A visually striking film with well-developed characters
Alita: Battle Angel was a surprisingly good film whose greatest strengths are its visual effects and characters
First and foremost, this film had extremely well-done visuals. Alita herself- a cyborg whose body was mostly made of metal- looked believably real, which is a feat in and of itself.
Beyond this, the film contained many fast-paced fight scenes with lots of visual effects and characters whose bodies were also largely CGI, and I can honestly say that there was nothing in the entire film with noticeably poor CGI. This is considerable because almost every single scene contained computer generated elements in some capacity, and they were blended almost seamlessly with the practical effects.
Additionally, most of the characters in the film were extremely well developed. Despite not actually being human, Alita was a very relatable character with very human interests and motivations that encourage you to root for her more with every scene. She develops complex relationships with other characters including the scientist who put her back together, who loves her but is also hesitant to help her achieve some of her goals because he’s afraid of what she might become
She develops complex relationships with other characters including the scientist who put her back together, who loves her but is also hesitant to help her achieve some of her goals because he’s afraid of what she might become
All in all, I would rate this movie 8/10. It was a very strong film with great strengths and few weaknesses, and I eagerly look forward to a sequel.
Here is some more information on the incredible CGI used in the film: https://www.inverse.com/article/53199-alita-battle-angel-motorball-scenes-explained-robert-rodriguez-rosa-salazar-interview
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