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Promare
プロメア
2019 111 min Japan PG-13 12+
★7.5
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi
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Description
Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.
US Gross:
$2.53M
Worldwide:
$9.87M
Starring
John Eric Bentley
Actor
Steve Blum
Actor
Johnny Yong Bosch
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Promare is a highly divisive film that functions primarily as a visual spectacle, praised by fans of Studio Trigger for its unique aesthetic and kinetic energy. While many viewers laud its seamless integration of 3D animation and vibrant style, critics argue that the narrative is an unoriginal, shallow derivative of the studio's previous works.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes a revolutionary fusion of 2D and 3D animation that creates a seamless, high-impact visual experience. | |
| Score | The soundtrack, featuring work by Hiroyuki Sawano, effectively drives the film's frenetic energy and emotional peaks. | |
| Originality | The plot is widely viewed as a derivative rehash of Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill, relying on familiar tropes and predictable story beats. | |
| Pacing | The fast, aggressive pacing is either praised as a exhilarating 'visual feast' or criticized for being too chaotic to follow and lacking emotional depth. | |
| Screenplay | The characters and their arcs are debated; some find them functional and satisfying, while others dismiss them as underdeveloped, lazy caricatures. |