Review of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Okay, it's been years since I had a chance to enjoy haruhi again.. seeing that there's a spin-off coming out I decided to re-watch the movie and remind myself of how much I loved the series. Oh how I was wrong. Before I start I have to clarify that this 3 hr movie adapts an entire novel, so please don't get your hopes high while watching it. Story : There was nothing much to the story that can leave haruhi fans (excluding those who have watched the endless 8) with an everlasting impression nor, haters would find interesting. The story is as simple and straightforwardunlike the previous series, this takes more of a psychological turn with some romance added to the mix, which was interesting but it's so up and down, the plot feels like it's stopping to advance and then advance and then stop again, it feels like it has no idea if it wants to continue or not. It has some very interesting ideas, but it doesn't use em properly, the whole plot twists and erratic what the hell moments were predictable as hell. Now now, I don't wanna spoil the plot nor what happens, there's a sypnosis for it.
6/10 or 3/5
Character : Like always Haruhi is annoying as hell, Mikuru is the moe blob for the fans to fap too.Ah yes,
Kyon or John Smith whichever you prefer. The star of the series and especially the movie he is no exception. The true definition of a well done MC in a show,unlike most overpowered or over the top "best" MC from anime would react to and would know how to deal with this situation, while Kyon is more on the realistic side than most. I cannot hate him for it, infact he is one of the few anime MC's that I like because of his dialect and way of handling things. As being one of the plot points for the film, I have to add the trials he endures in this film. Are well put up for him.
Koizumi, the knowledgeable troll who ironizes Kyon when he wants to. There is..... nothing much I can say about him expect being a comediec point for it.
Nagato, her development is one of the critical points of the movie, her fans will be delighted to see what happens to her.
P.S (you'll be in a surprise to see who came back, to haunt you at the end.)
Overall : Since Koizumi and Haruhi got 1/4 screen time. The movie was more enjoyable than it should of been. 9/10 or 4.5/5 however you prefer.
Sound : The OST and in the movie is limited, but it's good, it's not memrable that's for sure but it fits when it plays. Sound Quality is high though.
7/10 or 3.5/5
Animation : As being one of the most budgeted movies to have ever been made, the animation at times felt lacking, or unpolished. I guess putting so much time on the screen doesn't always mean you'll get superior animation
as well.
7/10 or 3.5/5
Enjoyment : I've started off with Haruhi as one of my first shows, and I remember enjoying them alot this movie for me was no exception. I wasn't disappointed.
10/10 or 5/5
Overall score : 8/10 or 4/5
As much as I wanted to give this higher I just cannot, there are too many flaws, per say. But it's a good watch I recommend watching this to every Haruhi fan or Hater you'll get a somewhat decent experience off of it.