Chris Beveridge
06-25-2009, 07:02 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000005/19/50/554b56893049d07b_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood-episode-09-review_article_115832.html)
Mania Grade: B+
* Audio Rating: NA
* Video Rating: NA
* Packaging Rating: NA
* Menus Rating: NA
* Extras Rating: NA
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: All Region DVD
* Released By: FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.
* Running time: 25
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
* Disc Resolution: 480i/p
* Disc Encoding: MPEG-2
* Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
In Summary:
An episode like this from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the kind that makes the show as much fun as it is. It’s the kind of episode that really works to connect you to the characters, to give them more depth in an obvious way but without being forcefully blunt like so many other shonen shows. Ed and Al really come across very well here as their relationship is deeper now, or at least clearer in the way that others can’t break their bonds through this method again. Along the way we get the relationship with Winry reinforced, a fun peek at the Hughes home life and a setup for what Scar’s up to with a look at where he’s landed and what may be motivating him. There’s a lot to like here even with no serious action outside of a brief fight between the brothers, and that’s a very good sign for how well this show works.
Mania Grade: B+
* Audio Rating: NA
* Video Rating: NA
* Packaging Rating: NA
* Menus Rating: NA
* Extras Rating: NA
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: All Region DVD
* Released By: FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd.
* Running time: 25
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
* Disc Resolution: 480i/p
* Disc Encoding: MPEG-2
* Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
In Summary:
An episode like this from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the kind that makes the show as much fun as it is. It’s the kind of episode that really works to connect you to the characters, to give them more depth in an obvious way but without being forcefully blunt like so many other shonen shows. Ed and Al really come across very well here as their relationship is deeper now, or at least clearer in the way that others can’t break their bonds through this method again. Along the way we get the relationship with Winry reinforced, a fun peek at the Hughes home life and a setup for what Scar’s up to with a look at where he’s landed and what may be motivating him. There’s a lot to like here even with no serious action outside of a brief fight between the brothers, and that’s a very good sign for how well this show works.