The Code Geass R3 movie is it worth watching? Should it have even been made?
So what's up guys Foxen here! As some of you may know I just moved to Japan last
week. One of the things I just had to do was watch the Code Geass movie sequel in
theaters otherwise I wouldn't ever get a chance to see it at least not for a
while. I definitely wanted to share my thoughts with you so here's my
non-spoiler review keep in mind I already did do a full spoiler breakdown
on the Code Geass movie check that video out after by the way if you do have a
spoiler question feel free to ask down below but do finish watching the full
video first so let's go ahead and get started
really quickly let me just let you know where I'm coming from so I love the Code
Geass anime growing up I used to easily be in my top 10 anime of all time
although to be honest I'm not too sure about that anymore at this point for
this Code Geass sequel. I was actually pretty excited when it got announced but
then there's a point in a skeptical when this Code Geass project got revealed to
be only one movie instead of an actual Code Geass anime season so first off let's
actually start with the story if you want a good summary for this movie crap
happens in the world and Lelouch has to come back to save the day the movie or
maybe that's just a moral little title if you've seen the trailer in the first
five minutes you're pretty much piece together what's gonna happen no problem
the actual story I should mention that there's a lot of things left vague in
Code Geass movie which may be a potential negative for a lot of you. If I
recall it the original director and writer did come back for this supposedly
for the final time this may partially explain the vague stuff either since
it's not really gonna be their problem or really just so they could leave it to
someone else to fill in the gaps later. Besides the quiet moments in the
beginning with the past character is interacting with one another one of the
best things from this movie was actually seeing how everyone handled the
returning of Lelouch. How did all of them deal with a sudden resurrection? And I do
say that despite some other reactions not exactly making too much sense if you
really think about it. Next up let me just go down character by character. First
off Lelouch unfortunately to avoid spoilers I really can't get into some of
the details about Lelouch but let's just say that let loose does feel a lot more
human here and perhaps I should say more humbled he doesn't really give off this
persona being this mastermind who has everything figured out like he did in
the previous TV anime seasons this may perhaps just be since he literally did
die and complete his mission and overall for Lelouch I really can't say anything
too bad about Lelouch in this movie let's just say it
felt really nice of still Lelouch back and interacting with everyone post his
supposed at death in regarding his actual death and resurrection you'll
find out some of the details in the movie but once again a lot of this stuff
is intentionally kept vague. Also if you heard some stuff online about Lelouch is
death and resurrection being a hundred percent confirmed or just said a lot of
details I've seen have not actually been 100 percent accurate so some movie
itself does not even ask for this stuff directly
oh yeah and about the updated Zero suit you've seen they definitely just updated
their Zero suit just to make a new figure.
Next up Suzaku as you've seen from the first few trailers and first couple of minutes
from the movie Suzaku is unfortunately captured and put out of commission.
Naturally this does affect Suzaku screentime and for this review I was
actually trying to think back to double check but it really feels like says that
could they didn't really get to do too much here besides his actual
involvements in the action scenes and finale there is a small interaction with
him in Lelouch but overall that discussion and conversation does seem to
favor Lelouch and flesh him out more. Now that I'm really thinking about it early
do wish there was a little bit more of Susannah in terms of development.
