Was It Bad!? - OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom Movie Review

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  • @Espiritu_Analysis
    @Espiritu_Analysis  28 днів тому +5

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  • @MrNaruto7860
    @MrNaruto7860 27 днів тому +59

    I really enjoyed the movie.
    I thought It was obvious that Ainz resurrected her because he was quickly putting away the resurrection item after.
    Also so happy he did, because Neia was my favorite part of the movie. I really got emotionally invested in her story.

  • @edj6144
    @edj6144 27 днів тому +28

    The fact it was over 2 hours which was really good. Feels like I watched half a season, and it felt that the movie wanted to represent a normal person's perspective rather than Ainz. As a novel fan this was great for me no much complaints for me other than the fights with Ainz.

  • @mspionage1743
    @mspionage1743 28 днів тому +46

    The previous season of the anime actually did reference Neia as the "Faceless". Her stamp of approval on the invasion plan against the Kingdom which confused the Kingdom. They concluded she took over their entire religious order. So she is a big character moving forward. In fact, if memory serves, she even has an open invite to Nazarick which, hell, she may be the only human with that.

    • @leek5682
      @leek5682 28 днів тому +7

      You're right that she has the invitation to visit, but it's more like Shizu can visit her because they are friends. However, Nfirea and Enri are on a similar level of friendliness to Nazarick as her. I'll be disappointed if season 5 doesn't involve either them or Neia! Just exploring the elf kingdom and solving their internal disputes is a little underwhelming

    • @BenersantheBread
      @BenersantheBread 27 днів тому +6

      @@leek5682 Two fucking books of a stupid forest...
      And supposedly the series is ending with the next two books...

    • @patrykzielinski640
      @patrykzielinski640 27 днів тому

      @@BenersantheBread i feel you bro, but elf kingdom pretty good give it a read

  • @AnthonyOdom-gg3yp
    @AnthonyOdom-gg3yp 28 днів тому +99

    Hey Everyone Spread The Word We Want Overlord Season 5

    • @vikingsword3485
      @vikingsword3485 28 днів тому

      Not really unless they go anime original

    • @PositiveNihilism.
      @PositiveNihilism. 28 днів тому +1

      Either season 5, or the Next two Light Novel Volumes.

    • @spacezeppeli7358
      @spacezeppeli7358 27 днів тому

      not enough ln content

    • @aSSGoblin1488
      @aSSGoblin1488 27 днів тому

      not enough original content. each season is like 8 LN books.

    • @Espiritu_Analysis
      @Espiritu_Analysis  22 дні тому +4

      "not enough original content. each season is like 4 LN books." Each season is 3 volumes, movie was 2.

  • @broodo1
    @broodo1 27 днів тому +21

    If you can't tell that Neia died in the movie, then you we're not paying attention. You clearly see him [Ainz] put away the Staff of Resurrection as she is waking up.
    Beyond that, people have had four seasons of Madhouse adapting it to know how much they would leave on the cutting room floor. Beyond that you can tell they actually put forth a bit of effort, unlike the C grade work they've previously done

    • @Espiritu_Analysis
      @Espiritu_Analysis  27 днів тому +5

      "You clearly see him [Ainz] put away the Staff of Resurrection as she is waking up." I mean people are in a movie cinema so ur not see everything, plus not everyone knows or remembers what a Staff of Resurrection looks like.
      Not everyone is a hardcore Overlord fan and knows the finer details.

    • @HokutoShinkento
      @HokutoShinkento 22 дні тому +3

      noticing it did doesnt mean you cant point out it was badly executed, cringe defense

  • @haydenspence7107
    @haydenspence7107 27 днів тому +11

    I was most interested in the "Weapon" scene. I can tell that is why they got the R rating. Id say it was done well but i think i would have liked it to drag on a bit more to really sell the horror of it. Plus when we see the "weapon" at the end the movie really does a good job of showing remedios's mind break in the scene, I like the contrast of Ainz just vibing and the horror around him that he allows.

    • @social3ngin33rin
      @social3ngin33rin 21 день тому +1

      Brought my friends to watch the movie, the F*ing loved that part!!!!

