OnePieceFilmRed Review: Refreshing & Stays True To The Series' Spirit
Audiences waiting to see if the record-breaking movie One Piece Film: Red really lives up to its incredibly high expectations will not be disappointed. Directed by Goro Taniguchi and produced by TOEI Animation, the movie is written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa , with One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda serving as executive producer. The result is an exciting, fast-paced journey that stays true to the franchise's spirit, but also delivers a very original product that fans of One Piece will not want to miss.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY One Piece Film: Red opens in the middle of the action: The Straw Hat Pirates are gathered on Elegia , along with people from all over the world, for the first live concert of Uta, the superstar singer. Right off the bat, the movie reveals that Uta is the daughter of the legendary pirate Red-Haired Shanks, and she and Luffy are childhood friends. However, the festive atmosphere of Elegia soon dissipates as Uta reveals she is hiding a dark secret.
Uta's backstory is certainly one of the major appeals of the movie; it provides much-needed insight into the past of one of the most mysterious, but also important, characters in the series. Fans have been clamoring to see more of Shanks for decades, and they won't be disappointed. The Red-Hair Pirates and their battling side-by-side with the Straw Hats is one of the most amazing moments in the history of One Piece. It's worth the price of admission alone.
That said, the final revelation regarding Uta's past and the disaster of Elegia is a bit disappointing and predictable — but it still works. If anything, the story of the movie is too rich and complex. Elements of the story, including Uta's background, Shanks' role, and the presence of the Straw Hats , are compressed into the movie's two-hour runtime.
The ending of the movie proves that One Piece Film: Red really stays true to the series' spirit. While One Piece is mostly known for its action and humor, almost every major character has a past history of tragedy and loss, and these two themes coalesce nicely. One Piece Film: Red is ultimately a successful endeavor that will please fans. There are some added surprises and an innovative and refreshing look that comes from its strong musical component.
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