Early reactions reveal that Alita: Battle Angel demands to be seen on the biggest cinema screen possible

One of the movies that was supposed to light up our December cinema experience was Alita: Battle Angel. That movie was eventually pushed out to February – probably a good thing considering the amount of competition it would’ve faced from the likes of Aquaman, Bumblebee and Mary Poppins. However just because it was pushed out, doesn’t mean it was going to be bad, with the studio rather moving it out to capitalise on an opportunity for better box office domination.

Or at least that is what we were led to believe. Some members of the press in the US though were invited to an early screening of the movie and with several of them now posting initial responses on social media, we can get an indication whether the extra wait is worth it for fans of the popular anime.

And the overall answers appears to be a resounding yes. It’s obviously worth pointing out that this is just a limited number of people to have seen the movie and that these are not official reviews. If their thoughts are anything to go by, however, not only is Alita: Battle Angel looking to be a movie that should please fans, but one which justifies watching on the biggest screen possible.

#Alita kicks serious hardcore butt. Must be experienced in 3D pic.twitter.com/pkuK1Fur7T

— Chris Sylvia (@sylvioso) January 7, 2019

Saw #AlitaBattleAngel, a sci-fi genre landmark offering an immersive glimpse into a future world of haves and have-nots, with Rosa Salazar’s cyborg as its powerful avenging angel. Her photoreal CG performance is amazingly nuanced. Only complaint is the film left me wanting more. pic.twitter.com/vjhUePUfWW

— Max Evry (@maxevry) January 9, 2019

Just saw Alita: Battle Angel and it kinda blew my mind. Can’t wait for everyone to see it! More anime/manga adaptations like this please! pic.twitter.com/b6vLkma46T

— Hector Navarro (@Hectorisfunny) January 8, 2019

#AlitaBattleAngel is a wild, visceral ride that offers kick-ass action, an immersive virtual world and a surprising amount of emotional weight. Everything rests on you loving the character of Alita and she is fully fleshed out; strong, flawed, endearing and rebellious

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) January 9, 2019

There are a lot of surprises in #AlitaBattleAngel with some dark turns and violent bursts of action, as well as characters that break free of being humdrum digital beings and emerge as fully rounded individuals. Spectacle is aplenty, but it’s not without investment.

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) January 9, 2019

Great score by @Junkie_XL that stands out in action beats and quiet scenes. Obviously the effects are great and the creativity behind many of the characters is inspired and cool with a few cameo surprises. This is definitely a theatrical experience movie. #AlitaBattleAngel

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) January 9, 2019

Final note: 3D is easy on the eyes and unobtrusive. Shot natively and enhances the overall experience. Really look forward to seeing it in IMAX. #AlitaBattleAngel

— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) January 9, 2019

With James Cameron’s involvement and director Robert Rodriguez’s proficiency in working with ground-breaking technology, we knew this was likely to be a good looking movie. It may just also turn out to be a movie that shows that not all Hollywood anime adaptations have to be bad. With breath-taking action, gorgeous visuals and a pulsating score, Alita: Battle Angle could be an all-round package for moviegoers and the perfect Valentine’s Day present when it arrives on February 14^th.

Last Updated: January 11, 2019