  • @leek5682
    @leek5682 28 днів тому +5

    I couldn't see the movie where I am, but I have read the arc. I have no idea when it will be available to watch, but even if they skipped a lot I will still savor every second of it. Neia Baraja and her transformation will be an incredible thing to see. Even if she doesn't get any screen time after this, real fans know how important she is! I really wish that in the future she gets to see Shizu again...

  • @drey2ph
    @drey2ph 27 днів тому +4

    It's the main reason why there's no reinforcement when they destroyed the kingdom in season 4. as explained in the novel, they damaged all the allies of the kingdom so that there will be no reinforcement coming. It also helps the people accept the rule of nazarick making them the "good guys" in the eyes of the people.

  • @ODDnanref
    @ODDnanref 27 днів тому +9

    Yeah, the quality of the novels have been going down. Alomg the way I feel like it lost something.
    Also, classic Ainz, goes to sell runic weapons, creates a cult instead. I mean, he went to the empire to gather adventurers and caused it surrender and become a vassal state.

  • @xsardes336
    @xsardes336 27 днів тому +3

    Holy Kingdom arc should have been it's own season...or 2 movies...There is so much stuff skipped, I enjoyed it, but knowing what could have been I'm disapointed

  • @scottpoet
    @scottpoet 26 днів тому +2

    Her dying didn't change her stats, it changed her classes. She was Ranger/Paladin prior to dying, I think she becomes a Ranger/Evangelist(?) after. I think it's cause of an Exp penalty for dying dropping her level and dropping her second class, which inadvertently gives her the option of choosing a new one as she levels up.

    • @Espiritu_Analysis
      @Espiritu_Analysis  26 днів тому +1

      Yah sorry minor mistake, been so long since I read the volume my brain is a little foggy haha

    • @scottpoet
      @scottpoet 25 днів тому

      @@Espiritu_Analysis it's nothing to be sorry about. I just thought it was a really cool justification for the plot twist and thought to point it out for anyone going through the comments. It wasn't obvious and remember having to reread that section a few times to understand what happened, I doubt most readers noticed.

  • @social3ngin33rin
    @social3ngin33rin 21 день тому

    I can't wait for S5.
    I enjoyed the movie a lot, but i wish it was longer lol i wouldn't mind a 4hr movie :)
    @4:10 she officially dies in the movie but you have to be knowledgeable about the overlord series AND have fast eyes or be looking at the right spot, you briefly get to see him put away the Want of Resurrection into his robes.

  • @notthatgerry
    @notthatgerry 27 днів тому +2

    I feel like we had what we deserved, all the classics like "Ainz is justice", "Weakness is a Sin", "Buy Runecraft™". I really enjoyed the movie.

  • @Dragoon1809
    @Dragoon1809 27 днів тому +2

    I really enjoyed this movie, period. This movie and Godzilla/Kong: The New Empire were the only two films I saw this year in theaters so yes, it was worth it going to the theater. I will try to watch it again this week in JP this time.

  • @VanTesla
    @VanTesla 27 днів тому +1

    It was an alright movie that had to compress a lot of two big LN... The mock battle with the maids being short was kinda disappointing. Also given it was the first appearance of Aureole Omega, even if a doppelganger. We who read know, but didn't get to see things we read sadly.
    Also, sadly, Kugane pretty much gave up on Overlord in my eyes. He reduced the LN count to end dramatically years ago now, and after volume 14, you can tell he is just rushing things when he wrote the Elf Kingdom Arc of 15 & 16. What doesn't help besides is the official English LN are poorly translated with several words being altered compared to any other official source material. That last bit is more of a personal note pick, and not the issue with Kagune wanting to be done with his creation.
    As a fan who bought the bad official LN up to volume 9 and stopped after that due to the official English translation ticking me off. For example, the Sorcerer Kingdom is called the Darkness Kingdom... Yenpress ticks me off with the unnecessary changes. A worse issue earlier on in the first LN was Albedo speech was altered to be more bland and not the old royal type of speaking. So besides name changes, there were dialogue changes that no other source uses from anime, manga, or unofficial translations.
    If that has changed with newer prints of the LN, im unaware as I bought them on release. I'd rather read the "unofficial" translations that are way more accurate. Outside my personal rant on said LN translation.
    I genuinely loved the series until it became apparent that the creator stopped caring. As so many intricate stoylines that were weaved in from LN 1 up to 14 are seemingly being ignored or speed run to some simple resolution, so Kagune can be done with his creation. I say this as Kahune way back and even around early 2019 if I recall was up to have Overlord go on up to possibly 30 volumes for the LN.
    I can't recall without looking up if the big issues arosed specifically before or just when the lockdowns hit. One thing I know was Kagune couldn't practically work on the series for a few years as he did his work usually at his favorite café. I know that as I did for a bit obsessed slightly on each previous release.
    Mind in many ways, I can understand him losing interest and / or passion after writing for one specific story over a decade. It just irks me that it is now being rushed and with that lack of prior passion as I see it. I read 15 & 16 once and found it mostly forgettable and just disappointing. For those that enjoyed it, im glad and just saying I sadly couldn't enjoy it...

