Audience reviews
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i_gkz
Season one of Chainsaw Man was a bang, so naturally I expected this movie to deliver the same level of excitement. But I was wrong. This was so bad that I couldn’t even watch it in one stretch — I had to take multiple breaks just to get through the boredom. And this is coming from someone who usually waits for an anime to finish so I can binge-watch it without stopping.
The story was painfully slow, and in the entire 1 hour 40 minutes, there was nothing worthwhile except the final fight. That last fight was okay, but it wasn’t enough to save the arc from feeling flat and uninspired.
Verdict:
The Reze Arc completely shattered the expectations built by the incredible first season. Outside of the final battle, it was a slog with poor pacing and little payoff.
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No amount of pretty animation and nice music can disguise this movie's total lack of any emotion, depth, or substance. The film hints at a few good ideas/themes, but Fujimoto isn't smart enough/doesn't have the balls to actually tackle them.
It's taken me a while to identify exactly why I don't like Denji. His pervert schtick is unfunny, sure, but that trope is so common in anime that I've grown numb to it. No, Denji fails as a character not because he's a pervert, but because the narrative insists he's something more. Through his conversations with Makima and Reze, it's painful how desperate Fujimoto is to cram in some deeper characterization, but...there's just nothing there. His sexual degeneracy totally drowns it out.
Reze has the complete opposite problem: instead of being overwhelm…
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Such a dogshit adaption of an otherwise great story. I've read the manga and was really excited to see this put in anime format and GOD did they do a bad job with it. It has zero flow, half of it makes no sense, they throw in characters randomly for no reason, then get rid of them with no follow up.
They condensed a lot of written work into 80 something minutes, and yet it's still painfully slow. After about 40 minutes (in which truly nothing happens, the whole first half could've been an email) I switched it to 2x speed in hopes of getting to something worth watching. As a result, all of the upcoming fight scenes were entirely unwatchable due to the 2x speed, and all of the other scenes were entirely unwatchable because despite being on 2x speed, there was still nothing happening? And I…
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"10/10, I like it when the pretty colors go by." You know they literally devoted entire scenes to lampshading through unsubtle dialogue that this movie is high-budget art spectacle slop that the masses will love, right? Well shonen-fans rejoice, for fast food spectacle has arrived. Luckily all those 'depth, nuance, and subtext' things won't be missed.
"You watched the movie wrong, your supposed to turn your'e brain off and have fun." Well yes, of course, I also turned my eyes and ears away just to be sure I wouldn't dislike this. Engaging with stories to fully appreciate them? Naw.
Shark-man comedic-relief punching-bag to endlessly fellate the author's goodboy self-insert? Wow Denji, You're so cool! Maybe one day your brain will start braining and you'll finally be able to dual-wield swo…
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After a long wait the next arc of Chainsaw Man is a disappointment.
The draw of season one was watching Denji’s interactions with the world and his team. He’s an idiot, but a lovable one who is completely out of his depth when it comes to social interactions. His antics with his team and wider division were the heart of the show, and that meant when the season’s final arc rolled around there were some real emotional stakes because the casualties were people you had grown to care about.
The Reze arc lacks this completely. Denji is isolated from the characters you know for almost the entire runtime, interacting with someone that you cannot begin to care about because the end of season one spoils any mystery. Yet it takes the film almost 45 minutes to spring a reveal that should surprise no…
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Not bad. Not great. Perfect middle ground.
Let me start by saying, I am not a hater. I loved CSM s1! I was excited for this movie, I even watched it in one of those luxury cinema with recliners and butlers.
Dont get me wrong, I love the artistic aspect of it. And I really appreciate the efforts of the animators.
But there's something about the plot that doesn't move me. Reze doesn't pull me in. It feels like she's being forced on me. I wasn't captivated.
The plot isn't deep. It's basic. It's not even plot-twist coz it's spelled out for you by the fly caught in web analogy.
Some scenes (like pool scene) may be weird for some, but I dont mind them. It's CSM, i knew what to expect.
The fight scene is a mix of good and bad.
There are some creative and artistic parts of the fight that…
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The hype, the expectations, the story, the talk of a masterpiece on par with the best hits this year ... couldn't be more wrong.
Yes, the soundtrack was good, yes the graphic was great ... it's Mappa after all ... but that's basically it, the rest is pure disappointment.
