Alita: Battle Angel

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  • 2019


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$ 404 Million
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.0
Maybe its the uncanny valley factor, maybe its the cheesy dialogue and maybe its the lack of chemistry with relative newcomer Johnson, who doesnt have .. Den Of Geek
3.0
Hard to blame him.This manga adaptation is a tired science fiction odyssey, with bland digital effects piled onto a sappy non story that feels like a .. EW
3.1
Yet, underneath multiple levels of plot and world building, theres a weirdo heart keeping the action moving along. Rogerebert
2.0
This juggernaut sized sci fi movie mechanically rehashes a huge collection of genre cliches while bashing its way through an onslaught of visual effec .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Rosa Salazar shines as a not quite human heroine in this long awaited manga adaptation produced by James Cameron. Indie Wire
1.5
The motorball sequences, in particular, are whooshing Big Mac cinema of the most jittery, adolescent order, finding the sweet spot between Rodriguezs .. Variety
2.0
Its a rare thing to say about a James Cameron project, but you come out feeling like youve seen it all before. Time Out
3.0
Alita: Battle Angel is a film with Imax spectacle and big effects. The Guardian
3.1
The action itself boasts some of the most impressive choreography and sturdy, coherent direction to mark a giant scale blockbuster in some time, with ..
1.9
Rich in intricately textured animation and striking action set pieces, the film often lives up to its graphic novel lineage.
1.5
CGI can make a story feel dead, but here it brings the movie to life. Collider
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel is an engaging piece of thoroughly computer generated action pop, hokey and amiable and filled with enough set pieces to never dra .. Vulture
1.5
But a lumpy script, muddled plot, stock characters and tired genre tropes may dampen its commercial breakout potential beyond its core sci fi action f .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Alita: Battle Angel wants to frame its futuristic Pinocchio narrative around a story of teenage romance, but the end result is a bunch of pixels falli ..
1.5
Mostly, though, whats interesting about it is that it lacks the conviction, the spark, which turns truly wonderful animated creations Disneys Pinocchi .. The New York Times
2.9
For fans of futuristic sci fi/action, it should provide an initially engaging but ultimately forgettable experience. Paste Magazine
4.0
So the film plays less like a powerful science fiction story and more like a kick butt Hollywood blockbuster. IGN
1.0
As for the performances, relative newcomer Salazar pours on the charm but it is smothered by the tons of CGI augmentation utilized to bring her charac .. E Film Critic
2.0
Itll remind you of 50 other films at least, from The Fifth Element to Blade Runner, and for anyone unlucky enough to have seen it, the crashingly tedi .. Telegraph
4.0
It is the good doctor who discovers a young womans still breathing head and torso in one of Iron Citys larger junk heaps.
3.5
Its Blade Runner esque style takes from classic science fiction settings and gives us something so utterly unique. The Young Folks
3.0
And the cliffhanger ending is flagrant sequel bait, frustratingly delaying the revolutionary resolution Alita deserves.
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel is the old school blockbuster the world has needed for some time now, and dare it be said, its what Avatar should have felt like w .. Cinema Blend
3.5
Maybe Ido is supposed to look silly in action, but it takes you out of the film to a certain degree. JoBlo
3.5
Cameron spent more than a decade attempting to crack the potential big screen iteration of Battle Angel Alita. Screen Rant
3.1
But these pleasant turns feel like mere filigrees gilding the edges of an otherwise hollow picture. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Rosa Salazar brings oodles of charm and conviction to make Alita a fully realised CGI persona.
2.0
As visually extravagant as it is cluttered and silly, the tale of a kick ass mechanized superheroine is eye popping in the IMAX 3D format, but otherwi .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
They may have a franchise on their hands, but one without heart or sex appeal. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
As sci fi action/adventure films go, Alita is suitably thrilling. ReelViews
2.0
Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber doctor who takes the unc .. Blu Ray
3.8
The films world is a wondrous spectacle of grimy futurism, and the action is fierce and, despite being performed by a bunch of digital actors, has a g .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
This is one cool looking movie, though, director of photography Bill Popes native 3D shooting a forgotten pleasure with its smooth, unobtrusive deep f ..
