Product Details

• Actors: Romi Pak, Rie Kugimiya, Shun Oguri, Kazuko Kato, Masane Tsukayama
• Directors: Seiji Mizushima
• Format: Animated, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby
• Language: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Funimation
• DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001GXRVVG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,546 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa [Blu-ray]" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

It is 1923 in Munich. Two years have passed since Edward Elric’s sacrifice ripped him out of his world and into ours, separating him from his younger brother, Alphonse. In that time, Ed’s continued research into rocketry has allied him with Alphonse Heiderich, a fellow researcher who oddly resembles Ed’s brother. Progress has been slow, however, and Ed has become discouraged. But when he saves a quiet Gypsy girl with the power to read minds, Ed is quickly pulled into a plot by the Thule Society and the burgeoning Nazi Party that could drag both worlds into a terrible war.

Back in his own world, Al has been unlocking new secrets of alchemy and gaining incredible powers, all in the hopes of finding Ed.

Battling the occult, ideological extremists, and monstrous Homunculi lurking in the shadows, can the brothers find a way to reunite without causing chaos and bloodshed? What will happen when the world of alchemy and the world of modern science collide?

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quality addition to FMA, March 7, 2010

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Sean Farrell "Spike Spiegel's Son" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

I purchased the entire series of FMA on Amazon as well as Conqueror of Shamballa on Blu-Ray. I made sure to watch the series before popping the movie in and was glad I did. I loved the movie. I'm not sure if watching the series is necessary before watching the movie, but I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I didn't. It's a great addition to the show. The Blu-Ray quality is apparent with some gorgeous visuals. The US actor commentary, talk session, and making of in the special features are pretty good. Overall the movie was solid, same talented voice work, interesting story, and the Full Metal Alchemist vibe in all its high-definition glory. 5 Stars.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to a great series, May 31, 2010

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Dustin Barton (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

First off, if you are a fan of Fullmetal Alchemist, this is a must buy. That said...

This was a great ending to the series. Fans who watched the 51 episodes prior to this were likely a bit disappointed with the ending of the series itself. It was rather open-ended, with little in the way of actual character resolutions. The movie, however, fixes this. it's a great ride from start to finish that leaves you satisfied when the end credits start rolling. Without giving anything away, I would suggest that you have at least watched enough of FMA to know the characters, but ideal you should have watched the entire series itself before watching the movie.

As for the video/audio, the movie looks great on Blu-ray. The colors are vibrant and the audio is crisp and clear...though there is a bit of an issue with line consistency, but over all this is a HUGE improvement over the DVD.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fan service at its best, December 30, 2010

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M. Herzog (chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

FMA: The Movie is purely for fans. If you didn't watch the show, I would very much recomend against starting with this movie. In fact, if you haven't watched the series in awhile, I would recomend re-watching it prior to watching the movie. There are a ton of references and nuances specifically provided to satisfy the fans of the series, and will leave the unitiated scratching their head.

As to the movie, it is a really for fans who wanted more as the series ended. Some complained that there was not enough resolution at the end of the series, and it was very open ended. These people will be largely satisfied with FMA: The Movie, which acts largely as a closer to the entire series. Plots are threaded up, with some deeper meaning to the show added. The original voices are intact, and the animation is consistent. Though merely a fan service, it is a very well done fan service. I was very happy with the movie and would recomend it to any FMA fan.