  • @Jorge26367
    @Jorge26367 27 днів тому +1

    Thought u was talking about evil eye at 1st but than I realized you referring to squire Nea Baraja who ends up befriending our gun wielding maid which was awesome. That squires death than resurrection was a bit wholesome & it was quite interesting how she refused ainz reward of resurrecting her parents for reasons I don't remember but all in all gud novel

  • @claas86andZTR
    @claas86andZTR 27 днів тому +1

    I've had some feeling of lack in this movie. But the talk at the end between Demiurg and /spoiler/ caught me again :D and suddenly everything has more sense.
    It was good to see Ainz in action. Graphically I was very surprised, even better than season 4. About gore stuff. Kind of neatly done here but I remember the book being more violent.
    I need to reread this arc to look what I missed and misunderstood. I won't hesitate to watch it again to see what i missed.
    I was in cinema day after premiere and man, this movie in PL caught some people. From quick look age 20-30.

  • @vikingsword3485
    @vikingsword3485 28 днів тому +4

    How was the gore? I thought that would be the hardest part, balancing that out

    • @dennismadrid5146
      @dennismadrid5146 28 днів тому +5

      There was a decent amount of it. There was a specific scene early on tho that was very gore-y

    • @Dragoon1809
      @Dragoon1809 27 днів тому +3

      It is used rather appropriately especially towards one specific character, no spoilers.

  • @notthatgerry
    @notthatgerry 27 днів тому +1

    When I left the movie theater, I really wanted to buy a Runecraft™ Bow or sword.

  • @Michael-bc3es
    @Michael-bc3es 27 днів тому +1

    I liked it but i was a little but dissapointed with how much stuff happened off camera. I was also upset with how quickly neia developed her aimz is justice arc. The pacing very off and many major plot hooks happen without enough set up.

  • @matthewcombs5387
    @matthewcombs5387 25 днів тому +1

    The movie was excellent. I took a 77 year old grandma from work unfamiliar entirely with Overlord, and she liked it

  • @neilpark2
    @neilpark2 27 днів тому +2

    The runes thoughh... really upsets me that the writer of the light novel already wants to end the series... theres sooo much more thst could be explored..

  • @arc1only
    @arc1only 27 днів тому

    The elf arc can most definitely be put into 5 episodes. leaving 8 for volume 17 and 18. Either that, or they have an extended final season 5, like maybe 16 episodes, slim chance of that though, it all depends on how long 17 and 18 will be.

  • @thiresalazar3194
    @thiresalazar3194 28 днів тому

    When I watch Spy x Family code white, it was a standalone movie. I watch code white in theaters because it my first anime in the big screen and I enjoy spy x family. 1:14 I agree people need to be more informed on what the movie covers and it has a consequence in the future of the series. I understand people when the movie did not cover everything in the original source material in this case 12 and 13

  • @thecrimsondragon2379
    @thecrimsondragon2379 27 днів тому

    The thing is yes I’m a big fan of the light novels, but honestly, I’ve come to accept it at this point that we’re never gonna get a one-to-one adaptation. I’m not one of those fans that watches the first three seasons of overlord and then suddenly gets upset when the fourth season doesn’t adapt everything. Is it upsetting that certain content was cut? Yes. Would I have rather them kept it? Also, yes. I’m honestly just one of those people who is just grateful for what he’s given. It just kind of is what it is.

