Fullmetal Alchemist: Milos no Sei-Naru Hoshi 2011

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Andy Webster, New York Times: The widescreen canvas is an improvement over television's limited expanse. But if you're not among the indoctrinated, don't bother. Read more

Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times: At some point you have to ask: When are fantasy fans going to tire of heroes and villains throwing bolts of energy at each other? Give it a rest already! Read more

Tom Russo, Boston Globe: Soporific exposition culminates in a visually chaotic final act that makes "Tintin'' look downright restrained. Read more

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: Fans, go be with your people. Others, approach cautiously. Read more

Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: Like a lot of anime, the movie remains entertaining even when you have no idea what's going on. Read more

David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: This is a very intelligent, well-plotted story - and my hunch is that we have not seen the last of our heroes. Read more

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune: The incomprehensible back story didn't dim my enjoyment much. The movie is a crackerjack audio-visual thrill ride. Read more

Richard Kuipers, Variety: Pic upholds the series' trademark use of pacey action and well-defined characters struggling against oppression and seeking answers to spiritual questions. Read more

Brian Miller, Village Voice: It's silly and excessive, but Fullmetal Alchemist occasionally strikes a note of adolescent truth, as when Ed wishes for "some way to get our bodies back." Read more