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X - The Movie Director: Rin Tarô Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Format: Color, Widescreen, Animated, Dolby Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Running Time: 98 minutes Studio: Palm Pictures/Manga Video Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Region Code: 1 Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2001-09-25 Buy from Amazon |
 "Watch the series! It's a million times better!"I'll keep this short and sweet. X The Movie was a good movie with a few drawbacks, but definitly one that should be seen. But if you are looking for the best anime out there, watch the series X, though not fully finished they will all be out soon, I belive only 1-3 are out right now(those are the only ones i can find) but 4&5 should be out soon. The series is everything the movie was not and 100x more.  "Lack of a plot"Overall, I heard many great reviews for this movie, so I decided to rent it. It was not what I expected. Perhaps, I was expecting too much from it, but it was a great disappointment. It seems that too much money was spent in the art and not enough in plot or character developement. After the movie ended, I can honestly say, I didn't understand a thing. At the start of the movie, they briefly list off the characters and their traits. That's about it in the character developement department. From there, they explain how the these characters need to save mankind or all humans will be obliterated. Mainly, they have to battle the "earth dragons" to save the Earth. That almost makes sense. Then, through all of the jumbled flashbacks, flashforwards, possible outcomes, precognitions, dream-sequences, and computer simulations, you find out that the main character has to fight an evil double of himself to decide the fate of the humanrace. Because of the premise, the whole movie sikes you up for a spectacular fight scene. In truth, it lasted maybe thirty seconds. It was extremely disappointing. I don't recommend this movie, if you are looking for an anime was plot, structure, or character developement. However, the art in itself, is rather stunning. This visuals are gripping, if not violent. I would definantly recommend this movie, if you are looking for an artsy, dramatic show and aren't interested in story. But you would be wise to first rent this before you seriously consider buying. "This movie is okay"X is not one of the high flyers on my anime flag. You have to watch it a number of times to get the entire plot, but it's not too complicated. There's alot of action and almost too much bloodletting, a few of the deaths were unnecessary. Kids should steer clear of this one, because of it's intense violance and brief nudity, but any anime fan who likes a movie with decapitation and such, should check this one out.  "great anime with small problems"A great anime based on one of the best selling mangas by CLAMP. The story revoles around Kaumi, a boy with the power to decide the fate of earth. He can become a dragon of the heavens and protect earth or become a dragon of the earth and recreate earth. A great anime and a must see if you are interested in learning about the series or CLAMP. There are a few problems however, the anime is a little old and it can be seen in the quality of the animation. also this story spands 6 graphic novels and so it is needless to say that some things were left out when they turned this into a movie (Character development for example). lastly i dont recomend this for small kids as it is bloody and graphic at certain points. I strongly suggest this anime "Not the best, but a few very redeeming points."I have watched this movie 3 times, and there is a lot that I still don't understand. If you're familliar with anime, think Akira for comprable complexity. However, I own it for one simple reason: the imagery. The animation is good (though not the best I've seen), but the imagery in many of the scenes is absolutely spectacular. Things that happen, or appear to happen, have very deep meaning beyond simply what they show. This all feeds into the overriding Good vs. Evil and Man vs. Nature themes within this movie. I would give specific examples, but I don't want to spoil too much. However, I can say within the first 5 minutes you will see what I mean. Definately worth a rent, probably worth the buy. |