They tried to introduce "character development" and "romance", while maintaining the Chainsaw Man dynamic ... at the end they ruined both. The plot is bleak and everything feels out of place, any and all actions have absolutely no impact on the main story whatsoever - if you skip the movie and watch the 2nd season in the future, you would have missed nothing! It's like watching a Bleach filler season.
> If you want to watch "cute character development", bleak "romance", some awesome uneventful graphic battles with a smi…
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Chainsaw Man: Reze-hen was marketed on the promise to deliver absolutely outrageous action scenes that the prequel set as precedent. And in a vacuum, considering only the action, the animation, the music accompanying it--this movie rips.
What makes it so disappointing is the narrative scope and depth of the characters. What is the story? What do we learn about this new villain, and the other established protagonists as they fight her?
Uhh, nothing. The first 45 minutes of the runtime is dedicated to superficial romantic b-plot that highlights Denji's worst traits, exploring none of the themes that made season one compelling. There are few, if any, footholds available to viewers whose first taste of the Chainsaw Man franchise is this movie. Even for existing fans, the film crawls at a sn…
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-The triumph of BOOM! over substance
Finally, the Chainsaw Man Reze arc made it to my cinema, and I was able to watch it... unfortunately, I was disappointed. The film evoked almost no emotion in me beyond a few laughs, and it's completely forgettable.......
I don't want to go into detail, so I'll summarize. The film is divided into two parts: the first half is a romance, and the second is one long action scene.
The first half seems really rushed. Reze and Denji's relationship moves forward at a very rapid pace, a new waifu appears suddenly and out of nowhere, starting a series of scenes in which, typical of this series, MC is manipulated and exploited by another psychopathic woman.
However, this time, the author tries to present MC's romance with Reze as the one and only, "despite…
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Quick little review because I feel my perspective’s unique, and just why not?
As someone who greatly appreciated the muted, more contemplative general ~vibe~ of S1, I just can’t help but feel utterly whelmed by this film. The only reason I wouldn’t say I was UNDERwhelmed is because I don’t typically allow myself to fall prey to hype, and I try to maintain a healthy air of skepticism when something comes out and ends up almost unanimously loved; there’s a good chance these things will bounce right off my weary little heart. CSM: The Reze Arc, unfortunately, is one such example.
While the, let’s say, end product is no doubt technically stunning, I question the wisdom behind making this a movie *at all.* It feels like a stopgap; a movie made just to quench fans’ thirst for more animated CSM…
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Writing this review to compile my thoughts on why I felt surprisingly disappointed after leaving the theatre. I had left the cinema feeling very underwhelmed and surprisingly so - as I was expecting to at the very least, enjoy the action scenes.
The first half is basically Denji and Reze going on multiple dates which is fine to establish the relationship - unfortunately there was never really any chemistry or real connection for me to truly care for them. I think the issue is I've watched hundreds of better romance sequences and the first half is just a budget romance sequence with half of the heart. And the second half was the action bits which started with a bang and kept going, and going, and going and ......you get the idea. The animation was cool but the fights started to lose any re…
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A comparison between the anime and the movie:
The new chainsaw man installment is here, watched full season 1 fully again before watching the movie. Felt something was different with it but enjoyed the movie anyway. After the movie was over only did I realise season 1 was more cinematic than the movie. New director took away what made chainsaw man one of a kind experience, the little movements, ambience, darker color scheme it's all gone replaced with a more general anime look: saturated colors, fast paced action and those little things that made characters feel more alive are gone. The new movies animation, sound design are much more comparable to other shows like jjk or demon slayer now whereas the season 1 was something entirely new, never done before, one of a kind show. The anime used…
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OMG! The more time passes, the more convinced I am that this author might just be an industry plant. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is one of the most boring and incoherent pieces of storytelling I’ve ever seen. This ratings is gonna go down eventually since everything about it feels artificially inflated, propped up by overblown praise and suspiciously glowing reviews. It’s as if people are being paid to convince the rest of us that this is profound cinema.
