Mari Movie Reviews
Family movie reviews for "Mari" sorted by average review score:
Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Round 3
Released in DVD by Geneon Entertainment (05 November, 2002)
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Where it all began...for me that isThis is a great DVD. It includes the first G Gundam episode I ever saw on Cartoon Network. That is Episode 9 Chapman's Heroic Challenge! All in all this is a great DVD with 4 strong episodes of G Gundam. It will make u want to buy the earlier episodes to get a beter understanding of things. It also leaves you with a great ending that will make you want to buy the next set of DVDs. So just buy it, ok.
aswome seriesthis series is excellent it is fun to watch and not to philisopical it is just a really good show all togther
Aura Battler Dunbine - Tales of Byston Well (Vol. 1)
Released in DVD by A.D. Vision (15 July, 2003)
Although it's based on the work of Yoshiyuke Tomino (the creator of Gundam), Aura Battler Dubine (1983) didn't include robots originally--the sponsoring toy companies reportedly insisted on their addition. Show Zama is transported to the alternate world of Byston Well to become an "Aura Battler," the pilot of a mecha powered by spiritual energy. He soon realizes he's just a pawn in Drake Luft's scheme to conquer the entire planet. Luft's foes include his daughter Elmelie, whom Show aids. The look and pacing of Dubine will remind viewers of Robotech and Ronin Warriors. The characters reflect the influence of American kidvid cartoons; the action halts while characters give long set speeches, which the cast delivers in stolid monotones. It's surprising that the adaptors have a character address Show with the offensive term "Jap." (Unrated: Suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, alcohol use, ethnic slurs) --Charles Solomon
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Shakespeare and Giant MechaOne of the first anime series that caught my interest, even before copies had reached the states. I had found the 'This is Animation' book for Dunbine in a comics store in Nashville, and made it my first anime acquisition. With untranslated videotapes of the series, and the 'Animag' translations, I was able to scratch the surface of a very deep storyline. And, now that a subbed and dubbed version is available, I can enjoy all the intrigue, I've been missing.
Aura Battler Dunbine - Tales of Byston Well (Vol. 1) - with Series Box
Released in DVD by A.D. Vision (15 July, 2003)
Although it's based on the work of Yoshiyuke Tomino (the creator of Gundam), Aura Battler Dubine (1983) didn't include robots originally--the sponsoring toy companies reportedly insisted on their addition. Show Zama is transported to the alternate world of Byston Well to become an "Aura Battler," the pilot of a mecha powered by spiritual energy. He soon realizes he's just a pawn in Drake Luft's scheme to conquer the entire planet. Luft's foes include his daughter Elmelie, whom Show aids. The look and pacing of Dubine will remind viewers of Robotech and Ronin Warriors. The characters reflect the influence of American kidvid cartoons; the action halts while characters give long set speeches, which the cast delivers in stolid monotones. It's surprising that the adaptors have a character address Show with the offensive term "Jap." (Unrated: Suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, alcohol use, ethnic slurs) --Charles Solomon
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Shakespeare and Giant MechaOne of the first anime series that caught my interest, even before copies had reached the states. I had found the 'This is Animation' book for Dunbine in a comics store in Nashville, and made it my first anime acquisition. With untranslated videotapes of the series, and the 'Animag' translations, I was able to scratch the surface of a very deep storyline. And, now that a subbed and dubbed version is available, I can enjoy all the intrigue, I've been missing.
Death Machines
Released in DVD by Wea Corp (14 May, 2002)
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Fun action!The story is simple. A yakuza type woman takes control of all the gangland killings in her town using three kung fu killers. But the plot throws so many exploitable characters and situations into it, it plays like a fun mix of "Pulp Fiction" and a Road Runner cartoon.
There are cops, gangsters, karate teachers, lovers, bikers, and bartenders. The action sequences are varied and bizarre like the one where the three killers whip out a karate school full of students. Or when one of the killers fights his way out of a police station. Or the three of them take on bikers in a roadside cafe.
There is a hero. A guy who gets his hand cut off in the karate school and goes after the killers. There is even a psycho style ending. Too bad this obviously lower budget film didn't have any stars in it. If it had Travolta and Willis we could have had "Pulp Fiction" 20 years sooner.
How to Be a Player
Released in DVD by Umvd (27 May, 2003)
Starring: Bill Bellamy and Natalie Desselle
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SLEPT ON MOVIE! FUNNY TO ME!HELLO,
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I USE TO WATCH IT A LOT, ON VIDEO.
I AM GLAD THEY PUT IT ON DVD!
THIS IS A VERY FUNNY MOVIE, TO ME, I LIKE HOW THE PLAYER GET'S PLAYED.
PEEP THIS OUT!!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I USE TO WATCH IT A LOT, ON VIDEO.
I AM GLAD THEY PUT IT ON DVD!
THIS IS A VERY FUNNY MOVIE, TO ME, I LIKE HOW THE PLAYER GET'S PLAYED.
PEEP THIS OUT!!!!!!!
Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Round 4
Released in DVD by Geneon Entertainment (18 February, 2003)
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The turning point for G GundamThis is where it starts to get REALLY good. It gets very addictive from here on in. When i first saw these episodes on Cartoon Network, I could barely wait until the next day for the next episode. I dont know how a show could be so good. I must really thank Cartoon Network for introducing me to these great shows through Toonami.
Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Round 5
Released in DVD by Geneon Entertainment (18 February, 2003)
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4 great episodes of G GundamI love this DVD. This DVD has the most character development on it of all the DVDs currently available. There still is plenty of action though so dont worry. The 3rd episode on this DVD is my favorite. Its packed with great action and story. Plus this DVD sets up the next one perfectly and will make you want to buy Round 6.
Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Round 6
Released in DVD by Geneon Entertainment (18 February, 2003)
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My favoriteThis DVD is my favorite of all my G Gundam DVDs. It is so good! Everything comes to a climax in this DVD. Though i wont give any details to spoil it for you. Though I must say there is an event that i find so sad, in the last episode. I wanted to cry the first time i saw the episode on Cartoon Network You really must buy this DVD ,but buy rounds 1-5 too so you will know what is going on.
Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 2 - The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Released in DVD by Home Vision Entertainment (14 May, 2002)
The wild success of The Tale of Zatoichi demanded a sequel and star Shintaro Katsu was only too happy to reprise his role as the traveling masseur and blind swordsman. Star Katsu and director Kazuo Mori flesh out the enigmatic Ichi in this outing, creating a more haunted and less conniving character who prefers to keep his identity shrouded and his sword sheathed. Nonetheless the peace-loving swordsman is reluctantly and repeatedly forced to fight when he's attacked by a government goon squad, a gang of hoodlums, and an angry one-armed swordsman whose interest in Ichi is purely personal. This action-packed entry, which ultimately brings our hero back to the site of his previous film for the furious climax, practically revels in the concentrated bursts of Ichi's lightning attack.
The newly restored DVD features a small stills gallery, a fold-out insert with an essay by Tatsu Aoki (a self described "Ichi Freak"), and four collector cards. --Sean Axmaker
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Top notch Ichi.Yet another good offerring in the Zatoichi series of films. About the only thing I can offer that I have not seen mentioned before in any of the reviews is that this one is a fair bit shorter than part one but it has quite a bit more action than the first. At any rate, and most importantly, if you liked the first, you will like the second as well as the rest of the recent releases on dvd( of which they are apparantly going to release the first seventeen films in the Zatoichi series.). Also, a company called animeigo has the rights to a few of the later Zatoichi films and are supposedly planning on releasing them in the near future as well.
Zatoichi at his finest!Let me say this, I saw my first Zatoichi movie back when I was 14 and since then I was absolutely hooked.
The move was beautifully done and I can not stress enough what an awesome character Shintaro Katsu can play. I have all of his VHS tapes and I am slowing starting to build my DVD collection. I have DVD's from overseas subtitled and let me tell you.
It invokes a feeling that no one anywhere, time, or place can in this day and age. The movies are genre films (Feeling invoking). DO you remember the first time you saw seven, primal fear, titanic - (kind of cheesy now) but at the time the movies gave you a feeling right.
Well all of his movies are like that. This one here is 1 of my top 10's! 5 out of 5. He has over 30 movies made and also 100's of TV episodes. Trust me on this. Its great. Once you get hooked you'll love it as much as me. BUT BEWARE YOU HAVE TO ENJOY FILM> If those action packed rockem sockem's are your only cup of tea then not for you.
Great Samurai Story & SeriesI really appreciate Home Vision Entertainments production of the Zatoichi movie series. Each release has been an excellent presentation of Zatoichi. As a Japenese Samurai Movie fan I think that this series of DVD's is the best. The character of Zatoichi is very compelling and each story helps you identify with this Blind Swordsman who is always trying to do good for others. The examples of Japenese culture during this time period is very beautiful and detailed. Shintaro Katsu displays a wide range of emotions as Zatoichi and his display of swordmanship is excellent.
Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Round 1
Released in DVD by Geneon Entertainment (05 November, 2002)
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The Gundam fight begins.........and it gets of to a great start! The first episode of G Gundam is one of my most favorite. The first episode makes the whole DVD worth buying. The other episodes are great too. They do an excellent job of introducing the characters who will play a key role in the series. If you like good anime then pick this up TODAY!!!
Round 121 year old Domon Kasshu has to fight for his nation, Neo-Japan. His father and other son, Kyoji Kasshu has built a Gundam that is called the Dark Gundam. His bro, Kyoji goes to Earth in the Gundam. His mother was shot while she was protecting his son, Kyoji. Domon was tooken and has been told to fight for Neo-Japan for him to have his father back. His father is frozen since he has built the Dark Gundam. Domon has had a old child-hood friend named Rain Mikamura. She is 20 and she supports him in fights even if he doesn't need any. She is a doctor and well not exactly a Gundam Fighter. She fixes Shining Gundam whenever it needs repair. They meet Chibodee Crocket, George DeSand,Argo Gulski and Sai SaiCi.
G GundamHow should I start... Ok, There is a 21 year old man named Domon Kasshu. He has to become a Gundam Fighter for his nation, Neo-Japan. This is because his mother was shot and his brother, Kyoji has gone to earth with a Gundam called, The Dark Gundam. The nation froze Domon's father since he and Kyoji created the Dark Gundam. Now if Domon Kasshu wants to save his father he must win the Gundam Fight. He is also assisted by a 20 year old women named, Rain Mikamura. Her father, Dr. Mikamura has been very good friends with Dr. Kasshu. Rain Mikamura helps Domon when he is on Earth. She fixes the Gundam, Shining Gundam when it has to be repaired. She has a feeling for Domon but she won't tell him. Domon is known as the King Of Hearts. This is becuz his master, Master Asia, who has trained him to be a fighter. So Master Asia pasted down the crest. Well hope that helps you!