Alita: Battle Angel
Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: February 14, 2019
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MauronFeb 21, 2019
la pelicula fue dsfrutable, es una pelicula que pienso que el inicio fue un poco forzado, ya que hasta cierto punto llego al grano, pero siento que no fue por asi decirlo el mejor incio, pero bueno, dejando de lado el inicio, la pelicula sela pelicula fue dsfrutable, es una pelicula que pienso que el inicio fue un poco forzado, ya que hasta cierto punto llego al grano, pero siento que no fue por asi decirlo el mejor incio, pero bueno, dejando de lado el inicio, la pelicula se ve fenomenal, y mas con los efectos de la misma, como las desmembraciones, etc, la historia siento que se desarrolla muy bien, y pues creo que seria todo lo que tendria que decir de la pelicula… Expand
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silvermagFeb 22, 2019
I do not know where the dissatisfaction of people comes from, in my opinion the main actress played her role very well and naturally.
Cool characters, the story too, the director could explain some parts of the story a bit better, but thereI do not know where the dissatisfaction of people comes from, in my opinion the main actress played her role very well and naturally.
Cool characters, the story too, the director could explain some parts of the story a bit better, but there were no major flaws there.… Expand
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AlexKallinskyFeb 26, 2019
A visual masterpiece for sure with a surprising amount of heart behind it. It also has some fairly decent performances and fight scenes.
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Juse33Feb 26, 2019
I never heard of Alita before so i didnt know what to think. I knew the graphics looked cool. But the movie was solid. Had some nice character development. I could tell it was gonna be a 2 parter. But i'm looking forward to the next one.
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SaintVulcanJul 4, 2019
alita的世界别具魅力，又充满了迷人的未知，但是缺点也十分明显，一方面是能令人明显感知的舞台的狭小，重点人物的刻画只在方寸之间，另一方面本作时长2h，剧情的展开却拖泥带水，结尾却十分仓促，有为了打造系列而蓄意为之之嫌。alita的世界别具魅力，又充满了迷人的未知，但是缺点也十分明显，一方面是能令人明显感知的舞台的狭小，重点人物的刻画只在方寸之间，另一方面本作时长2h，剧情的展开却拖泥带水，结尾却十分仓促，有为了打造系列而蓄意为之之嫌。
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davidalogangeMar 1, 2019
I saw this movie in 3D and the visual was **** amazing ! The battles scene was very good but I think there was a few flaws in the story. The character were interresting. And the end is so frustrating. (sorry for the spelling)
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yohannbiimuMar 6, 2019
Here we are, in a literal media war over what ought to be regarded as a cinematic heroine. On one hand, we're told that such a character must be a victim of "the patriarchy," which turns her cold, angry, and self-serving--which is what weHere we are, in a literal media war over what ought to be regarded as a cinematic heroine. On one hand, we're told that such a character must be a victim of "the patriarchy," which turns her cold, angry, and self-serving--which is what we have with Marvel's newly christened "most powerful superhero ever, "Captain Marvel." She exists because of political agendas and ugly feelings towards men, capitalized by Brie Larson, playing the title role, whose irrational, unfettered hatred towards other people should make her most worthy of the part of the hero's antagonist rather than one who the world should look to as their hope and a role model for others to admire.

As can be seen by the shills in the movie critique community, all sorts of excuses can and will be made for a film with a political agenda. Money drives today's politics and social experimentation, so, sadly, a large portion of "film critics" have sold their souls in order to save "Captain Marvel" from itself, in order to, somehow, plant the seed in impressionable minds that this film is THE future of cinematic heroism, to fundamentally change what it is to be known as "heroic."

Then, we have Alita: Battle Angel, a title out of Japan, known basically by only the most committed fans of anime and manga, whose story doesn't have any political agendas or desire to change anyone or anything. The title character is a female warrior who has lost memories of her past and is restored from her wrecked physical form by a benevolent doctor, who gives her the body he had hoped to give his ailing daughter before she is killed.

Given that the story has no political or social agenda, Alita is presented as a relatively normal young woman, who is initially saddened by her loss of memory and not knowing who or where she is but becomes excited to learn more about her surroundings. There are good and bad things happening, and as the story progresses, Alita learns that her circumstances are rather dire, but she regains, little by little, her memories until she becomes confident that she's a warrior who will defend herself and those she loves.

Two things that I see are impactful in Alita: Battle Angel, firstly, she is a young woman who behaves like a young woman who desires relationships with other people. She doesn't discriminate about who she wants to befriend, apart from knowing who behaved, decent people are, and those who would take advantage and harm her. This creates in the audience empathy for her, and most people immediately like her because of her troubles and the way that she carries herself through them.

Secondly, it becomes obvious that once she comes to the realization of her fighting abilities and penchant respond appropriately in dangerous circumstances that, all in all, Alita's character is handled masterfully. She's always the precocious young woman who hopes for a brighter tomorrow, but she's also aware of what danger that she's currently in. She also falters and nearly fails, since the burden she has taken upon herself, to preserve the lives of those she cares for, is almost overwhelming. Everything about Alita turns you towards her and you sincerely want for her to succeed, because she has her own personal desires, but those desires include preserving those who are important to her. There are indeed times when this film seems long, especially during the times between Alita and Hugo, the "romantic love-interest" in it, but that certainly isn't enough to smother the other plot elements driving the story forward. Also, those familiar with the source material for Alita: Battle Angel are at a huge advantage over those who are being introduced to her in this movie. That's undoubtedly true for anyone familiar with a novel, events in history, or in this case a comic book series, but it being something far more foreign than something from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has also given "film critics" the opportunity to judge it more harshly than they would for movies about American "superheroes." But, ultimately, this is very unfair, especially for many who have immersed ourselves into the other media created about Alita. We know who she is, far better than the critics who have responded to Alita: Battle Angel with a good measure of disdain.

Yes, a movie should stand on its own regardless of its sources, and anyone watching it should get a good grounding into what is happening with a character and why events are happening. If there is anything "bad" to be said about Alita: Battle Angel, it's that it can leave the uninitiated with feelings of confusion regarding all that's going on. However, it seems very hypocritical to me that so many American reviewers will see a similar film with similar unfamiliar expectations and be swayed by the "message" of it, completely overlooking all of its many flaws.

I'm just glad to see so many people who go to movies to enjoy themselves are enjoying this movie. Personally, I love it.… Expand
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TusharRajMar 7, 2019
Thoroughly entertaining. Spectacular fight choreography and special effects. I found the lead character very likable.
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WolfgangandrewxMar 7, 2019
OK, now i NEED the sequal - knew nothing about this walking in. Now i am sold and need more.
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13QLMar 8, 2019
i think this film is the best live action from Japan ever. Why she has just 54 point from metascore?
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BeareMar 8, 2019
Fun movie true to the source material. Great special effect, good dialog, good acting, strong characters what a super hero movie should be
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wppslanderMar 8, 2019
Great popcorn movie, the story is a little rushed and her eyes were too big for an andult, otherwise worthy it.
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Brando217Mar 9, 2019
Alita has some issues but it has what many modern blockbusters lack, heart combined with bad-ass action.
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MovieFan503Mar 9, 2019
I know absolutely nothing of the source material for this manga turned anime turned movie. Now saying that, I really enjoyed this movie. It was gorgeous to look at and the effect wee great. Yes some of the lines and writing can be a littleI know absolutely nothing of the source material for this manga turned anime turned movie. Now saying that, I really enjoyed this movie. It was gorgeous to look at and the effect wee great. Yes some of the lines and writing can be a little cheesy at times but it never took me out of the story or enjoying it. Listen to the fans not the critics on this one, you will have a good time.… Expand
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raufboldMar 9, 2019
Funny to see how critic try to drown the movie... Anyway, the plot is pretty trivial, to be honest - an amnesiac girl, fight against a corrupt authority, blah blah. It's pretty close to the original story though. BUT. Alita is an awesome andFunny to see how critic try to drown the movie... Anyway, the plot is pretty trivial, to be honest - an amnesiac girl, fight against a corrupt authority, blah blah. It's pretty close to the original story though. BUT. Alita is an awesome and instantly likeable character, visuals, world details and action scenes are amazing, main characters look alive and their emotions look genuine, they have good backstories and character development. Plot holes present, the pre-story is a bit rushed, but overall this was an interesting and really entertaining movie. Hoping to see Alita 2.… Expand
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RogueNihilistMar 9, 2019
Here's the point where you know that the critics were paid off to give Alita a poor review and then give a terrible movie like Captain Marvel a great review. I liked Alita. It did what Wonder Woman did and gave us a strong female characterHere's the point where you know that the critics were paid off to give Alita a poor review and then give a terrible movie like Captain Marvel a great review. I liked Alita. It did what Wonder Woman did and gave us a strong female character that we could rally behind and truly have and emotional connection with. All this done without forcing agendas (Captain Misandry). The story was actually good. You could follow what was going on and no, you don't need to read the manga to understand things as was stated by the shill critics. The acting is superb with maybe one exception, but it's a small exception. The animation was also very well done but that is to be expected from a James Cameron movie. The battle scenes were overthetop but done extremely well. Total eye-candy.

