Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge of Scar

2022Movie125 minJapanese

The Elric brothers meet their toughest opponent yet — a lone serial killer with a large scar on his forehead.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: Fumihiko SoriGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama

Plot Summary

The story picks up where the previous film left off, continuing the journey of alchemist Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of alchemy and the secrets of the state, they confront a formidable new threat in the form of Scar, a vengeful Ishvalan survivor. Edward must reconcile his past actions and protect his brother while facing powerful alchemists and uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire nation.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, generally praised for its action sequences and faithfulness to the source material, but criticized by some for pacing issues and deviations from the manga's nuances. Audiences familiar with the anime and manga largely appreciated the live-action adaptation's attempt to capture the epic scope of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive action sequences that bring the magic of alchemy to life.
  • A faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of the beloved manga and anime.
  • Some pacing issues and character development may not satisfy all viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an exciting and action-packed continuation of the Fullmetal Alchemist saga. Many appreciated the dedication to the source material and the performances of the cast, although some noted that certain plot points felt rushed.

Fun Fact

The film is the second of two live-action adaptations based on the Fullmetal Alchemist manga, with the first part, 'Fullmetal Alchemist', released earlier in 2022.

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Whilst I'm not a Manga fan, the live action Fullmetal Alchemist films have caught my attention. This is the second, the first dates from 2017. The cyber punk style story is anything but linear, with plots and sub plots. I have found thi...