Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
Synopsis
Two years after saving the world from a cataclysmic event, the members of the activist organization Avalanche have gone their separate ways. Tifa Lockhart opens a new bar, and her childhood friend Cloud Strife starts up a motorcycle-based courier service. Although most of their former allies have fallen out of touch, Cloud and Tifa live in fragile peace with their two young wards Marlene and Denzel. Their life together begins to crumble as a contagious plague and overwhelming grief pull Cloud away from his newfound family. While distancing himself through his work, Cloud is attacked by three silver-haired figures in black uniforms who bear a passing resemblance to his bitter rival, Sephiroth. As the antagonistic trio stalks Cloud and brings harm to his loved ones, the former mercenary struggles against his own demons while fighting to protect his family and prevent the will of Sephiroth from returning to the planet. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete" is well-received, especially by fans of the original game, who appreciate the improved plot, stunning visuals, and expanded character development. Some find the movie too reliant on prior knowledge and fan service, but the majority agree that it is a significant upgrade over the original release. The action, music, and overall production values are highly praised.
Strengths
- Improved plot clarity and additional content enhances the original story.
- Spectacular HD animation and remastered visuals.
- Well-developed characters with expanded roles and backgrounds.
- Epic action and fight scenes.
- Excellent music score by Nobuo Uematsu.
- Satisfying closure to loose ends.
Weaknesses
- Some characters are abruptly introduced or underutilized.
- Villains' entry into the movie is vaguely explained.
- Relies heavily on prior knowledge of Final Fantasy VII.
- Lip-sync issues in foreign languages.
- Some find it overly fan-servicey.