This live action, although it would inevitably make the original anime fans a little unhappy (mainly because of the condensed plot focusing solely on the Ichigo character), kept me wholly entertained from start to finish. Personally, I learned not to expect a lot from live action films, being aware that not only they have to encapsulate a lot into the typical movie-length, but also render the story understandable to the uninitiated (moreover, if a film has the backing of Warner Bros., it has to be mainstream enough, right?). Of course this is a difficult operation, but sometimes this process becomes quite successful, at least from an entertainment / visual point of view. I enjoyed all the characters and loved the cameo by rockstar Miiyavi as Soul Reaper Captain. Something I will gladly watch again.