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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Original title: Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren
  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
56K
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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)
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An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city's children afflicted with the Geostigma disease.An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city's children afflicted with the Geostigma disease.An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city's children afflicted with the Geostigma disease.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
56K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Tetsuya Nomura
    • Takeshi Nozue
  • Writers
    • Kazushige Nojima
    • Brian Gray(English screenplay)
    • Yoshinori Kitase(video game)
  • Stars
    • Takahiro Sakurai(Japanese version)
    • Ayumi Ito(Japanese version)
    • Shôtarô Morikubo(Japanese version)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Tetsuya Nomura
    • Takeshi Nozue
  • Writers
    • Kazushige Nojima
    • Brian Gray(English screenplay)
    • Yoshinori Kitase(video game)
  • Stars
    • Takahiro Sakurai(Japanese version)
    • Ayumi Ito(Japanese version)
    • Shôtarô Morikubo(Japanese version)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 549User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
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    Takahiro Sakurai
    Takahiro Sakurai
    • Cloud Strifeas Cloud Strife
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Ayumi Ito
    Ayumi Ito
    • Tifa Lockhartas Tifa Lockhart
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Shôtarô Morikubo
    Shôtarô Morikubo
    • Kadajas Kadaj
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Shoutarou Morikubo)
    Maaya Sakamoto
    Maaya Sakamoto
    • Aerith Gainsboroughas Aerith Gainsborough
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Keiji Fujiwara
    Keiji Fujiwara
    • Renoas Reno
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Taiten Kusunoki
    • Rudeas Rude
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Yûji Kishi
    • Yazooas Yazoo
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Yuuji Kishi)
    Kenji Nomura
    • Lozas Loz
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Shôgo Suzuki
    • Vincent Valentineas Vincent Valentine
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Shougo Suzuki)
    Masahiro Kobayashi
    • Barret Wallaceas Barret Wallace
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Kazuyuki Yama
    • Cid Highwindas Cid Highwind
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Kazuyuki Yamaji)
    Yumi Kakazu
    Yumi Kakazu
    • Yuffie Kisaragias Yuffie Kisaragi
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Hideo Ishikawa
    • Cait Sithas Cait Sith
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Masachika Ichimura
    Masachika Ichimura
    • Red XIIIas Red XIII
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Miyû Tsuzurahara
    • Marlene Wallaceas Marlene Wallace
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Miyuu Tsuzuhara)
    Kyosuke Ikeda
    • Denzelas Denzel
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    • Tsengas Tseng
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • (as Jyunichi Suwabe)
    Megumi Toyoguchi
    • Elenaas Elena
    • (Japanese version)
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Tetsuya Nomura
      • Takeshi Nozue
    • Writers
      • Kazushige Nojima
      • Brian Gray(English screenplay)
      • Yoshinori Kitase(video game) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The creators of the film had no prior knowledge of how to make a movie, so it was based on their knowledge of in-game movies.
    • Goofs
      During the bike chase sequence, Kadaj bursts through a barrier reading: "WARNING: Authorized Parsonal Only." "Personnel" is the correct spelling. This error only appears in the original version, and is corrected in Advent Children Complete.
    • Quotes

      Tifa Lockhart: Dilly-Dally Shilly-Shally

    • Crazy credits
      During the last half of the end credits, as the credits roll there's a video of a CGI cloud zooming along real roadways on his motorcycle. At the very end, there's a shot of his delivery service office desk, with a new photo on it.
    • Alternate versions
      A 23 minute 'Special Edition' was shown at the Venice Film festival.
    • Connections
      Edited into Final Fantasy VII (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Final Fantasy VII Opening
      Composed by Nobuo Uematsu

      Orchestrated by Shiroh Hamaguchi (as Shirou Hamaguchi)

      Conducted by Taizo Takemoto

      Recorded & mixed by Toru Kamekawa (uncredited)

    User reviews549

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Excellent on all fronts...unfortunately, I doubt it will reach an audience outside of FF7 fans
    Graphics: brilliant, obviously. The most stunning things were definitely NOT given away in the trailers. Fight sequences move extremely fast, but after watching a couple of them your eyes should be used to it and it won't seem so confusing. Cloud has a wide array of swords, and I kinda wish things were moving a LITTLE slower just so we could see them, because they were each incredibly detailed. Oh, and we finally get to see exactly how one equips Materia...

    Music: brilliant also. I was a bit nervous about it, since (from what I've seen) Nobuo isn't the best at writing music to go along with action (remember the Steal the Tiny Bronco sequence?), but it's brilliant and it fits perfectly. I'm glad I preordered the OST. They changed the lyrics to One Winged Angel though, so you won't be able to sing along if you know the Carmina Burana Lyrics.

    Plot: the first half of the movie sets up things and introduces everyone in a fairly complex tapestry, but the second half is almost entirely fight sequences, once all the players are in place. I wouldn't call it a weak plot, but it's nowhere near as convoluted as the game's plot was. I think this is in an effort to avoid trying to overshadow the game, and I think that's a good thing...the movie is its own entity, and shouldn't try to top the original in terms of sheer plot.

    I admit, I was kind of hoping that this movie would bring FF7 to a wider range of people, but this is NOT a mainstream movie. I was going to give it only nine stars, just because it doesn't even really try to explain anything to newcomers...Marlene (at least I think it was Marlene...sounded like her) gives a bit of background at the beginning, but it's more of a refresher than a crash course. But then I realized, for me this movie is a 10/10, so why should I take off points just because other people probably won't like it as well...if you've played the game, or are at least passingly familiar with it, you should see this movie. But you don't need me to tell you that. If you're not familiar with it, go out and buy it, sit there for twenty hours and beat it, and then see the movie...although even without any background, it's still stunningly beautiful. You just won't get any of the inside references...which make up 50% of the movie (that is, everything that ISN'T a fight sequence).
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    • piotyr
    • Sep 12, 2005

    FAQ6

    • What are the differences between the original version and the "complete version" later released on BluRay?
    • The credits say Mena Suvari as "Aerith Gainsborough". Why is her name different?
    • A few FF7 characters are voiced in the Kingdom Hearts games, are they played by the same people in this?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2005 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children
    • Production companies
      • Square Enix Company
      • Square Enix Image Studio Division
      • Square USA
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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