MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: Artesia’s Sorrow (Dubbed) is part of the celebrated Gundam franchise, adapted from “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin”, originally a Japanese manga series by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. This film is the second of the six-part series. It was first released in Japan in 2015 and later dubbed in English, featuring the voices of renowned actors like Keith Silverstein and Maggie O’Connor among others.

The movie is set in the Universal Century (UC) 0071, three years after the unexpected escape from Side 3 characters of the first movie took. The political and war time tensions are thickening within the universe and on their home colony. Concurrently, the backdrop of the story evolves around the Zabi family members, their power struggle, and political machinations. There narrative integrates thriller and action elements, featuring military and political tensions.

In this second installation, the story follows the character Artesia Som Deikun (later known as Sayla). With her brother Casval Rem Deikun (later to be known as Char Aznable), she escaped the political scheming of the adults who surrounded them in their early years. The two children change identities and hide on Earth to protect themselves from those who continue to seek their lives.

Keith Silverstein lends his voice to the character of Char Aznable. His deep and intense voice adds to Char’s charisma. Char's character is significantly complex with a depth that Silverstein brilliantly brings out in his performance. Char, the enigmatic character, is yet to be known as the infamous Red Comet, but he is beginning to show signs of the iconic character he will later become.

Maggie O’Connor voices Artesia, who, over the course of the series, evolves into one of the most compelling characters of the franchise. The complexity of her character is heightened by the beautifully nuanced performance by O’Connor. The film explores Artesia’s sorrow, her courageousness, her innocence, and the complexity of her situation, all made captivating and real through O’Connor’s brilliant performance.

The setting of the movie offers a grim and realistic portrayal of the war-torn universe, and its technical execution through animation is masterfully executed. The film includes intense battles scenes showcasing mobile suits, political intrigue, and a multi-faceted character drama that treats its audience with a cinematic feast of meaningful science fiction.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: Artesia’s Sorrow (Dubbed) delivers Satoshi Isono’s impressive mechanical designs and intricate artwork that pays careful attention to every minute detail. From the grand warships and fighter crafts to the smaller vessels and weapons, the mechanical designs have a realistic feel, and the various space colonies with their cities and landscapes are meticulously and beautifully rendered. The movie successfully reimagines the world of Gundam in meticulous detail, and brings life to universe with visually stunning, intricate details.

The pacing of the film is balanced and takes its time to delve into the characters' growth and then flip to the ongoing political scheming. The film also provides the audience with the much-needed background to understand the reasons behind the characters' decisions and how these contribute to shaping their journey.

One of the other factors that stand out in the film is the soundtrack, orchestrated by Takayuki Hatori. The music masterfully complements the intense battles scenes, political machinations, and emotionally charged moments making the scenes more impactful.

In conclusion, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN: Artesia’s Sorrow (Dubbed) brings a deeper and rounder insight into the Gundam universe with impressive artwork, stunning visuals, high-end animation, and an intense soundtrack. It continues to enrich the franchise by pushing the narrative boundaries further with deeper explorations of its rich and layered universe. The movie celebrates the Gundam franchise's storytelling strengths in while enthralling audiences with high-octane, mech-filled action sequences. It is an essential viewing for any mecha, sci-fi, or anime fan.