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Summary: a helpful summary to take your pick
Review: The world known as Gaea is a planet where the Earth can be seen in the night sky. On this world, the Tribe of the Black Dragon begins invading the neighboring territories in its quest to conquer and rule the entire planet. Young Prince Van's country is one of those destroyed by the Black Dragon. Enraged by the slaughter, this descendant of the white-winged Dragon, fight against the Black Dragon in his quest to save Gaea. Coming under the protection of Abaharaki, the ruler of a neighboring country that also opposes the Black Dragon, Van sets firmly on his path of vengeance. But the Black Dragon has found a Dragon Armor that, during the ancient wars, is believed to have burned all Gaea. The Black Dragon plans to excavate and resurrect this powerful weapon. Meanwhile, on Earth, there is a girl who wants to vanish. As if in answer to her prayer, a mysterious power takes Hitomi from Earth and leads her to Gaea. What will Hitomi see in this strange world? Total destruction and rebirth? What Hitomi doesn't know is that she's the key to shape the destiny of this world!Ok! Same story it is with the series but a different plot with more music, action, suspense and with a slight romance (if you'll call it) but I can just say It's one story you'll enjoy and never get bored to watch it several times!
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Summary: Sora
Review: I give this move five stars because it finshes what it was set out to do, and that was to make an entertaining movie. It has action and beautiful animation through out the whole picture. I think why some people have a problem with it is becuas this film is a retelling of the much beloved TV series. Well I honstly like them just the way they are. And as always Yoko Kanno's music was wonderful to hear.
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Summary: Well, could have been worse, but...
Review: First, I suppose I should admit my bias: I LOVE the Escaflowne tv series. It's my favorite anime. I tried very hard, however, to set aside those feelings so I could enjoy the movie, knowing full well it wouldn't be "the same" as the series. The main problem with the movie is that there are FAR too many characters and weak characterization for them. It's okay to have that many in a tv series, where you expand on them over time, but in a movie like this, it's too confusing. Dryden, for example, is in the movie, but is just tossed in there haphazardly. The same with the catgirl sisters, Eriya and Nariya. What is the purpose? There isn't one, except to show their new design to fans. I feel like the movie's makers thought fans would be upset if most of the secondary characters of the tv show didn't make an appearance here somehow. The movie would have been MUCH more enjoyable if there weren't so many "one shot appearances." The music isn't quite up to Yoko Kanno's usual fare, for some reason. However, it's still good compared to a lot of other music. Had the movie itself been a TV series, I feel it would have been much more enjoyable. I don't mind "remakes" of things, though in this case I feel we would have been much better served with a sequel to Escaflowne, rather than this retelling.
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Summary: Amazing Piece of Work
Review: I think a lot of reviewers have hit upon this, but this is much more R-rated version of the story. It's hard not to make comparisons to the tv-series, but once you're into this story, it's not hard to let go. The animation and Sound design are beautifully done. I can only imagine how cool this must have been in the theaters. If you're up for a much more mature telling of the story, which has a decidely darker twist, check this out. You won't be dissapointed.
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Summary: Don't compare it to the series!!!
Review: As stated in the title, the only way to enjoy this movie is if you have an open mind, and if you do not compare it to the Vision of Escaflowne TV series. Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea is a retelling of the series, and much is different, in order to make it a decent 2 hour movie (which it is by all means). The characters have all undergone makeovers, in fact, the character designer for the hit Squaresoft videogame "Chrono Cross" has redesigned the characters, and the similarities between "Chrono Cross" and "Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea's" characters are almost uncanny. Van = Serge. The new designs take some getting used to, but once you are used to them, the change is welcome. The story is different as well, some character's motives have drastically changed (especially Hitomi and Folken). The music is fantastic, I own the soundtrack so I can say that safely. The movie is a great one when compared to nothing else... and one must do just that when watching it.
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Summary: Not Really Worth It All - Unless.....
Review: The Escaflowne Movie - Ultimate Edition - Is Not Really Worth It All - Unless.....
- You are a Die-hard Maaya Sakamoto(?) Fan.
-- You are a Die-hard Yoko Kanno Fan as well.
What did it miss from my expectation:
Well if u compare to the Escaflowne TV series DVD's you got MUSIC video., which you can also sing along to if you had a Karayoke(?) ^_^ ---- BUT there are no Music Videos *sigh* only just a Movie CD sound track., which is passable to some degree., but did not full-fill my true desire -Music Video's (?): are words or IMPORTANT names of people that may have been mis-spelled so just in case I apologize in advance... ...
