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About this video: I wanted to include the War for Cybertron and the Fall of Cybertron scenes, but I figured it'd be OK if I didn't. I got every important and wise quote from Optimus I could, including; "There's a thin line between being a hero, and being a memory." "Every sentient being possesses the capacity to change." "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." "'Till all are one." And most importantly, "I'm going to turn into a truck now. Brch church cha chuck-a-ding-ding, chrch. Pack it up, pack it in, let me back in." Jokes aside, I love Optimus Prime, and I figured I should give him a tribute in some way.
This is a magnificent comment. I can't keep a dry eye hearing this video, as it reminds me of my Uncle. He was stronger than any man I've ever known, but he was kind and gentle in a way which I strive for. I miss him terribly. Sorry to be a downer. Thank you both. Blessed days to you and yours.
Megatron's greatest asset was always his confidence: when he takes the field to command you, you will be more afraid of him than of the enemy. Optimus Prime's greatest asset was his empathy: When he takes the field to command you, You fear nothing.
Imagine them working together, the fearsome megaton ordering the bombardment of the enemies with optimus keeping the allies morale high This makes me more excited for transformer 1
I heard chris hemsworth met with peter cullen on how to play a young optimus prime i like to think peter gave the same speech to chris on playing orion pax
@@omegasupreme1912 okay the source came from a website called seibertron news on transformers one chris was at a panel and he gave a shout out to peter cullen for helping him on how to play optimus prime aka orion pax
@@omegasupreme1912 chris hemsworth was at a panel i think at comic con or cinema con where he gave a shout out to peter cullen for helping him on playing optimus prime aka orion pax
For the little we've seen, I feel he's actually doing a solid job. He sounds young and inexperience, which is obviously the point, but he still has the glints of the Prime we love. I certainly believe it. I bet we'll get a "learning to be Prime" moment that mimics Cullen's gentleness.
"If you cant picture your Optimus as being strong enough to be gentle, you are not writing Optimus, you've written a homicidal Megatron in a truck costume."
@@blox_buildz I mean it definetley had it's flaws, but I still think for what they did, it made sense why Optimus turned out the way he did. 'Cause lets break it down. Optimus' story before going to Earth is likely exactly as it was in the main Transformers canon. He and Megatron had this HUGE drawn out war that ravages their home planet to the point where EVERYONE is on one side or the other, fighting over what little resources of Energon they have left. And they fight for years. Having to be the strong leader, always making sure to have a level head and look out for others, must be taxing. And then we get to the second movie, Optimus has been training ever since they won in the first movie, so he's READY. The surprise that Megatron is alive doesn't really faze Optimus, just pisses him off, likely because he thought he was free from megatron at the end of movie 1. A trailer full of weapons, training on how to use them, and to top it all off he has the advantage over Megatron because Megatron isn't used to his new bulkier and slower body. He gets Megatron alone in the forest, kicking his ass the whole way there, until Decepticons come to back up 'ol Megs. Then they start beating on Prime, and Megatron literally sends him flying with a canon shot. Up to that point, because of Optimus' sense of mercy, he wasn't going all out. Even when he was fighting Megatron alone in the forest before Grinder and Starscream show up, he wasn't. It isn't until that moment when he spits, that he realizes it's do or die time. Protect Sam and get out of there, by any means. He drops his mercy, and goes full on Murder-blender on them, killing Grinder. And even after all that, still gets stabbed and killed by his oldest enemy, who he thought he was free from, in front of Sam. In Optimus' last moments, he learns he failed. The worst thing about being the hero who sacrifices themselves for others, is never learning whether or not your sacrifice actually meant something. So yeah, when he is brought back, he changes. Changes to the point where doesn't hold back anymore. He fights with just as much desperation to win and ferocitiy as the Decepticons do. Death shakes him to his core, and changes him forever, as I think death would because death does change people. Whether it be us experiencing death from losing a family member, or being someone who is declared clinically dead but brought back, it changes you. It has to.
