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Ace Attorney

Original title: Gyakuten saiban
  • 20122012
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
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Ace Attorney (2012)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Following the murder of his mentor, rookie Defense Attorney Phoenix Wright must find the truth behind not only her death, but that of an unsolved case from 15 years prior.Following the murder of his mentor, rookie Defense Attorney Phoenix Wright must find the truth behind not only her death, but that of an unsolved case from 15 years prior.Following the murder of his mentor, rookie Defense Attorney Phoenix Wright must find the truth behind not only her death, but that of an unsolved case from 15 years prior.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Takeharu Sakurai(screenplay)
    • Sachiko Ôguchi(screenplay)
    • Shu Takumi(video game)
  • Stars
    • Hiroki Narimiya
    • Takumi Saitoh
    • Mirei Kiritani
Top credits
  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Takeharu Sakurai(screenplay)
    • Sachiko Ôguchi(screenplay)
    • Shu Takumi(video game)
  • Stars
    • Hiroki Narimiya
    • Takumi Saitoh
    • Mirei Kiritani
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    • 13User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Hiroki Narimiya
    Hiroki Narimiya
    • Ryuuichi Naruhodou (Phoenix Wright)as Ryuuichi Naruhodou (Phoenix Wright)
    Takumi Saitoh
    Takumi Saitoh
    • Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)as Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)
    • (as Takumi Saitô)
    Mirei Kiritani
    • Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey)as Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey)
    Akiyoshi Nakao
    Akiyoshi Nakao
    • Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz)as Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz)
    Shunsuke Daitô
    Shunsuke Daitô
    • Keisuke Itonokogiri (Dick Gumshoe)as Keisuke Itonokogiri (Dick Gumshoe)
    Rei Dan
    Rei Dan
    • Chihiro Ayasato (Mia Fey)as Chihiro Ayasato (Mia Fey)
    Akira Emoto
    • Judgeas Judge
    Ryo Ishibashi
    Ryo Ishibashi
    • Gou Karuma (Manfred von Karma)as Gou Karuma (Manfred von Karma)
    Kimiko Yo
    Kimiko Yo
    • Maiko Ayasato (Misty Fey)as Maiko Ayasato (Misty Fey)
    Takehiro Hira
    Takehiro Hira
    • Shin Mitsurugi (Gregory Edgeworth)as Shin Mitsurugi (Gregory Edgeworth)
    Eisuke Sasai
    • Yukio Namakura (Robert Hammond)as Yukio Namakura (Robert Hammond)
    Makoto Ayukawa
    • Masaru Konaka (Redd White)as Masaru Konaka (Redd White)
    Mitsuki Tanimura
    Mitsuki Tanimura
    • Natsumi Oosawagi (Lotta Hart)as Natsumi Oosawagi (Lotta Hart)
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    Fumiyo Kohinata
    • Koutarou Haine (Yanni Yogi)as Koutarou Haine (Yanni Yogi)
    Kiba-Chan
    • Sayuri (Polly)as Sayuri (Polly)
    Yûko Nakamura
    • Sayuri Haine (Polly Yogi)as Sayuri Haine (Polly Yogi)
    Miho Ninagawa
    • Sakura Himegami (Dee Vasquez)as Sakura Himegami (Dee Vasquez)
    Kentaro Motomura
    • Igai (Dee's Lawyer)as Igai (Dee's Lawyer)
    • Director
      • Takashi Miike
    • Writers
      • Takeharu Sakurai(screenplay)
      • Sachiko Ôguchi(screenplay)
      • Shu Takumi(video game)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This movie is mainly based on the second and fourth case of the first Ace Attorney game.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Projectionist Project: Ace Attorney (2015)

    User reviews13

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    Top review
    8/10
    Best game adaption I've ever seen
    This movie by Miike Takashi is based on the game with the same name by Capcom for Nintendo consoles. These two preliminaries might scare some off, but I can truly say that this is movie is the best game adaption I've ever seen, and one of the most mainstream films by Takashi.

    Takashi, sadly enough, known for its more violent films was attending the World Premiere screening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and requested everyone to watch this movie with the heart of a child.

    And yes, even though this movie is intended for adults, its well suitable for young teenager as well.

    The fun mix of anime, game and cinema is working very well. Not just in visual style, but also in storytelling and humour. The story itself is well presented and the viewer receives clues and information so that it feels involved in the quest. For the quick thinkers amongst the viewers, this way of story telling might take a bit of the speed out of the movie, as all information gets presented step by step.

    In the end, Ace Attorney is a fun and stylistic movie. Not just for Japanese cinema lovers, but for everyone who enjoys a bit of silliness and a good mystery.

    Great story, awesome visuals and good acting. The main flaw is that it failed to keep up the pace for the whole duration of the movie, but still interesting enough to stay interested.

    Great show, watch it with the whole family!
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    • info-astute
    • Jan 30, 2012

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2012 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
    • Filming locations
      • Japan
    • Production companies
      • Nippon Television Network (NTV)
      • Toho Company
      • Capcom Company
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,145,395
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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