I would disagree that the storyline and characters are cliche.
click to show/hide spoilersYou could say a character like Tsu-tey is cliche because he is similar to other characters in films before him - you know, the overprotective, proud, arrogant, untrusting guy?
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I think every character in any film, book, or game could be seen as 'cliche' to a degree.
I'm not sure if anyone was touched by the story but I was.
click to show/hide spoilersI found myself crying when the forests were destroyed and when Grace died, cheering with the rest of the cinema when that evil military dude got killed in the end, and all the other emotions the film evokes.
Perhaps my bias for the film is clouding my judgement. I don't know. ^^
And, is cliche always so bad? And how much does that take away from the film?
I'm also surprised no one mentioned the character development.
click to show/hide spoilersWe saw Jake, a young, naive man fresh into the military. And as the movie progressed, we saw him questioning himself, falling in love, changing motives. Yes, we knew it was going to happen, but I particularly enjoyed the character development. Tsu-tey, who started off arrogant and untrusting gradually becomes a loyal friend to Jake.