This doesn’t feel like a film. It feels like a patchwork of “deep” moments copied from better works. It’s like someone watched a bunch of artsy, emotionally-charged movies, picked random scenes they thought looked cool, and stitched them together without understanding *why* those moments worked in the originals. The result? A soulless collage…
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Denji is a guy who just wants the very basics of life. And when I say basic,I mean really basic: 3 meals a day,a good place to sleep at and may be a pretty girl to look at. By a twist of fate,he becomes a Devil and soon becomes part of a Govt body that deals with the execution of Devils that are a threat to humans. 'Gun Devil' is the final boss in 'Chainsaw Man' who authorities have been trying to find since many years. Through the course of the anime we are introduced to this Devil..verbally. So he remains an enigma. This Devil in turn,is after Chainsaw Man's heart. This is the premise of 'Chainsaw Man'.
The movie re-uses this premise but it hardly furthers the whole narrative or even the story. The action scenes are really cool and make the experience of the big screen worth it. But th…
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This film is a testament to the fact that you don't need detailed backstories and long flashback sequences to make you empathize with a villain. What makes this film so special to me is the fact that there are so many little, seemingly mundane moments, scattered throughout, that tell so much about certain characters. So much emotion and heart and authenticity all packed into one big bundle of chaos and ridiculousness. This is why Fujimoto is such a masterful author. But here I wanna also mention that the director for this film, Tatsuya Yoshihara, did a BRILLIANT job. THIS is how you do an adaptation. THIS is how you elevate a source material and take it to heights unseen before. They added some scenes here and there and made some interesting directing choices, but those not only did justic…
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Pretty disappointing follow up after a banger season 1.
Great visuals, interesting premise with a plot that is a tad predictable and some logical issues.
Some minor characters act weirdly plot convenient without a good explanation. The fights looked good despite not making much sense at certain points. Why the fuck the are the main bad guys attacks are first introduced as almost insta kill moves then later its like getting blown away by strong wind? The whole thing could have been fine tho if the ending would be awesome but it just ends. I would be fine with this if this was just 3 episode of a full season but 3 years of wait for this? If i have to wait an other 3 years for another small snippet of the story i think i am fine with just letting the whole thing finish and watch it maybe then…
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I had doubts about Fujimoto, especially because the first season of Chainsaw Man didn't resonate with me. All the hype surrounding the characters and the cinematic quality of the story just didn't translate well to the episodic format. However, Look Back was one of my favorites last year, so i had some expectations for redemption with this one. And well, while it is certainly more cinematic than the previous seasonal attempt, i began to think that Tatsuki Fujimoto might be slightly overrated.
Don't get me wrong, he has eyes for building tension and escalating situations. The integration of Reze felt like one of the most natural ways to introduce a new character, and her punchline was undeniably euphoric! Yet, at times like these, where buildings and public spaces could just explode withou…
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review (No hype)
1000000 points/10
Reze is so cute +1000000
Reze's movement angles are so natural, beautiful, and adorable +200000
Beautiful visuals, great work +100
Beautiful effects +100
The theme song is so beautiful +100
The Thai dubbing is great, the voice is cute and suits him so well +100
(If there were subtitles, I'd watch it again.)
P.S. I don't know what to say or it would be a spoiler. I don't have a full score because I could give it over a million points. Go see it before you can't.
That's all for this review. From the page "Who's goon to Reze Stomp before you ask." Reporting (just kidding).
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An ARTISTIC MASTERPIECE
The one thing that make this movie stand out from other high budget animation Shonen movies for me, is it artistic presentation and directing. It's not just banger animation, there's lots of symbolism and correlation in story telling that it's such a masterpiece of joy to watch. Not only that but literally every other thing is perfect.
-- Recommend for: Directing, Artistic symbolism, Animation, Action
FULL REVIEW:
First of all, the artistic story telling. Without going into spoiler, this anime movie did this to such level that I would say on par with the Makoto Shinkai films (Comix wave film like Your name), which I barely see in main stream action show let alone a movie. Use of idioms story telling, and symbolism with background objects, is such a good touch. The…
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In short if you like and read the chainsaw man manga you will love this movie. Although it can be very strange at times. I highly recommend to watch it in a theater as well.
The story / characters:
This did not feel like a typical Shounen story, there’s a clear emphasis on character relations where the action takes the backseat for some of the movie. The writers didn’t just shove in character flashbacks on the contrary it almost seemed like characters were popping into existence. Most of the characters don’t have any backstory, giving them a sense of mystery and telling the viewer only what they need to know. The movie really does justice to some of the characters that were skimmed over in the manga making them seem almost real. The story isn’t as simple as fighting demons there is much…
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