I found a trio of YT videos that cover my thoughts on the movie well, and then go beyond them to new ground in places:
First, a two-parter from a long-time Alita fan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ6dBpT4JcE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCiefCg1z-w
Note that the first one was from a year ago-ish, so the first three minutes of the second recaps the major points
Then, a comparison with Captain Marvel (trailers and hype) that at least seems to be coming at it cold and looking at A:BA only in terms of what appears on the screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdp8tKCSb7I
So, teal deer version, give a female protagonist an interesting story and a personal arc that they can relate to despite the fantastic setting and visuals, and people will love her, regardless of their own gender. Who knew?
First, a two-parter from a long-time Alita fan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ6dBpT4JcE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCiefCg1z-w
Note that the first one was from a year ago-ish, so the first three minutes of the second recaps the major points
Then, a comparison with Captain Marvel (trailers and hype) that at least seems to be coming at it cold and looking at A:BA only in terms of what appears on the screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdp8tKCSb7I
So, teal deer version, give a female protagonist an interesting story and a personal arc that they can relate to despite the fantastic setting and visuals, and people will love her, regardless of their own gender. Who knew?

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