The movie is still enjoyable, but it lacks the Great Pretender vibes.
Great Pretender: Razbliuto is a feature-length sequel to the anime series released in 2020. Back when it was first announced, fans were hyped for the second season of the series, but the sequel turned out to be a movie.
Although the official Japanese premiere is scheduled for February 2024, Great Pretender: Razbliuto has already hit the American theaters: it was released there on January 9 and 10.
This means that some of the lucky few had a chance to experience the long-awaited sequel, and we are hyped to learn what they think of it.
Not what we expected?
The main thing you would expect from an anime about con artists is, well, cons. And it seems like the movie didn’t provide that. It was mostly story-focused, and while this is not necessarily a bad thing, this still means that the expectations weren’t met, and fans can’t help but feel upset about that.
They say Razbliuto is more of an action thriller than a con movie. The anime followed Dorothy, and while fans didn’t dislike that and found her a likable character, the entire thing didn’t quite feel like a Great Pretender project. The core vibe was just missing.
The pacing of the movie is also criticized. A number of fans suggest that it would be better if Razbliuto were a proper series instead of a feature length anime due to how many tricks and plot points it has.
They say the story felt rushed and it was difficult to keep up with the events. Some even plan on rewatching the movie in the future to understand everything better.
Fans also say that Razbliuto feels like an interlude between the first season of Great Pretender and a possible second season of the series, which they truly hope will be announced later. Maybe in February after the Japanese release of the movie?
The script of the movie has received some criticism as well. Nothing really unexpected happened in Razbliuto, and none of the things characters achieve feel earned. There were various moments when things could go wrong but they didn’t. And fans think it’s only because they didn’t fit the script.
But it doesn’t mean that Razbliuto is a poorly made movie. Fans admit to enjoying it even considering all of its issues. It just didn’t meet their expectations entirely, but was an overall enjoyable project.
Is the movie disappointing?
Summary:
Great Pretender: Razbliuto hit American theaters.
It didn’t meet fans’ expectations.
The movie is still enjoyable, but it lacks the Great Pretender vibes.
Great Pretender: Razbliuto is a feature-length sequel to the anime series released in 2020. Back when it was first announced, fans were hyped for the second season of the series, but the sequel turned out to be a movie.
Although the official Japanese premiere is scheduled for February 2024, Great Pretender: Razbliuto has already hit the American theaters: it was released there on January 9 and 10.
This means that some of the lucky few had a chance to experience the long-awaited sequel, and we are hyped to learn what they think of it.
Not what we expected?
The main thing you would expect from an anime about con artists is, well, cons. And it seems like the movie didn’t provide that. It was mostly story-focused, and while this is not necessarily a bad thing, this still means that the expectations weren’t met, and fans can’t help but feel upset about that.
They say Razbliuto is more of an action thriller than a con movie. The anime followed Dorothy, and while fans didn’t dislike that and found her a likable character, the entire thing didn’t quite feel like a Great Pretender project. The core vibe was just missing.
The pacing of the movie is also criticized. A number of fans suggest that it would be better if Razbliuto were a proper series instead of a feature length anime due to how many tricks and plot points it has.
They say the story felt rushed and it was difficult to keep up with the events. Some even plan on rewatching the movie in the future to understand everything better.
Fans also say that Razbliuto feels like an interlude between the first season of Great Pretender and a possible second season of the series, which they truly hope will be announced later. Maybe in February after the Japanese release of the movie?
The script of the movie has received some criticism as well. Nothing really unexpected happened in Razbliuto, and none of the things characters achieve feel earned. There were various moments when things could go wrong but they didn’t. And fans think it’s only because they didn’t fit the script.
But it doesn’t mean that Razbliuto is a poorly made movie. Fans admit to enjoying it even considering all of its issues. It just didn’t meet their expectations entirely, but was an overall enjoyable project.
