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Battle Angel

Battle Angel

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: good but not great
Review: I must say, being a major fan of the Gunnm manga and having followed Gally throughout her life in the graphic novels, this movie leaves something missed and desired. I feels as though the animator did not wish to spend the time making the movie as great as it could have been (like substituting action and battle scenes for blasts of light and shots of blood on walls). Aside from these little things, it is nice to see the characters come to life and kick booty.

I recommend this movie to any that are interested or are new to the series, but for the avid psycho fans (like me) don't expect to be as blown away like in the books.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent video... better manga
Review: Like many japanese animation films, they are extremely cool, but when you read the manga (comic) version, you think: "It'd be better". However, I suggest you to see the OVAs first and then read the manga. The animation is just superb, and the story is extraordinary. I showed this film on my University to 80 people, and after this 600 people went to see the second presentation. Don't think about it, just buy this tittle. Ah! The spanish subtitiles are just a great idea.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: awsome!
Review: This anime is nothing less than amazing and spectacular. The dubbing was nearly perfect, with it being a little to high, but it sounds fine after you get used to it. The character developement is incredible and the action scenes are very well done. I rank it among my favorites, I suggest you see it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A must have
Review: I absoulutely loved it, the colors arn't washed(compare it to the VHS). The audio is incredible. Much better then the VHS release. I've been looking for this DVD for a long time. If you like ANIME get it, the fight scenes and artwork although not true to the original detail of the manga is incredible none the less.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Battle Angel movie
Review: The BA movie has a great story and the animation is great (especially the fighting scenes)! Everythings great...but Gally's voice sounds like Private Kelly (the teacher's pet) on Detention. If you like Sci-fi, fantasy and/or anime/manga, you should watch it!

..... By the way, you can rent it at most major Blockbuster stores!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Another Great Anime
Review: Battle Angel (or Gunnm) is a wonderful manga and an excellet anime. This video takes the first two volumes of the manga series and brings them to life with color, sound, music, and superb voice acting (in subtitled version, I have not seen the dubbed). A tragic story which I wish there was more of ... but there is always hope that more of the series will be produced in the US.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Well worth the money
Review: It's hard for me to be unbiased in writing this review because I've seen Battle Angel beforehand in VHS and loved it. The DVD offers some bonuses that are worth the extra bucks, but it's still the basics that made this anime impressive that will attract viewers. First, the storyline is not too complicated, so don't think you'll be pondering the meaning of life after watching the movie. I'll admit, I think it was a big mistake to try to shove everything in your face in such a short period of time. The characters seem to just merely be friends five minutes into the movie, but then become lovers two minutes later. All that aside, what really makes this anime shine, however, is the realistic world and fight scenes that encompass what should've been a longer movie. The characters are loveable in their own way (Note- avoid the dubbed version and switch to the orignal dialouge to see what I mean)and they leave each their own mark of tragedy at the end. All in all, a worthwile anime buy for hardcore and occasional viewers. Action and dramatic fans alike.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Why Gally?
Review: The origonal name of Alita was far better, but that's beside the point. In the future the planet is a wasteland. A scientist finds part of a cyborg body and has the bright idea of rebuilding her, unaware that she is far more than her delicate frame would have you believe.

To make this film the film makers took the first two Alita books, threw them in the fire and glued back together whatever was left. They have completely destroyed a fascinating and inteligent story just so they could pack it in to an hour. If you're a fan of the books avoid at all costs.

However, if you are unfamiliar with the books then this does in fact make a nice little action flick. The animation is great, the story isn't bad (though it's far from good) and the action sequences are quite entertaining, but, I reiterate, if you have read the books then you will be disapointed.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good overall, very poor DVD version
Review: OK, you know the story of Alita/Gunm/Gally. In this DVD you have a slightly modified version of the story presented in the manga. Less introspective than the original, but still good. Good drawing, a bit odd characted design, not faithful to the original drawing, but still ok. It's sad to notice the extremely poor quality of this DVD release. Colors are washed, and the video is obviously taken from an NTSC source of low quality. The dubbing is orrible: Gally's voice is a real pain to hear, I had to switch to japanese audio with english subtitles.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the better animes finally on DVD
Review: Assuming you have already seen or own the video. Battle Angle has a solid and engulfing storyline, although different from the manga. This anime deserves a place beside such cyber-anime classics as Ghost in the Shell and Bubblegum Crisis. The transfer to DVD was very well done. The interactive menue is easy to navigate and flows smothly. ADV has always put a noticable amount of effort in doing the english voice overs with talented voice actors. Amanda Winn-Lee does a great job with Gally wich makes the dubbed version as enjoyable as the Japanese version. This DVD will make a great addition to any anime collection.


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