@@CephalonAxii goddamn, all of that for a meme? but seriously, I get it, bayverse prime was the way he was for a reason. He’s an army commander, and has been fighting against the enemy for years, and has probably been through some tough times on Cybertron, and definitely on earth, especially the humans being dicks in rotf and aoe. that’s how prime turned to the dark side
@CephalonAxii and then he basically resurrects his mentor in DOTM, but then that mentor not betrays his brothers, but he betrays the ideals he taught Optimus, then thanks to that fight in Chicago humans start hunting Autobots despite all the Autobots did for earth, Bayverse Optimus isn't a psycho, he's just Batman
the whole time at the start i was thinking, "hey peter cullen's impression of his brother sounds kinda like Optimus prime." then he said that larry cullen's voice was the inspiration of his optimus prime voice
And that's the thing. That's why Bayverse Prime didn't click in the end. Bay's take on Prime forgot how important it is to be gentle when you have power.
Bayverse Optimus WAS gentle bro to the humans and Autobots it's just you got to remember that it's a war and people die he just got more battle-hardened throughout the years especially losing his friends and mentor despite that he still values human life
Bayverse Optimus WAS gentle bro to the humans and Autobots it's just you got to remember that it's a war and people die he just got more battle-hardened throughout the years especially losing his friends and mentor despite that he still values human life
@@Crazinator movie optimus executed surrendered prisoners, and even killed humans. that's not my optimus. my optimus is the one who may make mistakes, but would never cross those lines. it's very much like watching a film where jesus commits war crimes.
@rakninja execute prisoners? Okay I get that you don't like the movie Optimus and that's fine but you don't have to make up lies because of your opinion exactly what prisoner did he execute? Oh wait let me guess Sentinel Prime even though the guy was literally going to kill him and brought in a whole Army to destroy Chicago and enslave the humans? Movie Optimus was great bro I don't know what you're talking about it's not like G1 where everybody is all cartoonish and get to live to fight another day because that's just a cartoon while the movie version is literally the real life version of War and death has consequence for like I said it's fine that you don't like him and you act like G1 and other Transformers didn't commit war crimes but nobody talks about him because they don't care bayverse Optimus IS Optimus regardless of what you think he's still and great leader
"Be strong enough to be gentle" *proceeds to annihilate decepticons left and right* Nah but optimus prime is such a good hero character, probably my favourite of that genre. The line "megatron must be stopped, no matter thf cost" sums him up so well. He's a reluctant warrior who fights *for* others rights, not to oppress them. The fight is necessity, not a choice.
To be fair, those Decepticons give him very little choice in the matter. They repeatedly make it clear that they will never stop hurting innocents unless they're made to stop.
I like to think of gentleness as strength governed by love rather than an inability or unwillingness to use strength. You can't truly be gentle if you lack either power that could hurt those you value or value for others that compells you to direct what power you have, be it physical or otherwise, for their good.
He also gave another good saying which has stuck by me since I first heard it… “Gentleness is not leniency. It is the absence of cruelty in discourse, and the use of compassion in judgement.”
"I'm going to turn into a truck now" For real tho, how great is it that Optimus was brought to life specifically by the Cullen brothers of all the people? Without them, the character wouldn't be the same.
Optimus Prime, is such an Amazing Example of a Good Leader, that in the Special Episode that was released for Galaxy Force, where each Prime of the Previous Series Showed up, the Prime that they Respected the Most, was G1 Prime, in other Words, Optimus Prime
As a child I loved Optimus because he was the face of a franchise I love, now though, I want to be Optimus, I see the strength to life someone else up, to hear wicked words against you, let them slide away, and try to find some form of common neutral decency... it is the kind, firm hand that leads, that instructs, that inspires, as opposed to bossing, scolding, and belittling
I have the 4 heroes that I look to for strength. - Star Trek - Superman - Optimus Prime - He-Man And all of them pretty much encompasses what Peter Cullen's brother, Larry, said to him about being Optimus Prime.
