(L) CLANNAD the Movie

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by Project S.T.A.R.

Yes, its true that the story is a cliché, however, what isn't nowadays in movies and series? Take the example of AIR movie and Shakugan no Shana movie. Their stories are all taken from the series itself and remodeled to fit in a 90 min motion picture. As for the animation flaws well its true some could be easily corrected and the animators could have done a better job but when you see a movie or a series you aren't there to look for flaws, animation misplacements or even translation errors, you are there to enjoy it and feel the plot for yourself. I just thought your review of the movie was pretty harsh, it was as if you were comparing the movie with the actual series. Perhaps if you hadn't watch the series so far your opinion would be different. Altough it was a harsh review it was quite detailed

Rating - 10/10 (Forgot earlier xD)

The Shana movie, though, was more accurate to the source material than the show itself is. Sadly.

[SSJiffy]

That movie was awesome! I absolute loved the plot despite how streamlined for time it may be. I felt awkward watching Clannad that didn't conclude after 24 minutes, I was like fidgeting in my seat waiting for the credits even though I knew it was an 1.5 hour movie. I just couldn't shake that feeling, lol. I really liked the character developments and how the characters seem to draw you into their lives (preemptive flame-shield: at least for me).

Spoiler for Movie's Plot:

I really didn't see Nagisa's Death coming. I was all 'awn, how nice that they're hooked up! it's beautiful.' and then it was bam right in the kisser. Up until this plot point in the movie I had no way to fathom this kind of thing ever happening to one of the characters, especially not her. I guess this is one of the things that caught me so off-guard and kept me pinned down anxious for a conclusion.

When the conclusion finally came I felt it was too short, Tomoya was very depressed and suddenly he meets his daughter and catches her as she trips and they all laugh and then the credits roll. What was up with that? I mean, it's an ending I liked but it was too short. I would of liked some more development on this.

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Originally Posted by SSJiffy

That movie was awesome! I absolute loved the plot despite how streamlined for time it may be. I felt awkward watching Clannad that didn't conclude after 24 minutes, I was like fidgeting in my seat waiting for the credits even though I knew it was an 1.5 hour movie. I just couldn't shake that feeling, lol. I really liked the character developments and how the characters seem to draw you into their lives (preemptive flame-shield: at least for me).

Spoiler for Movie's Plot:

I really didn't see Nagisa's Death coming. I was all 'awn, how nice that they're hooked up! it's beautiful.' and then it was bam right in the kisser. Up until this plot point in the movie I had no way to fathom this kind of thing ever happening to one of the characters, especially not her. I guess this is one of the things that caught me so off-guard and kept me pinned down anxious for a conclusion.

When the conclusion finally came I felt it was too short, Tomoya was very depressed and suddenly he meets his daughter and catches her as she trips and they all laugh and then the credits roll. What was up with that? I mean, it's an ending I liked but it was too short. I would of liked some more development on this.

Yes, it's true that the ending was very short and further development would add to the enthusiasm of the fans.

Spoiler for Ending:

When we saw Akio holding little Ushio, she was facing the other way, therefore her face wasn't visible and Tomoya quickly turns his face away from her but when his friends are there, so he was forced to look at her. Her face was the mirror image of Nagisa so maybe that's why he couldn't bring himself to be with his own daughter, because she reminded him of Nagisa. After that it concludes the "nightmare" he was having since he was a kid. It was the same as Nagisa's. They were destined to be together.

I rolled to the end of the credits waiting for further devolepment but no luck

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

The Shana movie, though, was more accurate to the source material than the show itself is. Sadly.

Aaahhh, don't remind me of it....

[Proto]

Blah, hence why I said people were spoiling the anime for themselves. Well, at least you can look forward to the full fledged development

[Jehuty]

My observations

Spoiler:

Pros:

- It's clannad.
- Some of the scenes were beautifully animated
- The focus on the arc

Cons:

- Some of the humor felt cheap
- Okazaki reminded me of Bakayuki
- The ending was dissapointing
- Some of the scenes were horribly animated

I can understand his deep depression, I can even understand his continued resentment (although to me it seems it's unfair -- the old man is obviously not a bad man, and it's not like he doesn't feel guilty) towards his dad, but not seeing his daughter even once for 5 years? Nagisa is the love of his life, how could he turn like that on his own child? that part angered me, especially since it seemed to unlike Okazaki.

Which is another thing -- they changed everyone's attitude, like it's taking place in a completely different 'reality'.

although I do feel that the reunion with his daughter was powerful, it was also forced and rushed. It would've felt more realistic if he had just.. If he had just stood there unable to face her, and then have her hug him and him breaking down and embracing Ushio. I don't know, the way they handled it was too short and somewhat corny.

I enjoyed the movie but there were so many things that didn't sit well with me, and the idea of Nagisa dying is just too sad. I know that's the intended purpose, but what the hell. I also wanted Bakayu--I mean, Okazaki to succeed where his own dad failed.

Still, I'd watch it again. I have an odd mixture of feelings. Nearly equal parts of disappointment and enjoyment

[Khaos]

I just galloped through it and decided not to watch it.
- I don't like the character designs
- I don't like Tomoya's different voice

Spoiler for bawwww:

- Nagisa dies????? WHAT?? I never ever want to see that happen until they are a happy old married couple!!! No way I'm watching this, too depressing, I suffered enough from AIR!!

[Kushi]

Just watched the movie...

