The scene of the holy sword being released is probably one of the most classic scenes in the entire Fate series.
If you are a fan of Fate, it would be difficult to forget the scene when Excalibur was released.
Even for Nanaya, when he first started watching the TV version of FSN, there were only two scenes that impressed him the most.
One is the scene where Saber is summoned.
The other is the scene where Saber releases her holy sword and defeats Rider.
In fact, when he first watched FSN and saw Saber wield the holy sword, he had not yet realized that the knight girl's real name was King Arthur.
Because the subtitles that Nanaya saw at that time translated Excalibur as [Sword of Contracted Victory].
I guess the subtitle group read the Japanese commentary at the time, or the translation was done by a subtitle group with a gaming background.
But in fact, "Sword of the Covenant Victory" is a very standard lunar-style English-Japanese translation.
That is to say, the proper noun for the hero's treasure in English is given a very exaggerated and childish Japanese name.
According to previous translation habits, the word Excalibur should be translated into Chinese as "cut steel sword", "cut steel sword" or "break steel sword".
Although the reason for this translation is also taken from myths and legends.
Excalibur was given this translation because according to legend it can even cut through steel.
To be honest, there is actually some element of free translation in it.
But compared to the "Sword of Contract Victory" and the like, it is actually much more normal.
After finally finding out that Saber was King Arthur, Nanaya really thought that [Sword of Contracted Victory] was extremely childish.
However, Nanaya gradually began to accept this translation.
Perhaps this is another manifestation of the law of true fragrance?
Since it is a famous scene that left a deep impression on me, I naturally have to be more careful when producing it.
When we were making UBW, it was because of the technology and the plot at the time.
The scene where Saber releases the holy sword is not a very important scene, and the expressiveness is not very strong.
This time in FZ, not only has computer CG technology advanced, but 3D special effects can also be used.
In addition, the release of the holy sword also plays a very important role in the FZ plot.
Therefore, Nanaya's production of the release of the holy sword in FZ is much more refined than that in UBW.
If the scene between Macedonian soldiers and modern army just now is the shot with the highest single-frame cost.
The several scenes where Saber releases Excalibur are the shots that took the most time to produce in the entire movie.
But it's worth the effort.
Standing on the surface of the river, wearing armor, Artoria displayed a kingly spirit that was not inferior to Gilgamesh and Iskandar.
She may not have Gilgamesh's domineering aura of dominating everything and having the final say;
Nor does he have the heroic and magnificent personality charm of Iskandar.
But she, the Knight King Artoria, never needed any of that.
Because she is the embodiment of chivalry, she is humble, honest, compassionate, brave, just, sacrificial, honorable, and soulful.
This is the indelible chivalrous virtue that Artoria upholds, and is also the cornerstone of her rule over Britain.
This kind of holy beauty transcends gender.
All the audience present were obsessed with it.
"Sure enough, Artoria is so handsome!"
William said obsessedly: "She is simply my goddess! Even if it is just to see this scene more, I will go to the cinema more often!"
Ed and Donny next to them rolled their eyes. After all, he was a married man and he certainly couldn't be as revealing as the bachelor next to him.
"This shot is truly gorgeous."
Spielberg exclaimed to George Lucas who was beside him.
"Your Light and Magic Industries' technology has improved again."
Spielberg knew that Washimine had been getting closer to Lucas recently.
Such gorgeous special effects shots can probably only be produced by Lucas's Illumination and Magic.
But Lucas shook his head and said, "No, all the computer special effects in FZ were completed by Washimine's own special effects team. The 3D part did use technology from Weta Workshop in New Zealand."
"Is this true? Isn't this kind of top-notch visual technology something that only Light & Magic Industries can produce?"
Spielberg felt it was incredible. He took off his 3D glasses and looked at his old friend carefully.
George Lucas pointed to the holy Artoria on the screen and said meaningfully: "If you don't move forward, you will move backward."
"Although Light Magic Industries is the strongest in the industry, others are also working hard to catch up."
Lucas' words revealed a complex emotion.
There is both the joy of being rewarded for the younger generation and the helplessness of the old wave about to die on the beach.
It's just that the times are progressing, and the era of their generation will eventually pass.
Spielberg looked at his friend deeply and said nothing more.
However, it is still shocking compared to the technical prowess shown by Spielberg and George Lucas at the beginning of the FZ movie.