Sounds relatable! Because i also looked for strength by learning about those 7 characters, for becoming a better person. -Super Mario -Sonic the Hedgehog -SpongeBob SquarePants -Spider-Man -Optimus Prime -Yusei Fudo -Ben Tennyson
My list goes like this - Optimus Prime - Gregory House - L Lawliet - Yoh Asakura - Drago (The bakugan) - Rick Sanchez - Morty Smith - Yoda - Obi-Wan Kenobi - Anakin Skywalker - Oogway - Hiccup and a few others, who I cannot currently remember Greetings!
In one of the TF Prime episode where team Prime have to bring Starscream as prisoner, he said that whatever intel Starscream had can be valuable (to team Prime) to which Bulkhead asks if Optimus gonna let him in, with exposing the secrets of team Prime's base, joining Prime's team, and all that To which Optimus said "however unlikely that scenario, every sentient being deserve an opportunity for redemption" Arcee interjects, asking if that also applies to other bots who killed others like Airachnid. He resumes with "without that hope, we may never achieve lasting peace" He aware that even someone as evil as Starscream or Megs, he still saw that there's a chance for them to redemption or even a change, like what Prime said at the end of that movie (Beast Hunters). He address concerns when Ratchet cooking some syntethic Energon, even tho they're running low and he saw the boost/effects, he questions Ratchet's decision and how it could impair one's judgment He comforts Arcee when he saw she had score to settle with Airachnid. He said that "it was physical wound that heals the quickest..." and told her that wisdom cant be achieved willy nilly, but you must earn it, even sometimes there's a cost to pay. "Wisdom cannot be granted Arcee, it must be earned. Sometimes, at a cost."
Never knew how much I needed to hear Man of Steel theme with Optimus Prime clips till now. We owe it all to people like Captain Larry Cullen and Peter Cullen aka THE Optimus Prime
The irony of Prime being my favorite fictional character growing up and then me joining the Marine Corps WITHOUT ever having heard this story. Even more ironic is the fact that I didn’t do well in the Marines because, like Prime, I believed that violence should be a last resort, not a first. I wasn’t the screaming, idiot leader they wanted because Prime was my golden standard. I hope I can meet Mr. Cullen and shake his hand before he goes.
Nature, nurture heaven and home Sum of all, and by them, driven To conquer every mountain shown But I've never crossed the river Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own Yet I'm helpless by the river Angel, angel, what have I done? I've faced the quakes, the wind, the fire I've conquered country, crown, and throne Why can't I cross this river? Pay no mind to the battles you've won It'll take a lot more than rage and muscle Open your heart and hands, my son Or you'll never make it over the river It'll take a lot more than words and guns A whole lot more than riches and muscle The hands of the many must join as one And together we'll cross the river
I’ve never been a huge Optimus prime,for many reasons mainly because I gravitate towards Megatron more at least certain versions of him,But despite my views growing up I’ve always tried live by the character standards. More often than not everyone has toxic views of what strength or power really is,but Peter Cullen Optimus taught me too strength comes from having the strength to be gentle and to be kind to others even your worse enemies Optimus prime just one those characters that’s so easy to quote because it’s never one dimensional or self centered much it’s about life lessons and messages of hope in our darkest ours that’s why I’ll always respect and idolize him
Somehow, using Man of Steel's flight theme works INCREDIBLY WELL here. I guess Prime and Superman do have a lot in common, especially with being good people.
I think Michael Bay ruined Optimus prime in the movies because prime are meant to be like a father figure and like Peter Cullen said Optimus prime should always be strong enough to be gentle.
