Alita: Battle Angel

Alita: Battle Angel is a very good movie. Very interesting mix of good, believable CGI and "real world" footage. Some things, mainly regarding story progression and steering, felt forced. Still, overall very good.

Alita: Battle Angel packs in a lot, sometimes maybe a bit too much, but it’s still a fun ride, especially if you love action and top-notch special effects. The movie’s a bit on the long side, and you can feel it at times, but the world James Cameron built is so detailed that the extra scenes actually add to the experience rather than taking away from it. It’s cool to see Cameron and Rodriguez work together, with Cameron handling the big-picture world-building and Rodriguez directing with his own high-energy style. Rosa Salazar as Alita does a great job. She gives the character life and makes you care about her, even when the plot feels a bit thin. The story doesn’t quite match the level of the visuals and editing, which is a bit of a letdown because the world itself is so well-crafted. Still, Alita’s got some powerful moments—like when she says, “I do not stand by in the presence of evil!” That line alone sums up her courage and spirit. In the end, while Alita has its flaws, it’s definitely enjoyable. The action and effects make it worth watching, and Salazar’s performance keeps you hooked. It might not be a perfect film, but it’s got heart, and I really enjoyed it.

Yeah, I didn't read the Manga. I was never a manga fan, but now that comic books are going the way they are... Manga is starting to look pretty good isn't it? Anyway, it seems like a lot of the bad reviews are... political. You know, the, "people only like this because they are (insert woke insult)." and that's really not fair. I'll go out there and admit that Alita's eyes kind of freaked me out. Too realistic, too cartoony eyes, and that left me with an unsettling feeling. It was creepy. It was creepy in the same relative way the Elves on the Shelves are creepy. But the story comes fast and hard and leaves you very satisfied in the end. It kind of felt like Princess Monanoke kind of ending. And that is all with a story about someone that in really pretty innocent in a world that is really pretty horrific, and that is also a fun thing to watch. But, yeah, her eyes kind of freaked me out. Aside from that, it was a totally enjoyable film. Give it a shot and ignore the politics.