FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOSMovie Reviews
Story: Japanese language anime adventure about two brothers, alchemists who find themselves involved in the rebellion of the exiled Milos people against their oppressors. Cast:Romi Park, Vic Mignogna, Rie Kugimiya, Maxey Whitehead, Maaya Sakamoto, Julia Chricton, Alexis TiptonDirector:Kazuya MurataOpened:January 20, 2012On DVD:April 24, 2012From:Eleven ArtsLength:1 hr. 50 min.
APRIL 24, 2012
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, Good (Not Great) Reviews Key Cities
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos played in key cities to good not great reviews. • Jeff Shannon wrote in the Seattle Times, "If you've been following the franchise in comic books (manga) or on film and TV, then don't hesitate to check out the film. Not a fan? Don't bother." • And Colin Covert called the film in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "...a crackerjack audio-visual thrill ride." More Reviews Below...
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Positive Reviews (12 Reviews, reviews below)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...early steampunk flavorings, including the Black Bats -- flying female antagonists in Art Deco regalia -- have charm.... But if you're not among the indoctrinated, don't bother."(Read the full review...) 261 words, 01/20/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "There are beams of ice, wolf chimeras, bat people, hidden cities, and apocalyptic lava flows. There is talk of a Doorway of Truth. Fans, go be with your people. Others, approach cautiously."(Read the full review...) 193 words, 01/20/12
Brian Miller, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "It's silly and excessive, but 'Fullmetal Alchemist' occasionally strikes a note of adolescent truth..."(Read the full review...) 243 words, 01/18/12
KEY CITIES (5 Reviews)
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a crackerjack audio-visual thrill ride. If you're mourning the loss of 'Harry Potter' and can't wait for the next 'X-Men,' this is just your cup of sake."(Read the full review...) 200 words, 01/20/12
Tom Russo, Boston Globe: MODERATE(cg) "...offers occasional glimpses of the energetic entertainment that's made the 'Alchemist' saga a staple of both manga comics and TV anime over the last decade."(Read the full review...) 352 words, 01/20/12
David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "With excellent animation, gobs of action, mystical mayhem and more twists and turns than you can count, it's not likely to disappoint its fans. Or the uninitiated."(Read the full review...) 242 words, 01/20/12
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "If you've been following the franchise in comic books (manga) or on film and TV, then don't hesitate to check out the film. Not a fan? Don't bother."(Read the full review...) 355 words, 01/20/12
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "I suspect the film is trying to say something about ethnic cleansing and genocide, but only the hardcore will be able to derive much meaning here."(Read the full review...) 302 words, 01/20/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Brian Miller, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "It's silly and excessive, but 'Fullmetal Alchemist' occasionally strikes a note of adolescent truth..."(Read the full review...) 243 words, 01/18/12
Maddy Myers, Boston Phoenix: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a gripping mystery... Newcomers, however, might have trouble following how alchemical magic works, and because the climax involves depressing twists and gory murders... you'd best leave the kids at home."(Read the full review...) 151 words, 01/19/12
Kalvin Henely, Slant: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...it's the suspense around the human blood that at one point pipes through the ancient city of Milos that's the most memorable detail in this rich tapestry..."(Read the full review...) 465 words, 01/18/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...early steampunk flavorings, including the Black Bats -- flying female antagonists in Art Deco regalia -- have charm.... But if you're not among the indoctrinated, don't bother."(Read the full review...) 261 words, 01/20/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "There are beams of ice, wolf chimeras, bat people, hidden cities, and apocalyptic lava flows. There is talk of a Doorway of Truth. Fans, go be with your people. Others, approach cautiously."(Read the full review...) 193 words, 01/20/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Richard Kuipers, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...primed to please aficionados but also draw newbies into the fold.... Shinbo's elaborate plot remains coherent even in the midst of furious fights and multiple identity switcheroos among combatants."(Read the full review...) 471 words, 11/27/11
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "There are beams of ice, wolf chimeras, bat people, hidden cities, and apocalyptic lava flows. There is talk of a Doorway of Truth. Fans, go be with your people. Others, approach cautiously."(Read the full review...) 193 words, 01/20/12
Andy Webster, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...early steampunk flavorings, including the Black Bats -- flying female antagonists in Art Deco regalia -- have charm.... But if you're not among the indoctrinated, don't bother."(Read the full review...) 261 words, 01/20/12
9.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos's reviews are separated by an average 9.7 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (12 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos's reviews cover 11.0% of potential readers (average is 68.2%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,478 words involume (average is 19,979 words). Length:The film's reviews average 290 words in length (the norm is 512 words).
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Coverage, Volume & Length (12 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 59.3 Hours Before Release (Norm is 0.2 Release)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos's reviews on average broke 59.3 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 0.2 hours after. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (12 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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