  • @ceochinoo
    @ceochinoo 18 годин тому

    Where can I watch this movie I’ve been looking all over

  • @leejohnson3270
    @leejohnson3270 28 днів тому +2

    Most of the jokes from overlord is one of the NPC makes up a plan, then ainz blunders his way thu it only to apeed it up by leaps and bounds, like I dont see how thats deferent in 04:25, ains come in speeds up the plan, un expected consequences benefits him from how OP they are, and the story progresses, like the same is with the lizard tribes, we don't see them again but we still get call backs too it, same with the Dwarves, or the empire, the planes are still happening but they happen over years span and you feel fulfillment because he calls back to them later. The main issue is the story is coming to a close, and you know you might not get more, but compared to the other stories, it's not actually any worse. I'd say it's better in most cases (yes, I wish they had more of it from the novels, but I always think that)

  • @jonathanwilliams6914
    @jonathanwilliams6914 9 днів тому

    I think this arc was more about demiurge and about ainz when he was just being more relaxed and going with the flow

  • @NatureFactsDesk
    @NatureFactsDesk 22 дні тому

    I really gotta think about reading the overlord light novels someday to read the things that they cut away in the anime and movie.

  • @screenedsolid3619
    @screenedsolid3619 27 днів тому

    10:02 I just enjoy this as it is. There are some terrible adaptations out there. 9.8/10 movie in my opinion. Only thing I would change is, let buser die like the other three, it didn't take very long! Just cut the part where ainz messes with him for a minute. Oh well.

  • @knightofwind2929
    @knightofwind2929 16 днів тому

    the movie was okay, it did feel like they skipped a lot, like the movie poster shows characters that were on screen for like 3 minutes. Always nice to see anime movies in theater. I hope next seasons comes out soon

  • @wolfrain8898
    @wolfrain8898 23 дні тому +1

    Read the light novel of overlord and can say he is right if they did it right it would have been about 3 hours if not 4 hours because of the in between connecting the seasons instead of 2.12 hours in my opinion just make that hole thing season 5 of the anime and we are good I don't care that its out of order. I just want to see it as it was in the light novel not 1 two 1 but closer than 1 two 3 witch was the movie it could have been way better. it was like a teaser for how dark the light novel got. if they went all out it could be all of season 5 witch would be good because it was when overlord really took a shift to a dark anime. Ainz Ooal Gown the way I see it is all the npc's under him mostly have a morally questionable nature and him as there boss has to try and keep them in line without overexerting his authority because there would be a rebellion typically if he did overexert his authority being how there morals are questionable in the end if he did exactly as he wanted to he would lose command over that den of snakes so he's put in a tight spot where he has to control things without looking like he is controlling things from his perspective.

  • @MariusBontu
    @MariusBontu 3 дні тому +1

    Good job espiritu

  • @quantumcryptographer3998
    @quantumcryptographer3998 26 днів тому

    The battles were good because of the intensity and brutality. It shows they took in the effort to make it look good. I want to see more of that brutal side of the fighting in the anime.

  • @flashmr6645
    @flashmr6645 24 дні тому

    hey bro nice vid by the way but i was wondering if you will continu to revu ln of the rising of the shield hero

    • @Espiritu_Analysis
      @Espiritu_Analysis  24 дні тому

      I plan to upload the rest of my reviews closer to the new season, just due to all the other stuff I'm uploading right now.

    • @flashmr6645
      @flashmr6645 23 дні тому

      @Espiritu_Analysis oh OK ok thnks bro

  • @deusvult980
    @deusvult980 3 дні тому

    Honestly you could just watch the first two episodes and be set for thos movie.
    Ainz: "Cool stars"
    Demiurge: "World domination it is"
    *Queue Demi conquering the Roble Holy Kingdom

  • @darkcarnage9188
    @darkcarnage9188 27 днів тому

    you can see him pocketing a rez wand in the movie when he called out to her.