Really, not a lot bad to say about it. Totally worth a watch and maybe a second one. Also props to the team for their work with prosthetics for kids. I end with saying I WANT MORE!… Expand
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nixplanMar 9, 2019
Great actors. Very sympathetic main character. Breathtaking animations. The original was respected. Unfortunately also its (story) weaken. I would have liked the film to have had a clear target group. I would look forward to a sequel.
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DerekReideMar 11, 2019
Watching this movie again, genuinely, it's a great film! Story-wise is my only complaint here, but it is a really great flick!
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kpaulMar 9, 2019
Acting was great. Rosa Salazar killed it being vulerable and strong. The romance was uncompelling. Action and CGI was amazing. Story was solid, not amazing. They stuck to the comic book enough to satisfy while still pleasing viewers whoActing was great. Rosa Salazar killed it being vulerable and strong. The romance was uncompelling. Action and CGI was amazing. Story was solid, not amazing. They stuck to the comic book enough to satisfy while still pleasing viewers who aren't apprised of the source material.… Expand
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jgreasonMar 9, 2019
A rather refreshing take on what is, at its core, still a "superhero" movie. I have no familiarity with the work on which it is based, but I found the storyline and the characters compelling, with really a fabulous acting job by the actressA rather refreshing take on what is, at its core, still a "superhero" movie. I have no familiarity with the work on which it is based, but I found the storyline and the characters compelling, with really a fabulous acting job by the actress playing the lead, but also, all of the secondary characters were nuanced and had arcs of their own and felt like real people. The villains were more one dimensional and the weakest part of the film for me. The battle scenes also were a little bit too fast to follow -- but the way the lead character rides the uncanny valley and yet the acting job makes you forget that she is anything but human at times -- quite impressive.… Expand
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WapitikevMar 10, 2019
The action scenes were great and Rosa Salazar's portrayal of Alita was beautiful. The love interest was a little flat and multiple villains are always worse than one great antagonist, but the movie was very satisfying as a whole. Highly recommended.
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DeltaRavenMar 11, 2019
Absolutely beautiful visuals, amazing camera work, and a fun movie to see in theaters. Personally I really enjoyed it and loved how the choreography was done. CGI looked great, and the story was great at building a completely new world.

OnlyAbsolutely beautiful visuals, amazing camera work, and a fun movie to see in theaters. Personally I really enjoyed it and loved how the choreography was done. CGI looked great, and the story was great at building a completely new world.

Only points I felt were iffy were the later portions of the movie, where Hugo gets a bit of a transformation and he doesn't really get any time to use it before the movie ends. It could have been great to see how him and Alita act in between those points. The romance between them was cute, but felt a bit rushed in areas.

4/5 Great movie, definitely worth seeing in theaters. A few parts which I felt bogged down the pacing and felt rushed, but it's still solid. Help support this movie as it definitely deserves a sequel! There is great setup and I'm left wanting more after the movie ends. It leaves off on such an "Ooo" moment that it makes me excited for what comes next.… Expand
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Movielove60Mar 12, 2019
Alita = heart .....marvel in general = money. It is not perfect but you feel the passion behind this.
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SteprockMay 22, 2019
An ambitious, imperfect movie whose biggest flaw is that it tries to take on TOO MUCH material in one go.

The visuals are what you come for, of course, and those do not disappoint. They have more of a "hyper-real" and stylized approach andAn ambitious, imperfect movie whose biggest flaw is that it tries to take on TOO MUCH material in one go.

The visuals are what you come for, of course, and those do not disappoint. They have more of a "hyper-real" and stylized approach and it works well to make you feel like it's a manga brought to life. The only time they fail is when the CG style clashes with a real world that just can't be as outlandish.

Never read the source material, but I felt like it was trying to cover too much ground, forcing a final act that should have left a bit more to the imagination instead of doing sequel setup.… Expand
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EeliyaApr 2, 2019
Alita: Battle Angel is one of the best sci-fi movies. It's a very good adaption of the source material and it uses bleeding edge technology of it's time regarding CGI and motion capture which makes this movie a work of art.
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Haydn_CApr 5, 2019
No idea what to think about this movie, but I'm going to think anyway.

Before I start, something you should know is that I have only seen the first 30 minutes or so, so my opinion doesn't reflect the full movie but MAN did I want to watchNo idea what to think about this movie, but I'm going to think anyway.

Before I start, something you should know is that I have only seen the first 30 minutes or so, so my opinion doesn't reflect the full movie but MAN did I want to watch more of it. The way certain things are left out of the picture as Alita focuses on what she wants to.
Gonna leave the review here cause I don't want to say something wrong.

Have a good day.… Expand
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TomtagApr 14, 2019
James Cameron did a really great job with the excellent visual effects, giving the audience so much entertainment. The movie had tragic stories with were truly moving. I wouldd recommend people who likes good special effects and cyborgs movieJames Cameron did a really great job with the excellent visual effects, giving the audience so much entertainment. The movie had tragic stories with were truly moving. I wouldd recommend people who likes good special effects and cyborgs movie to watch this.… Expand
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ActiongirlDec 7, 2019
Fun and really visually amazing movie! Also the voice actor for the hero is really talented.
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OctavianJDec 30, 2019
Interesting perspective. I like the story and I think it deserves a sequel. Just loved the iconic role Alita has to play against a common evil and her strong motivation for achieving her objective, no matter what.
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biljomanFeb 8, 2020
Seemless cgi blends good story with fantastic visuals. it does so without feeling too plastic. I didn't even mind the cliches as tbey keep the plot from becoming too 'heady'. Feels like 'Robot boy' meets 'Maze runner'
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PsychopathicTimMay 14, 2021
Gosh dang it I love this movie! It's the first act of a giant story, but it's still very good. I hope they make a sequel. Here's my review from 2019:

I really enjoyed this film, the visual effects were great! And the action sequences wereGosh dang it I love this movie! It's the first act of a giant story, but it's still very good. I hope they make a sequel. Here's my review from 2019:

I really enjoyed this film, the visual effects were great! And the action sequences were amazing.

What we have here, Ladies and Gentlemen, is yet another divisive film. Where - like Top Gun - the critics are extremely mixed while the fans enjoy the over loving h*** out of it.

It’s a bit cliche, the romance between Alita and Hugo, but it really never bothered me. I think Hugo genuinely cared about Alita, and she is too naive of how dangerous the world really is which I found both frustrating at times as well as endearing. Go see it if you haven’t already, I guarantee it doesn’t deserve the heavy bouts of criticisms it’s receiving by critics. Also... there’s a culture war between this film and another marvel film [Captain Marvel] - pay no attention to that. Let this film speak on its own merit, you’ll know If you like it or not when you see it.… Expand
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rlindauFeb 18, 2019
I enjoyed the movie - it moved along and presented a very interesting new world - but I regret to find that it's all just an extended setup for a sequel (which will indeed never happen if this film doesn't make a lot more money)
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BikerjamesDec 5, 2019
Alita has characters that you actually like and rarely make stupid decisions. The CGI is excellent. Personally did not like the love story or the sometimes distracting soundtrack. The story doesn't really stand alone, the ending signifiesAlita has characters that you actually like and rarely make stupid decisions. The CGI is excellent. Personally did not like the love story or the sometimes distracting soundtrack. The story doesn't really stand alone, the ending signifies more is to come. I felt that the Christoph Waltz character was a little too low key for an actor of his caliber. However, there was more to like than dislike and I hope they make a sequel.… Expand
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namelessFeb 17, 2019
It hits the emotional beats you want going in. It is imperfect (dialogue problems, acting problems, cliches that hit you over the head) but it does move you emotionally in the way you want it to. I felt good watching but afterward, you startIt hits the emotional beats you want going in. It is imperfect (dialogue problems, acting problems, cliches that hit you over the head) but it does move you emotionally in the way you want it to. I felt good watching but afterward, you start to feel a bit manipulated because it was left incomplete (sequel needed to complete the story. This doesn't ruin the ending but on reflection, you are left knowing you paid for a full movie but got shortchanged. It suffers from the same problem as "John Carter", they fell in love with the original story. They spent so much time on making the eyes perfect and the machinery glittery but the lighting didn't feel real. Sort of like they hired so many modelers they couldn't afford to hire enough lighters to get it right. See this is the problem when I start thinking more about it, I could see why there are low reviews. However, if you are under 25 you won't be bothered by any of this; it is a great ride and if you are a girl in high school you will love it!!… Expand
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norseMar 27, 2019
This was a totally ok movie. The acting and world depiction were stellar, much better than I expected, but the writing was awkwardly heavy handed and focused on tell-not-show style exposition.
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kman5473Feb 24, 2019
This is one of those movies that for whatever reason the critics have decided to try and throw this under the bus. I hate film critics. What's they saying? Those who can't make art become critics.

This is a great feature film. Ambitious,This is one of those movies that for whatever reason the critics have decided to try and throw this under the bus. I hate film critics. What's they saying? Those who can't make art become critics.

