| I screwed up real bad when I first watched this film. I never played any of the "Final Fantasy" video games. That was never my thing. Also I did not notice that the DVD contained a "the story this far" synopsis, so I dropped straight into the movie with no fore knowledge whatsoever.
That said, I found the story interesting and compelling, but the true highlight of the movie is the striking visuals. When this movie gets going, it is one beautiful piece of cinematography. The fight scenes are well-choreographed, and executed with precision. The atmosphere is staggering in its complexity, color, and brilliance, and is a film you honestly could look at almost any still frame as a unique, beautiful piece of art.
The story itself is fairly self-contained, and beyond character development, the "story so far" feature is really not necessary. The story is also very basic, and easy-to-follow. No real surprises, and no real emotional payoff. Watch this movie with the sound on or off. You will enjoy it either way. |
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