Optimus
Were we so different? They are a young species; they have much to learn... but I've seen goodness in them. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings...you all know there is only one way to end this war. We must destroy the Cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.
[Opens his chest compartment]
Ratchet
That's suicide! The Cube is raw power, it could destroy you both!
Optimus
A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes. It's been an honor serving with you all. Autobots, roll out!
Jazz
We're rolling!
Frustration Amidst Chaos and War
Capt. Lennox
I DON'T HAVE A CREDIT CARD!!!
International Operator
Sir, the attitude isn't going to speed things up any bit at all. I'm going to ask you to speak into the mouthpiece very clearly.
[Bored]
Capt. Lennox
I'm in the middle of a war! This is friggin ridiculous!! I need a credit card! Epps, where's your wallet?
[Runs over to Epps]
Tech Sgt. Epps
Pocket!!!
Lennox
Which pocket?!
Epps
MY BACK POCKET!!!
Lennox
You've got ten back pockets!!!
Epps
LEFT CHEEK!!! LEFT CHEEK!!! LEFT CHEEK!!!
Lennox
Okay, it's a Visa.
[Picks up card and continues talking]
International Operator
Also, sir, have you heard about our Premium Plus full-service call package?
Lennox
NO, I DON'T WANT A PREMIUM PACKAGE!!!
Decepticons Prepare for AllSpark Retrieval
Frenzy
AllSpark located.
[after finding the AllSpark]
Starscream
This is Starscream: all Decepticons, mobilize.
[In fighter jet form]
Barricade
Barricade en-route.
[In police car form, driving fast along city street]
Devastator
Devastator reporting...
[In tank form, flattens fence]
Bonecrusher
Bonecrusher rolling...
[In mine sweeper form, driving through airbase]
Blackout
Blackout incoming... All hail Megatron!
[In helicopter form, flying over desert]