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Similarly, important exposition scenes are marred by blatant product shout-outs, like a character holding up a Beats speaker, with the product's logo prominently in view—distracting viewers from the story's essence.

The Consequences of Overcommercialization

The fundamental flaw with such pervasive product placement is its detrimental impact on suspension of disbelief. The Transformers series often feels like a slideshow of commercials rather than a cohesive story about alien robots battling for survival. Instead of immersing viewers in a fictional universe, the films constantly remind audiences that they’re watching a made-to-order marketing campaign.