Spoiler for Movie!:

The movie was actually quite nice, I would have hoped for CLANNAD the TV series to be similar. There was barely any Sunohara beat downs, which was actually a really nice change, infact he was like the greatest person in the movie... the first half was pretty much all him. I didn't really like the fact that Nagisa died, but it wasn't like the worse thing either.. It took away from the happy everyone loves Tomoya mood and made Tomoya the emo kid. Which was actually also a nice change. Though I would have liked it a bit more if they introduced the president girl and the twins more... but really this movie was a really nice change from the usual Clannad, infact I would have liked Clannad TV to be like the movie more.

Spoiler for Sunohara:

But geez! It was SOOO weird seeing the Sunosakakyou trio instead of a beat down. O_o.... looks like Sunohara finally got his harem!! lol

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Spoiler for Plot:

Btw, did anyone else thought that Nagisa's death was unnecessary?

I mean, the doctor said that her body was too weak to give birth. So, haven't they ever heard of a C Section?
That is supposed to relieve the body from the stress of giving birth normally.

Could she have been saved by this?

[Klashikari]

^

Spoiler for answer from the game:

No she wouldn't at all because of her own beliefs.
unfortunately, the movie completely mauled why Nagisa can't undergo Caesarean section.

In fact, her hospitalization didn't make sense, she would be alive if that didn't happen.

In the game, Nagisa WANTS a home delivery, hence without any medical support, considering her own strength and wish to not cry outside of their appartement. that's why she didn't deliver Ushio at the hospital.

That's why her death in the movie didn't seem exactly as powerful and meaningful, as it didn't seem they tried to do everything to save her. And to tell you the truth, it is kinda unrealistic how Nagisa could be "alive" but agonizing after the delivery

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

^

Spoiler for answer from the game:

No she wouldn't at all because of her own beliefs.
unfortunately, the movie completely mauled why Nagisa can't undergo Caesarean section.

In fact, her hospitalization didn't make sense, she would be alive if that didn't happen.

In the game, Nagisa WANTS a home delivery, hence without any medical support, considering her own strength and wish to not cry outside of their appartement. that's why she didn't deliver Ushio at the hospital.

That's why her death in the movie didn't seem exactly as powerful and meaningful, as it didn't seem they tried to do everything to save her. And to tell you the truth, it is kinda unrealistic how Nagisa could be "alive" but agonizing after the delivery

Spoiler for Plot:

True, it seems that they rly wanted us to believe that she couldn't b saved no matter what but still... Hmm, i guess the series won't b the same after watching the movie for some people. And it was really sad her singing at her deathbed as well as her last words to Tomoya.

AAAHHHH, i want to play the game!!!! xD

[Jaden]

Alright, watched it...

comments: There is no CLANNAD movie.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by Jaden

Alright, watched it...

comments: There is no CLANNAD movie.

There is no Tsukihime anime.

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Originally Posted by Jaden

Alright, watched it...

comments: There is no CLANNAD movie.

I guess you watched the wrong movie then

[Bankai29]

OMG OMG OMG!!! Tokimeki MOVIE!!!!...er....Clannad movie...

The Characters were all so suprising!!!

Was that really Nagisa?!?!
Akio was funny....
Kyou, Tomoyo, Akio, Sanae, Kotomi was ..........HUH?!?!
Where was Ryou & Yukine?!?!?

I was so WTF'd?!?!?!??

[Project S.T.A.R.]

Originally Posted by Bankai29

OMG OMG OMG!!! Tokimeki MOVIE!!!!...er....Clannad movie...

The Characters were all so suprising!!!

Was that really Nagisa?!?!
Akio was funny....
Kyou, Tomoyo, Akio, Sanae, Kotomi was ..........HUH?!?!
Where was Ryou & Yukine?!?!?

I was so WTF'd?!?!?!??

What? Were you expecting a follow up of the series?

That was movie. Naturally some chars were left out and others remodeled to fit in it.

[Klashikari]

Originally Posted by Project S.T.A.R.

I guess you watched the wrong movie then

That is a rampant quote that fans used for Shingetsutan Tsukihime, as this anime series mauled so much the plot and especially the characters that they couldn't consider it as a true adaptation of the VN Tsukihime. In such instance, it can be used for Clannad Movie, along with "black history".

And seriously, there isn't much you can claim in comparison between the movie with either the game and the anime (especially in term of message/themes behind it).


By the way, in a very neutral point of view, I can't consider it as a Movie quality, but when I see THESE screencaps, it is worse:

Spoiler for screencaps:

Proportions completely off, with a very silly perspective.

[Joachim]

Originally Posted by Kusanagi420

So i just watched Clannad the movie so is the series the same as the movie or is it an alternate timeline?

i would say... the movie is close to alternate timeline (heck it can even be a different series altogether, just have a same name clannad, and some similiar plot story) so yea i would say it is different, but you might find yourself spoiled with the movie though

[Joachim]

Originally Posted by Project S.T.A.R.

What? Were you expecting a follow up of the series?

That was movie. Naturally some chars were left out and others remodeled to fit in it.

i think he is not exactly expecting a follow up, but a canon character with the game/anime series (which are the original) and the list of character that he mention did change A LOT in the movie though, best to remove them altogether

[dgreater1]

Okay, as a small defense on CLANNAD movie, I'll tell you a little spoiler

Spoiler for WARNING! Major Spoiler! It's my theory of the Illusionary World! If you have played the game then read:

CLANNAD is a story of stories, much like a compilation. Imagine, the Illusionary World is like a giant library and the lights are books that contains unlimited path of endings, BAD and GOOD. Those lights go out of the Illusionary World to tell a story (similar to a book that's being borrowed or rent in the library) then will go back to the Illusionary World after that (same as returning the book to the library). That is my theory of CLANNAD, therefore, I view CLANNAD movie as CLANNAD with an alternate story that was cut on Tomoya and Ushio reuniting making us only wonder what will happen to them in the future.