His conception of life was blasted away in the universe with no possibility to retrieve or re - elaborate it. His whole idea about the world, the people around him and himself in the first place were completely erased, like he never existed for real. In FFVII Cloud has been through several and very, very scarring experiences that changed him from his very roots. I suggest you to take a big cup of tea or chocolate because this is gonna take a while xDD Here I explain my point of view with my personal analysis. So here it goes the question: what do you think about it? I personally like his Advent Children personality a lot because I basically find it perfectly fitting to a natural psychological growth and evolution. In it's place is a bed of flowers in an otherwise barren wasteland where Midgar lie in the distance and then we see the sword, once broken and rusted, restored to it's once-beautiful, pristine condition as it lies in a new resting place: inside Aerith's church.Cloud Strife Character Analysis and growth in Advent ChildrenĪlright, hot topic: overlooking on his appearance, it seems that many people and fans didn’t like Cloud Strife’s personality in FFVII Advent Children. In Complete, after the credits, Denzel is taken to Zack's resting place, but the Buster Sword is missing from the grave.The dialogue between Aerith and Zack in the Lifestream is also heartwarming. Kadaj mistaking Aerith for his mother, enabling him to pass on into the Lifestream.When Reno and Rude see Bahamut Sin, they freak out and run, but stop to pick up three kids that are under the white-haired trios' control (as they are so entranced that they don't notice the danger).How can he do that so readily and coolly? According to Word of God, he's just that confident that the Turks will save him. Rufus leaping off a building to escape Kadaj with no means to save himself from the deadly fall.Like Father, Like Daughter.Ĭloud: In the past you're always looked after me. In the Complete version, there's a scene where Marlene does an adorable imitation of Barret's tone and mannerisms, and refers to him as her father.At the end, when Reeve is leaving, he tells Denzel, "Thank you for taking care of my mother." One segment is about him being taken in by an old woman after his parents were killed in the Sector 7 crash. In the special OVA that comes with the Complete version, Denzel tells Reeve the story of his life leading up to getting found by Cloud.This time, he saved both Tifa and Denzel just in time. Cloud also apologises for taking so long, a Call-Back to the previous scene where Cloud was not there when Loz beat Tifa unconscious and kidnapped Marlene.Yep she finally got her hero helping her out when she's in a bind. Not really the moment itself but if you think back to the original game and Cloud's promise. Cloud saving Tifa from the falling building. Particularly cute is Reeve laughing and saying "You never change, Cloud", followed by "I was thinking of helping you out, if that's fine by you." Not only that, but the fact that he couldn't bring himself to delete the messages shows his love for the gang, and the gang similarly overflow with love and concern for him in their voicemails. They changed it since they thought it would be too spooky, but the idea that Cloud would keep a message this long is both tearjerking and heartwarming. In AC Reunion Files, the creators originally considered having the last voicemail be a really old one from Aerith when she was alive.note Borders on Freeze-Frame Bonus, but images of Aerith, Tifa, Marlene, Denzel, and Zack flashes in that moment.Īerith: I never blamed you. Cloud gaining Heroic Resolve by remembering his friends.The brief musical cue already gives away who called them, but the magic is when the crowds of Edge, walking hand in hand, heralds a triumphant reprise of Aerith's Theme, as they face her church. Outside, phones ring and other children, including the Moogle doll girl, happily race towards Midgar, with the adults following them. Suddenly, he's elated and he and Marlene are eager to go somewhere. The buildup added in Complete: The phone at the bar rings and Denzel picks up, though we don't hear who's on the other line. Seeing them again, knowing they're Together in Death, but still looking out for their friends, is tear-jerking in the best way.
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