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As a fervent player of Pokémon Go, my interest in Ingress: The Animation was piqued by the knowledge that the map used in Pokémon Go was originally created for the Ingress game. This connection promised a deeper dive into the lore and universe that subtly underpins one of the most popular mobile games today.

Ingress: The Animation manages to provide a fairly accessible and engaging series, even for those unfamiliar with its gaming origins. The narrative does a decent job of introducing viewers to the complex world of Ingress, laying out its mythos and mechanics with reasonable clarity. The story is centered around a clandestine struggle involving secretive factions vying for control of a mysterious energy source, which makes for a moderately compelling backdrop.

The characters, while not extraordinarily deep, are well-developed enough to maintain interest. Their motivations and backgrounds are explored in a way that feels mostly organic. Nonetheless, viewers are likely to become sufficiently invested in their journeys and conflicts.

Pacing is handled competently. The story unfolds at a pace that generally keeps things moving without feeling too rushed. Action sequences are balanced with moments of introspection and dialogue, although some episodes may feel a bit slow for those seeking constant excitement.

Moreover, the series is commendably concise. With a limited number of episodes, each with a suitable runtime, Ingress: The Animation avoids the bloat that plagues many modern shows. This tight narrative structure ensures that every episode serves a purpose, though some may find the overall arc lacking in depth.

In conclusion, Ingress: The Animation is a reasonably entertaining series that succeeds in providing a basic introduction to the Ingress universe and delivering a moderately engaging story. Its character development, effective pacing, and concise storytelling make it a serviceable addition to the realm of game-adapted media. Whether you're a seasoned player of Niantic's games or a newcomer to the franchise, this series offers a passable viewing experience.

Well, I'm impressed. Great job to the film makers and everyone involved.

The cinematography, soundtrack, fighting scenes are on Hollywood class. If the actors doesn't speak in Bahasa Indonesia, I wouldn't know that it is an Indonesian movie.

Still, there are a few plot holes, but I'm gonna let it pass :)

I like the good cinematography, even the opening credits alone already made me liked it. David Belle is still very cool with his spins, back-flips, jumps and other stunts. It has been 10 years but I don't see any degradation of his parkour skills.

Paul Walker did good as Belle's partner-in-crime, even though he can't do parkour, he still kicked-ass. Catalina Dennis who plays Belle's girlfriend is consistent with her character, a tough girl who doesn't stand still with unfair treatments. The lousy one is RZA who plays the drug lord Tremain. Well, in my opinion he can't act, his face expression just doesn't make it.

For those who like parkour but haven't watched Banlieue 13, this might as well be in your watchlist. It's still okay even if you have watched Banlieue 13 (like me), because it was in French and it felt quite weird, even with subtitles.