This is a great feature film. Ambitious, action packed, and great performances all around. I genuinely hope we get a sequel because this was a fun ride!… Expand
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TIZMar 10, 2019
Not a "bad" adaptation, but not great either. The bad:
Characters and their dialogue could have been tweaked to better bring out the emotion and conviction (motivation) of each character. Surprisingly, the emotion and conviction shown byNot a "bad" adaptation, but not great either. The bad:
Characters and their dialogue could have been tweaked to better bring out the emotion and conviction (motivation) of each character. Surprisingly, the emotion and conviction shown by Alita's character (even though CGI) is amazing. The actress (Rosa Salazar) clearly was more self-aware of her facial and emotional expressions, because she had a ton of sensors on her face following every tiny change of expression. I can't help but feel that the rest of the actors needed this as well to convey their emotion and conviction just as well...
Pacing issues were scattered throughout this movie, from character introductions (e.g. Chiran, Hugo, thug gang etc. ) to locations (e.g. broken down space ship, games arena etc.).
Unfortunately, the movie adaptation misses out on what makes the anime's atmosphere very gritty, dark, mesmerizing and frightening. The anime contained many shocks and unexpected moments...

The good:
The story was likeable and decent, even though it has pacing issues. Alita's emotional acting and her conviction to her ultimate goal are solidly engraved into the movie's core, albeit helped by the CGI. Although, even her character suffered from some poor dialogue choices.
Many scenes are almost identical to the anime, which is a nice touch for hardcore fans out there.
The action scenes and the environment are on a whole new level! They are some of the best action scenes and environments I have seen! The attention to detail and fluidity of movement is incredible. It has been a long time since a movie has completely amazed me with it's action scenes, which is not what I normally focus on or care about. But it has to be brought to attention for this movie.
Overall I would say it's worth seeing at the cinema. It's an interesting and entertaining story for the most part! Really hope, if there is a sequel, they pay more attention to dialogue and pacing of the story, because this movie could have easily been a 9 or 10!… Expand
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HaziellFeb 18, 2019
Finalmente uma ótima adaptação de material oriental. Apesar da protagonista artificialmente realizada, é um filme empolgante.
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JoeCoolMar 8, 2019
Worth more than what the critics are making you believe. The action is decent, good CGI, story could be better and the love story part certainly doesn't work like it's supposed to. Starts out as an 8, dips down to a 6 to in the end land on aWorth more than what the critics are making you believe. The action is decent, good CGI, story could be better and the love story part certainly doesn't work like it's supposed to. Starts out as an 8, dips down to a 6 to in the end land on a 7. Overall it's good enough to stay in the green, an enjoyable movie albeit somewhat shallow.… Expand
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ivan_terribleMar 9, 2019
I like this adaptation, very good and nice actions. CGI was great, Alita was likable, but what's with the big eyes? I hope there is a second movie.
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vault2049Mar 8, 2019
Honestly, I just went to watch this for the sole purpose of watching something else other than Captain Marvel. I was surprised.

The movie was a blast to watch. While the script was very barebones, the action sequences were a joy to watch andHonestly, I just went to watch this for the sole purpose of watching something else other than Captain Marvel. I was surprised.

The movie was a blast to watch. While the script was very barebones, the action sequences were a joy to watch and Alita's performance and character in the movie are very well done.

This is, by no means, the best of best but it was very fun and entertaining. Would recommend.… Expand
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SKELETOR420Feb 26, 2019
Alita is a visual treat and hits all the technical standards you would expect from a film with such an accomplished team behind it. The weakness lies with the dialogue, which may have been intentional in order to cater to a younger audience.Alita is a visual treat and hits all the technical standards you would expect from a film with such an accomplished team behind it. The weakness lies with the dialogue, which may have been intentional in order to cater to a younger audience. That said: it doesn't talk down to the younger ones about the harder character moments. I feel the critics were expecting something different, but this isn't the only film of the season where we're seeing that. A little more workshopping on the dialogue and it would have been a 8 or 9 from me. If it doesn't demand a trip to the cinema, any sci-fi or anime fan should give it a look in the wild.… Expand
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Qgal5kapJul 2, 2019
It was pretty entertaining, had a nice vibe. The potential was there, but I think the adaptation could have been done better. Especially considering the ending, which didn't work that well for me.
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GeekFuriousFeb 16, 2019
Loved the characters and was really enjoying their individual stories... but the plot in the final act takes a turn to fast-forwarding through many ideas that rarely feel linked well together. Basically, the first two acts representLoved the characters and was really enjoying their individual stories... but the plot in the final act takes a turn to fast-forwarding through many ideas that rarely feel linked well together. Basically, the first two acts represent consistent story telling and the final does not. Otherwise, it's a very good movie with an extremely likable lead.… Expand
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artardmosheaFeb 14, 2019
Great world, great action, great fx, everything was very clear, I've found that many recent action movies rely on blurring everything, this movie is crystal clear and it really stands out from the crowd for it.

The love story was not veryGreat world, great action, great fx, everything was very clear, I've found that many recent action movies rely on blurring everything, this movie is crystal clear and it really stands out from the crowd for it.

The love story was not very believable and felt like it forced just there to facilitate the story.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this movie.… Expand
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RedEyedJedi410Feb 20, 2019
This movie is such a mess, with some bad plot points dialogue and delivery, but it is still very enjoyable and pretty to look at. I'd see it again and would see more films in this universe.
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bfoore90Apr 22, 2020
I wanted to see this movie in theaters badly and I was happy when I finally got a chance to see it on HBO. It really is a solid movie, the acting and CGI more than make up for somewhat underwhelming plot but its a good movie nonetheless.I wanted to see this movie in theaters badly and I was happy when I finally got a chance to see it on HBO. It really is a solid movie, the acting and CGI more than make up for somewhat underwhelming plot but its a good movie nonetheless. Hope it gets a sequel… Expand
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Meth-dudeFeb 17, 2019
With likeable characters, an interesting story, great special effects and very well made action sequences, Alita is definitely a surprise. Despite it's clichés and the fact that the movie is quite predictable, it's still a more than decentWith likeable characters, an interesting story, great special effects and very well made action sequences, Alita is definitely a surprise. Despite it's clichés and the fact that the movie is quite predictable, it's still a more than decent popcorn flick.… Expand
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SpiRoMar 9, 2019
I was pleasantly surprised by this adaptation. Interesting story, great animation, good acting, great CGI. Overall very entertaining movie, recommended to all.
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SammifxFeb 14, 2019
I liked it a lot more than I expected, going in with low low expectaitons. Fun if don't think too much about the overall plot and rack your brains too much - there are pieces that are well thought out (the world in general) and things thatI liked it a lot more than I expected, going in with low low expectaitons. Fun if don't think too much about the overall plot and rack your brains too much - there are pieces that are well thought out (the world in general) and things that are rushed through (romance) and some predictable cliffhanger elements (hoping for a sequel).… Expand
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mohamad91hkJul 14, 2019
Amazing thrills and visual entertainment movie, although it's produced by the genius James Cameron, but it's not the same quality of the masterpiece "Avatar".

The story was enjoyable with a lot of breathtaking moments, also the visualAmazing thrills and visual entertainment movie, although it's produced by the genius James Cameron, but it's not the same quality of the masterpiece "Avatar".

The story was enjoyable with a lot of breathtaking moments, also the visual effects was perfect, for the performance I think Rosa Salazar gives the leading Battle Angel her actual heart, also Christoph Waltz did a great role, in contrast, the role of Mahershala Ali & Jennifer Connelly didn't fit them, I think they participate just for film marketing.

If you like CGI movies, don't hesitate to watch it, I am waiting for the sequel, I hope it surpasses "Alita: Battle Angel".… Expand
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VadertimeJul 26, 2019
So, I skipped this movie at the theater, because of all the negative critical review. However, I got my DVD in the mail yesterday and I watched it last night. I did not think it was so bad, but I'm not a manga fan and from a sci-fiSo, I skipped this movie at the theater, because of all the negative critical review. However, I got my DVD in the mail yesterday and I watched it last night. I did not think it was so bad, but I'm not a manga fan and from a sci-fi perspective I liked it. I hope they make a prequel and a sequel so that the questions about the war, why Zalem survived and who is Nova can be answered.… Expand
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KayVen17Feb 27, 2019
Deutsche Review

Pro: + verdammt gute Effekte + einige epische Momente + gute Schauspieler-Wahl + für die FSK-Wahl ordentlich brutal + es gibt Wendungen wo ich echt schlucken musste Contra: - zu viel Kitsch - Potenzial der Schauspieler wirdDeutsche Review

Pro:
+ verdammt gute Effekte
+ einige epische Momente
+ gute Schauspieler-Wahl
+ für die FSK-Wahl ordentlich brutal
+ es gibt Wendungen wo ich echt schlucken musste

Contra:
- zu viel Kitsch
- Potenzial der Schauspieler wird nicht genutzt
- Handlung wirkt nicht abgeschlossen (für sich stehend)

