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Fake Number of Items: 1 Format: Color, Animated Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Running Time: 60 minutes Studio: Media Blasters Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2000-12-19 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 34 Average rating: 4.0 "Superb gay anime." FAKE is a stunning project. The movie presented is actually a bit of a compression of the SECOND issue of a manga (Japanese comic) of the same title. Although the movie attempts to show all pertinant background information of the characters involved, it leaves out some details. In all, however, it is an excellent movie, and quite a daring import, given the american attitude about homosexuality. "It's about time!" I have been (im)patiently waiting for this to come out on DVD as well as see how the dubbing was done. All I really want to say is that it is terrific. Sure it was done with the idea that you have been following the manga but the storyline does a very good job of giving enough background info to where you can keep up. I have to say that the man who dubbed Ryo was a great choice; Dee was good too, but for me I just imagined something a little different. One can hope that the adventures of Dee & Ryo/Randy come to the screen again soon. "Loved it!" I didn't think I'd end up saying this but Fake has got to be one of the best animes I've ever seen and I've seen a lot. It has everything! Romance, action, comedy, suspense, and some of the most lovable characters I've come across in a long time. This movie has two story lines. One follows Dee and Ryo's relationship. You'll really find yourself caring about these two guys and actually rooting for Dee to go all the way with him. But unfortunately it never happens because the second story line interferes with it. I really thought the movie would be ruined with this second story line but it was actually very good. A hotel worker's daughter is killed by Japanese men so he takes his anger out on all Japanese people by killing them. This kind of thing happens in real life with racial stereotyping. So Dee and Ryo have to put their romance on hold and investigate the murders. If there is any justice in the world there will be a Fake 2 and it will focus more on Dee and Ryo's love for each other. There could be action but not so much next time. I never wanted the movie to end. I could watch these guys all day. "A Must See or Buy!" I rented the video at a local anime store in town and wasn't completely sure what to expect. I have never read the manga so I wasn't aware of who Dee or Ryo is. Fortunately, I didn't need to know the manga (except for the intro of characters whom weren't introduced very smoothly) though I now yearn to read the manga after watching the movie. I loved the English dubbing for both main characters, especially Dee's obnoxious yet sensitive voice and Ryo's shy and timid voice. I actually wanted their relationship to grow but alas, the second storyline - the murder mystery (though not really a mystery) - had to be solved by these two tough NY city cops. Excellent story, excellent dubbing, excellent art, and of course, excellent characters. Wish a second movie or tv series will be released. Any one care to mass e-mail the producers/animators for that request??