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The review of Rebellion by Hope Chapman on Anime News Network gives a very good non-spoilerish description of what to expect:
I'm amazed by how much character development the writers were able to cram into twelve episodes.
“Wasn't the end of the original series perfect as it is? Does this movie do anything to add to an already excellent conclusion?”
Well, let's say that Madoka Magica, the story as concluded by the TV series or the first two movies, is an ice sculpture, flawlessly crafted with all the loose shards of snow brushed away to reveal a pristine creation with precise edges and curves in all the right places. It is a finished work of art. However, the powers-that-be decide that more entertainment can be gotten out of this sculpture, even if there's no more work to be done on the surface. They have two options. They can watch it melt, slowly, (through episodic installments of the girls fighting the darkness, introducing new magical girls, Shonen Jump-style, ad infinitum.) Or they can stick a charge on that baby and blow it up. Rebellion blasts the franchise sky high, which results in an experience about as satisfying and horrifying as that sounds, and demands to be seen, although not necessarily enjoyed.
Same for me.but episode ten. hooboy, that's what sealed this series as one of my favorites
I'm amazed by how much character development the writers were able to cram into twelve episodes.
One could say that the first part of the movie is "pandering to the base", but it's done with so much style and creativity that it's definitely worth watching to anyone who enjoyed the show. A good example is the transformation sequence. But seriously, don't click that link: just watch the movie so you can love it and hate it as much as you love it, like we do!so yeah, it was pretty great. i know there's a third movie that sort of acts as a sequel to the series, but everything i've read up on it sounds like it undoes a lot of what the show ended on so well. and it also sounds like it gets caught up in 'who is the best girl!?' which is something i never really indulged in, or looked for from this show.