It's odd how people are so quick to point out those two quotes but never point out to anything else he says when it comes to those movies just to say that bay prime isn't prime
@@Kreacher3 while I do mention that you said those quotes I never said you said he wasn't a prime but people that mention those 2 quotes use those to say he isn't a prime
I’m an adult now, like literally just became one and for some reason I’m really into Transformers all of a sudden 😭, but there’s something about it that just fascinates me. The characters, the messages delivered, and most of all.. Optimus. He is so different from most heroes in media we see. He is this huge robot who’s got monstrous strength and these deadly weapons of war.. but he is so unfathomably kind and truly wise. The REAL kind of wise, someone who isn’t arrogant, someone who really wants to help others through something, someone who has a giant heart despite being made mostly of metal. Optimus is the ideal figure for a leader and what they should be. Kind, wise, deeply sympathetic, selfless, he is without a doubt one of the best characters in fiction, and he inspires me as of today, and he, and mostly his voice actor Peter Cullen, make me strive to be someone better.
Some people think that bayverse Optimus isn't gentle but he is bro even in the comics he's gentle it's just that this version is more serious because I don't know it's a war bro and despite all the crappies been through he still value human life which is why he is one of the best
Optimus Prime was a pretty major father figure to a lot of young men (and girls) growing up. He was and is a constant reminder of what we can be. Seeing him fall in the 1985 animated movie protecting his people is probably the first time I remember being genuinely tearful during a movie...like genuinely inconsolable. Even now I feel a flash of sadness and anger every time I rewatch it.
Star man the song fits so well both Superman and Optimus prime, they will alway watch us from the sky and when all hope is lost they will come to save the day
Every time i hear Peter Cullen's story of how he came up with the voice of optimus, i hate Michael Bay a little more for depicting such a character like some Hollywood movie hero
I strruggle everyday with such words .. whats the point in being kind .. when there are thousands of razors cutting you .. by the same poeple you care you
The idea that the voice of Optimus Prime was created purely out of love. Words of wise love from one man, and the love one brother to another. That’s what makes Optimus Prime so iconic. He may have been structured a hero- but the man behind the voice gave him a soul. And he made it a wonderful one.
I have loved the character ever since seeing ROTF as a small child I have continued loving the character and what he stands for This is by far one of the most beautiful tributes to Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime, and I love the triumphant tone. I hope Mr. Cullen and Welker continue to be a dynamic duo I wish the good health Amazing video.
That line fits his character well. Cause even though Optimus is pretty soft spoken, when the chips are down, he is a MENACE on the battlefield. Completely ruthless.
Truly one of the greatest heroes. A personal favorite from when I was a kid. He never wants to hurt anyone but he does what he must for the good of all.
What I find really endearing is how Peter Cullen's idea of a hero really just is his brother. It's obvious Larry was very important for him and that he looked up to him. And by giving Larry's voice and personality to Prime, Peter became the hero of so many young kids. We all praise Peter Cullen for Optimus Prime, while he's probably saying that it's all Larry.
I would kill for a DC/Transformers crossover comic or movie, because I'd love to see how Superman and Optimus get along. They're two of the most pure heroes in fiction; good men, who are strong enough to to be gentle, strong enough to be kind.
And this is why i love the tf prime optimus Even if he got his bayverse moment even in the conclusion every time where he had the advantage the power to kill he didn t forgot how important it is to show mercy Even ratchet make him the reproach 😅
As a veteran and an 80's and up transformer fans, this make me 😭, cause of Peter brother once being a great soldier may he RIP, he gave his little brother hope and courage in bringing Optimus prime to life. I'm happy that living up to now, I got to see how transformer has evolved over these many years. U hope to see more before my time come to an end. Hopefully on my death bed I get to say to my family until all is one.
I grew up watching this character. And I can never get it out of my head how Peter makes feel like a warrior, friend, mentor, kind soul, in just 5 minutes
Optimus Prime taught us that True Strength doesnt just come from just wisdom and muscle. True Strength comes in many ways, and in many forms. Either or, it comes from deep within. We just need to believe in ourselves, and each other. For within each of us, we are more than meets the eye... Til All Are One.
Peter Cullen's voice defines Optimus Prime. Other talented voice actors have been good, but I think most will say they wish to emulate Cullen's strong, but gentle voice of leadership. And additionally, credit to Frank Welker for being a perfect foil to Cullen in voicing Megatron.