  • @josue-xj9hy
    @josue-xj9hy 27 днів тому +1

    This was… an experience…
    Maybe I should’ve watched the anime first but nevertheless it was okay!
    But bro why was the lady so angry all the time🥴🥴💀💀

    • @itsyoboiasu1441
      @itsyoboiasu1441 27 днів тому

      U didnt watch the anime and directly Watched the movie....??? Why...?? How did you understand anything... Are you a Novel reader...? Regardless u should check the anime out my dude

  • @jefthereaper
    @jefthereaper 6 днів тому

    I mean, I liked it, but they cut a lot of good moments.
    And even cut a lot of moments that made it clear how horrible Remedios is.
    The beastmen not killing the first hostage makes Ainz seem like a impatient arse.
    While originally its supposed to show her reluctance to act cost the life of a hostage, and blocked any further action as it showed the beastmen hostages were effective bargaining tools.
    As for bad movie sales.
    I can't speak for other country's, but in mine its simply due to terrible management like usual.
    Only showing the movie in very dense populated cities where reaching the location is pretty difficult for anyone not living there.
    And only showing the movie in a language the majority does not know, even forgoing the English Dubbed version that anyone could understand, as English pretty much is a universal language in today's age.
    Going to those theaters will cost more due to being in a capitol/dense city, as they always raise their prices due to many people traveling to and through there.
    cost of public transportation adds up as well, combined with having to switch between busses, trains or trams.
    Cost of food/drink that is also double or more from a usual theater.
    And after paying all that, the movie is in a language you can't even understand with subtitles in a language you can't understand.
    "Geesh I wonder why the sales were bad."

  • @Auggie_93
    @Auggie_93 22 дні тому

    I would’ve been happy if they would’ve given us at t
    Least one legitimate fight scene.

  • @TheKillerman3333
    @TheKillerman3333 27 днів тому

    the movie sounds like it should have been its own anime season.

  • @kakashihatake9152
    @kakashihatake9152 27 днів тому

    thx for info will be watching
    i read online that it was highly praised in japan

    • @Yurinkin
      @Yurinkin 27 днів тому

      Good for movie 🎥 being successful to Japanese people

  • @alexkogan9755
    @alexkogan9755 27 днів тому

    I really don’t see the point in squashing 12 episodes worth of material into a movie.

  • @krasussien
    @krasussien 3 дні тому

    "but the rune tho??" xD i almost pissed myself xD

  • @jepsparow9363
    @jepsparow9363 21 день тому

    Im enjoyed, i was shocked the king was pandora. Just not much albedo scene

  • @Dose561
    @Dose561 22 дні тому

    I enjoyed the movie a lot. What I didn’t enjoy is the movie theatre charging me $20 for an Overlord popcorn bucket

  • @charanawijesiri1128
    @charanawijesiri1128 27 днів тому

    Speaking for Myself. I enjoyed the movie and think it did more than enough "Justice" for LN.

  • @spencerokeefe438
    @spencerokeefe438 27 днів тому

    I really liked the movie, but I'm not looking forward to season 5. The two unadapted volumes were pretty underwhelming. Here's hoping it finishes strong.

  • @phongphamakao4438
    @phongphamakao4438 26 днів тому

    Hoping for Director's Cut of the movie

  • @miguellopez-h2e
    @miguellopez-h2e 26 днів тому

    I thought the fight between the maids should have been shown best fight in the light novel.

  • @bo_h5970
    @bo_h5970 27 днів тому

    Guys where did you watch it? Other than the big screen can i see it on a stream? Online and free would be nice too 😢

    • @DiegoCastanhoLSH
      @DiegoCastanhoLSH 16 днів тому +1

      Sadly, Kadokawa has not allowed this movie to be released on streaming services.

  • @LUISLopez-ry8kn
    @LUISLopez-ry8kn 27 днів тому

    I love the movie but what i didn't like was ainz shorts fights and some skip scenes like the ainz and paladin meeting and the drawf road worker

  • @sagittariusseiya8310
    @sagittariusseiya8310 28 днів тому +1

    Overload The Sacred Kingdom is the best but not the worst.

