Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent

Continuing from where the last movie leaves off, Guts leaves the Band of the Hawk and Griffith is captured. It is now a year later and Guts has returned to save Griffith who is now only beyond a mere shell of his former glory self. Anyway, I say this has been the best movie of the trilogy so far. In context to story, the beginning is very rushed and some scenes are taken out from the original manga and some are properly rearranged. But it doesn't really hurt the flow for the story in relation to the movie. It works in its own way, but I will admit as a manga purist, idealistically, I wish it followed the manga 100% to a t, but that's just me. This movie is now 2 hours so it allows more content, though I wish all the movies were 2 hours. The controversial CG in my humble opinion, has improved but still has its problems. I say the frame rate is more even and the frame size in proportion to the characters and foreground appropriately accommodates it. It still comes across as "gamey," but it is an improvement, but by no means perfect. The action is very violent and lives up to its bad ass title. There will be plenty of blood and gore. Even though Guts is the main character and a bad ass, I will admit when this guy fights, he scares me and this movie does a good job of making me scared of the main character. There's nothing to fear, but fear itself, but fear fears Guts. On a list of top anime bad asses, Guts has to be on that list no doubt. I say what defines the art and animation is how it sets the atmosphere and brings you into the emotions. You feel Griffith's fragility. Even though you don't see him unmasked, the detail to the art on whatever you see of his face is enough to give you an idea of what he would look like if unmasked. You see the hesitation of Guts on whether or not he should leave the Hawks again. You feel Casca's frustrations. I feel that the raw emotions bring a sense of substance in conjunction to its R-15+ (the equivalent to an NC-17 in America) rating. The voice acting, as I have admitted in previous reviews, has been an issue for me. I will admit that Guts' new actor has shown improvement and shown instances that he can capture the character. But I will openly admit as a purist and fanboy that Nobutoshi Canna is still Guts to me while Michael Bell will always be his English voice to me. The guy who plays Jedau does an ok imitation of the character's original voice actor, Ishida Akira. Maybe for people not familiar with the previous anime series and the games will not find this to be an issue and may like the voice actors. Like the second movie, the soundtrack is more acoustics and orchestrated. My thoughts on that carry onto this movie as well. It suits the time period very well and knows how to suit the atmosphere. The orchestra in the ending credits was very impressive. Susumu Hirakawa still does the opening theme and is my favorite part of the soundtrack. Still, like the newer voice cast, fans new to Berserk who had not seen the previous anime series or played the games will probably not think of this as an issue. The closest thing to a spoiler I can give is that after the ending credits, there is a post credits scene which isn't much for some people, but after that is over, there is a message in clear English that says "This is only the beginning" meaning we will get new Berserk movies. I say its only natural with the easter eggs in previous movies, this series deserves its shot where it really shines. For those not familiar with the Berserk manga, this new trilogy is a mere fraction of what Berserk has to offer. So I hope we hear more news soon if a new Berserk movie will come out this year or not. After that, we get a bonus music video!!! So fans will most likely enjoy this.

This is an awesome adaptation to the manga, the animation is excellent with details like lighting and water, the moments are tense and heavy, actually making you empathize with the protagonists and even though all is graphic and brutal you watch all with interest. ;)

The events unfold rapidly in the first part of the film, particularly because a vast amount of material from the manga had to be condensed into a runtime of just one hour and fifty-three minutes. There are scenes featuring the characters and transitions that would have been more effective had the film been longer.

This movie was honestly hard to watch, but in the best way. The atmosphere, the music, and the way everything slowly falls apart made the whole thing feel incredibly disturbing and unforgettable. I already knew Berserk was dark, but this took things to another level. What I liked most was how much the movie focused on ambition, betrayal, and the sacrifices people are willing to make for their dreams. Guts and Griffith's relationship hits especially hard after everything they've been through. The animation isn't perfect, but when the story gets surreal and chaotic, it works surprisingly well. The soundtrack also adds so much to the experience. Definitely not a comfortable watch, and I can understand why some people might find it too much. But as the conclusion to the Golden Age Arc, it leaves a lasting impact. If you've watched the first two movies, you absolutely need to see this one.

Dark, brutal, and emotionally devastating. The Advent takes everything built up in the previous movies and pushes it to an unforgettable conclusion. The atmosphere is haunting, the action is intense, and the story goes into some seriously disturbing territory. The animation and soundtrack work especially well together, creating a bleak and almost nightmarish experience. Definitely not an easy watch, but if you’re already invested in Berserk , this is a movie that stays with you.

Esta película cierra la trilogía de la Edad de Oro y lo hace elevando la tensión que las dos entregas anteriores construyeron con calma. Esta película muestra el punto más alto —y también el más frágil— de la Banda del Halcón, con Griffith enfrentando las consecuencias de su ambición y Guts cada vez más incómodo con el lugar que ocupa dentro del grupo. Esta película tiene una trama que combina momentos de celebración con un peso creciente de presagio, apoyándose en personajes como Casca, Zodd y Judeau para mostrar distintas caras de la misma banda antes de que todo cambie. Visualmente mantiene el estilo mixto 2D/CGI de la trilogía, y quienes ya vieron las dos primeras partes notarán que el ritmo aquí se vuelve más denso, casi opresivo, sin necesidad de adelantar nada de lo que ocurre.

Not a fan of mixed 3D and traditional animation, but Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III hits hardest. Griffith’s betrayal unleashes bloodshed, love, rage, and unbearable pain. The emotions are overwhelming. Few arcs make you feel this much and hate a character this deeply.