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Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust Directors: Tai Kit Mak, Yoshiaki Kawajiri Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Running Time: 106 minutes Studio: Urban Vision Enterta Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Region Code: 1 Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2002-02-12 Buy from Amazon |
 "Wow..."This DVD is...wow. I mean, animation doesn't get much better than this. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is an enthralling adventure that any anime/vampire-flick fan will love. The story is great, the sound is great, the dubbing is great, the movie is just...great. And watching it's a blast. From the very first frame it is non-stop coolness. Every once in a while the action slows down, but then picks right back up again. "D" is one of the most bad... characters of all time, right up there with Dante from Devil May Cry and Wolverine from X-Men. And Meier Link is a pretty cool bad guy in my opinion. Basically, if you like anime, buy this. If you like vampire movies, buy this. If you like action, buy this. If you have an extra $... to spare, buy this! It is one of my fave's, and I recommend it to everyone. A little much for the kiddies though...LOTS of violence and blood.  "Great addition but of course not as good as the original!"I picked this title up with skepticism since I loved the first installment of D so many years ago. I wasn't disappointed though. The animationis top notch. D looks exactly as we left him. The world is much more intriguing and enriched now which is nice. The plot itself is a little odd but nothing out of the ordinary if you are accustomed to Japanese Anime. Many of the new characters are pretty inventive yet there isn't much back story as to who they are. The story also falls into line with Bram Stokers Dracula or an Anne Rice novel which clearly influenced the creators but it is a solid film nonetheless. Many of the special features are a bit hard to watch as there is little english to them and not a lot of subtitles. One of the biggest problems I think many people had with the film is that the voice of the hand was pretty lame but I don't think it was that bad just not as good as the original. "A satisfying anime slasher flick."When the original "Vampire Hunter D" was released, it became an instant anime classic, placing the solitary, wandering Dunpeal (half-human, half-vampire) firmly in the annals of anime history. Now, several years later, "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" has been released. Neither a sequel nor a remake, "Bloodlust" features D in an all-new story with plenty of visual flair to go around. And thankfully, "Bloodlust" is good enough to become a cult classic itself. The story revolves around the infamous half-breed D, who has recently been hired to retrieve a young woman who was kidnapped by a powerful vampire lord. With rival bounty hunters already having a head start, D sets out to save the young girl from the vampire lord's grasp. Little does he realize, however, is that the girl is in love with the vampire and went with him willingly. Add to the mix several powerful demons and climactic battle sequences, and "Bloodlust" becomes exactly what it was supposed to be. Now, "Bloodlust" is hardly deep, but then again it was never meant to be. It's simply a hack-and-slasher flick set in a world where vampires and demons rule the night. On these terms, "Bloodlust" pulls out as a very satisfying movie. The movie rarely bogs down with deep, philosophical dialogue and the fighting scenes are very well played out. Not everyone will enjoy this kind of movie, but those who do will be more than content with what "Bloodlust" has to offer. Visually, "Bloodlust" is bloody awesome (sorry, couldn't resist). Colors are dark and dreary, which perfectly amplifies the mood the movie creates. Movement is fluid and crisp, flowing smoothing from one frame to another; "Bloodlust" is a serious contender for the movie to show off how good anime can look. Character designs are absolutely stunning - the look of D of "Bloodlust" beats the look of D of the original movie, hands down - and everything else is richly detailed. Audio-wise, anime fans may be disappointed to learn that the "Bloodlust" DVD doesn't come with a Japanese audio track; but then again, the original language of the film was meant to be English from day one. With that said, how does the film's English track hold out? The dub is thankfully above average, but it's certainly not the best. Our hero D, voiced by Andrew Philpot, speaks in a monotonous tone that enhances his character's isolation but may also make him slightly dull to some viewers. The true star of the English track is undoubtedly Michael McShane, who's witty lines are some of the best in the whole movie. Fan-favorite Wendee Lee gives a surprisingly average performance as Charlotte, the girl kidnapped by the vampire lord. Actually, most of the VAs, especially the rival vampire hunters, give performances that alternate from acceptable to asinine, something most likely due to some of the cheesy lines found in the script. Still, the dub overall is acceptable and shouldn't be too much of a hindrance for hardcore anime sub fans. Overall, "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" is certainly a crowd-pleaser of an anime movie. While it may not suit everyone's tastes, it should undoubtedly satisfy those looking for a fresh spin on their favorite vampire hunter. "Follow Me Tinkerbell, I'm Waiting For You!"Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, is the sequel to the original Vampire Hunter D. The difference this time around is that it is about a human (Charolette), who runs away with her Vampire lover (Meier Link), yet is pursued by the infamous D. The story takes places many years from now when the vampires have shadowed our world, and people cower in fear of them. The Animè begins well with Meier whisking away Charolette leading the watcher to believe that she has been kidnapped. Throughout the Animè you will be suprised and amazed at the powers and abilities of all the characters whom you meet. My favourite being Grove, whom can manifest his spirit form and control it to create alot of devestation! The soundtrack is beautiful too, completely orchestrated and dark, fitting the theme of the movie nicely. So if ever you are looking for a suspensefull Animè movie that will amaze and suprise you, don't hesitate to get out and buy Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. Released by Madman. The free trailers for other DVDs is simply amazing! ^_^ "Great addition but of course not as good as the original!"I picked this title up with skepticism since I loved the first installment of D so many years ago. I wasn't disappointed though. The animationis top notch. D looks exactly as we left him. The world is much more intriguing and enriched now which is nice. The plot itself is a little odd but nothing out of the ordinary if you are accustomed to Japanese Anime. Many of the new characters are pretty inventive yet there isn't much back story as to who they are. The story also falls into line with Bram Stokers Dracula or an Anne Rice novel which clearly influenced the creators but it is a solid film nonetheless. Many of the special features are a bit hard to watch as there is little english to them and not a lot of subtitles. One of the biggest problems I think many people had with the film is that the voice of the hand was pretty lame but I don't think it was that bad just not as good as the original. |
