Review of Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016) by Jin T — 29 Aug 2016

If you think Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is the best FF CGI movie you've ever seen then think again. Kingsglaive takes you on a thrilling ride of the King's elite forces and the main focus of our unlikely "hero" named Nyx Ulric. Aaron Paul provides the voice for the character. While critics have no idea how wonderful this movie is, despite of them getting paid and all, especially no knowledge to anything that's Final Fantasy XV, Kingsglaive can even be treated as a fantasy adventure movie. However, if you're a fan to the franchise and you can't wait for the game to finally come out., then you are in for a treat.

The CGI is a huge improvement from Advent Children. The team who created that movie, are also the same team who did Kingsglaive and I think they've come a long way for this. This movie pretty much sets up for the game and while it seems like a long trailer like one critic said or another critic who said it's an enticing advertisement, it doesn't change the fact that this enticing prequel is quite the enticing rollercoaster ride. But maybe I'm just all hyped for the game. Maybe I'm just glad we got another Final Fantasy movie. Really though, this movie is catered to the fans. If you have played any of the games from the franchise then you'll know how much of a Final Fantasy-ish this movie is.

The story is fast paced and gets things right to the point but while at that, it's also beneficial to the plot that will be in the game. The main focus is the King's elite forces and they are a force to be reckoned with. You see a few of them on how they can really get things heat up when it comes to battles. The beginning shows it. While the transitions edits were awkward, it didn't bother as much and just didn't made it a huge deal. The fast paced story is I think well written and there not much of flaws to point out with. Again, this might be because I'm hype for the game. That could be it but seriously, it's a prequel, it's a story that sets up for the game. It may be something to other people as an advertisement or a 2 hour trailer but it didn't show the characters from the game, well if you stayed and watch scene after the credits. Oops. did I just say that? Yes, I did. It's a nice touch that connect the movie towards the game.

The character development, not so much but you get the idea of who is who and why are these people are important in this movie. The fight scenes are great, the CGI is very well done, and well the story is not that bad at all. I think critics are missing the point about how this movie, like I said before, sets up for the game. Even can be treated as just a good blockbuster movie itself. You don't even have to know everything if you just want to watch another action fantasy adventure movie. But if you want more, you want to know more, then go play the game! Seriously, it can't hurt to try, right?

Anywho, I would definitely pick this up. This movie has become on my top movies of 2016 and I am thrilled, I am amazed, I enjoyed it and I want to be loyal to the kingdom of Lucis! Come when the game comes out, I'll be sure to do that! Kingsglaive is a wonderful and thrill ride and one can not be missed by every Final Fantasy fan! Be sure to watch before you play the game!