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Summary: Snooze Fest
Review: One of the most mind-numbing experiences I ever had, although the computer graphics were stunning what good is all that technology without a script. What a bore.
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Summary: A dts movie without dts dvd
Review: This is a master movie of the first digital animation si-fi w/ photographic caracters.I watched this movie first at digital theater. Later on bought the dvd. But at my Sony dvd player I didn't see dts logo. I than checked the case, there wasn't any dts logo either. Altough the movie has been created with dts ( which you can see at the and the of the film) they didn't do it at dvd and dowgraded the sound system to dolby.
What a big mistake and disapointment...I don't know why but shouldn't be...
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Summary: cut it some slack
Review: For whatever reason, FINAL FANTASY has taken a lot of heat...but I don't think it's that bad.From a graphics stand point, there's some absolutely amazing imagery in this film. Not all of it, but a respectable chunk, and FF has set the bar for computer generated humans. Though not perfect, I have yet to see anyone else come close. The story, unfortunately, is a bit too Japanese for the American mainstream. Americans don't care about "the planet spirit," just as they didn't care about "the forest spirit" in PRINCESS MONONOKE. These are Japanese themes which kind of bore the average American. I'd really like to give it 3.5 stars. It has tremendous design elements, so-so acting, great graphics and effects, and a oblique story. You can do a lot worse.
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Summary: Let's compare this to Final Fantasy 7! Shal We?
Review: Okay! I've seen this movie. I didn't see it in the theatres, but I did see it when it came out on VHS. I have to tell you! I like it because it opened the gateway to the Final Fantasy video game genre. Now! let's compare this to Final Fantasy 7! shal we? Captain Gray Edwards, Ockey Ross, and the Deep Ice Squadron are compared to the Avilanch in Final Fantasy 7. General Hein is related to Zefra, and the council is also related to Shinra Corporation. The Zeus Cannon is like the Mako Cannon. I bought this film at a music store and I never got tired of it. You probably need to watch this film in order to understand the differance betwene the movie and the video game genre. This movie is alot different than the game series, but let's face it! this movie is the best. As for the reviewer who complained about wanting his 2 hours back. Once you watch it! you can either buy it and enjoy it, or rent it first to see if you really, really like it. Or you cannot buy it. If you don't like it! Don't buy it. I highly recommend this to future sci-fi fans.
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Summary: A great movie, but is it truly Final Fantasy?
Review: First off, this is one impressive film. Just the fact that you don't see a single actor in the movie, but it is nevertheless very well acted, is impressive enough. This is definitely a landmark display of computer graphics, and the plot is superb. But really, now, is it Final Fantasy? After seeing the movie twice, I just can't connect it to the FF premise. In fact, if the title had been something else other than 'Final Fantasy,' the only tip-off I would have had was the appearance of the ubiquitous Cid. This is the only flaw of the movie- it might let down those who are expecting something like the hugely popular Final Fantasy games. Although the movie is just as exciting as any of the titles, it is more of a sci-fi/fantasy flick than an adventure. Those of you who will be waiting for the big boss battle at the end (this, as far as I know, is something you can count on in any FF game) will probably be disappointed. In fact, the movie does many things that none of the games ever did. For one, it is set on Earth, albeit a future one. Also, there really is no enemy (if you don't know what I'm talking about, you didn't see the whole thing). More specifically, there is no arch-rival for the heroes to throw down. Also, it doesn't have a happy ending. Of course, this wasn't enough to make Final Fantasy a poor film- quite the contrary, I think it's excellent. It just isn't really based off the games, so if you're expecting it to be, you might be a bit confused. Just don't turn it off, because it really is a great film anyway.
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Summary: A graphical feast
Review: Okay, I'll come out straight away with it. I loved this movie. The animation is just unsurpassed. This is the first animated movie I have seen with such realism. Plenty of action is backed up with (dare I say it) a good story line. The choice of actors voices for the characters is excellent and the music score is very nice as well. The DVD is a quality compilation of special features. A DVD I have revisited a number of times and will do so again in the future. A valued DVD in my collection. Very Highly Recommended.
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Summary: Squaresoft has done it *AGAIN*!
Review: I guess you couldn't have expected any less: the very best computer graphics ever made anywhere on earth. This movie not only demonstrates Squaresoft's graphics programming power but also their expertise in film emphasis through storyline. I remember watching it and smiling to myself during some scenes where I knew they did something in particular just to show off their graphics; just to say: "Look! We can have him run his hand through her hair and be able to show each individual strand. Ha! And you can't! Hahahaha!" The only complaint I have, which is personally directed at Squaresoft, is that they didn't show off their water. Water and fire are the two harderst things to CG well. They did the fire excellently in many circumstances, but the only water was simple clear and shallow during the dream. I was hoping for some waves crashing on the shore or some other demonstration of Computer Graphics power. Oh well, I still got perfection. Humans are the third most difficult thing to render and they hit the mark perfectly. This movie got a bad rap from most of the reviewers for some reason. I remember people complaining that the characters' mouthes didn't open far enough. I mean, come on! What I'm getting at is, attendance at theaters was lower than it should have been. Now's the time to reimburse Squaresoft for their amazing feat.
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Summary: Blade Runner of 2001
Review: Ridley Scott set a high-water mark in 1982 with "Blade Runner" that has at least been matched by "Final Fantasy". In the same way that audiences shyed away from the the dark implications of the adaptation of Phillip K. Dick's story, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep", a cult following of Final Fantasy will no doubt ensue. Stark flood lighting against bleak backgrounds in the future do not typically woe audiences, but for those who can 'break on through to the other side', they will find a psychological journey like no other. So few films stand up to multiple viewings, images are simple or stories are one-dimensional. The animation alone in Final Fantays is worth several viewings, but the story is also quite complex. It is worth noting that the dialogue is a weak point, and somewhat distracting from the otherwise perfect viewing pleasure that this film offers. I understand that the film was a commercial disaster, but like Blade Runner, I believe that 20 years from now we will be looking back on it in wonder of how well it has held up.
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Summary: Final Fantasy
Review: This is one of the best animated movies I have ever seen!! The characters on the dvd were soo realistic that it was hard to tell the difference between real people and the make believe. The movie had an excellent plot and was easy to follow. I highly recommend this to all sci-fi buffs and a definite rent for the ones who don't buy!!
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Summary: Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (Special Edition)
Review: I liked it. If you're not a fan of sci-fi, then this will be too big of a leap. Weak storyline, scattered about the film as you learn bits and pieces, it tries to offer up clues and information in a stylized manner, but fails in it's attempt. Still a good choice for a sci-fi junky.
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