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- Réalisation
- Scénario
- Casting principal
- Récompenses
- 2 nominations au total
Cherami Leigh
- Cagalli Yula Athha
- (English version)
- (voix)
Johnny Yong Bosch
- Dearka Elsman
- (English version)
- (voix)
Alejandro Saab
- Orphee Lam Tao
- (English version)
- (voix)
Zeno Robinson
- Shura Serpentine
- (English version)
- (voix)
Max Mittelman
- Kira Yamato
- (English version)
- (voix)
Patrick Seitz
- Kojiro Murdoch
- (English version)
- (voix)
A.J. Beckles
- Griffin Arbalest
- (English version)
- (voix)
AmaLee
- Ingrid Tradoll
- (English version)
- (voix)
Stephanie Sheh
- Lacus Clyne
- (English version)
- (voix)
Ben Balmaceda
- Albert Heinlein
- (English version)
- (voix)
Christine Marie Cabanos
- Meyrin Hawke
- (English version)
- (voix)
Daman Mills
- Yzak Joule
- (English version)
- (voix)
Bill Butts
- Mars Simeon
- (English version)
- (voix)
Olivia Hack
- Abby
- (voix)
Frank Todaro
- Hari Jagannath
- (English version)
- (voix)
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After Waiting so long to see this movie, I tried watching this movie on Netflix last night. Since it wasn't released in theaters nearby where I live when it came out in theaters, but I had to turn it off not even 10 minutes in because the dub in this movie is trash like they can even get names right. For example, and it's probably the worst lacus has been pronounced lack-us for almost 2 decades. The fact that they butchered her name so bad by calling her lack-oos is just an insult of the fans really. Like they got some of the other characters named wrong and a bunch of mobile suits named wrong, but lacus was the worst. It would be nice if the people in charge of dubbing these things would actually watch some of the episodes of the anime to see how things are pronounced like there's two seasons that are like almost 50 episodes each just watched some of the episodes and get the pronunciations, right.
If you enjoyed the seed universe that the original director and writer created, then this movie makes sense. There is payoff to the character developments and relationships and themes she created. To truly appreciate the movie, you really need to invest in the shows. The seed universe should be evaluated as a whole. In a time when sequels are more misses than hits this movie reinforces the themes that have been present throughout: Free will, destiny, fate, love, the cause and prevention of war. So, the seed universe is great for philosophical discussion. It's rare that a story can have entertainment, action, romance, and deep philosophical themes.
So, I finally watched Gundam Seed Freedom. I honestly never thought I'd ever see this film. This is a movie that's been talked about ever since Destiny ended back in the 2000s, yet nothing ever came of it for decades. I thought this movie would never be a thing. So, when I first saw the trailers for this over a year ago, my first thought was "Really? This is actually happening?" But, my second reaction was indifference.
If this movie had come out ten to fifteen years ago, I would've been extremely hyped for it. I was a massive Gundam fan back then. I still am now, but my hype for Gundam was at its peak in those days. I loved the original Gundam Seed. Even now, despite my several issues with the series, I think the original Seed is a decent show, especially if you watch the remastered version. It has a really bad reputation because it's linked with Seed Destiny, which really sucks. I didn't like Destiny back then, and I definitely don't now. That, and the fact that it's been so long, my interest expectations for this film were pretty low. The fact that it's taken me this long to finally watch it should say enough.
Yet, I still found myself disappointed. Yeah, I don't like this film much at all. I won't say it's the worst Gundam movie ever. F91 still holds that spot for me. But I will say it's the worst of the three Gundam movies based on an alternate-universe franchise, being this movie, Endless Waltz and Awakening of the Trailblazer. I'm one of the few Gundam fans that loves Awakening of the Trailblazer. I think that film is great, and a worthy end to the 00 franchise. I would even say a necessary one.
This film is much like Endless Waltz in that they're both rather unnecessary, tacked-on sequels to stories that had completed, and had nowhere left to go. But I would rather watch Endless Waltz over this.
There are some good things about this movie. The art and animation are both good. All the constant recycled animation both Seed and Destiny are infamous for is pretty much gone here. There are some, but they feel more like homages rather than laziness. The music is good. That's always been a constant strength of this franchise.
Kira and Lacus actually go through arcs in this, and are actually allowed to show vulnerability, which was sorely lacking in Destiny. They actually feel more in line with how they were characterized in the original Seed. The mobile suits all look cool, old and new models, save one. The Destiny Gundam actually got a better combat showcase here than it ever did in Destiny. I would argue Shin got the most badass moments in the film, even more than Kira.
That's it for the compliments though. The worst part about this film is that it's a complete rehash of destiny. The movie starts with the heroes fighting the same terrorist group from the first half of Destiny. The main villains have the same goal as Durandel, the main villain of Destiny. They even recycle the same superweapon from the end of Destiny. The climax is pretty much identical to the final battle of Destiny, with the same stakes.