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Summary: Better for guys than the series was
Review: In my opinion, the escaflowne series was mainly made for girls but still had enough swords and a little bit of carnage (thanks to that Dilandow guy/whatever) to keep guys interested.
The movie is the opposite. The tone down all that useless love and stuff and fill it with more gore and a darker atmosphere. The animation is excellent and the dark atmosphere I meantioned earlier is perfect for a world at war. I especially like how they use just the right amount of love and sentimental stuff to be understood without getting all sappy. *keep in mind that I havn't seen this on dvd or in english dub, but unless this movie gets a nasty dub or a seriously flawed DVD it's going to be really awesome. It's definatly my most highly anticipated release for 2002!
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Summary: A Downed Dragon
Review: "The Vision of Escaflowne" was quite a remarkable work of anime. An artistic piece that was wedged between the productions of "Macross Plus" and "Cowboy Bebop." Not surprising considering they were all made by the same team. However, it is surprising (to the point of baffling) that "Escaflowne: The Movie" is a dissapointment. The story is a twist on the original 26-episode TV series. In the magical world of Gaia, two ancient Dragon Clans (Black and White...how original) are vying for the control of the mystical armor, Escaflowne. Meanwhile, Hitomi, the standard so-full-of-angst-I-should-open-a-store-for-it teenage girl dreams of leaving her existence. But lo and behold, through the magic of film, she *gasp!* leaves her existence only to be transported to Gaia where she is hailed as the Wing Goddess who will set the world right. One of the main problems with this film is the source material. It's hard to watch this without feeling a bit left in the dark, if you haven't watched the series. Yet, at the same time it's hard to watch it having seen the series because the movie manages to mash up the high points of the series, leaving the viewer with something that resembles a parfait that met its demise under a mallet. The characters act as they did in the original TV series, but minus the full fleshed out stories and lives that made them interesting. So, you really can't feel anything for these poor cardboard cutouts. Most of that can be thanked by the lame script which features such lines as "Lord Van...Lord Van!!...Lord Van..." and "Pleased to meet you, Mister Folken." As if they didn't make enough brain destroying drugs, in walks the dialouge. Gaia has changed in the same manner as well. Gaia, for a world teeming with magic and imagination, has somehow lost it all. Now everything seems to be borrowed from other anime. The animals look like something out of a Miyazaki film, the battle scenes seem like they took lessons from a poor man's "Ninja Scroll," the soldiers seemed to have bought their armor from a "Lodoss War" garage sale, and in the funniest way possible, soldiers now have magic powers that are NEVER explained only to make them resemble rejects from "Akira." Oh, and one more gripe, WHERE'S ESCAFLOWNE??? Seriously, for something that could either shape of destroy the world you think it would be on-screen longer. Every scene where the massive armor is not in you wonder where the hell is it, and why isn't doing anything important. Oh, and Escaflowne has also changed, but I will not dis-hearten anymore of the fans. The only saving grace is that the film was, as stated before, created by the same team as "Cowboy Bebop." And that means that the music is done by, that's right, Yoko Kanno. Kanno's score permeates through the film and actually keeps your attention a whole lot longer than anything the script ahs to offer. Another grace is the animation. Things look great, but sadly that's it. Too bad these good things were severly wasted. In the end, "Escaflowne" boasts a lot of appeal, but sadly leaves everyone in the dust wanting something with, I don't know, taste perhaps? One must ask themselves, who is this movie really for? Is it for the fans, or is it for those who are interested but haven't visited the world of Gaia? Sadly, it's for neither. Music's good though. -RW
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Summary: ..(splendid, magnificent...etc)
Review: I bought this movie as a bootleg, when I was a brand new fan of anime in general and didn't know about such things. The movie is totally awesome! It is also violent and bloody (and gory too) so it might now be good for someone with a weak stomach-even if it is animated, it can be pretty realistic! I loved the movie-because of its 'softer' side (Van+Hitomi kawaiiness (cuteness)) and because of the artwork. The artwork is simply AMAZING! I just -had- to buy the movie's artbook, just becuase I was so awed (too bad I can't read much Japanese...). Anyways, the movie is very very very VERY good... and you should SO buy it. All the extra features and whatnot...at that price!--bargain!
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Summary: Esflowne the movie
Review: This movie is a must see for the fans of the series. There's a lot of fight scenes and its well done. Really good movie...I suggest you buy it and enjoy
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