Next up CC no surprise are you getting so much CC in this movie
maybe even more than any other character except what Lelouch definitely a lot more
dialogue. I actually wish CC spent a lot more time talking to Lelouch but due
to movie recency ii couldn't exactly do that on the other hand CC actually does
get a fair amount of screen time with Kallen this was definitely a movie
highlight and regarding some of the actual Geass stuff connected with CC
once again a lot more vague stuff at the beginning of the movie CC is really just
traveling around trying to look for some of these other gears tempos around the
world and now that I think about it there was one thing I was really hoping
to happen between Lelouch and CC that did not happen after the movie I was
just thinking why didn't they do that this home will be pretty much just
fanservice anyway just a missed opportunity right there and then for
something else worth mentioning about CC not really a negative or a positive but
it really feels like CC is turning into the Piccolo of Code Geass oh you guys
got guns let's go ahead and shoot up the immortal chick who cannot die. Now if they
actually do that again in a sequel I'm gonna be like really again? Next up
Kallen hopefully there's some cotton fan cuz she was definitely one of
the standout players this Code Geass sequel. Teamwork is the name
of the game for Kallen. Kallen actually got almost equal screen time to see two
and something once again I really looked about the mummy was the teamwork between
Kallen and CC just working together not to mention their quick chatter back and
forth. Kallen was also involved in some of the better action scenes of the movie
this involve cut in doing some henna hand combat stuff once again teaming up
this time with the ninja maid lady. Next up let me talk about the Code Geass
villains you got the ball lady and char you the two big baddest of this movie is
his brother an older sister combo. Shario was seen as one paw leading that
white bulky Nightmare and let's just say the blonde lady is someone in the background
pulling the strings of everything. Let me just go ahead and be honest and saying
that these villains are completely forgettable.
Shario in particular was supposed to build up from all the trailers to be this
grand challenge but in the end this whole sibling combo was really just a
complete disappointment. Really don't go into this movie expecting anything from
them and I was really trying to avoid saying it but these villains really just
feel like the bad guys that show up to make the protagonist look good. In this
case Lelouch CC Suzaku and Kallen. Also a little bit of a side note. There is some
weird fanservice tone with the brother and sister blonde combo. At one point you
see the older sister bathing him in the shower room for whatever reason and by
the way there is a nip slip for the blonde villain although Code Geass has
shown for boobage before. As for the other two villains he's seen in the some
other trailers or promotional art they're pretty much henchmen. One of them
does have a Geass although that's nothing special and for the other one
you learn his backstory throughout the movie. Either way both of these are even
more forgettable. This includes the nightmares they end up using. Next up let
me bring up Shirley's and she got brought back if anything resurrected
before let loose hopefully you're not looking forward to seeing Shirley this
movie cuz she doesn't do anything in this movie she might as well just be
dead same also goes for Lelouch's school buddies that includes Nina, the
Blonde and that super friendzone dude. They pretty much just make a cameo in this
movie and talking about cameos other people like Nunnally and Orange-kun.
Their importance in this movie is pretty much just a cameo the only nice thing
they did after this movie was really showing off the surviving Knights. If I'm
forgetting anyone just feel free to ask down below. Next up the last person worth
mentioning was Cornelia plus her servant. It really felt like
they were trying to give her something important to do it really just wasn't
too interesting. Cornelia in particular also seemed to accept the Lelouch's
revival way too easily. It felt like there should have been more struggle
especially with her of all people then again I haven't really have ever seen
any huge Cornelia fans so perhaps that's why they didn't bother. Shifting
gears let's now talk about the animation how was the Code Geass movie animation?
For this I'm just gonna be brutally honest and saying that it really doesn't
see anything that made me think that this is some high quality movie
animation. It really just looked like what Code Geass would have looked like if
they made the Code Geass TV anime today in 2019. If I had to point out what
seemed to be movie like animation there's three things. The first really
just being the character is clothing. Their clothing with far more detail
compared to some of those simpler stuff done for TV anime. And the second thing
there's actually a certain villain scene near at the end of the movie that they
definitely took the animation quality up a notch although I'm not even sure why
they bother at that point and number three the eyes. They actually did some amazing
job with the eyes especially for Lelouch. This included Lelouch using his
Code Geass but also some non Geass scenes. Next up let's talk about the Code Geass
Nightmare fight scenes and some action scenes in general. As you've seen from
the trailers you're now gonna be drowned with alot of CG for all the CG
nightmares in this movie. I should mention they actually mix in non
CG animation for the nightmares like the Lancelot, Gurren and some of the other
nightmares when they're not doing any action scenes or nothing too complex. For
the actual nightmare fights involving the Lancelot and Guren you have gotten a
glimpse of the upgraded versions in their trailers. New figures coming for
them too by the way! At this point both of these nightmares are just way too
overpowered. You really don't even feel like they could lose at any point that's
how powerful they are. I mean the destruction potential of them is just
ridiculous which is ultimately part of the reason why these nightmare fights
are totally forgettable. I was wondering is it the CG that has
anything to do with this but just think about it a little bit more whether this
stuff was regular animation or CG it really wouldn't have changed too much.
