Spoilers Ahead!
I waited 8 and a half long years for this movie, and it was totally worth it!
The story line was much different than I was expecting, but in a good way! I loved the plot twists that this movie had regarding the character of Vanessa, and her connection to William Afton. I also really liked that the team behind the movie focused more on crafting a story line, than making a movie with no story line, and just mindless jump scares.
The acting in this movie was great. After not seeing Josh Hutcherson in a movie for almost 8 years, it was great to see him in a new movie. Josh was perfect as Mike Schmidt, and I could not have seen anyone else in that role. Elizabeth Lail did a great job as Vanessa, and she really made you care for her character. Piper Rubio gave a great performance, considering her age, and lack of experience. Kat Conner Sterling did a good job as Max also, and I really felt bad for what happened to her character. Matthew Lillard, despite only having 3 scenes, was perfect as William Afton. I cannot picture anyone playing that role but him anymore. I am looking forward to seeing him portray William again in a sequel.
The fan service moments were great also. Loved that Shadow Freddy made an appearance, and I am really hoping that Kat Conner Sterling is able to return to voice Shadow Freddy in a sequel. I cannot believe that Sparky the dog made an appearance as well, perfect little Easter Egg also. Balloon Boy's appearance was not something I was expecting at all. His jump scares were so funny, and random at the same time. I also could not believe that MatPat showed up in the movie. So nice to see him.
This film laid the foundation for a whole new franchise. I loved that the movie ended with William Afton becoming Springtrap (Which I totally predicted back in February/March by the way). I hope the sequel fleshes out more of Vanessa's relationship with William Afton, and you find out why she is so loyal to him. I believe that they will adapt elements of FNaF 4 in the next movie, and it will be revealed that Vanessa accidentally killed her younger brother, and that William plays on her guilt over killing him, and that is why she was loyal to him for so long.
I also hope that it is revealed that the Puppet Animatronic is fused with Garrett (Mike's younger brother who was killed by William Afton). They teased the Puppet at the end of the movie, and I hope that that is the connection to Mike in the end.
I would also like to see Henry Emily show up, but I have a hard time seeing how they will do it right now. Maybe they will find a way to surprise me. I am also hoping that the film is a little bit scarier, and that William Afton (Portrayed by Matthew Lillard of course) has a bigger role.
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
4 out of 4 stars
Thanks Jason Blum, Scott Cawthon, and everyone else who made this possible, The long years of waiting were worth it in the end!
