The Assassination Classroom Japanese film is based off the anime series, which is in turn based off the manga series. I have seen the first season of the anime series and really enjoyed it, and as I knew about the existence of a film counterpart, I've decided to review the live action film in comparison to the anime.
Caution: due to my extremely positive view of the anime, this review might be extremely bias.
Synopsis
'Koro-sensei' is the name given by the students of the 3rd grade E class of Kunugigaoka Junior High School to this mysterious octopus monster who is responsible for destroying a large portion of the moon and plans to destroy the Earth by the end of next March. Due to Koro-sensei's ability to move at Mach 20 speeds, the government has no hope of being able to destroy him, however for a reason yet unknown, Koro-sensei made a deal with the government that he will teach class E-3 in the ways of assassination. The class's first priority is to assassinate their teacher whilst they study for their exams.
Positives
- I like the setting of the film, as it sticks to the anime's setting and shows what a messy, broken down Japanese classroom looks like.
- The props shows the odd scene of school children using realistic weapons in order to learn how to kill their teacher.
- I was wondering how the live action film would emulate the high speed movement of Koro-sensei, and was surprised by how good it looks. The use of a blurring effect, the producer is able to properly emulate the way that Koro-sensei can move in the anime, which is a feat that took me by surprise.
Negatives
- The thing that i dislike the most is the acting of some of the students in this film, which doesn't quite emulate the emotions and personality of their anime/manga counterparts. Some of the acting looks so forced that it gives a completely different impression of the scene from when I watched the anime.
- I am aware that the time limit for a live action film can't quite match the over 7 hour anime series, however the way that characters are introduced is so rushed that the audience is only able to understand what is going on through small hints, and will surely be confused unless they have seen the anime or read the manga.
- There are also times where they add random, not important scenes from the anime which would be scenes that I would think to be better left out. It just serves to further confuse the audience on the meaning.
Overall
I am aware that my review may be harsh due to my comparison with the anime, however with proper directing or cinematographic techniques, the film could have turned out better. Thus I give this film a 3/10.
----Will
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