Fazit:
Im Grunde genommen ist der Film gelungen. Trotzdem fehlte mir der Funken. Die Love-Story ist zu keiner Zeit glaubwürdig. Leider nutzen die Macher nicht das ganze Potenzial der Schauspieler aus. Der Film ist trotzdem für das Kino sehr passend. Die Effekte sind auf höchstem Niveau. Leider hat mich die Story nicht abgeholt. Da empfehle ich eher den kurzen Anime.… Expand
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Punch-OutMar 22, 2019
There are so many reasons to like this movie! It's different, it's not boring, it's not entirely predictable, and it's just good sci-fi fun . Lookout for sequels, this should be a series to remember!
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artificeprimeFeb 17, 2019
Alita isn't perfect but it is a good adaptation and probably the best live action/cg anime movie to date. The fight scenes are excellent, visually spectacular without being over the top. The characters are a bit simplistic but for the mostAlita isn't perfect but it is a good adaptation and probably the best live action/cg anime movie to date. The fight scenes are excellent, visually spectacular without being over the top. The characters are a bit simplistic but for the most part sincerely depicted. The story follows the plot of the anime movie faithfully while adding more details that flesh out the world and Alita as a character. It explains how her abilities work and why she is able to do things other cyborgs can't. Most aspects of the world are justified, although the society and politics seem overly simplistic and small in scale. There were multiple areas I thought the movie could be better, I found very few aspects out right bad. Sure, there is some cheesy dialog but no more than the average Marvel movie. Some of characters were over the top and one dimensional but considering how much the story had to introduce, it did a good job of making the plot clear while fleshing out the world in an interesting way. I have read complaints that the movie is a setup for a sequel, I liked that, I would rather have them lay the ground work for something bigger than just make it a one off that explains everything in an overly simplistic way. The movie left me wanting more, better that than to leave the audience with a basic yet conclusive ending. Most of the best series leave you wanting more because they hint at bigger events, that's a sign they are building on something substantial and have planned ahead. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, the Matrix, etc. Most good series spend a lot of time introducing ideas that aren't explained by the end of the first entry. A sequel is almost never a guarantee, it certainly wasn't for the original Star Wars but including hints of a bigger world made it a better movie. We may never get a sequel to ALITA but at least this movie made me want one and provided enough ideas to justify one. While I found the tone of the story a little bit too light hearted, it somewhat made sense considering Alita's personal experience. The world is shown from the perspective of someone who is new to it and hasn't had to face the hardships of it until near the end. She sees things with a fresh sense of wonder and naivety rather than horror and apprehension. That was fine but I feel it shouldn't have been the case for the side characters. It would have been more interesting if they contrasted Alita's naive optimism with a the cynicism of her peers who have really had to struggle to get by in the harsh reality of Iron city. It is a world where body harvesting, poverty and mutilation are commonplace, it would be a very scary place for most of the citizens, yet the story never gives a sense of that desperation. Sure Yugo and his gang represent the grey area of society but they came across as far too idealistic rather than desperate. It would have been nice to see Alita's idealism challenged by other characters who don't have the advantage of being as powerful as she is.

The world building was pretty good but I did have some complaints. While Iron City is supposed to be massive it never seems bigger than a few square blocks. Outside of the skyline and wide angle shots showing a sprawling city everything shown seems limited in scope and the amount of control held by just a few sources seems way too dominant. There isn't a sense of a complex social/political systems, or even rival gangs and people of disconnected interests competing for advancement. It seems more like a high school sized society with a one dimensional hierarchy. I understand that it is hard to build complexity in the span of one movie but I think others movies have done a far better job of implying that kind of depth.

Overall I would say that Alita is a fun, visually spectacular movie with enough substance to make it worthy of a sequel. On the negative side it lacks depth, has some cheesy dialogue, cliches and side characters that lack believe-ability. It has short comings but it gets enough of the big things right to make it worth watching and well above average.… Expand
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Creeper3455Feb 14, 2019
Alita Battle Angel and Dragonball Evolution are both made by FOX. One of them has a huge change in enjoyability and rewatches,while the other is full-on Disgrace Mode. One of them felt like a movie they cared about at the time of making,whileAlita Battle Angel and Dragonball Evolution are both made by FOX. One of them has a huge change in enjoyability and rewatches,while the other is full-on Disgrace Mode. One of them felt like a movie they cared about at the time of making,while the other one was easily dead on arrival.
And that should already tell you how FOX changed every single card to try and make Alita Battle Angel a fantastic time at the movies. Because it is. (what a surprise!) It's also the kind of Set-Up Movie that movies like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 or (more recently) Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom wanted to be. But we'll talk about that later. For now,let's start with the positives.
As of every Blockbuster Set-Up movie,there are big chunks of exposition (oh hell…),but,not being one with the Manga it's based on,sometimes was on board with the explanation. Everyone lives in this futuristic albeit trashy city,full of people with robotic parts,bounty hunters,cyborg mercenaries,and there's a competition called Motorball,where it's Indy 500,Soccer and big battles to the last...wire? Hey,having mentioned the Champions League in that scene,it made me excited for the future of Soccer. Just imagine…
Anywho,whoever wins many Motorball competitions will have the chance to go to Salem,which is described as a flawless city. That alone,and the way the trashy city works makes up for enough detail (and Visuals) of its own to distract the movie from stuff like Blade Runner (which felt like a heavy inspiration). And the Screenplay has enough meat to make us care about most of the characters,right down to the scientist Ido,who's played by Christoph Waltz.
And NO,Alita's big buggy eyes weren't a distraction in this movie. Consider those as more of an Anime-esque touch to the character.
The Visuals in this movie are indeed awesome and YES,the action scenes are enthralling,which is to be expected from Robert Rodriguez (director) and James Cameron (producer). All of it fueled with Adrenaline thanks to a fantastic score by Junkie XL (that makes up for the disaster of Mortal Engines,Tom…). And just like every James Cameron movie,the use of 3D is just as staggering as Avatar,and it totally helped the viewing experience. As always,please go see it in IMAX 3D.
If anything,it'll be the best 3D Experience of 2019 so far. The Motorball sequence is brutal,mean,fast,and it's easily one of my favourite Action sequences of all time. It's up there with the train sequence from Spider-Man 2. Now with the Set-Up bit,what I was trying to say is that it's the closest thing to a great Set-Up movie of this caliber: one that narrates a pretty great story with,maybe,too much exposition,but at the same time makes us care for these characters. It's not lazily shown to us like Jurassic World 2 and it's not “in your face” at the end of it like The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (Don't count Spider-Verse,because that's a whole other story)
It's just sad to report that,after the Mototorball sequence,the movie goes overdrive and becomes seriously cheesy. “Seriously” because seeing the 3rd Act made me think of Rodriguez and Cameron having the time of their life writing the script until the Motorball scene,where they were like “Oh no,what are we gonna do now to burn some more meat?” Oh,I see. Try to bang our heads to the wall by making us care about the unnecessary romance relationship,which later on goes full YA Love Story,although it's kinda justified (?) because some of the reactions make it feel like an actual Anime (even if that means going full-on Mulan 2 in one scene).
The villains can also be “Unusual” at times,as Mahershala Ali clearly thinks he’s in another movie,and Jennifer Connelly channels some form of emotion in her trademark “franchise acting”,only this time no coffy voice from Hulk (2003). Once in a while,there’s a bit too much exposition...Even the little things need the biggest of expositions,but it’s more likely you’ll remember the more important parts. Either the city or the bounty hunter plot you’ll most remember. If you’ll forget the big 3rd Act mess,then you’ll have a great time at Alita Battle Angel. Not knowing anything about the source material,I’m super excited to see where they’ll go next. Yes,James Cameron and Jon Landau are the better versions of Avi Arad and Alex Kurtzman,and I’m super shocked by it...But also fascinated...… Expand
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Jk9785Feb 19, 2019
Utterly devoid of heart but entertaining from start to finish, Robert Rodriguez' manga adaptation falls flat in the ridiculous romance between Alita and Hugo, but flies to new heights during the fight sequences, in which the CGI isUtterly devoid of heart but entertaining from start to finish, Robert Rodriguez' manga adaptation falls flat in the ridiculous romance between Alita and Hugo, but flies to new heights during the fight sequences, in which the CGI is impeccable. Rosa Salazar and Christoph Waltz more than make up for the lackluster script. A pleasant surprise.… Expand
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RetrodoxFeb 15, 2019
Some very great things about this movie pace is nice action is art and not mind numbing brawling.Characterization is beautiful and is a sweet story, unfortunately its a bit cheesy and at times dips in screenplay quality.Also their reallySome very great things about this movie pace is nice action is art and not mind numbing brawling.Characterization is beautiful and is a sweet story, unfortunately its a bit cheesy and at times dips in screenplay quality.Also their really isn't an antagonist that challenges Alita's values or abilities,let alone a antagonist at all.Still a good watch no regrets.… Expand
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Jas_CarFeb 14, 2019
I would like to offer my spoiler-free thoughts on Alita:Battle Angel for both those new to the franchise and fans of the source material (as I have been for 24 years).

The film centres around cyborg Alita, discovered as a discarded head &I would like to offer my spoiler-free thoughts on Alita:Battle Angel for both those new to the franchise and fans of the source material (as I have been for 24 years).

