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Summary: Subarashi! Best viewed when not sober...
Review: I bought discovery a few years back, and to be honest I wasn't impressed, so into the back of the collection it went. Then I saw Interstella 5555. Now I can't stop listening to the damned thing, and smiling when certain tracks come on, because Discovery finally has a context that is pleasing. Interstella 5555 really is an over the top, sentimental piece of anime, and that's what is so great about it. The fact that the hero of the story flies around in a gigantic space guitar only really bothers you the first time you see it.
I really liked that there is zero dialogue in this movie, just Discovery as the soundtrack, and lots of non-verbal communication, meaning that there's no need for translation, or bad dub-overs. One can view it in any country. The animation is trully top notch, if not heavily 70's themed. It's deffinately a cheesy movie, but that cheese pays off big time in the form of charm, and in the end a kind of sci-fi optimism, which is kind of nice in an age when everyone is surly, sarcastic, and irony ladden. This movie will leave you feeling good, so why not buy it?
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Summary: I cryed
Review: I cryed. Multiple Times. I got it in the mail yesterday and I have since watched it three times. This movie is up there with the Sci-fi eighties classic E.T. Buy it, watch it, cry throughout the whole thing, and then look around you and smile because life is beautiful.
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Summary: A fusion of French Disco and Anime!!
Review: I don't think that this DVD is only for Daft Punk fans. It's brilliant from beginning to end, and the director, Leiji Matsumoto, has magnificently choreographed the already fabulous Discovery album, and created a visual masterpiece. The film will appeal to anime fans too, and if, like I, you are an anime and Daft Punk fan; "Interstella 555" is the purchase of the year. This is inspiring work from one of the greatest anime director's in collaboration with THE greatest Disco house group on the planet, and for that matter, the music from "Discovery" (aka Interstella 555 without visuals)is pioneering in it's effect on the Dance music scene around the world! I'm expecting this to be played on screens around bars in London. Buy the DVD!
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Summary: A Classic story, well told, beautifully animated.
Review: I missed the US showing of this film at the Rez Fest in San Francisco, but now thanks to DVD I've gotten to enjoy it. The animation is stunningly smooth, and while obviously computer assisted makes me feel nostalgic for the Matsumoto anime of my youth (Star Blazers, etc) I think the thing that impressed me was the visual story telling quality. Details are planted throughout to allow you to understand what is going on, withough being heavy handed and over obvious. If you like Anime or like Daft Punk, give this disc a spin, you'll enjoy the heck out of it. If you like both, you'll love the combo.
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Summary: Very excellent and unique
Review: I never owned the CD by Daft Punk. The only songs I knew were the singles that were played on the radio. This movie is truly an impressive piece of art. Even songs that are rather boring are exciting simply because of the story telling on screen. The songs fit so perfectly with the action visually, even on instrumental songs. You can read the other customer reviews that say all I think, so I'll talk about something else on the DVD: The sound itself. The DVD has DTS and Dolby Digital. I've only listened to the Dolby Digital so far, but it's safe to assume DTS wouldn't be totally differant. I was a slightly dissapointed (only because I was perhaps overly expecting more) that the music itself doesn't take advantage of all five speakers. Instead, the music is basically the same old two-channel stereo mix from the CD. The use of the rear speakers and the center speaker are when there are sound effects onscreen, which are rare.
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Summary: Must Own It on DVD
Review: I remember 3 years ago when I watched on MTV the anime video of the first single by Daft Punk's album "Discovery", "One More Time". I really thought it was something quite original. The music was also fantastic. Then I found out that there were more videos from the same album following the sequence of events. The story seemed totally awesome. I could only watch 4 episodes and the curiosity covered me. Finally, I decided to own it. The first time I saw it, I watched on a huge 32" TV plasma screen, home theater, and surround sound system. It has been one of the ultimate experiences of my life. I'm 200% satisfied with my purchase. Maybe you should try it too. And I also hope to hear of more joint projects from Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto.
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Summary: Mesmirizing
Review: I thought that any visual accompanyment to 'Discovery' would ruin it's majesty because it is simply an album that lets your mind flow and conjure up beautiful decadent scenes. For this reason I was reluctant to watch Interstella 5555. But then I saw stills for it and became intrigued by the gorgeous animation. I purchased it and was blown away by how deep the plot was and how well it was executed without any dialogue of any sort. The songs fit so well with each scenario it may leave you swearing that 'Discovery' had to be a concept wating for this movie to be made. Its story is timeless and refreshing. You feel for the group, their world, and their unlikely hero. It actually almost enhances the album and reinstills positive outlook on it. I would definitely recommend this film for any anime or Daft fan.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I was amazed that this movie works as well as it does. I first became acquainted with Daft Punk when I was living in the UK and the first bits of the movie were released as the videos for the first four tracks on the album. Discovery doesn't sound particularly like a concept album when one listens to it, so I was expecting that they would have to at least insert dialog or rearrange the tracks for the film, but they did not. The visuals carry the story, but the songs are so well integrated that there is never a clash, nor does the viewer find himself wondering what is going on. Even the motivation of the villain is clear. Matsumoto's visuals are beautiful. I think this film is accessible even to those who are not normally fans of anime or house music.
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Summary: Sweet
Review: I've never seen this Music/Anime/Classic. But based on the other reviews it sounds and/or LOOKS FANTASTIC to any Daft Punk fans out there hoo have to get this. I live in America so this a rare film considering it came out in Japan and differnt countries I dont live in. By this DVD its probly the only Daft Punk DVD avilable. Discovery is a graet album my favorite song is (I actully enjoy every one) but my favered one is probly out of all is Aerodynamic it has lots of cool tones and stuff. By this DVD it is The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. Peace Out!!
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Summary: Great anime music video
Review: I've only been a casual fan of Daft Punk, but thought it was worth checking out...and I loved it! It's thoroughly entertaining for any fan of Daft Punk and/or Leiji Matsumoto; and pretty impressive considering it would've had to be released for arts sake and not to make a million bucks. The story is about an alien rock group kidnapped and brought to Earth by an evil music manager, with the music from Discovery, and no dialogue. I didn't really understand the story until the second time I watched it, though.
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