This is the kind of movie and storyline that appeals to those who enjoyed Transformers 2 and the follow-ups. The animation is admittedly incredible. All the way through the video I kept wondering how they did this. As an example of animation, this is hard to beat.
But the action, "choreography" and timing is the film-maker's equivalent of throwing a bunch of parts into a transparent plastic bag and shaking it up. At several times throughout the action sequences, the direction and focus are so haphazard and disjointed one cannot even tell what is going on. There is such a thing as "too much action". Action junkies will have a face feast on this fare. Don't expect anything beyond that.
It is an obvious marketing-ploy script aimed at fans of Final Fantasy. If you enjoy films that have some kind of resolution at the end, give this one wide berth. It develops a plot, then leaves the job site before the work is done.
Throw any threshold of belief out the window. If viewers enjoy watching the hero and female lead surviving the un-survivable again, and again, and yet again, this is going to be a gourmet meal.
If you enjoy watching endless action and violence and require minimal plot, this will be a highly-appreciated movie. If on the other hand you are a viewer who enjoys a little substance in your story, this will be disappointing. All stars I give this are for animation. Beyond that, the continual-climax, head-scratch storyline and "what were they thinking?" ending is sure to drive critics to give this a double-thumbs down slamfest.
The movie was a fascinating watch right up until the end... where it fizzled badly. Obviously one part of a continuing saga, this will appeal to gamers and adrenaline addicts. General audiences will likely be disappointed in the sudden-stop, zero-resolution ending.
But the action, "choreography" and timing is the film-maker's equivalent of throwing a bunch of parts into a transparent plastic bag and shaking it up. At several times throughout the action sequences, the direction and focus are so haphazard and disjointed one cannot even tell what is going on. There is such a thing as "too much action". Action junkies will have a face feast on this fare. Don't expect anything beyond that.
It is an obvious marketing-ploy script aimed at fans of Final Fantasy. If you enjoy films that have some kind of resolution at the end, give this one wide berth. It develops a plot, then leaves the job site before the work is done.
Throw any threshold of belief out the window. If viewers enjoy watching the hero and female lead surviving the un-survivable again, and again, and yet again, this is going to be a gourmet meal.
If you enjoy watching endless action and violence and require minimal plot, this will be a highly-appreciated movie. If on the other hand you are a viewer who enjoys a little substance in your story, this will be disappointing. All stars I give this are for animation. Beyond that, the continual-climax, head-scratch storyline and "what were they thinking?" ending is sure to drive critics to give this a double-thumbs down slamfest.
The movie was a fascinating watch right up until the end... where it fizzled badly. Obviously one part of a continuing saga, this will appeal to gamers and adrenaline addicts. General audiences will likely be disappointed in the sudden-stop, zero-resolution ending.