The film centres around cyborg Alita, discovered as a discarded head & torso with amnesia, who starts having glimpses of her past life when her combat potential is awakened.

First appearing in the 1990 manga/comic, this version of the story more closely follows the 1993 anime (therefore is a new retelling of the old retelling of the original story) with elements from later comic story arcs added for spectacle.

Back then, Alita's genesis story and world were fresh and groundbreaking but, In the decades since, other writers and producers have used similar themes, concepts and imagery, a lot of which are now commonplace in sci-fi. Some have perhaps even been influenced by the original work (2013's 'Elysium' springs to mind). Thus, newcomers may not find too much here that separates this film from the dystopian sci-fi crowd.

Personally, having read the ongoing manga graphic novels since 1995, it is with this background I judge the 2019 film.

While I prefer the original manga story over the anime version this is based on, Alita:BA excels in expanding it into a modern cinematic blockbuster, handling most of the source material with respect. However, the film also brings with it some of the problematic pacing, narrative and character writing found in the anime, which are more obvious now that everything has been scaled up for this version (and adds some of it's own).

It succeeds in translating the world and action to the big screen even better than I had hoped (I watched it on a 3D IMAX screen and the film looked consistently spectacular). The central character is very well portrayed, acted and realised, and there is greater focus here than before on her growth and development from being child-like to more adult as she tries to discover her place in the universe.

There are plenty of nods and references to the graphic novels, some work well while others seem a bit forced or taken out of their original context. Fans of the manga would notice and really appreciate many of the inclusions and homages.

Taken in isolation, I believe the film is enjoyable and reasonably accessible to newcomers, but suffers from cramming too much into an origin story and treading familiar ground. From that viewpoint I would give it a 6/10.

However, as a fan familiar with the context of this movie and it's origin, it turned out far better than I expected it to. The love that the production team has for the project is there for all to see and I was engaged and entertained throughout. The production values were mesmerising; within 1 hour of the film ending I bought the "art/making of" book, I'm not usually that quick to do so! As such, I would give an 8.

Having been aware that this film had been in stuck in development for nearly 20 years, I am extremely pleased that it has finally been made. However, I fear that the timing of it's release is perhaps too late to truly capture the imagination of modern audiences or cement itself a unique place in sci-fi history, unlike it's 30 year old manga counterpart.

For these reasons, I'm settling on a 7.… Expand
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JLuis_001Mar 4, 2019
I like to be surprised and Alita got it. Frankly I didn't have a very clear idea of what I would see with the exception of what the trailers showed but despite the lightness of its background story and the one that the film shows, it's also aI like to be surprised and Alita got it. Frankly I didn't have a very clear idea of what I would see with the exception of what the trailers showed but despite the lightness of its background story and the one that the film shows, it's also a very entertaining and action-packed film, with an impressive visual effects work. Alita is a monumental achievement for visual effects.

I honestly expected a more empty film and although the story didn't leave me satisfied, its main character has a huge appeal and charisma.
Rosa Salazar may have disappeared in her virtual persona but the Alita she plays has spirit and emotion. And although I hear complaints that she's too reckless and unconscious, I have rarely heard such complaints from male characters in the same situations.

What more can I say? Hardly resolutive, especially with that open ending but Alita: Battle Angel offers two entertaining hours of action and adventure and that was enough considering my initial expectations.… Expand
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mimicpsychoMar 8, 2019
Movie was not perfect, and had a lot of holes in the plot. But it was enjoyable for an action romp. It was not amazing, but for a CGI main character she looked fine and that impressed me. The side characters were not that great and thatMovie was not perfect, and had a lot of holes in the plot. But it was enjoyable for an action romp. It was not amazing, but for a CGI main character she looked fine and that impressed me. The side characters were not that great and that took a lot away from it.… Expand
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MayfieldjaFeb 18, 2019
Despite some flaws in storytelling, Alita has a lot of things to be excited about. The world building was absolutely stunning and the action sequences flat out deliver on the big screen. The third act seems a bit rushed and underwhelming butDespite some flaws in storytelling, Alita has a lot of things to be excited about. The world building was absolutely stunning and the action sequences flat out deliver on the big screen. The third act seems a bit rushed and underwhelming but even with that, the visuals were completely worth the price of admission.… Expand
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I_Am_LegacyFeb 24, 2019
Quite a good movie, takes a good half an hour to really get going. I'll probably pick this up when it releases and watch it again. The main character is likable and the movie has its funny moments. The action is top notch however for me theQuite a good movie, takes a good half an hour to really get going. I'll probably pick this up when it releases and watch it again. The main character is likable and the movie has its funny moments. The action is top notch however for me the movie focuses a little too much on the relationship between Alita and another character personally I'm not all that bothered about that in these kind of movies but for people who like that this is definitely a film to watch.… Expand
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ViddiotJul 15, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alita was fantastic...for a while. It's ultimately a juvenile film but the premise and suggested backstory was so fascinating. Can we not make a film about that? Our protagonist is at first mysterious,then by turns sweet, sassy, and tough . The performances by the human cast are OK. The world created here is great. Where the film falls down is Iido's ridiculous costume...the hesitation to immediately put Alita into her new body was so disappointing and....the horrible and unsatisfying ending which reduces the whole enterprise into nothing more than an advertisement for a follow up film; the curse of the modern action film. My overall impression was positive, I went in blind..I know nothing of the Manga, and have no desire to search further. The 'roller ball' could have been abandoned after the initial sequence...I felt at times like I was watching 'Running Man'. It was with disappointed nostalgia. Pure CG action sequences that don't involve our protagonist...well let's call it a cue to take a bathroom break, or check the phone for messages while things go 'bang' und 'Clank'; So thanks for giving me the chance to break my immersion.

There were a lot of beautiful moments and exciting build up...ALITA getting torn to pieces and her surprising escape was excruciatingly tense. I just feel with a few tweaks to the story this could have been really something. Not following or being aware of the Manga roots I realize this story may be deeper than presented here and the rendering may have been true to it's origin. I was indeed overall entertained. Message to studios: Stories need to be braver. Like ALITA, we can take it!
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ClemntsMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Little review, one week after seeing the movie. The movie was overall quite fun to watch and entertaining on the first view with beautiful CGI and really good visual effects of which I almost fell in love. The visual aspect of the movie is probably the element that I really enjoyed and I'm still impressed of the quality that they offered. The environment is also beautiful and gives a great spirit of the movie that seems to be able to capture the idea of the Japanese and Manga's culture. However, the visual effects helped for a good entertainment but I felt like if the movie was very empty in the meaning or the story itself with a huge part of the movie turned around the love story between the two characters and it took a place and is very unnecessary and slowing down the story with ridicule dialogues. The background of the story is given to you very quickly and is very blur for those who didn't knew Gunnm before and concentrate itself more on the basic visual spectacle than in telling a full story (I do understand that a movie telling a story would have not been very interesting but I think that they kinda throw out the background at beginning and isn't very relevant). Finally, the story is placing many secondary characters without really using them well (poor Ido's assistant, she looked so annoyed) and the characters didn't succeed in making me enter in a form of compassion. Finally, the end was very disappointing as I left the movie theatre with a huge form of bitterness even though the film was quite entertaining but the ending is very disappointing with a very cliché picture of Alita facing Nova (yes it is a way to hype the audience, but I don't know if I'm the only one like this but no it's very disappointing and not in the good sense)… Expand
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RaduAFeb 16, 2019
75/100

It was better than I expected. The best aspect of the movie is the visual effects ... wow ... and the worst aspect are the characters (except Alita). The script is everywhere, famous actors that have not been used to the full75/100

It was better than I expected. The best aspect of the movie is the visual effects ... wow ... and the worst aspect are the characters (except Alita). The script is everywhere, famous actors that have not been used to the full potential, the villain is cliche.
In conclusion, I liked, especially the visual effects.… Expand
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LivingTribunalFeb 20, 2019
7 for 7.5. Simply James Cameron + Robert Rodriguez/2. While the story is lacking so much, Alita succeeds to deliver Cameron's bid project in a good way. The action is the best among all other movies.
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Vitor007Feb 22, 2019
tAlita does a great job with visual effects, showing that despite having had a long and tirative introduction, the film is able to deliver us more. We believe that even with disfalks, as a more representative villain and (despite beingtAlita does a great job with visual effects, showing that despite having had a long and tirative introduction, the film is able to deliver us more. We believe that even with disfalks, as a more representative villain and (despite being totally fantasy) events without many purposes, new paths can be discovered and explored by the upcoming films of the series. The film develops in a very naive way, exhausting and without much sense, pushing away the interest of criticism. It already has a great history and remarkable visuals, only lacks a better conjuncture. 7.0/10… Expand
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GarethBFeb 17, 2019
Amazing world building and action with a compelling lead let down by a weak script, clunky love interest and dialogue with such an abrupt ending that I felt like I had hit a wall.
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GLADIADORJun 3, 2019
Vale pela violência (apesar de não mostra muito) e pelas cenas de ação e varias cenas são muito parecidades com o animes
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greenisgoodJul 16, 2019
I am glad this movie exists, let me get this out there. Films like these give me hope that manga and anime related content will get exposure and a good budget.

