Just Exciting

I really enjoyed this movie. Although, I understand why the score is what it is. While the story had so much potential, there simply wasn't enough time to develop the story and backgrounds of the characters in the way that they were reaching for. They were trying to tell too many stories on too grand a scale in a short movie and that resulted in it feeling rushed and a bit flat. By the end, it felt like there was so much of the story and the world left unexplored. However, I feel like that's common for such an epic undertaking in this genre. That being said, I think the most important point is that it left me wanting to see more, and that's a mark of success in my mind. If this could have been drawn out into a series, where they have the time to really dive into the story, develop the characters, and make the viewer invested, I think this likely would have done really well.

Aside from the story, this movie really shines through in the quality of its production. The costumes and sets were great (and the wigs were good); the cgi was well done; the fights were well choreographed and exciting; and the cinematography was really enjoyable. I really appreciate the work that went into the visuals of this movie and would probably watch it again with a friend, if just to enjoy this aspect.

To make this short, if you're looking for a masterpiece of story telling that will tug at your heart and leave you in tears, then this probably isn't what you're looking for. However, if you want something that's action-packed, has great visuals, gives a brief glimpse into an epic fantasy world full of potential stories, and will satisfy your desire for adventure, then you'd likely enjoy this.