3.1
The storytelling seems way more interested in setting up future installments than perfecting its own plot, and hackneyed lines like She has the face o .. Usa Today
1.9
The degree to which Alita: Battle Angel subsequently loses its grip on the viewer and utterly peters out is nothing short of palpable, and its clear, .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
If youre 10 years old and this is your first movie, youll love it. For the rest of us who like some ambiguity and subtext in our storytelling, this is .. You Tube
3.0
When the action would kick off you could really see the choreography. You could see the movements being executed, you could see whats being done...Ali .. You Tube
1.5
You could have cut a lot out of this film. But I was at least engaged and stayed awake for the entire film. The action sequences and Alita fighting th .. You Tube
3.1
Alita is powered by James Camerons visionary world building. But the last thing you want to use to sell something is written by James Cameron. You Tube
3.0
Rodriguez does a very capable job throughout the entire thing...you feel the influence of his past movies in it too. You Tube
4.5
This was a blast, and I had a thrilling time watching Alita: Battle Angel...this is how you make a live action anime film. You Tube
3.0
Stunningly faithful to Yukito Kishiros brilliant manga. This is an exciting time for anime fans. You Tube
4.5
Its visually impressive, its exciting, it has a surprising amount of heart and humor but I felt that some of the actors were wasted. You Tube
4.5
The tween version of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, Rosa Salazars Alita shines in this family action film thats not as good as it could be but still .. You Tube
2.3
I am so tired of a movie coming out that is about the seven other movies that theyre going to make after this movie. You Tube
2.0
In the increasingly crowded marketplace for female led action movies it is vital to distinguish your product. The Times
3.0
The films visual imagination is arresting and there is plenty of action to go with the romance and other aspects of the story. Lariat
3.0
The fight scenes are coherent and exciting (as they should be when they involve beings who are half robot), and the motorball sequences are rad fun.Bu .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
They already know youre a robot, you dont have to do the dance, too! News Review
2.0
Almost a decade ago, James Camerons Avatar matched ground breaking digital effects with potent storytelling to score a box office bonanza. Radio Times
4.5
Featuring more visual bang for your buck than many a studio tent pole offering, along with some terrific action and a compelling motion capture perfor .. Screen It
2.0
The white led casting of Arab characters is appalling to modern eyes, but with its daring, dazzling filmmaking it remains one to watch despite that.HO .. Independent
2.5
But now, after a deluge of comic book epics and other CGI filled sci fi fantasies, the movie feels like its way past its sell by date.Alita: Battle An .. Rolling Stone
3.0
This movie is crafted like a massive videogame filtered through young adult storytelling, veering between violent machismo and weepy sentimentality. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Rodriguez must have planned to answer these questions in a sequel, but dont hold your breath. The Wrap
3.1
Most viewers will probably find the whole thing a confusing mess. News Day
1.3
At this point Alita is a merely mediocre setup to a sequel, but things go haywire fast. New York Post
3.5
But even more than the films wonderfully detailed CGI environments and character designs, its most impressive creation is Alita herself. Hindustan Times
2.0
We were led to expect a memorable spectacle from the creators of Avatar and Sin City. As it turns out, their joint venture is best deleted from the me .. Hindustan Times
3.1
Unfortunately, it gets a little too bloated by its stretched out finale, and it might be a little too audience specific for its own good. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Hugo is basically Aladdin in a motorcycle jacket.Waltz spends much of the film dressed inexplicably in a leather duster and jaunty hat, looking like a .. Az Central
2.0
A generation on, The Matrix remains the most complete and widely dispersed cinematic expression of cyberpunk, wherein humankind and its digital tools .. Npr
0.0
But that still does not excuse filmmakers who have been as uniquely inventive as Rodriguez and Cameron from wallowing like this in a stew of borrowed ..
2.5
The Canuck crafter of blockbuster amusements knows how to refloat the Titanic and to conjure up cat faced blue aliens and shape shifting killer robots .. Toronto Star
3.8
In a brief February 2005 interview in Newsweek, James Cameron noted that he was finally working on a new feature film to follow up his multi Oscar win .. Q Network
2.5
Every word is momentous; every action causes earth shattering consequences. Salon
1.5
But if it prompts even a hint of a smile, you might find yourself embracing it with open arms, and eyes as wide as Alitas. Slate
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Alita: Battle Angel (20th Century Fox/Lightstorm Entertainment) In 2003, when James Cameron first announced his intention to .. Susang Ranger
4.0
Alita: Battle Angel is simultaneously a visual spectacle unlike anything ever before, also functioning as high octane blockbuster action rooted in a n .. Flickering Myth
3.5
Thats not to say its bad, because Disney Channel movies have a specific audience and it may appeal to the tween girl crowd.Its just doesnt jive with a .. Flim Threet
5.0
Why You Should Watch It: Its gorgeous, its entertaining, and its a special effects spectacle. Book My Show
1.5
The production design is sharply and emblematically detailed, and Rodriguez highlights it with a welcome graphic clarity. New Yorker
2.0
As a Wreck It Ralph sized cyborg warrior who keeps screwing up, Jackie Earle Haley delivers an amusing mo cap performance. Boston Herald
2.5
But the film cant really decide what it should be, how much it should be, and the length it should go towards revealing the sequels to follow. The New Indian Express
2.0
Alita works as spectacle, but theres so much conspiring against that endgame that its best moments hardly feel worth it. The Film Stage
2.5
The movie creates an impressive and well thought out world with beautiful production design but then populates it with hollow characters and a boring .. Bullz-Eye
3.1
The ever expanding slate of promised Avatar sequels isnt the only cutting edge 3 D spectacle that James Cameron fans have been waiting forever to see. Boston Globe
1.0
Everybodys greatest aspiration is to end up wearing an ankle length leather greatcoat. The Irish Times
5.0
I loved it all.Im defenseless before any dizzyingly silly sci fi epic that downloads gigabytes of lore into the viewers brain by means of a simple her .. The Atlantic
2.5
Sadly though, the film primarily lacks fresh ideas and a solid script. Deccan Chronicle
2.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
3.8
While not all of it is as fresh or as original as Im certain Rodriguez and Cameron hope it is, that does not make what transpires any less magneticall .. Movie Freak
2.0
Come for the visuals and hold on to your head.The story, however, might give you a headache. Detroit News
3.1
If youre picking up that Rodriguezs film is busy with world building exposition, youre not wrong. Groucho Reviews
1.5
There is a lot of world building done within the film, but it isnt done cinematically it is done verbally. Firstpost
1.5
There are no icebergs here, but that doesnt prevent the movie from sinking under its own weight. Cnn
3.1
The performances are good all around, and there are some solid action scenes, most notably a thrilling motorball game in the third act. Aisle Seat
3.5
Alita: Battle Angel is a completely enjoyable and mostly satisfying sci fi action spectacle. Forbes
1.5
The result is a would be blockbuster that could sit alongside plenty of the best summer spectacle releases by many of the biggest, best names in actio .. Forbes
3.0
Definitely not quite the game changer that Cameron envisaged decades ago then, but diverting enough to deliver as pure escapism. Herald Sun
2.0
Alita: Battle Angel is something strange and unique and special, built from the finest repurposed parts. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
The filmmakers are far more interested in setting up a franchise than a coherent ending. Hey U Guys
3.0
The final dazzling product packs in everything that made Cameron who he is today: spectacle, thrills and visual entertainment. The Play List
1.3
In other words, the one genuinely good thing about Alita is theres something in it that, on purpose, reminds me of a good movie.The rest of it is nois .. Film Freak Central
2.0
If this thing winds up launching a franchise, I hope Cameron is willing to direct the next one. Now Toronto
4.5
Unfortunately, most of their moments bring the movie to a complete stop, and the climax feels like a missed opportunity. Film School Rejects
4.0
Rosa Salazar gives a spectacular performance (albeit one augmented with hefty amounts of CGI) and makes Alita an extremely appealing heroine. Film Ink
3.0
Its quite something, and for all its heavy action thereafter, the movie never quite feels as urgent or as dangerous. Ner Dist
2.5
Instead, what passes for a plot is mechanical in the most limiting sense of the word: an escalating series of showdowns in the manner of a video game, .. The Age
4.0
FILM REVIEW ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL .With Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Jackie Earle Haley. Maki At The Movies
3.5
Can a human love a cyborg inquires Alita, touching upon an absorbing empirical romance notion, just before segueing to another motorball clash.
4.0
Not without flaws, but nothing to get too worked up about, Alita: Battle Angel is cynicism free, first class popcorn entertainment spearheaded by a kn .. Cine Vue
2.0
And compared to last years riveting cyborg thriller, Upgrade, this is a crashing bore, which doesnt need a sequel, and certainly not a reboot. Mirror
2.0
But like the titular character, the film is a visually impressive technical marvel that lacks substance under its glossy shell. Games Radar
5.0
Published on Feb 8, 2019 Mark Kermode reviews Alita: Battle Angel, set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita awakens with a new body an .. You Tube
3.0
My expectations, the bad, the good, and why you should go watch it. You Tube
3.0
Great acton, a great cast, a great lead character, and a very intriguing world You Tube
4.0
Alita: Battle Angel is a truly fun and wild ride. An action packed coming of age type story, with incredible CGI makes it a must see. You Tube
2.0
Camerons megalomania is all over Alita, from the total reliance on CGI, to the clunky dialogue, to the clichd characters. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
A true blockbuster film that proves that time, patience and care when adapting an original source material does absolute wonders. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
This isnt a modest film by any stretch, but it is a film with a sense of modesty, and this trait helps to bolster its overall charm. Lw Lies
4.0
This long gestating manga adaptation offers up stunningly realised visuals, insanely agile action and a resonant emotional core. Nz Herald
4.5
Id rather talk about what this film is: a fun, exhilarating realization of a sci fi story that, even now, audiences may not be ready for. The Stranger
3.0
The results are disjointed and corny and undeniably exciting in individual moments. Screen Crush
4.0
Fans of the genre will certainly recognise story beats and ideas from the likes of Elysium, The Running Man, Oblivion and Ghost in the Shell (Salazars .. Stuff
4.2
Creating jaw dropping landscapes is easy for Cameron and company. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Alita: Battle Angel is no doubt a fun action adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it lacks any real depth or a story moving enough for me to want t .. Film Racket
1.5
Its a kind of grand scale mess, but one warm with good intentions. Vanity Fair
2.0
Bea Johnson isnt a New Yorker, but you could be forgiven for mistaking her for one. Refinery 29
3.0
All enjoyable and deftly delivered but, sheesh, I wish theyd relaxed a little. The Sun
2.0
Shes a slip of a girl with huge Keane eyes in a face shaped like an inverted teardrop. Wsj
3.5
Whatever the case maybe, the film is part superhero origin story, part cross cultural romance and part coming of age story. FilmFare
3.5
Alitas eternally uncanny eyes are actually a great analogue for the film itself: a heightened visual gimmick that better delivers the films outsized e .. Film
3.5
Whatever your age, though, its hard not to get a kick out of the films eponymous wide eyed heroine. Scmp
1.9
Its just a shame that the rest of Alita: Battle Angel doesnt live up to its visuals.
1.5
Salazar somehow manages to shine through this drudge of a storyline, but the whole thing feels tired and archaic. Io9 Gizmodo
1.9
Alita: Battle Angel a big name, big budget ripoff of much better sci fi Bombs away.Despite the promising source material and the impressive resumes of .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
But all of those years spent by Cameron developing groundbreaking visual technology was worth the wait, becauseis a dazzling spectacle of kick butt ro .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
But all of those years spent by Cameron developing groundbreaking visual technology was worth the wait, because Alita: Battle Angel is a dazzling spec .. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Championing all the earmarks of a summer blockbuster and the usual aspirations for a franchise, is Alita finally battle ready enough to conquer the bo .. Movie Crypt
3.0
Its a big budget, popcorn spectacle that certainly delivers the wow factor. Movie Web
2.0
What is left is a dully predictable young adult, coming of age tale about a woman with special powers. Straits Times
1.5
Apparently, and it would also be great if an Alita sequel gave us a taste of the Martian life. The Ringer
3.0
Youll have a good time, especially in 3D and Imax; the bigger the better for this one.Producers are Cameron and Jon Landau. Dead Line
1.0
Alita: Battle Angel (Robert Rodriguez, 2019) When Alita (Rosa Salazar), a sweet teenage cyborg in tumbledown Iron City, peers upward at Zalem, a prist .. Film Comment
4.0
The world feels lived in, so much so that the promise of a sequel inspires excitement rather than an eyeroll. One Room With A View
2.5
Alita: Battle Angel perfectly captures what so often plagues recent Cameron projects an ambitious and technologically impressive movie dragged down by .. Bitly
4.5
As should be expected from any project even remotely in the vicinity of Cameron, Alita looks incredible. Polygon
3.0
It doesnt overflow with modern relevance or a sense of poignancy. No La
2.0
Like Avatar, the movie creates its own hybridized live action/animated reality. Film Avclub
1.5
But its a shame that the film doesnt stand on its own, with a story as creative and engaging as its setting. The Verge
2.0
Alitas a visually exciting and pacey futureshock with plenty of visceral fight scenes and an intriguing mythology that ends just as its getting intere .. The Ooh Tray
1.5
Its too early to tell whether crowds will be enthusiastic enough to support multiple sequels, which are clearly what Cameron has in mind.But standing .. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
The film is charming and delightful but it doesnt soar; its intoxicating and heavy, more of a thick dessert wine than a bright champagne. Alternate Ending
3.0
Theres an exposition info dump every ten minutes, the characterisation is two dimensional and Alitas romance with Hugo delivers dialogue that thuds so .. Scifi Now
4.0
The experience of viewing Alita: Battle Angel is a non stop, entertaining as hell ride. The Mary Sue
1.0
The experience could leave the most ardent film fan pessimistic about the state of Hollywood entertainment. Seven Day Svt
3.0
Only Ido and Alita achieve a believably tender relationship, helped by the fact that they also have the films only fleshed out backstories.Lack of ori .. Concrete Play Ground
1.5
The filmmakers are clearly angling to make a sequel you dont stick that actor (I wont say who) in the last five seconds of the film for any other reas .. National Post
3.0
Great fight scenes abound. But there are way too many superficial or uninteresting scenes that slow down an already long movie. And the film is frustr .. Original Cin
3.5
The ending is both daring and, when we finally see who is controlling that space city, all set up for a sequel. The Australian
4.0
Alita is a truly immersive experience, drawing the viewer into this masterfully crafted world and dragging them though it at blistering pace. The National
3.5
The action is brutal and violent but the dialogue is very inconsistent. Rendy Reviews
3.8
Sadly, this doesnt stop the screenplay from leaning too hard into exposition heavy dialogue and almost more plot than a two hour movie can contain. Third Coast Review
4.5
Its a solid film, truly.Its got all the benchmarks of a cool movie. Blacknerd Problems
3.0
The film certainly isnt the complete disaster that many thought it would be, thanks to genuinely exciting and unique action and exceptional visual eff .. Cultured Vultures
2.0
The world they have created is immersive and wildly imaginative and the action scenes are staged are dynamic and compelling. Movie Mom
4.5
However, Vectors figured out that Alitas got a Rolls Royce quality battle bod with a heart thats got all kinds of superpowers.I couldnt comprehend the .. Theepoch Times
3.8
Fine by me, except I hope the next script has little more of a heart, human, cyborg or otherwise. Qc Times
3.5
With special effects rarely seen on a real person, the Robert Rodriguez film turns in exciting sequences that can sometimes get lost in the two storie ..
4.5
Perhaps the 3D version isnt worth the upcharge, but it is worth seeing this flawed visionary whos always looking to push the boundaries of what is pos .. Fw Weekly
3.8
Operating from a script by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis, based on Yukito Kushiros book, Rodriguez keeps the movie grounded in relationships and .. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.8
Alita is just like a typical teenage girl.She loves chocolate, breaks curfew and crushes on a bad boy with floppy hair, a leather jacket and a motorcy .. Ap News
2.5
Where the movie excels is in the design of its metallic characters. Film Frenzy
3.5
As an enormous Anime fan of such projects like Speed Racer and DragonBall, Alita is right up my alley and it will entertain fans of that genre beyond .. Wp Me
1.5
Its distracting and somewhat frustrating because the film is going for a lived in look that cant be appropriately replicated.Its somehow worse that th .. Mid West Film Journal
3.8
Whats not old fashioned is the visuals, with Rodriguez accomplishing what only Cameron achieves on a consistent basis: The movie cost a fortune to mak .. Tulsa World
3.5
The visual spectacle and action oriented excitement alone are worth the price of admission.
2.0
There are some good action scenes and beautiful visuals in place. Film Ireland
3.5
For what it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in visceral action, vivid world building, and sci fi melodrama. Dark Horizons
4.0
Weve finally, finally reached the era in sci fi moviemaking where the special effects on screen look exactly as good as their creators want them to be .. Thril List
2.5
Its bombastic and wildly imaginative, and it spins one of the first relatively decent adaptations of a manga series. Cambridge Day
3.5
Like Jupiter Ascending its a clunky epic trying to distract us with how slick it appears.Iron City is not that engaging a place, it looks like some re .. Entertainment Voice
3.0
But watching Salazar turn this puppet like character into a full fledged heroine is refreshing. The Only Critic
3.5
From a pure entertainment perspective, Alita: Battle Angel is a stunning showcase of visual storytelling. Bloody Disgusting
4.5
And Salazar projects the necessary toughness to allow this whole story to be believable.And trust me, I cannot believe Im writing this. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
Alita feels so lumbering and overbearing, its hard to believe audiences will truly be charmed by its algorithms.Human audiences, that is the cyborgs o .. Heral
1.0
If the animation and visual effects are state of the art, the dialogue predates the industrial age. News
3.8
Theres an imaginative joy at work in the picture, and a visual vitality that puts it a rung above your average CGI laden explosion fest.Should it fail .. Free Beacon
3.8
Soon, were in the middle of rousing action/adventure that has no right to be as enjoyable as it is, both supremely stupid and amazingly good fun. Film Festival Today
2.5
**After the surprising success of Christopher Landons 2017 film Happy Death Day (budget $4 million; box office $128 million), a sequel further explori .. Willamette Week
3.0
Much of this is heavy handed, but rather effective and occasionally thought provoking. Crooked Marquee
2.5
I loved the showy CGI, but seeing this in 3D is a total waste as not enough is made of the medium.Its a shame. Screen Zealots
4.5
This is the shortest movie hes had a hand in writing since 1985s Rambo: First Blood Part 2 and you can feel him straining to fit every concept into ti .. The Spool
3.1
Everything visual here is a treat. Thats about the only thing to praise. Everything else is mediocre or worse. Plus, it ends right as youre starting t .. Hollywood News
3.0
A rapidly progressing story line peppered with action sequences and seamless visuals make the film a visual spectacle that captures the eye. Bollywood Hungama
3.5
And unlike, the Maze Runner or the Insurgent franchise, this one is truly a triumph in worldbuilding. Times Now News
2.0
You need to have patience for this story because it doesnt rush through its storytelling and there is a lot of exposition here. Eclipse Magazine
5.0
The film serves up a fun ride for about half its journey but then falters and ends badly. Kpbs
3.5
While the film is a bold adaptation, it was lacking in its storytelling. Geeks Of Color
3.0
The actors dont really have any chemistry and are very self aware of the predictable nature of the film. Iol Co Za
3.5
The action is also wonderfully crafted, combining elegance and excitement into an exhilarating final product that is wickedly fun!.The motorball seque .. Dread Central
2.0
The narrative is subject to a predictability that never breaks with the conventional when it introduces its plastic characters.
2.5
Alitas visuals, exciting action and world mythology do just enough to satisfy and (perhaps) encourage a sequel.
4.5
1 carnival of postapocalyptic world building and motion capture technology that infuses a big eyed, doll like cyborg with human experience and emotion .. L.A. Biz
2.0
Alita: Battle Angel will have a cult audience for its spectacular visuals and its unique worldbuilding. FanboyNation.com
4.0
With amazing set designs, an excellent cast, and a solid story, the film is stronger than I expected and I think most people will be pleasantly surpri .. FlickDirect
3.8
Fun cyberpunk adventure that works well for fans and those who are looking for a good time. .
2.0
Alita: Battle Angel doesnt feel so much like Rodriguez is inexperienced with sci fi as that hes so respectful of the genre that he doesnt want to chan .. Entertainment Ie
3.5
Like so many of these projects it hews to a formula, and its longer than it needs to be, but I still enjoyed watching it. Leonard Mal
3.8
Together, they conjure up exciting action sequences in a meticulous steampunk landscape, centered on a performance capture CGI character thats the clo .. Movie Cricket
3.5
Alita: Battle Angel is a solid start to what could be a welcomed series of films. It takes FX to another level and teens and sci fi fans could gladly .. Dwight Brown Ink
3.8
However, in spite of this, Alita manages to remain a solidly engaging sci fi flick by focusing in on its strengths: its imagination, its spectacle and .. Alternative Lens
2.5
That choice, plus all the ways this film disservices its protagonist, makes Alita: Battle Angel feel like a missed cinematic opportunity instead of a .. Chesapeake Family
4.5
But after experiencing it myself in the IMAX theatre, I found it to be quite the opposite; the film is pure entertainment, with stunning visual effect .. Bangkok Post
2.5
Johnson doesnt help his character either, leaving the gender subversion to be main point of interest here. Film Monthly
2.0
Fortunately, Salazar leads the way and carries everyone to the homestretch. Sa Current
3.0
A cartoon doesnt inherently carry the same burdens of reality that this film buckles beneath. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
If nothing else, Alita absolutely marks a departure from the filmmakers traditional style.Indeed, it looks more like something Cameron would make: glo .. Maddwolf
2.5
Alita: Battle Angel is a grandiose spectacle with visual creations to delight your senses but very little else. But when the action halts, the films n .. The Jam Report
4.5
Nothing really stands out in Alita: Battle Angel, but it sure is nice to see more risk and surprise in stories. La Nación (Argentina)
2.5
Once the shock and aww of Alitas interaction with Waltzs Ido wears off, the audience finds itself trapped in paradox: desperately waiting for the inan .. Student Edge
3.0
Alita: Battle Angel stands out when it liberates itself from structures.
3.8
Throw in some strange plot beats that place characters in utterly inconceivable locations for convenience and you get a mixed bag in terms of narrativ .. What I Watched Tonight
2.0
And thats anything but a ding.Alita has the look and feel of a Cameron sci fi epic. Silver Screen Riot
3.0
That short changing of political intrigue for shallow relationship melodrama is the films ultimate downfall. Jaredmobarak
3.5
Title: Alita: Battle Angel Describe This Movie In One Kid Gorgeous Quote: Brief Plot Synopsis: Amnesiac cyborg learns to live, love, and lop limbs in .. Houston Press
4.5
Co written by Laeta Kalogridis, This is a gripping science fiction narrative that combines many elements audiences have seen before to create a fresh .. Digital Journal
3.5
And this visual hodge podge of CGI and motion capture is absolutely delicious. The Hollywood Outsider
2.0
This isnt helped by the wasted supporting cast as Jennifer Connolly, Mahershala Ali and Ed Skrein dont do much but be sinister antagonists. Flick Feast
3.0
All things considered, the movie is an immersive escape to another world. Its not going to be the next Avatar despite being an equally massive idea, b .. ComicBook.com
4.5
So, what happens when you put together the minds that brought films like Avatar and Sin City to the big screen and have them adapt a manga You get one .. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
Ghost in the Shell covered similar thematic territory, but Alita is superior in every way. Memphis Flyer
2.5
Robert Rodriguez once again presents an irregular film that entertains at times, but is an empty spectacle. Konexión
3.5
The only down point of this rather entertaining movie is its pace. Dna India
3.8
A flashy visual dynamo, the film never bores, even when it heedlessly heads into nonsensical territory. K Gun 9
4.5
The film still has its issues some more glaring than others but overall, its a feast for the eyes worth your time and attention. Vanyaland
4.0
Camerons noble edge defines the mood of the film.. And most notably, erases the cold technological edge that generally suggests machines are evil and .. Ex Press
2.0
Alita is saddled with a plot that falls somewhere between uninteresting and irritating, and the inescapable fact that weve seen it all before hangs ov .. Pitts Burgh Magazine
1.5
Alita should be a heavenly sci fi blockbuster. Instead, its a bland meander that all the high tech effects in the world cant save. CNET
3.1
Alita: Battle Angel is like Its Just a Flesh Wound: The Motion Picture. Madison
3.0
It feels like a mash up of several movies in this genre, but lacking originality. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.1
What hands on executive producer Cameron has to show after all this time is a technically ambitious cyberpunk movie that is wonderfully imaginative an .. Play Boy
2.5
As great as Alita might look, make no mistake that this is a very bad movie. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
3.5
Alita wastes no time in getting to some grand cyborg fight scenes, and these honestly make the film a delight, despite the lame romance and silly pers .. High Def Digest
1.5
Much like the industrial wasteland its set in, Alita: Battle Angel is cluttered, clunky and full of shiny looking junk. Nashville Scene
3.0
Its wildly ambitious, visually brilliant, and a beautiful mess all at once. Fanboys of the Universe
3.0
Johnson, on the other hand, stumbles often and doesnt make a compelling romantic or heroic lead. Smash Cut Reviews
1.5
Captain Marvel, which precedes screenings of Alita: Battle Angel, contains eight match cuts depicting Captain Marvel falling to the ground and standin .. Mubi
4.5
Dialogue is frequently either clunky or overly expositional, and the script doesnt seem to want to slow down and hang out with the characters much.Let .. About Boulder
5.0
Its ridiculously ambitious. Its gorgeous to look at, a technical marvel of a film that mixes digital and human characters into a single frame. Its jus .. NBC News THINK
3.5
This continuous jumping hinders the audience from engaging fully and from truly investing in the world of Alita. Elements of Madness
4.0
The film is bloody, brutally violent and rather dull. The romance is awkward, the relationships stilted and the films heroine rather uninteresting. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.0
It also makes Alita the film a construct of unique beauty and mastery that nonetheless unlike the title character herself never quite manages to be mo .. Zaki's Corner
3.5
Sadly the attractive visuals and entertaining cast come paired with a deeply shaky screenplay.
3.5
It shows respect towards its source of inspiration, changing small details, but preserving the tone, story, and themes of the original product. Cinencuentro
3.0
After decades of production hell, James Camerons Battle Angel is finally a movie that can be watched.But is it a GOOD movie that can be watched Mad About Movies Podcast
1.5
It is not a bad time at the movies, but it is easy to see that there were too many hands involved in the making of Alita: Battle Angel.
1.0
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Audio Review Double Toasted Rating Matinee ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Audio Review A female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anythi .. Double Toasted
3.0
The conflict of the human and robotic natures never reaches the desired tragic greatness, but it is an ideal pretext. El Mundo (Spain)
3.0
It has its moments, and in Alita it has a worthy heroine to hang sequels on, but the film itself doesnt have me clamouring for more. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
5.0
But it remains a lumbering blockbuster with more spectacle than soul. Sd City Beat
3.5
Is it a great manga to screen adaptation, no, however it is a perfectly fun ride for a few hours that you wont wind up regretting dropping $15 on.
1.5
Its nowhere near as visually immersive as Avatar, but its script is just as bluntly writtenleaving it with very little to recommend it. Tor.com
4.5
You may or may not be as engaged with the material as I found myself, but I believe that no matter how you feel about it, youll be glad you spent the .. Time Of India
4.0
I enjoyed this far more than I predicted and its most certainly a big screen experience. Newshub (NZ)
1.5
Despite the lack of narrative continuity, the script is occasionally witty, offering a few laugh out loud moments. Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
Movie fans can only dream what it would have been like had James Cameron decided to fully devote himself to the creation of Alita: Battle Angel. CultureMap
2.5
James Cameron might be the greatest American blockbuster director since 1980. We Boughta Blog
1.5
We enjoyed the Alita press experience but the 3D film a little less.It is derivative and desperate to entertain. Ncr Online
1.5
If theres ever a time to watch Alita: Battle Angel, a clunky, uneven visual spectacle that values its cyber steampunk style over substance, its now.
3.5
It has its flaws, but I was entertained more than enough to give a recommendation rachelsreviews.net
4.5
It has great effects, a couple of good performances, and tremendous action sequences. Comicsverse
3.5
Whilst James Cameron isnt helming the film thats reserved for fellow visionary Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Spy Kids) his fingerprints are all over it; .. Brisbanista
2.0
Or should genre be taken into account.Does the target a filmmaker is aiming for matter in deciding if something is good
2.0
Co written and produced by James Cameron (who was too busy working on Avatar sequels to make it himself) and directed by Sin City and Spy Kids Robert .. Movies 4 Kids
2.0
If Rodriguez and Cameron embraced this over the top nature and had fun with it instead of making everything in its more than two hour runtime so serio .. Film Pulse
2.5
Nevertheless, this jittery popcorn pleaser lacks the animated intrigue and depth of its high wire, twitchy conventions. SF Crowsnest
3.0
It makes the economically cut two hour film feel like a slog for much of its run time. The Filtered Lens
4.0
The film uses its uncanny valley like nature as a charm and doesnt shy away from existing in a world between live action and visual effects.
4.5
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3.0
From the visionary minds of James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez comes a film that is very much of two minds. Jamaica Gleaner
3.5
Its never pretentious about what its about, keeps its characters grounded and flawed enough to be believable and the action is solid. Deccan Herald
3.0
With all its flaws, I loved Alita: Battle Angel. Maybe because I grew up with this character and Im biased, maybe because I like science fiction, acti .. QiiBO
4.5
The storyline may feel like deja vu for some viewers. However, its still worth quite a watch thanks to its jaw dropping visuals and an incredible lead ..
4.5
The result of the collaboration between Rodriguez and Cameron is ambitious and unpredictable entertainment that help elevate some of the imperfections .. El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico ..
4.5
Even the plasticky, grindhouse y, action packed and unpretentious approach we have come to expect from director Robert Rodriguez cant help but get a l .. Flicks
3.5
Ultimately, I admired it, but I sense theres an unserved audience in waiting who will adore it.They deserve to.
3.0
Its balletic and violent, horror movie weird and sci fi bonkers all at once.Who knows if American audiences will buy into a franchise about which they .. Austin 360
3.0
Just dont expect a sci fi classic or even something emotionally gratifying, just enjoy the ride for the high octane action adventure that it is. FlixChatter Film Blog
4.0
ITS REALLY FUN.JEN: WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE MOVIE IS PRETTY MUCH ONE DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS, BUT YOU SEE THE GROWTH OF THE CHARACTERS IN THIS FUN, CAMPY .. DC Film Girl
3.8
Technology continues to permeate our culture in new ways with each passing day, and futurists for years have theorized how advancements in robotics an .. Colbybryant.com
2.5
The film is basically Alitas story, and for me it was just not very exciting. Jackiek Cooper
3.0
Genuine spectacle rises above the scraps.Manga has had a tricky, often unsuccessful journey to the big screen. FrewFilm
4.5
Basically, the film is as dumb as a rock but fun as hell. Do you want some interesting ideas around AI without an ensuing existential breakdown Then t .. Film Bunker
2.0
Rodriguezs direction makes it feel more like a new entry in the Spy Kids franchise which isnt necessarily a bad thing, but it does leave the film feel .. Next Best Picture
5.0
Colchester, Vt Rotten Tomatoes and Assistant Professor at Champlain College Julia Swift joins us in studio to review the new movie Alita: Battle Angel ..
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel touches on complex philosophical questions via a simple, but effective premise.
4.0
It feels very unsatisfying.I wish every blockbuster film didnt have to be setting up a franchise and with something as niche as Battle Angel it would .. The Movie Sleuth
3.5
For what it is worth, the film will definitely have audiences interested in a sequel where the character can truly go all out. CinemaDebate
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel is a great action scifi/anime adaptation, that is bound to satisfy all fans of the genre. Asian Movie Pulse
1.5
Alita: Battle Angel, based on a manga by Yukito Kishiro, famously incubated for many years in the nest of James Cameron.Camerons plans were ambitious, .. Critically Ac Claimed
1.9
The Bottom line: Extreme violence that lacks heart and a target audience. Sarahs Back Stage Pass
3.0
Unlike the strong adherence to the story, what is unsurprising is that the visuals are spectacular. The AU Review
4.5
he films reverent approach to the source material, warts and all, is simultaneously the films biggest strength and weakness, but its otherworldly visu .. Phawker
3.0
The films biggest achievement is the way it makes Alita feel completely real, despite her enormous eyes and robo limbs. Hero Collector
1.5
A final shot that demands we wait for a sequel.Many may feel like theyve already gotten enough as is. Remezcla
3.8
Against all odds, Alita actually works. While previous live action manga adaptations like Death Note and Ghost in the Shell came out bloated and disin .. The Improper Bostonian
2.0
Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber doctor who takes the unc .. Moviefone
3.5
All in all, Happy Death Day 2U is an interesting revisit to a surprisingly entertaining franchise. The Express Tribune (Pakis ..
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel.This is a film made up of three distinct, and sometimes conflicting, aesthetics. Miami New Times
3.5
This isnt just science fiction with a heart, its science fiction with a soul. Nate Hood Reviews
4.5
Alita: Battle Angel is an action packed ride that had me in tears. Its definitely one of my favorite live action films based on the manga and anime, a .. Nerd Reactor
3.5
While such a trade isnt always a good thing, it benefits this movies ambitious commitment to looking so good.
2.5
The biggest flaw is it all is jumbled together to tell a story that never reaches a finale just to ensure a sequel. Herald Online
4.5
Advertisement While the film does have a few problems narratively, it more than makes up for that with its stellar visuals.This film is just absolutel ..
2.5
With tonal inconsistencies and poorly written characters, any awe inspired by Alita: Battle Angel is replaced with a profound sense of confusion. Valdosta Daily Times



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