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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.
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Tense and spectacular
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- Spectacle7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Wondrous and moving
Much of it is about growing up.
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- Pathos7
- Melancholy7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
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- Wit & Wordplay3
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Fantasy, the mind, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
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Standout direction and characters
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- Character Depth8
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Standout cinematography and score
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is tense and spectacular.
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Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's wondrous, moving, and melancholic. Much of it is about growing up.
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LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
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Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
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- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.
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Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings rated?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
2 h 11 min
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings runs 2 h 11 min.
What language is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
In how many countries can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?
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