Fate/stay night Movie: Unlimited Blade Works

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Synonyms: Gekijouban Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Fate/stay night Movie, Fate/stay night UBW

Japanese: 劇場版 Fate/stay night UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS

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Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Jan 23, 2010

Producers: Geneon Universal Entertainment, Frontier Works, TBS, KlockWorx, Notes, CREi

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Studio Deen

Source: Visual novel

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural

Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Score: 7.39¹ (scored by 122,208 users)

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Ranked: #2339²

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Popularity: #1064

Members: 227,701

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In Fuyuki City, the Fifth Holy Grail War is about to commence a lengthy battle of blood, death, and misery. High school student Rin Toosaka has trained her entire life for this moment—to become a magus capable of being a Master in the war. Summoning her Servant known as Archer, Rin finally sets foot into the battle.

Discovering that one of her acquaintances, Shirou Emiya, is drawn into the war as well, Rin offers to form an alliance for the time being. And as the two of them grow closer, Rin begins to learn more about Shirou's fate and ideals. Nevertheless, her goal remains the same: to win the all-powerful relic that can fulfill the wishes of those who are victorious after the war—the Holy Grail.

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Adaptation:	Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Alternative version:	Fate/stay night, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower
Prequel:	Fate/Zero 2nd Season

Asakawa, Yuu
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Ogura, Mitsutoshi

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Takechi, Tsuneo

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Urasaki, Nobumitsu

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Yamaguchi, Yuuji

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"Imitation" by Tainaka Sachi

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"Voice ~Tadori Tsuku Basho~" by Tainaka Sachi

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Sep 25, 2019

CHilDFricker

Recommended

As-salamu alaykum
i merely write reviews some time. as a result my reviews are short and express everything in one time. But ill try my best fill you everything i can.

Start with story, many of seen it and very difficult to understand that changing of story and make it so heartless story line and Shirou couldn't save every as he did in Fate/stay night. I think maybe cause of Archer decided to kill Shirou. We already heard Archer is Shirou Emiya Future self that will became hero some day. Archer objective here to kill Shirou Emiya order to change the fate of his own. that ...

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Jun 29, 2016

Simplicity1511

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The only Fate Stay Night anime I have watched is the original 2006 version which I really enjoyed. I know that this movie is based on the anime of the same name, which I will also watch however, as a stand alone movie, it was shitty.

I find anime movies based off a series are usually just a really long summary of the anime and as a summary this sucked pretty bad. I usually never watch anime movies based off an actual anime because most of the time they tend to be just summaries. This is where I would rather have a filler anime movie ... instead of a whole retelling of the story in movie format. It's just pointless and a waste of money and resources.

I love Studio Ghibli movies so much more, because the movies are originals, they don’t just hash out the same material even if they have a source, like Howl’s Moving Castle and Ponyo which are both based on books.

First off, the first hour of this movie, was way too choppy. This is supposed to summarize the series yet, if I hadn’t watched the original and had a basic knowledge of the show and characters, I would have no clue what this anime was about. Especially, considering they edited it in really weird places. I had to mentally process how we got from point A to point B and before I knew what happened, I was already on point C. It made no sense. As a story as a whole, if someone were to just pick this movie up, they would be totally confused. They wouldn’t know what was happening at all.

The animation was nice to look at and a lot better compared to the original, especially the fight scenes. However, during that first hour, you just get this fast pace, basic knowledge of the plot: Of seven hero spirits in history who fight alongside magi (sorcerers) for the Holy Grail that grants any wish. They literally explain that in less than 2 minutes.

From that measly introduction, you get the main character Shiro, cleaning up after dinner, walking his friend back home and than you cut to a magi summoning a spirit and from there is goes everywhere. You get snip bits of characters meeting and fights and before you can wrap your head on what’s going on, the pace slows down a little, to where characters are finally having full fledged conversations with each other rather than just fighting.

The only real time the pace of the movie really slowed down and stopped being choppy errrr stopped being as choppy compared to the beginning was during the fight scenes.

It felt like the animators wanted to bombard you with characters so you couldn't recognize the lack of plot and story in this anime and before you know it, these characters are fighting again.

This movie to me is more confusing than Akira. I understood Akira, even though I really need to watch it again because, dame that movie really fucked with my head. Hell, the mangaka made Akira before he had concluded his manga series, so the movie and manga are different. That's what I call original!

But, this was in a completely different category of mind fuck. This turned my brain into putty with it’s choppy editing and terrible pacing. This is even worse than Angel Beats and that had 12 episodes, they had good solid episodes but terrible over all pacing. Too rushed. That’s what this was. Too rushed. They wanted to go to point A,B,C as fast as possible so they could take their sweet time on Z. Which is absolutely pointless, because a GOOD movies has a solid beginning and middle but this one lacked all three.

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Aug 15, 2023

Apreggi

Not Recommended

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] is an intricate and engaging story that captivated audiences through its extended television series. As someone who revisits and reviews anime on MyAnimeList, it's evident that the attempt to distill this rich narrative into a single movie has resulted in a lackluster experience. With a rating of 3/10, the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Movie struggles to capture the essence of the source material and falls short of the series' brilliance.

One of the fundamental issues with the movie is the overwhelming sense of cramming. In an attempt to fit what the 25-episode series painstakingly built over time into a mere ... hour and 20 minutes, the movie sacrifices the intricate character development, world-building, and emotional arcs that defined the series. The result is a disjointed narrative that fails to adequately convey the complexities of the Holy Grail War, the relationships between characters, and the philosophical underpinnings that make Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] so compelling.

The decision to treat the movie as a recap of sorts seems more appropriate, as it does manage to touch upon the crucial plot points and pivotal moments. However, the movie's downfall lies in its attempt to be more than that. By striving to condense an epic tale into such a short runtime, it robs the story of the depth and emotional resonance that made the series a fan favorite. Viewers who are new to the franchise might find themselves struggling to connect with the characters and grasp the significance of the events unfolding on screen.

Furthermore, the movie's timing in relation to the release of the series is a point of contention. While recap movies can be a way for fans to relive the key moments of a series, the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Movie falls short by releasing before the full series did. This disconnect creates confusion for newcomers and frustration for fans who were eagerly anticipating a faithful adaptation of the beloved source material.

In conclusion, the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Movie, with its rating of 3/10, struggles to capture the magic of the series it attempts to adapt. The rushed pacing, lack of character development, and absence of emotional depth hinder its ability to do justice to the intricate narrative and compelling characters that fans grew to love in the original series. While it might serve as a passable recap for those familiar with the source material, it ultimately falls flat in its attempt to stand as a standalone cinematic experience.

Note: It's important to approach this review with an understanding that the movie's shortcomings may be a result of the challenge inherent in adapting a lengthy series into a condensed format. The intention is to provide an honest assessment while acknowledging the difficulties of such an endeavor.

Note 2: Ill add, the one thing i liked is this is a lot more gory than the other fate works, showcasing the brutality of the battle.

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