TL;dR I watched this movie after putting it off for a while also intentionallyI am glad this movie exists, let me get this out there. Films like these give me hope that manga and anime related content will get exposure and a good budget.

TL;dR I watched this movie after putting it off for a while also intentionally avoiding a theater watch considering a lot of the negative reviews I heard, but I now feel it was a missed opportunity for me. This is not the most awesome, perfectest movie out there at all. But the good just nudges out enough of the bad offering a positive experience in my watch.

The Good
Rosa Salazar was a positive for me, the twinkle in her eye from the start of the movie to her hardened Battle Angel namesake was believable and gradual. Christoph Waltz added beautifully to the dynamic between himself and Rosa with Ido-Alita dialogue being the best out of all the character interactions. Also watching him swing that giant rocket powered hammer around was awkward but kinda in a good way showing his ageing character yet solidifying his bad ass courage to go up against dangerous cyborgs.
The Visuals were the biggest star of Film. Every Shot of the world building and the Cyborg/Cyberpunk VFX were detailed, seamless and astonishingly photo realistic; combined with some satisfying action sequences is a big reason for being worth a watch.

Now The Bad aspects to this film...
Hugo was my biggest peeve in the film. Even though his character was written as major Main Protagonist motivation which was good, the actor Johnson was a wet towel and nothing more than a pretty boy. Even his own inner conflict seems to come rather abruptly, his two friends were far more interesting and I would have loved for them as a trio to have a similar arc as 2 friends and 1 love interest. The prejudiced friend and a female friend to Alita were two missed opportunities with Hugo's buddies-in-crime as this would have made compelling story telling.
The actor was bad enough without being saddled with some of the most groan worthy dialogue between love interest and Main Character which dragged a lot. There were some good flashes of well written dialogue in the Hugo-Alita interaction but they were few and far between.
Vector was pretty much a whatever aspect of the film as Ali is an amazing actor but he was given nothing to do other than to spout and or cause plot furtherance, similarly Connelly was another wasted talent.

All in all as I mentioned there were bad aspects to the film, awful really; but the core of Ido and Alita, absolutely excellent VFX, good action and Rosa Salazar were all strong enough to warrant at least one watch and another sequel to get the wheels rolling for good movies inspired by anime/manga literature.… Expand
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BowtopFeb 14, 2019
We've come a long way in terms of CGI. In 2009 avatar impressed audiences with its spectacular visual achievements while also criticised for weak story and poor dialogue. It is a shame then that while CGI continues to improve the stories thatWe've come a long way in terms of CGI. In 2009 avatar impressed audiences with its spectacular visual achievements while also criticised for weak story and poor dialogue. It is a shame then that while CGI continues to improve the stories that often occumpany these big flashy movies do not. Alita is a film adaption of a Japanese manga book, Admittedly, one I have no experience with, I have consumed others such as ghost in the shell, so their nature is not a complete mystery to me but I had not heard of Alita until the film was announced. The best a film can do for me in this scenario is get me excited for the world its set on and the characters involved. So much so that I am yearning to go back and read the source material. In this the film succeeds, the brief glimpses we get of Alitas back story and the world surrounding her are exciting and interesting. The urge to learn more about this world is built up but never rewarded in the film. It's a shame then that the film is constistant at pulling us away from these engaging back stories and into the films present day in which the story is par for the course and seems very menial. We get the feeling that the most interesting part of the story has already happened and we missed it. Instead we are trying to get invested in a teenage girls day to day activities in a town we don't know enough about.

The characters and the visual representation is the films strong point. Alita is show as a deadly warrior that holds a certain fear in people who know what she is. The action portray this well as she zips around and tackles beings multiple times her size. The CGI is some of the best you will see. Alita her is the definition of uncanny Valley. Every close up of her expressions and movement is a sight to behold. Acted out very well we see alita angry, sad, frantic, happy, excited, nervous... Just about every emotion and they are all portrayed very well. Alita is a fun ride with impressive CGI and good characters. The story is slow and does nothing to surprise and feels like it grinds to halt In multiple areas. The film teases enough of a world and story that will leave alot of people asking for a sequel and I would be first in line to see it.… Expand
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ppidiotFeb 14, 2019
Critics hate anything having to do with anime made for an older audience. It's irrational. The tropes at the beginning were annoying and the beginning was way too compressed, IMO. It's not a 5/10. It got better after the beginning.
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TussleFeb 15, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could the acting have been better? Yes, absolutely. Definitely actually. In fact I'd say there were a few moments where I couldn't help but cringe a little on the inside from dialogue alone.

Is the spectacle enough to make up for it? Well yes. It's the nicest window dressing you can have in a film about violent cyborgs beating the cogs out of each other if not getting ripped apart.

Meanwhile though, there are a bunch of nitpicks those that have read the manga will or should moo about. The antagonist is one of them, the real antagonist, not the one(s) you see in the trailers. The sword you see in those trailers too will be something I'm surprised isn't being mooed about a lot more often then it should, long story short in the source material it was a sword made in the scrapyard and not the macguffin it becomes in the film. All told there's at least two more characters they make reference to in the film that have been changed or effectively demoted as characters, as people to help the titular Battle Angel grow, and there may be more nitpicks still that others have likely torn apart like so many angry chickens doing the samba in the snow no I don't know where this metaphor came from shush!

But the real question should always be, do they nail the title character's personality correctly? And to that I must grin slightly and nod. Yes, Salazar's portrayal of Alita could be better, even inevitably end up being saved by action set pieces, spectacular feats of mechanical martial arts, and very violent roller derby. But as a person, fans of the manga should ask; who was Alita? She was and is the Battle Angel, the one who stood above the filth in the scrap pile city, tried to preserve what little good remained in it. She was a young, innocent girl and an ancient warrior with combat knowledge that can make short work of nigh any mechanical thug she meets, that can still love, still feel so fragile despite having a body of hard steel.

That alone is why I didn't vote any lower. Cameron and Rodriguez had her story down to a T. And in the end that's the most important thing...er...to me at least.

...I still don't like what they did with Nova's character though. Seriously. From eccentric mad scientist who's villainy stems from enthusiastic research to pure distilled cold, maniacal villain in one fell swoop. And what was up with sidelining Jashugan to a side character that gets roughly one to two lines? The Motorball champion, the guiding light to Alita's growth in the third major arc of the manga is suddenly just wink wink nudge nudge reference material.

