But those are being base on other opinions of the game. Guess what, that's how I'm basing FFXIII is not that good of a game in terms of being a game. From what's indicated in all accounts, even from those that like it, the flow of the game turns out it's all about being flashy, with just some gameplay as padding between the cutscenes. And even though there are battles, it's more about being flashy as well, hence the faster battle flow.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs