This is my first time writing a review, so please don't judge me too much, as it is just a personal opinion.

* PROs of the movie

Overall I would say that the movie as a stand-alone movie is enjoyable and well made. There was a certain darkness to it, the setting in the movie was nice. Editing, colouring and choice of music were all well done. Probably the most superior part of the movie were the action scenes - one of the best I've seen in a long while.

* CONs when comparing to the original work

Now than, if we were to compare the manga/anime to the movie adaptation - that's where the disappointment for the fans of the original work starts. Although there were similarities between the anime and the movie, there were a lot of things that could have been done a bit better. There was a lack of comedy, compared to the anime. Another thing would be the actors' acting - although Mizushima Hiro did a decent job, portraying the character of Sebastian Michaelis (no human being can actually portray that character perfectly, I believe), the same can't be said for his counterpart - Kiyoharu Genpo. I understand why the Japanese had to change the gender of the character but they should have made her role a bit more intriguing.

Overall I would say that it was an enjoyable movie but the plotline was a bit boring for me, personally.

Nevertheless I RECOMMEND YOU TO CHECK THIS MOVIE, as I'm sure a lot of people will find it to their liking. :)

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