Ace Attorney
6.1/10
Rating
135 min
Runtime
2012
Release Year
Takashi Miike
Director
Cast
Hiroki Narimiya, Takumi Saitoh, Mirei Kiritani, Akiyoshi Nakao, Shunsuke Daitoh
Quick Synopsis
Ace Attorney is a film adaptation of the first game in the Phoenix Wright series. It follows Phoenix Wright, a new defense attorney, as he takes on several murder cases to defend his clients. Among these cases are the mysterious death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and a trial involving his rival, prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, who faces serious accusations. Throughout these challenges, Phoenix is supported by Maya Fey, Mia's younger sister, who is a spirit medium. At times, Mia's spirit possesses Maya's body to help Phoenix communicate with her and gather crucial information for the trials.
Detailed Synopsis of Ace Attorney
Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
