So the companion piece movie to the original FMA was to follow the series whereas this companion piece to FMA: Brotherhood can be watched at pretty much anytime as it is totally unconnected to the actual plot.
This didn't sit right with me and more than anything felt like a cashgrab, and I suppose it is. Just a random tale with the Elric brothers with not a homunculus in sight.
The original voice cast return though it is rather light on familiar characters, what damages it however is that it clearly isn't the same animation studio that made the show itself which was an odd choice. Not only is the animation style different but it makes the film feel less connected to the universe we know and love, doubly so in places where the animation quality is pretty ill fitted.
The story itself is competent enough and it's perfectly watchable stuff but certainly not on the level of the show itself. In fact I question it's existence, it just didn't need to be. I get the companion piece to the original FMA as it served a purpose, this just doesn't.
Watchable but even fans might want to skip over it.
The Good:
Has most of the FMA charm
Has its moments
The Bad:
Animation style is different than the show
Some of the animation quality if terrible
Script is well below par
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Life reflects art reflects life
I'm going to miss those wacky Elrics
This didn't sit right with me and more than anything felt like a cashgrab, and I suppose it is. Just a random tale with the Elric brothers with not a homunculus in sight.
The original voice cast return though it is rather light on familiar characters, what damages it however is that it clearly isn't the same animation studio that made the show itself which was an odd choice. Not only is the animation style different but it makes the film feel less connected to the universe we know and love, doubly so in places where the animation quality is pretty ill fitted.
The story itself is competent enough and it's perfectly watchable stuff but certainly not on the level of the show itself. In fact I question it's existence, it just didn't need to be. I get the companion piece to the original FMA as it served a purpose, this just doesn't.
Watchable but even fans might want to skip over it.
The Good:
Has most of the FMA charm
Has its moments
The Bad:
Animation style is different than the show
Some of the animation quality if terrible
Script is well below par
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Life reflects art reflects life
I'm going to miss those wacky Elrics
