the Garden of sinners Chapter 1: Thanatos (Overlooking View), or Kara no Kyoukai: Fukan Fuukei, is a slow start to the series overall. I don't know much about the series, only that I do believe it is part of the larger Fate world with magicians and magic abound. And I don't think it is a very good introduction to the world really if you are looking for answers or explanations as to what is occurring. Many aspects get introduced without any explanations as to how they fit into the world, and what is going on. This movie did do a good job of presenting philosophical ideas and giving you time to understand what they are talking about though. It will present an idea and then just do some nice slow pans of the characters moving or of the city in general to let you digest them before moving on.
Overall the story in this first movie was bare bones. It was decent, you understand where is goes and how it gets there certainly. But I don't feel like it was outstanding, merely a way to introduce the characters to you and show you some of the world. And I don't really get the idea that this movie will have any lasting effects on the other movies or the characters.
The introduction to these characters made me definitely interested in learning more about them. Who are they, what are their histories, how did they all come together, and what are their goals are all questions I will love to see unfold in the upcoming movies. Unfortunately, I don’t feel like they got explored much this movie being more a way to set up the characters to be explored later. And help you place them in the world that will help build on them more in the future.
Being a ufotable production means you really know what you are getting already from the beginning. Really stunning action scenes that you have to expect from ufotable, and some amazing looking shots of the characters filled with detail. Gorgeous slow pans just filled with detail and color that make so many shots background worthy. Small details pack many backgrounds giving them lots of depth and make them stand out. Overall everything combines to help assist in the amazing atmosphere of the movie.
Man did I love the music and sounds throughout this movie. It was really strong and powerful, and helped add to the atmosphere of the show. It always felt like it fit the scenes right and added so much to the movie. Helping to just keep you interesting even when nothing was going on with the story or the characters.
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