Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

2005Movie101 minJapanese

Two years have passed since the final battle with Sephiroth. Though Midgar, city of mako, city of prosperity, has been reduced to ruins, its people slowly but steadily walk the road to reconstruction. However, a mysterious illness called Geostigma torments them. With no cure in sight, it brings death to the afflicted, one after another, robbing the people of their fledgling hope.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users80%
Director: Tetsuya NomuraGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Two years after the world was saved from the tyrannical Shinra Corporation, a new threat emerges in the form of Kadaj, Loz, and Yazoo, who seek to summon the Remains of the Planet's protector, Jenova. Cloud Strife, still haunted by his past and suffering from "Mako poisoning," must confront these new enemies and his own inner demons to protect the planet once more. Along with his former allies, Cloud embarks on a perilous journey to prevent the reunion of Jenova and the summoning of the monstrous Sephiroth.

Critical Reception

Advent Children received a mixed to positive reception, with praise for its stunning visual effects and animation, which were groundbreaking for their time. However, the plot was often criticized for being convoluted and difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with the original game, and some found the character development lacking. Despite its narrative shortcomings, the film was a commercial success and is often celebrated by fans of the Final Fantasy VII universe.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually spectacular CGI and action sequences.
  • Criticized for a confusing plot and thin characterization.
  • Considered a treat for fans of the original game, but less accessible to newcomers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's impressive animation and action, finding it to be a visually stunning experience. Many fans of the original game enjoyed the continuation of the story and the return of beloved characters. However, some users found the plot to be overly complicated and difficult to understand without prior knowledge of Final Fantasy VII.

Fun Fact

The "Bahamut কোন্‌ Advent" sequence, featuring a fight against the summon Bahamut, was originally intended to be in the film but was cut due to time constraints. It was later released as a separate short film titled 'Last Order: Final Fantasy VII'.

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