Movie Review - Alita: Battle Angel - Lighter, more Enjoyable than Ghost in the Shell
Alita: Battle Angel is a sort of YA version of Ghost in the Shell, and I'm not exactly thrilled to see the same thing re-done in so short a period of time. At least this one was more enjoyable, with better humor, more likable characters, and a universe that might be more interesting to explore if a sequel happens. And let it be clear: a sequel isn't just hinted at in Alita. A sequel is guaranteed, if the movie's ending is to be understood. It's a cliffhanger, ya'll. You should know this going in.
What's good? And cute Alita is. So is her boyfriend. And her 'dad.' It's not a depressing film, unlike Ghost in the Shell, so it's got that going for it.
I'm not even sure what else to say about this film because I wasn't as impressed as I wanted to be. I saw a special early showing that was entirely sold out (my seat was in the literal front row, lending the 3D glasses a terrible viewpoint).
Clearly, the anime excitement and interest was there for this series, even if the presentation wasn't as freshly new as I'd hoped. Also, while Rosa Salazar is adorable as Alita, she's no Scarlett Johansson.
What is it about waifish cyborg girls and a future of augmented human bodies? Are we just our brains?
I'm giving Alita a good B grade -- it's worth seeing on the big screen, and there's potential for a decent franchise here. I smiled and laughed, and wanted to know more about the air city above the space elevator. According to Margaret Mead, that's all that ever can. Alita: Battle Angel seems to think we can too.
Grade: B
Rated (PG-13) for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language
Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi
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