Talk:Alistair Krei/@comment-3444885-20141119052829/@comment-1635429-20141129162419

Here's the thing; Krei is the most human character in the movie. Why? Because he's morally gray.

Has he done bad things? Yes. He caused the supposed death of a young woman, despite being given a warning. But why did he go on with the experiment if he was told there was a problem? Well, because the scientist that pointed it out didn't make it sound like a big deal, and the general had a cold tone when he said "Is there a problem?", basically putting him under too much pressure to call off all he's worked for.

Has he done good? Sure, if you count all the innovations he's brought upon the world. And he did make a genuine attemtpt to stop the chaos that resulted in the loss of Abigail.

Is he totally good? Not really. But in reality, who is? Everyone has their faults. Most of the characters in this movie, and Disney in general, tend to be relatable, but ultimately either black or white when it comes to their moral states.

Is he totally bad? Absolutely not. The damage he's cauased (Abigail's disappearance and the creation of Yokai) were unintentional. It wasn't his goal to wipe Abigail off the face of the earth, or set Callaghan down a murderous path. He was simply too focused on his business to consider anything else, and that doesn't make him a bad guy, it just makes him ignorant and, again, reckless.

My point is, Krei is one of those few Disney characters that can't be classified as "good" or "bad". Unlike the rest of the characters, who obviously stand in the line of one or the other, Krei is just a guy. There's no fairytale morality standerd to his name. That's just how it is.