i really hated this movie. i thought it had one of the strongest opening sequences i've ever seen, but once they left the classroom for the island, i thought it al fell apart. i may have felt this way because i watched it for the first time shortly after finishing the manga. i loved the manga. i knew the film would be much different. i didn't expect martial arts magic, but all of the encounters and relationships felt far too rushed. i just couldn't get into. maybe that rushed pace was part of the point, to take the fantasy of the manga and make it grounded in reality. i should watch it again. did you watch the sequel? is it any good?
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