Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)

Two alchemist brothers go on a quest for the Philosopher's Stone after an attempt to revive their dead mother goes horribly wrong.

Director:

Fumihiko Sori

Writers:

Hiromu Arakawa (manga), Fumihiko Sori (screenplay)

Stars:

Ryôsuke Yamada, Tsubasa Honda, Dean Fujioka

Cast

Credited cast:
Ryôsuke Yamada	...	Edward Elric
Tsubasa Honda	...	Winry Rockbell
Dean Fujioka	...	Roy Mustang
Ryûta Satô	...	Maes Hughes
Misako Renbutsu	...	Riza Hawkeye
Yô Ôizumi	...	Shou Tucker
Kenjirô Ishimaru	...	Cornello
Yasuko Matsuyuki	...	Lust
Shinji Uchiyama	...	Gluttony
Kanata Hongô	...	Envy
Natsuna	...	Maria Ross
Fumiyo Kohinata	...	Hakuro
Natsuki Harada	...	Gracia Hughes
Jun Kunimura	...	Tim Marcoh
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mark Allen Jr.	...	Gluttony (voice)

Storyline

The plot takes place at the beginning of the 20th century, in a reality where alchemy is real, extremely developed and respected. The plot features brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric who, after attempting the forbidden technique of human transmutation, suffer the consequences. Alphonse loses his entire body while Edward loses his left leg. Edward then sacrifices his right arm to save his brother's soul by attaching it to a metal suit of armor. Edward is then given mechanical prosthetics known as "automail" in place of his missing arm and leg. Upon acceptance into the State Alchemists, he is given the nickname "Fullmetal Alchemist", all while searching with Alphonse for the legendary philosopher's stone, that will repair their bodies.

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Plot Keywords:

transmutation | live action remake of anime | suit of armour | scene after end credits | based on manga | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The map used to locate 'Lab Number 5' in the film is an old map of the town of Bolton in England.

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Goofs

In the manga and anime, Edward Elric (Ryosuke Yamada) is shown as coming up to only the shoulders of the major supporting characters (Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, and Maes Hughes, for example). In this movie, not only is he a lot closer to the heights of the supporting characters, he is also taller than Winry Rockbell (Tsubasa Honda).

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Edward Elric: [to his brother] promise I'll get our bodies back.

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Connections

Remake of Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)

User Reviews

Not bad

This movie is well worth the watch, Though i'd recommend watching the anime first. There could be some parts that could be improved though.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Warner Bros official site

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English

Release Date:

1 December 2017 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Fullmetal Alchemist

Filming Locations:

Volterra, Tuscany, Italy

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$8,053,641

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aniplex, Asahi Shimbun, Dentsu

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1