    • @Yurinkin
      @Yurinkin 27 днів тому

      Yup. 8-9/10 🎥

  • @akutosai9187
    @akutosai9187 26 днів тому

    Not bad
    Just not for non overlord fans to simply say it
    Theres not alot of action like in most movies but wonderfuly made lore :)

  • @sharkgames8010
    @sharkgames8010 27 днів тому

    I didn’t like it as a person who’s very new to it (only watched episode 1 and never read anything) I think it’s very meh as a movie I was hoping for more of a spectacle but the fights just cut off. As a movie on its own it’s not good but it’s meh. This is definitely not recommended for people who’s barely if at all seen Overlord that final fight at the end of the movie was very butt cheeks

  • @fliplife67
    @fliplife67 27 днів тому

    For myself as a anime only the movie felt too different from anime so I was just lost and confused in what I was watching.

  • @adrianjansen89
    @adrianjansen89 19 днів тому

    i liked it but it didn't feel like a movie, the phasing was different, it felt more like watching an entire season in one sitting.

  • @UberVass
    @UberVass 27 днів тому

    Read books going to watch it on Monday will tell u how I feel bout it then

  • @StevenSalzman-l4k
    @StevenSalzman-l4k 27 днів тому

    I like the movie here hope for season 5 soon

  • @Ashroller22
    @Ashroller22 25 днів тому

    Overall ok movie just suffered from pacing issues

  • @zarioblack
    @zarioblack 27 днів тому

    Man I'd love if they made a season off the movie like dbs and and Demon Slayer, we still got 4 fkng seasons. My hopes. Big Dady Bones ❤😍

  • @Soundwave119
    @Soundwave119 27 днів тому

    I dislike most anime movies that are spin offs from a anime series. Why, because the are most of the time ignored by the anime series where nothing in the movie affects the series. That's why I rarely watch anime series movies.

  • @dreadrath
    @dreadrath 27 днів тому

    I think they made the best of the time limitations they had.

  • @ZgO_o
    @ZgO_o 27 днів тому

    This story can literally be made longer but uts gonna end in next two volumes, i mean what is the author thinking??

  • @killerbonzai1
    @killerbonzai1 6 днів тому

    Meh kinda sad they skipped the whole breeding with demihumans thing but hey😏

  • @michaelroy7754
    @michaelroy7754 12 днів тому

    Not in any theaters here Nd i dont have streaming :(

  • @souk4507
    @souk4507 27 днів тому

    i enjoy the movie, especially an anime movie in the US movie theather. Again, the ticket is very affordable. Win Win for me.

  • @mistermomon9020
    @mistermomon9020 24 дні тому

    I wanted to watch it but it's not playing withing 80 miles of me smh

  • @xd-couple-xd675
    @xd-couple-xd675 13 днів тому

    I think this movie will be best if they didn't cut to many cut

  • @NerfMe-y7y
    @NerfMe-y7y 21 годину тому

    It was alright the ending was meh

  • @F2p-ron
    @F2p-ron 27 днів тому

    Where to watch it movie ?? Netflix and Amazon prime doesn't showing its Nov 14

    • @DiegoCastanhoLSH
      @DiegoCastanhoLSH 16 днів тому +1

      This movie will NEVER be available on streaming services.

    • @F2p-ron
      @F2p-ron 16 днів тому

      @DiegoCastanhoLSH whyyyy 😥 isn't there any way

    • @DiegoCastanhoLSH
      @DiegoCastanhoLSH 16 днів тому

      Isn't there anyway.

  • @zimattack9994
    @zimattack9994 28 днів тому

    Im actually not looking forward to session 5

    • @Yurinkin
      @Yurinkin 27 днів тому

      Why tho? In the far or near future.

    • @spencerokeefe438
      @spencerokeefe438 27 днів тому

      Yeah, Ainz and the dark elf twins screwing around in a forest for two books was pretty underwhelming. Fingers crossed that the final two are better.

  • @minibrand8122
    @minibrand8122 28 днів тому +1

    I was disappointed 😢 I was really looking forward to this movie

    • @Yurinkin
      @Yurinkin 27 днів тому

      I see.same 😢

  • @Habib-I
    @Habib-I 27 днів тому

    Watched it for shits but the movie felt stupid for me especially cause fights were skipped and i literally felt no connection to the story. And if the movie was just going to be standalone let me enjoy the hype parts 😢, really felt cucked when it just skips the action

  • @Kennith_Banya
    @Kennith_Banya 14 днів тому

    I thought it was absolutely horrible!!!

  • @luvergod69
    @luvergod69 25 днів тому

    Movie was great