Dofus - Livre 1: Julith

Rarely a movie makes me scream "DAMN! WHAT A MOVIE!" And this one, needless to say, made me scream it more than once. Already acquainted with Ankama's two biggest products, the Wakfu game and cartoon, I was surprised I let this movie pass, or maybe not, it's barely a month since I started the game/anime. And of course, I became immediately hooked. So when I started this movie, first thing I noticed was the gorgeous animation. From the flash animation they use in Wakfu to what seems to be traditional animation. Every scene was gorgeous to look at. The scenarios were wonderful, and the fights, oh dear me, the fights. I can't pick my favorite, but they were all amazing.

As for storytelling, well, congratulations, Ankama, I put you in the same level as Avatar, Dreamworks and Disney. You managed to keep it both lighthearted but also deep. Funny but also dramatic. Once again, a villain well-developed with unpredictable plot twists, emotional attachment and quite a perfect ending. Voice-acting, needless to say, top-notch. I don't understand french, but I'll never trade it for another language, let the subtitles guide me through your lines, I love your choice of voices and how much effort they put.

There are huge blockbusters that you quickly forget (the majority of them)... And "small first movie" who are immediately catapulted to the status of Legend. Dofus is one of them ! 100% made in of France, Dofus is the first movie of Ankama company. I already knew them for being the makers of the stupendous "Wakfu" (the TV series), that I used to watch and watch again with my children. Dofus is the kind of films you want to share with "everyone and everybody", with hilarious gags that you can't see in a Disney movie, with that emotion which draw tears without blushing. A generous film, made with enthusiasm by enthusiasts. I know that it seems exaggerated... But it's not ! I wish them a huge success !

This looks like a blend of Disney and anime.

The animation and the colors are beautiful. The characters seem unique and have believable motivation. Also, good humor and specific jokes.

What it lacks though, is a better detalization and the proper explanation of the prior events. But maybe this is explained in other related series (which I haven't yet watched).

By the way, if you as me wonder whether this can be watched as a standalone film without knowing anything about the TV series or the game, the answer is YES. Give it a try!

Such a rich and beautiful world. Masterpiece, must watch for fantasy adapts. Cannot find any faults, leaves you hungry for more.

For story, animation,memories about characters, similar stories and well know adventures. impressive for the noble message. useful for the status of parable about family, friendship and justice. great for the spirit of old fairy tales. seductive for the grace to propose , in new perspective, familiar cliches for a great and seductive purpose. a film who reminds Japanese classics. in brilliant manner.