Chris Beveridge
03-18-2011, 07:00 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/18/64/c18521f27aa0e60a_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood-part-4_article_126455.html)
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a series that really packs a lot into each episode and is one that I'm glad I got to cover in that form since there's so much to talk about. Doing it in top level form like this feels awkward since you have to pick and choose the things you want to talk about and always feel like you're missing out on talking about so many things. The wonderful dialogue between father and sons, the battle with Selim that occurs and the attack led by the Drachma on the Briggs wall. With the start of the action arc of the series as the events start to culminate, the series gets pretty powerful pretty quickly. The last couple of episodes here are some of the best to date but even then it's just prelude for what's to come. With a lot of background brought into play early on and more scattered throughout, this is a well layered set that has a lot of payoff to it overall. Very recommended.
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a series that really packs a lot into each episode and is one that I'm glad I got to cover in that form since there's so much to talk about. Doing it in top level form like this feels awkward since you have to pick and choose the things you want to talk about and always feel like you're missing out on talking about so many things. The wonderful dialogue between father and sons, the battle with Selim that occurs and the attack led by the Drachma on the Briggs wall. With the start of the action arc of the series as the events start to culminate, the series gets pretty powerful pretty quickly. The last couple of episodes here are some of the best to date but even then it's just prelude for what's to come. With a lot of background brought into play early on and more scattered throughout, this is a well layered set that has a lot of payoff to it overall. Very recommended.