The film critics, on the other hand, all frowned.
After all, what they hate most is this kind of showy shot that has no substance.
If it weren't for the scene where Artoria releases the holy sword at the end, the beauty displayed would be so intoxicating.
I guess many film critics will choose to leave halfway.
Even Turan, who was most optimistic about Nanaya, frowned.
The development in the first half is obviously good, but why is the second half so poor?
"Don't let it become a fast-food movie like Michael Bay's." Turan was a little worried, "If that happens, the movie rating will drop a lot in an instant..."
Fortunately, in the following plot, Turan was able to put his worries aside a little.
Nanaya did not continue to indulge in the pleasure of the explosion.
After the battle against Caster ended, the fragile alliance that had been formed because of a powerful enemy began to disintegrate.
As the magician killer, Emiya Kiritsugu finally began to show his fangs.
In the previous FZ movie, Kiritsugu Emiya's setting seemed relatively positive.
Although he often appears cold and ruthless, he still shows a relatively human side.
For example, before bombing a building, they deliberately evacuated innocent people.
In the eyes of the audience, Kiritsugu Emiya is still a man with a bottom line.
Regarding what he said about yearning for world peace, the audience still believed that he would really do it.
Although many people know that Kiritsugu Emiya's ending is definitely not a good one.
After all, the Holy Grail has long been contaminated, and any wish will be manifested in an evil way.
If Emiya Kiritsugu really made a wish to the Holy Grail, he would hope for world peace.
I guess the final result would be that the Holy Grail would kill everyone in the world.
"Maybe that's how the fire in Fuyuki City happened."
This is what many Fate fans have been speculating about before Inferno was released.
But the actual plot of the movie is much more cruel and dark than they had imagined.
From the moment the gunshot was heard in the church, the flavor of "Gen Urobuchi" in FZ's story began to gradually become stronger.
In fact, considering the gun management situation in Japan, where did Director Ken get the pistol that killed the old priest?
This is indeed very debatable.
After all, the strictness of Japan's gun control is probably only slightly looser than that of China.
Kenneth had previously looked down upon firearms and would certainly not have brought a gun with him when he entered Fuyuki City.
And a half-disabled person was able to get a pistol in Japan, a place he was unfamiliar with.
This matter itself is quite mysterious.
Don't be fooled by the shootings going on all day long on the Death Elementary School set next door.
But it's just a science fiction movie, don't take it seriously.
However, North American audiences were not surprised at all.
In this country where real guns are cheaper than model guns, getting a pistol is easier than robbery.
Compared to how this wheelchair-bound lemon-head director got the gun.
The audience is more concerned about what the Master who killed the priest will do next.
Everyone originally thought that he was lying in bed waiting to die, but no one expected him to do such a thing.
Does that mean this guy still has a lot of roles to play?
Even though this guy was helpless and furious when facing Lancer, the audience felt that he and his hairstyle were a perfect match.
Lemonhead, lemonhead, aren't they all sour?
After regaining control of Lancer, although half of his body was disabled, Director Ken felt that he was still able to fight.
But it turns out that the three major illusions in life still make sense.
The fact that I can counterattack can only happen to the protagonist, while the supporting characters should just die quietly.
So the audience saw the first shocking exit in the Fourth Holy Grail War.
When Hassan died before, everyone felt a little sad.
But at least he died at the orders of his master, so it was a worthy death.
As for Caster's group, they deserved to die. According to the crimes they committed, dying ten thousand times would be enough.
The Lancer team's exit was completely different.
To be honest, Director Ken didn't commit any serious crime. He and Emiya Kiritsugu simply had different positions.
In addition, the character of Diarmuid has always given people the impression of being a knight of justice.
Putting aside other factors, the relationship between him and Saber can be considered as a mutual respect between knights.
Although the audience has guessed that in the end, except for Emiya Kiritsugu and Father Mapo, everyone else might die.
But they never imagined that these characters would die so tragically and angrily.
Perhaps in their eyes, these characters should die in a blaze of glory, dying with the regret of not being able to win after a face-to-face battle.
Unfortunately, Emiya Kiritsugu told everyone.
What chivalry, what head-on combat.
Save your time for me.
I'll show you what it means to truly use all means to kill the enemy.
Looking at Kenneth screaming in pain, the audience felt very sad.
It was as if something hit them hard in the chest.