BigJ Wyatt

Absolutely wonderful. Every 80s and 90s kids psychotic fever dream. Awesome creature effects and an amazing performance by Mimi make this a gory fulfilled riot.

I remember reading some of the Manga in my teenage years, and absolutely loving it. The artwork was almost hauntingly beautiful in its black and white style. The story was good and the character of Alita was a breath of fresh air at the time. She stood out as something different than everything else at the time and in all honesty, so does this film. Visually, this film is REMARKABLE. The vast amount of dystopian cyborgs all look exceptional. From the designs to the motion capture, even the environments and practical elements, everything is believable and exquisitely detailed. Making suspension of disbelief easy and really bringing you into this setting. Robert Rodriguez does an awesome.jobe here, while leaving just enough to still have that familiar Cameron touch. The story here is amazing as well. While the film definitely has the looks, it's got just as much heart as well. The character of Alita is inadvertently a force for change, touching everyone she meets in one way or another. The overwhelming humanity of this naive cyborg shines through and helps lend a grounded and emotional punch. Performances were excellent. As should be expected with such a stellar cast. Jennifer Connelly is great as is the rest of the cast. Kristoff Waltz is exceptional as DR. Ito. He brings a great realism to his role, and perfectly embodies the fears and Hope's of such a surrogate parent. However, the real shining star here is Rosa Salazar as Alita. From the second her eyes open she is an infectious joy to watch. Her portrayal of Alita is just amazing. She is so expressive and plays this role with such a genuine sincerity you just cant help but be pulled in. Dispite how hum reviews, this film was wonderful. Give it a chance if you're a die hard Sci Fi fan, or someone looking for a captivating movie with a lot of heart.