Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

anonymous gamer First off, I'd like to mention I haven't seen the Complete version yet. I won't deny that this movie is pretty awful; mediocre at best. The story is as meh as they come, and none of the characters are interesting at all (except maybe Sephiroth). So why do I like this movie? Because it is positively dripping with style and pizazz. I love watching the flashy, over-the-top fight scenes; especially the one between Cloud and Sephiroth. This movie looks and sounds awesome, and despite the horrid plot, I still get a kick seeing the action.

erinouellette This movie is exactly what I thought it would be! The animation is great and the action sequences are awesome! I personally like the Japanese version better just because there is better flow with the dialog, I find the English voice overs don't suit the characters and in some cases the animated character is still "talking" when the voice actor has stopped, or the words spoken don't exactly match the movement of the characters mouth.Whether you are watching the Japanese or the English versions it is still a really great movie though! Highly recommend if you are a Final Fantasy fan!

Moebra Johnson Final Fantasy VII Advent Children is a sequel to the video game Final Fantasy VII. The story follows Cloud, an ex-Shinra Soldier who has to stop the three remnants of Sephiroth from gaining the Jenova Cells and becoming Sephiroth again.This movie is just pure awesome. Square Enix has always had amazing animation skills and have always amazed me with their short films for the Final Fantasy games. But this is step up from what they have done before and it is just epic. The fight scenes are fast paced and over the top, but from any action film from Japan you couldn't expect anything else. The story is engaging and the characters were likable. One could complain about how boring Cloud seems to be but people need to remember that he is meant to be a bland person. The film has a huge build up to the final battle where Sephiroth, the antagonist from both the film and video game, appearing out of no where and beating the crap out of Cloud. If you have never played the game it is best to either have someone with you who has played the game to explain things or read a synopsis of the game.

jonahthemann-459-501332 Before I begin my review I should probably point out that this film is the reason why I got into Final Fantasy in the first place. My review here focuses on the Extended "Complete" Blu-ray release of the film; not the original version. To be perfectly honest, I didn't like the original version, but the Complete version solves many problems that the original had.Pros:Visuals - This is one of the most visually stunning examples of animation I've ever seen. Not only does it create that video game "feel", but the animators managed to make the characters seem realistic while avoiding the uncanny valley.Audio - This film has some excellent audio and sound quality to accompany each on-screen situation. Both the English and Japanese versions have good voice acting and dialogue (Cloud and Tifa for example).Story - Now, I've heard a lot of fans and critics criticize this film's story line for being a repeat of Final Fantasy VII's story. However, this is not entirely true. The story - being about three remnants of Sephiroth who plan to bring him back by finding the remaining Jenova cells might seem uncreative, but it's actually a good thing because it's simple enough for non-FFVII-gamers to understand, while also allowing FFVII gamers to experience a story similar to the game in a new way.Characters - I think the characters in this film are well scripted. Cloud and Reno's attitudes have changed from the game, but I think that's beneficial. Plus, two years had passed, so God only knows how people can change over that time frame. I think Cloud's character development and the support he receives from his friends is one of the highlights.Action - I know some people have criticized the film for being too action heavy, and I agree, but I think that criticism applies almost entirely to the original version. The Complete version however, has enough new plot footage to make the film seem less like one giant fight scene and more like a story. It's still action-heavy, but this is a movie tie-in to a video game anyway. The Complete version has the perfect balance between action scenes and story detail.Cons:Lack of Character Backstory - While the Complete version does explain the main premise and the relationships between characters, it could have done a better job of explaining exactly who the characters are, and the significance of their roles. Thus, non-FFVII gamers should probably do some research on the main characters before watching the film.Rare Goofy Moments - There was a scene where 9-year-old Denzel runs angrily towards an enormous monster. I know that movies have a habit of making child characters do stupid things, but this one scene was so ridiculous that I cannot excuse it. Seriously, what was he thinking?Also, while most of the comic relief provided by Reno & Rude was pretty good, some of it just wasn't funny due to the otherwise serious and realistic tone to the film. For example, the scene where the sign falls on top of Rude would have been funny if he just fell over instead of stumbling around like in a cartoon.While the cons did make this film seem a bit cheesy or irritating at times, they were a minority. Overall, I think most of the film was handled fairly well, and it's a good example of a video game movie. If you have a Blu-ray player, and can understand the characters and storyline, I would highly recommend this to those who love animated films and intense action.