Oh, even to people who just started watching Fairy Tail, THIS MOVIE'S CANON! I'd wrap up all episodes before watching this movie!
Otherwise, it wont make sense. But even us fans who HAVE finished, might have some questions to some surprises.
(Im terrible with remembering the movie cuz I enjoyed it overall, but here goes..)
Pros:
-The nostalgia from the beginning.
Its been a year since the last episode ended, and we wanted to hear ehat's up with Fairy Tail! And the crew is back with another mission to save Fiori, or as Natsu always say, to save his friends!
Hearing their voices again...man, its awesome seeing them again!
-Surprising turn of events (although this shouldnt surprise u buuuuut..)
I said THIS MOVIE'S CANON for a reason. I read other reviews in MAL, and apparently one mentioned that all actions that they put in the movie were all true from the manga, which includes Charles' "Sailor Moon" transformation (which I had to scream at the theatre, "SINCE WHEN??!?!?")
and Natsu's Dragon Form, which hopefully both will be explained when the anime premieres late next year.
(Oh, dont forget the end credits. Kinda the reason why ppl are watching the movie anyways?)
There might be more, but again, I enjoyed the movie without trying being a critic.
Cons (oh boy..):
-The story is WORTH extending 12 episodes, because...
Its all plotholes at this point.
-Many characters left out as extras, especially when Juvia, Gajeel, Levi and Lili were seen in the movie (we all wanted action to all characters... They didnt get any)
The so-called Lucky Stars may hv been OP, but when encountered again, its like a forced shutdown as "movie time is running out" as the wizards somehow finds the EASIEST of ways to beat them that they wouldve in the first 5mins of their fight..
Which made me think that
-we're used to watching filler episodes of FT fights that seeing it in movie form feels like its not enough to satisfy the whole series.
Seeing the movie JUST TO ENJOY THE FEELS is the reason why I loved it regardless.
Although my scores will be on the average because its all the same as it is in TV anime form, I'd watch it as if it was.
Its great hearing from Natsu, Happy, then Lucy, Erza and Grey, coming back together to fight more evil as the one and only, Fairy Tail.
PS
I live in Vancouver, and 3 weeks ago as of this review, a convention was held where Todd Haberkorn has a spot for signing and panels. I was in one of his panels, told him that he did a great job on his role as Natsu, and reminded us of the movie.
He was also kind enough to tell us that as Natsu, he had to scream for 8 seconds in the movie.
While watching Natsu's battles, I counted down his screams, and there was that one section, before he beats the boss, where he ACTUALLY had an 8-second scream. I immediately felt bad, but loving his dedication as he plays the role of Natsu.
FIIIIIRRREE DRAAAGON, ROOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!
(Not really the segment, but you'll find it! #HaberHints)
PPS
My 1st review! Would appreciate any feedback, yoroshku onegaishimasu!