Ultimately if you're more sensitive to CG especially used on CG mechs
this may be an issue for you. This actually gets into one of my slight
negatives which is when Suzaku and Kallen actually get into some nightmare
issues. That's involving some other
nightmare fights. For me this felt really really forced. It was almost like did you
guys just get rusty over the years or something did you guys forget how to
fight? You could clearly see you could get out of this situation if you think
for yourself. This is combined with them almost relying on Lelouch too much as a
commanding King Piece of this whole situation and here's another nightmare
negative or nitpick. In the movie they actually do bring some of the older
Nightmares back which was freaking awesome to see but then they don't
actually do anything with them. I was like really what the hell was even the
point of that? Let me actually end this nightmare section on a positive. Within
the movie cut in a Suzaku and Kallen are forced to use some junk nightmares to battle with.
Ironically this stuff was way more intense and memorable as long as you're
discounting the fanservice for the Gurren and Lancelot and also any
nostalgia factor. Next up let me quickly mention the music for this. I'm not even
sure they actually use any new soundtrack for the movie but if you love
the past Code Geass music you're definitely gonna enjoy how much they
blast some of your old favorites. They use the past music a ton throughout the
movie especially in the finale and now for my overall thoughts. As once a huge Code
Geass fan was skeptical of the sequel once it got confirmed to be only a movie.
At the end of the day this movie is a mixed bag. It does have some obvious
problems overall but it was actually pretty enjoyable too. One of the main
things I was really more about disappointment was actually something
not in the movie which was really just a whole build up around the Code Geass sequel
for years and years. If you do take that into consideration I would say the movie
is a disappointment but if you're someone that wasn't waiting for this or
cuz somehow separate that then code geass sequel can be seen as an enjoyable
disappointment so to answer the question at the start should this Code Geass movie
have even been made? Well if they don't do anything else with code geass then it
was clearly only a cash grab however if they actually do more with code Geass
then perhaps there's more to this. So do I recommend this should you watch
it? So far I have mentioned a lot of issues with the movie but I gotta admit
I sure as hell enjoyed it as a Code Geass fan. If you were ever a casual or
hardcore Code Geass fan and have accepted this is a different timeline than the TV
anime I highly recommend you check this out. At the very minimum you'll have a
good time just don't expect anything too amazing.
In general if you ever enjoyed Code Geass it's at least worth to watch when it
comes out on blu-ray. If I recall a Funimation is doing some showings in May.
Next up one final thing I'll touch on. I did mention sequel throughout so
maybe I'll do a standalone video about this. I will just say that part of the
reason it feels like they left so many things vague and left the movie
open-ended was for some day to potentially have a sequel and don't get
me wrong I'm definitely not saying that one is planned but don't be surprised if
they announce another Code Geass Sequel project whenever that may be. Hopefully
it's not another decade away and yes let me address this as some of you guys are
wondering. Personally I was against this movie sequel but now that they actually
have opened this Code Geass Pandora's box I say just screw it. Might as well keep
moving forward so I hope you enjoy that and more part of them hear your thoughts.
Question of the day what do you think about this code geass movie after my
review? Are you still planning to see it or maybe it makes you want to see it
more now? In general do you think Code Geass should have even gotten a sequel or do
you want more Code Geass sequels now? By the way if you do want to know any specific
movies spoiler just has down below! Just keep in mind more and more time is
passing by since I've seen the movie so better ask quickly. Anyway definitely
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