By and by, did any of you who watched the film take note of the eyes in Alita's flashbacks? Not just her's, wink wink nudge nudge… Expand
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Raver1Feb 18, 2019
Overall, a good movie plagued by a mediocre story line with some plot holes and a cliffhanger ending, but the visionary concept and spectacular visuals more than makes up for it. It could of been a near flawless movie if they took the timeOverall, a good movie plagued by a mediocre story line with some plot holes and a cliffhanger ending, but the visionary concept and spectacular visuals more than makes up for it. It could of been a near flawless movie if they took the time and effort to write a better script based off of the anime. However, I definitely felt like I got my money's worth watching it on IMAX 3D though as it made great use of it unlike other movies.… Expand
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GodzillaAvengerMar 17, 2019
Alita: Battle Angel is a fun action packed movie with a lot of cool and interesting sci-fi elements. Rosa Salazar shines as the hero Alita, and she is the stand out star of this movie. I have not seen the anime or have read the manga so allAlita: Battle Angel is a fun action packed movie with a lot of cool and interesting sci-fi elements. Rosa Salazar shines as the hero Alita, and she is the stand out star of this movie. I have not seen the anime or have read the manga so all of my thoughts about this are strictly about the movie as I have no real knowledge about this property.
The things I liked about are the performances all around. It stars Rosa Salazar as the main protagonist Alita, and she does a great job in this "fish out of water" kind of scenario where she can't remember who she is. It is fun seeing her go through this journey to remember who she is. It doesn't just feed all of the flashbacks to the audience which was well done. She receives some memories during important moments. One example of this is the first time she gets into a fight and she remembers a battle she fought in hundreds of years prior. The way the flashbacks for the most part were executed well except for one of them. Another positive was the world they set up. This is a world I would like to see developed a little more, including the history of this Great War between the United Republic of Mars and Earth, (At least I believe they were fighting Earth). Some negatives are that the story doesn't reach a satisfying conclusion. It ends in a cliffhanger, which I hope they will continue in a sequel because this character deserves more. But I don't usually like when movies end in huge cliffhangers, especially if it seems like that movie won't be getting a sequel. Another negative was the way one of the flashbacks was handled. In total they show the audience 3 flashbacks of Alita and the first 2 make sense as to why she's remembering them at that moment in time. The last one seems to be just a random moment during the war. Looking back it might have been about the mission to destroy the flying city of Zalem, but it seems like a random flashback as we already know that is what her mission is.
Overall I think Alita: Battle Angel does enough on the surface to be a solid standalone film, but it does leave a lot to be desired and I really hope they make a sequel to this.… Expand
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BenaudMar 6, 2019
This is a fun movie. Pace is good, plot is good, main character is wonderful. Visuals are just stunning.
Downside? Motorball is rubbish. Movie should have been more self-contained. The goal should have been the immediately reachable one, theThis is a fun movie. Pace is good, plot is good, main character is wonderful. Visuals are just stunning.
Downside? Motorball is rubbish. Movie should have been more self-contained. The goal should have been the immediately reachable one, the problems at hand should have been harder to overcome to make this movie feel complete.
Should have avoided showing too much about the overall goal for now. The movie was made with sequels that may or may not happen in mind. It should have been made as a self-contained story, with threads that can be tapped for sequels (a la the first Star Wars)… Expand
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Markymark115Mar 4, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first heard about the movie I was skeptical at best, I love animated movies so when I heard that this would be a mix of live action and CG for the majority of the movie, I was doubtful. After watching the movie, I have to say that the Alita herself is the star of the movie, she doesn't look too "anime" (aside from her giant eyes), and as a character, her motives and outlooks are believable. The action is done very well, the story is serviceable, and the characters around Alita are written well enough to be believable. Mostly. There are 2 characters that I had an incredibly hard time believing. These 2 would be Hugo (Alita's Crush) and Sheeran (Alita's attempted mother figure). Sheeran has a huge turning point later into the movie where for some reason she turns her motives inside out and now decides that she wants to help Alita rather than hurt her. It would seemingly come out of the blue, as the movie gives no reason for her to care at all about helping Alita, yet we are supposed to believe that Sheeran is willing to give up her goals to save Alita (and Hugo) when she was just plotting to kill or capture Alita just a few scenes prior. The big reason I cannot give this movie any higher than a 7 is Hugo, he has the most 2 dimensional character I've seen in a long time. He is supposed to be Alita's first and only love, yet all he is capable of showing is anger or near monotone babbling, he has no compassion and any time he is trying to care it just fails. All in all the movie has fantastic action, a decent story, and a very strong lead, but 2 of the 3 most important supporting cast just fall short and bring the rest of the experience down with them.… Expand
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PeterParkeciMar 5, 2019
Alita's main story and some characters, mainly Jeniffer Connely's character, was a bit cliche for me. But it makes up for it with Alita being a layered character, the amazing visual effects and of course, action scenes that takes your breath away.
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thomasmccreadyMar 7, 2019
Alita is a good popcorn movie. We see the girl grow through making mistakes, learning both that she matters to the people she meets while they matter to her. We watch lose some naivety about people while affirming that she both can and willAlita is a good popcorn movie. We see the girl grow through making mistakes, learning both that she matters to the people she meets while they matter to her. We watch lose some naivety about people while affirming that she both can and will stand up to the bad guys in the story.… Expand
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geldarto88Mar 11, 2019
good movie female lead done right funny how a cgi character has more warmth and humanity than certain other characters. james cameron gets it. good action. i will say that i got confused at the ending as i didnt realise they were based ongood movie female lead done right funny how a cgi character has more warmth and humanity than certain other characters. james cameron gets it. good action. i will say that i got confused at the ending as i didnt realise they were based on longer stories and it was setting up stuff for later film. i want to see more… Expand
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ClairePendragonMar 12, 2019
---ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL---
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I tried to post this on Rotten Tomatoes, but it doesn't allow reviews/ratings for this movie. (Like all controversial movies) I kept hearing conflicting information about this movie, and---ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL---
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I tried to post this on Rotten Tomatoes, but it doesn't allow reviews/ratings for this movie. (Like all controversial movies)

I kept hearing conflicting information about this movie, and originally had no interest in seeing it.

The movie is very entertaining through the whole thing. But at the same time, not a single moment is really noteworthy.
If it had one noteworthy scene, I could easily rate this a 90%
Another major problem is that the movie leaves off "To be continued" which means we'll never see the next film, due to press/advertisers trying to keep it from competing with Captain Marvel.

One thing that stands out in this movie (not as a plot point) is how well the action sequences are handled through 90% of it.
I personally hate action sequences, and tend to turn my brain off during them, and day dream.
I found myself only doing that once, when the action scene dragged on longer than any of the other action sequences.
The rest were VERY impressive to watch. Even without plot context, or dialogue to break up the monotonous nature of action sequences, something was still always mesmerizing, unique, or just well thought out. (The bad action sequence was a chase sequence that dragged on too long, and stopped doing anything unique or interesting after a few minutes)

A random "emotional moment" happens near the end, that loses it's potency, since it's a TV series condensed into a movie. There was no way to improve it, w/o putting a larger focus on the characters involved, instead of the movies plot.

All of the characters are super entertaining to watch, or hear talk.

But before I finish, the press and much of the media pushed a narrative the movie was sexist. I thought it would be true, since a lot of complaints mentioned sound like something you'd find in anime.
There was ZERO sexualized content in this movie. Not even a hint of it.
She didnt have wide hips, big boobs, or any other sexualized features.
Her body was completely metal, with only the brain being the only human flesh part.
Non of her outfits were provocative or anything.
Even though she has nothing to show, due to being made of metal, she even wore shorts when getting out of bed in the morning. So obviously it was just to try and lower competition for Captain Marvel, which was trying to score brownie points as a "Strong female lead" movie, and came out too close to eachother.

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Great 1st watch, but has almost no rewatch value unfortunately.
(will update if I notice errors in my post.)… Expand
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ElbanNinjaMar 23, 2019
Great popcorn movie, I'll be watching the sequel when it comes out. Very nice world, it reminds me of the game Primordia. Very simple plot but I have the feeling a lot more will be revealed in the next one.
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MasadaJul 28, 2019
Despite some weird story choices and mediocre dialogue the strong performances by Salazar and Waltz combined with mesmerizingly beautiful special effects make up for it more than adequately. It's a decent, average Sunday afternoon movie.
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lcamoviereviewsApr 19, 2019
Welcome to a new future. A robotic future. I remember seeing the first trailer for the film all the way back in December of 2017 and not sure what to expect. It was being billed as a James Cameron production with direction by RobertWelcome to a new future. A robotic future. I remember seeing the first trailer for the film all the way back in December of 2017 and not sure what to expect. It was being billed as a James Cameron production with direction by Robert Rodriguez. It seemed interesting with some great visuals and a intriguing story. But then, the film was pushed back from December 2018 to February of 2019 and as we all know, release dates being pushed back is hardly ever a good sign. Now I was having doubts. I walked into the film not exactly knowing what to expect or how it would end up. I am glad to say that I was very surprised how much I enjoyed this film and how well the story flows and how great the performances are. Rosa Salazar of “The Maze Runner 2 & 3” actually tore at my heart strings. She is performing the part under some digital creation, much like Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana did in “Avatar”. She brings raw emotion and compassion to her robotic self that is so riveting and compelling. Her scenes with Christoph Waltz, who plays her “father" in a sense, are touching and the connection he shares with her after his daughter’s death is some of the movies best scenes. But what truly steals the show here is the great effects work. The visuals are outstanding and all the robotic models for a lot of the characters involve tons of imagination. They truly look to be a part of their robotic selves. I absolutely love the motor ball sequences. It reminds me a bit of “Roller-ball” and it is really cool. I am actually hoping for at least a video game of this cause it’s a good idea from some new sports entertainment. From beginning to end, I found myself wondering about Alita’s past and the film does a great job giving us piece by piece throughout without giving away too much at a time. The only real complaint I have is the final act of the film. Two things really. A characters death is taken away only for it to happen again in the last 5 minutes of the film. It just seemed a little redunant to do this. I had no problem with the death but using it 20 minutes earlier only to do it again was a little bothersome. Also, the film really has no ending per say. We get a lot of build up to a big conclusion that never comes. This is because of a planned sequel with the main villain getting a cameo here by a big name actor who appears for 5 seconds before the credits roll. The issue is not a cliffhanger type ending but the fact the box office right now is not good. A sequel literally hinges on numbers from China and we may never get the continuation of this and that would be a shame. All in all, this movie is very enjoyable and am really hoping for the story to continue.

