Is Fate/Grand Order: First Order Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2016)

📖 The Core Premise

Fate/Grand Order: First Order stands as a 2016 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Action, Fantasy, Animation landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "The year 2015 CE. The last era in which magecraft still thrived. The Chaldea Security Organization was founded to focus on preserving the continuation of human history. They observe a world which magecraft couldn't observe and science couldn't measure all to prevent the certain extinction of humanity. But one day, the future that Chaldea continued to observe disappears and humanity's extinction in 2017 becomes clear. Rather, it had already happened. The cause seems to be related to Fuyuki, a provincial town in Japan, in the year 2004 CE. There, an "unobservable region" that had not existed before appears. Based on the assumption that Fuyuki is the reason for humanity's extinction, Chaldea issues an order to explore, investigate, and possibly destroy this singularity – a quest for the Holy Grail, the Grand Order."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Fate/Grand Order: First Order, Nobunaga Shimazaki delivers a serviceable performance that keeps the narrative moving. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Action. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Fate/Grand Order: First Order worth your time? If you appreciate Action, Fantasy, Animation films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Fate/Grand Order: First Order is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 72 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.