Messy, incoherent adaptation that squanders its potential. Despite some flashy visuals and energetic performances, the film is weighed down by a muddled plot, clumsy editing, and cheap effects. Instead of capturing the dark allure of the anime, it feels like a chaotic, derivative knock-off very frustrating, no fun, and ultimately forgettable with only some good sparks of creativity.
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Wicked City
Burnharm reviewed
The Wicked City
November 20, 2025Messy, incoherent adaptation that squanders its potential. Despite some flashy visuals and energetic performances, the film is weighed down by a muddled plot, clumsy editing, and cheap effects. Instead of capturing the dark allure of the anime, it feels like a chaotic, derivative knock-off very frustrating, no fun, and ultimately forgettable with only some good sparks of creativity.