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SrGusFeb 25, 2020
Points I would like to talk about. • At first, I found the CGI of the main character strange, but after a while I got used to it. • The scenery is something that made my eyes shine. • I loved the character's trajectory and I loved her. • ThePoints I would like to talk about. • At first, I found the CGI of the main character strange, but after a while I got used to it. • The scenery is something that made my eyes shine. • I loved the character's trajectory and I loved her. • The action scenes did not leave me lost and I was able to contemplate each one calmly. • I loved the final scenes. Sad. I love it.… Expand
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PapkenJan 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was great. Its an interesting story with cyborgs, so cool. poor doggie… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 23, 2022
Alita is a respectable yet surface level adaptation of the Japanese manga. It bypasses potential weightier themes for more straightforward action. Still, it's exciting action, with exceptional visual effects and a really strong lead in RosaAlita is a respectable yet surface level adaptation of the Japanese manga. It bypasses potential weightier themes for more straightforward action. Still, it's exciting action, with exceptional visual effects and a really strong lead in Rosa Salazar as Alita. However, her co-star is unfortunately miscast, and the dialogue is very simplistic. Furthermore, the doll-like CG eyes on Salazar is unnecessary at best, distracting at worst, and misses the point of the anime-like look it's trying to simulate.… Expand
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TVJerryFeb 19, 2019
One of my pet peeves about futuristic movies is that some elements are so advanced, while others are ridiculously anachronistic. This film is set 300 years in a bleak future, but most people still dress like they're living in the 80s andOne of my pet peeves about futuristic movies is that some elements are so advanced, while others are ridiculously anachronistic. This film is set 300 years in a bleak future, but most people still dress like they're living in the 80s and still ride in cars with drivers! As for the plot: an abandoned cyborg with Manga eyes (Rosa Salazar) it brought back on line by a kindly Christoph Waltz. Turns out she's got super strength and fights with amazing skill. The clashes are directed with dizzying pace and inventive action by Robert Rodriguez. On the other hand, the dramatic interactions just lie there…dull and lifeless and it doesn't help that the narrative is so trite. There's are elements to enjoy in this sci-fi adventure, but it's not destined to live in the annals of great ones (even though it ends poised for sequel).… Expand
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DruganovJun 28, 2019
An nice re-imagining of the old Battle Angel Alita manga's. It looks beautiful, but the action is not great, but also not afwul. This movie left so much unfulfilled plot-holes it's irritating. Also making this movie a PG-13 didn't helpAn nice re-imagining of the old Battle Angel Alita manga's. It looks beautiful, but the action is not great, but also not afwul. This movie left so much unfulfilled plot-holes it's irritating. Also making this movie a PG-13 didn't help either, how the &@#$ do you get a manga and make it a family movie. wtf cameron?

Besides, i see that this movie has been review-bombed by thousands of sponsors on IMDB and Metacritic, sad, sad, sad...… Expand
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DukeJonJan 28, 2022
Big eyed fighting girl in the uncanny valley city of the future. There's a much more interesting backstory hinted at, but much like the world building it isn't explored in any satisfying way. Instead we get robot wars fistfights and a cringeBig eyed fighting girl in the uncanny valley city of the future. There's a much more interesting backstory hinted at, but much like the world building it isn't explored in any satisfying way. Instead we get robot wars fistfights and a cringe love story between a human being and some spare parts in the shape of a pre-pubescent girl. I haven't been this creeped out since I watched the love scenes between a human and an insect in "Bee movie". There's a weird assortment of grotesque cyborgs (reminding me of the movie A.I.) a futuristic sport which reminds me of rollerball, and an evil overlord in the sky city. One huge let down with this movie is there isn't a proper conclusion; some underling bad guys get their comeuppance but the main antagonist is left for a sequel that will never happen.… Expand
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RtheomFeb 24, 2019
The worst thing about Alita is that, in the hands of more competent script writers, this could have been a really great movie. Currently it stands as little more than a very well produced mess.

I really liked the Alita as a character. IThe worst thing about Alita is that, in the hands of more competent script writers, this could have been a really great movie. Currently it stands as little more than a very well produced mess.

I really liked the Alita as a character. I found her personality interesting, her motives good and her acting solid. Unfortunately the rest of the cast just didn't manage to keep up. Most of the actors felt a little out of place and the dialogue they were forced to deliver was simply atrocious.

That being said, the action scenes were top notch and the whole thing was very cool to look at. They could have used a few more scene locales besides "Doctor's House", "Slum Streets" and "Roller Derby", but those did at least look good.

The plot is also a bit of a mess, and feels like they took 5 different plot lines and stitched them all together into a big mess that doesn't work logically. Instead of Alita making any sort of realistic journey through the world of Iron City, she just kind of appears randomly wherever the story needs her to go. It made the whole place feel very small and full of extremely convenient accidents. There either needed to be less going on or more movie to fill the whole thing out.

In the end, we're given something that is sorta fun to watch but hardly worth recommending. This has all been done better before and I'm not certain it warrants the sequel it demands at the end.… Expand
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Compi24Feb 19, 2019
An adaptation nearly 20 years in the making, the final product that is "Alita: Battle Angel" may not necessarily justify all of the development time, hype, and delayed release dates we've had to sift through since jump, but that also doesn'tAn adaptation nearly 20 years in the making, the final product that is "Alita: Battle Angel" may not necessarily justify all of the development time, hype, and delayed release dates we've had to sift through since jump, but that also doesn't mean said final product isn't -- at the very least -- a decent time as well. Sure, it's stupid, silly, mindlessly violent at times, and almost exclusively cheap in an emotional sense. But, in fairness, was anyone expecting a product finer than that? I know I really wasn't. Flaws aside, though, it is still terrific to look at, with breathtaking production design, set pieces, and effects. Just don't expect much else beneath the surface, however.… Expand
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marcmyworksFeb 17, 2019
Though this film is truly a visual feast, Robert Rodriguez lacks the scope to create anything more than what feels like a tween sci-fi flick. James Cameron had been working on the script for this film for ten years and unfortunately it feelsThough this film is truly a visual feast, Robert Rodriguez lacks the scope to create anything more than what feels like a tween sci-fi flick. James Cameron had been working on the script for this film for ten years and unfortunately it feels like the prologue of a series rather than the stand alone epic film it should have been.… Expand
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chesaroFeb 23, 2019
I have one of the most heavy internal conflicts with this one, i really don't know if i like it or not, but as a movie by itself is not that good, i really don't understand what happened to rodriguez on this one
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MongoMar 10, 2019
It was a fantastic first half of a movie... technically, visually, writing and acting... all top notch. The problem is that there was no conclusion. The film abruptly ends before anything is resolved in the main plot. I'm actually glad to seeIt was a fantastic first half of a movie... technically, visually, writing and acting... all top notch. The problem is that there was no conclusion. The film abruptly ends before anything is resolved in the main plot. I'm actually glad to see all of the positive reviews, because I left the theater afraid that people would be so pissed off about the abrupt ending that it would do poorly at the boxoffice, which would mean I'd never see the second half of the movie.… Expand
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HotelCentralJul 30, 2019
This is really just another YA flick for the teen market, like most of the Star Wars stuff. It doesn't have much of a story and that was probably by design. And another teen heroine with oversized puppy-love eyes.

There is of course aThis is really just another YA flick for the teen market, like most of the Star Wars stuff. It doesn't have much of a story and that was probably by design. And another teen heroine with oversized puppy-love eyes.

There is of course a puppy. It gets maybe 2 minutes of screen time.

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MrMovieBuffFeb 28, 2019
I was surprised that I enjoyed 'Alita: Battle Angel' as much as I did. The movie is your typical futuristic/ruins movie with a cliched plot, characters and dialogue, but I did find myself engaged and caring, plus, the special effects areI was surprised that I enjoyed 'Alita: Battle Angel' as much as I did. The movie is your typical futuristic/ruins movie with a cliched plot, characters and dialogue, but I did find myself engaged and caring, plus, the special effects are undeniably terrific. Directed by Robert Rodriguez ('Sin City'), and a screenplay adapted by James Cameron ('T2' and 'Titanic') it's based on the Japanese manga series by Yukito Kishiro and follows the story of its title character, Alita (Rosa Salazar) who was found abandoned and buried with just her head piece in the scraps, she was found by Dr, Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) who repairs her, and when she awakes, she has no memory of where she came from. Ido tries to help her remember as her brain remains intact and she does get constant flashes from time to time where she appeared to be among warriors. Ido warns Alita that the outside world can be dangerous, and she is also told about a slightly wealthier world located just above (this may remind you of 'Elysium'). Alita meets a kind young man named Hugo (Keean Johnson) who has taken an active interest in Alita and they regularly hang out and have fun in which she takes up a hobby in competing in a sport called "Motorball". Ido feels a great amount of concern for Alita, and warns her about the dangers in the world, as well as her discovering what Ido really does. There is a villain in this movie, Vector (Mahershala Ali) who is a little one-dimensional, just appearing on screen with a blank look on his face and carrying an intimidating presence. To keep it short, I admired this movie, it's not great, the pacing does get a little off somewhere in the middle, and the dialogue (mostly the romantic dialogue) is very cheesy, but I did find myself getting emotionally invested in the father/daughter relationship between Waltz's character and Alita, as well as the amazing action scenes (particularly the Motorball sequences) where state-of-the-art CGI is at the top. Clearly, this is a James Cameron project, if you could see this in either 3D, IMAX, or even 4D, it's an experience worth living. Don't go in for the story too much, but go for the ride.… Expand
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QuietGiantFeb 15, 2019
F***ing terrible writing, but good visuals and action. Just be real about what you're signing up for.
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vinio2323Apr 27, 2019
Honestly I nice outing to go see, and I had no expectations going in. I wouldn’t say outstanding by any stretch but it had enough to make you care for the story and characters with plenty of action! There were quite a few cheesy moments too.Honestly I nice outing to go see, and I had no expectations going in. I wouldn’t say outstanding by any stretch but it had enough to make you care for the story and characters with plenty of action! There were quite a few cheesy moments too. I would recommend this a a good movie to check out if you haven't, but not something I'd have seen in theaters had I known it's full extent. Great for action movie lovers for sure though.… Expand
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