The new characters, on both the hero and villain sides, are all nothing to speak of. The main villain is pretty much a lame mix of Durandel from Destiny and Azrael from Seed. He's a worse version of both characters.
Athrun has criminally little screen time. Cagalli has even less and does little to nothing. Murrue and Mu are...there. Shin, while having the most badass action bits, is still treated like crap from pretty much everybody for the entire film. It's sad because Shin could've been a decent protagonist in Destiny, as the first half of that series was actually somewhat decent. But, they completely screwed him over at the end of that show, and here he's treated like an idiot and a joke by everyone.
People complain about 00 and the Witch from Mercury and how many of the battles feel very Shounen-like, but they have nothing on this film. The fights in Destiny already felt too Shounen-like, but this took it to another level. Some of the Gundam battles in this finale would be right at home in G Gundam. Honestly, this film feels like a Gundam movie and more like a Shounen movie. You know, like the old DBZ, Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece movies. This feels like one of those. Gundam is supposed to be a war story. Seed felt like a war story. Even Destiny felt more like a war story than this does.
I wouldn't say this is a horrible movie. I just find it a nothing burger. Maybe if this had come out in the late 2000s I would be less hard on it. But as a film released now, it just feels like a cash grab, capitalizing on nostalgia, like a lot of things nowadays. This feels a lot like the code Geass Resurrection film we got several years ago, and I'd rather watch that than this.
This film really isn't for anyone except diehard fans of everything Seed. If you don't like either Seed or Destiny don't watch this. If you like Seed but not Destiny, don't watch this. If you're someone who's curious about Gundam Seed, then just watch the first series, and pretend nothing after that exists.
If this movie had come out ten to fifteen years ago, I would've been extremely hyped for it. I was a massive Gundam fan back then. I still am now, but my hype for Gundam was at its peak in those days. I loved the original Gundam Seed. Even now, despite my several issues with the series, I think the original Seed is a decent show, especially if you watch the remastered version. It has a really bad reputation because it's linked with Seed Destiny, which really sucks. I didn't like Destiny back then, and I definitely don't now. That, and the fact that it's been so long, my interest expectations for this film were pretty low. The fact that it's taken me this long to finally watch it should say enough.
Yet, I still found myself disappointed. Yeah, I don't like this film much at all. I won't say it's the worst Gundam movie ever. F91 still holds that spot for me. But I will say it's the worst of the three Gundam movies based on an alternate-universe franchise, being this movie, Endless Waltz and Awakening of the Trailblazer. I'm one of the few Gundam fans that loves Awakening of the Trailblazer. I think that film is great, and a worthy end to the 00 franchise. I would even say a necessary one.
This film is much like Endless Waltz in that they're both rather unnecessary, tacked-on sequels to stories that had completed, and had nowhere left to go. But I would rather watch Endless Waltz over this.
There are some good things about this movie. The art and animation are both good. All the constant recycled animation both Seed and Destiny are infamous for is pretty much gone here. There are some, but they feel more like homages rather than laziness. The music is good. That's always been a constant strength of this franchise.
Kira and Lacus actually go through arcs in this, and are actually allowed to show vulnerability, which was sorely lacking in Destiny. They actually feel more in line with how they were characterized in the original Seed. The mobile suits all look cool, old and new models, save one. The Destiny Gundam actually got a better combat showcase here than it ever did in Destiny. I would argue Shin got the most badass moments in the film, even more than Kira.
That's it for the compliments though. The worst part about this film is that it's a complete rehash of destiny. The movie starts with the heroes fighting the same terrorist group from the first half of Destiny. The main villains have the same goal as Durandel, the main villain of Destiny. They even recycle the same superweapon from the end of Destiny. The climax is pretty much identical to the final battle of Destiny, with the same stakes.
The new characters, on both the hero and villain sides, are all nothing to speak of. The main villain is pretty much a lame mix of Durandel from Destiny and Azrael from Seed. He's a worse version of both characters.
Athrun has criminally little screen time. Cagalli has even less and does little to nothing. Murrue and Mu are...there. Shin, while having the most badass action bits, is still treated like crap from pretty much everybody for the entire film. It's sad because Shin could've been a decent protagonist in Destiny, as the first half of that series was actually somewhat decent. But, they completely screwed him over at the end of that show, and here he's treated like an idiot and a joke by everyone.
People complain about 00 and the Witch from Mercury and how many of the battles feel very Shounen-like, but they have nothing on this film. The fights in Destiny already felt too Shounen-like, but this took it to another level. Some of the Gundam battles in this finale would be right at home in G Gundam. Honestly, this film feels like a Gundam movie and more like a Shounen movie. You know, like the old DBZ, Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece movies. This feels like one of those. Gundam is supposed to be a war story. Seed felt like a war story. Even Destiny felt more like a war story than this does.
