Well, I was skeptical that a retelling of the first part of season 1's story would be worth watching. However, a few things made me change my mind....mainly the battle scenes versus Friagne were to be blunt, completely amazing. Seeing the true form of Alastor, Flame of the Heavens was super cool (a gigantic flaming demon of immense power). Other than the first half hour of the movie there was enough new expanded footage to keep up the entertainment value. A few new scenes of Shana becoming attached to Yuji, expanded scenes on the meeting of Marjory Daw, and scenes of Wilhelmina exploring the world on TV that I am almost sure were not there in the episodes of season 1. Watching this is not essential to the storyline by any means, but it was beyond a shadow of a doubt well worth the watch for anyone who appreciates more elaborate expanded upon storytelling from the first part of season 1. Being that I liked season 1 so much and gave the season a 9/10 I have to give this high marks as well. This is easily 8/10, and I am really struggling with not giving it a higher score.
First half hour 5/10 - nothing new and no reason to really watch this part unless you didn't watch season 1.
Last hour 10/10 - same story, but completely new animation and enough expanded upon things to truly make the last hour epic! |