I wouldn't say this is a horrible movie. I just find it a nothing burger. Maybe if this had come out in the late 2000s I would be less hard on it. But as a film released now, it just feels like a cash grab, capitalizing on nostalgia, like a lot of things nowadays. This feels a lot like the code Geass Resurrection film we got several years ago, and I'd rather watch that than this.
This film really isn't for anyone except diehard fans of everything Seed. If you don't like either Seed or Destiny don't watch this. If you like Seed but not Destiny, don't watch this. If you're someone who's curious about Gundam Seed, then just watch the first series, and pretend nothing after that exists.
This movie accomplishes so much in a two hour time-run, and has at no-point been unengaging. It does so much justice with the story left off from the end of SEED Destiny, by building up on what has already been established, as opposed to creating something completely different. Moreover, it explores the horrors that comes with segregating people based on genetics and skills, and the consequences it has on human and societal development.
As such, all the characters are written perfectly; even reamending characters that were previously despised in the last series to the point they are now beloved (Shinn Asuka). Both the music and animation is truly to be commended for as well, with iconic songs also being brought back in greater appreciation of the two preceding series. In addition to this, there are many great and comedic moments in the film that keeps the audience entertained throughout the whole run.
Everyone should take the opportunity to watch this amazing anime film in cinema, as its focus is so much more than just mecha action!
As such, all the characters are written perfectly; even reamending characters that were previously despised in the last series to the point they are now beloved (Shinn Asuka). Both the music and animation is truly to be commended for as well, with iconic songs also being brought back in greater appreciation of the two preceding series. In addition to this, there are many great and comedic moments in the film that keeps the audience entertained throughout the whole run.
Everyone should take the opportunity to watch this amazing anime film in cinema, as its focus is so much more than just mecha action!
The series from which this spawned, Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny were know for having their soppy love moments, but at the forefront was always a serious story and themes of power, politics and regular people getting caught between corrupt leaders waging senseless wars. There were moments of levity and love but the tone was always mature. The love stories were related to the plot.
Gundam Seed Freedom replaces the mature tone for some teenage love drama, and it's ridiculous. Officers fighting over which boy should love who, soldiers acting like kids in high school, all while waging a nuclear war which is incinerating thousands of innocents. It's just laughable.
On the plus side, it is nice to see the characters again, and in beautiful HD animation, despite the fact that the characters don't really act like the same characters from the series. They even throw in a few gooner shots for the pervs. It really is the animation that saves this movie.
Don't even get me started on the English dub. I never understand when a studio takes all the time to produce something from an existing IP but can't even get the pronunciation of the names right. Who is Lacoose?! Fire EaglestelOOnz! Kira YaMOto. Come on. Say the names of everything the same way they were originally pronounced to maintain continuity. They got it even worse than that Last Airbender live action movie did.
Worth watching for the animation. It's also decent nostalgia for those who loved the series, and it's not absolutely terrible. It's dumb but it's not bad. That's the best fans can hope for in this dark era of cinema.
Gundam Seed Freedom replaces the mature tone for some teenage love drama, and it's ridiculous. Officers fighting over which boy should love who, soldiers acting like kids in high school, all while waging a nuclear war which is incinerating thousands of innocents. It's just laughable.
On the plus side, it is nice to see the characters again, and in beautiful HD animation, despite the fact that the characters don't really act like the same characters from the series. They even throw in a few gooner shots for the pervs. It really is the animation that saves this movie.
Don't even get me started on the English dub. I never understand when a studio takes all the time to produce something from an existing IP but can't even get the pronunciation of the names right. Who is Lacoose?! Fire EaglestelOOnz! Kira YaMOto. Come on. Say the names of everything the same way they were originally pronounced to maintain continuity. They got it even worse than that Last Airbender live action movie did.
Worth watching for the animation. It's also decent nostalgia for those who loved the series, and it's not absolutely terrible. It's dumb but it's not bad. That's the best fans can hope for in this dark era of cinema.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesA movie followup to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004) was first announced in 2006 and the script was finished in 2008. Chiaki Morosawa's health however, had been declining and the film plans sat on the shelf for years. Morosawa's death in 2016 made the film seem unlikely until plans were revived as a part of a multi media project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002) anime.
- ConnexionsAlternate-language version of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)
- Bandes originalesFreedom
Performed by Takanori Nishikawa with Tetsuya Komuro
Lyrics and Music by Tetsuya Komuro
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro
Courtesy of Sony Music Labels
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- Durée2 heures 4 minutes
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