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Summary: MS Gundam gets the 5 star treatment from Bandai!
Review: I've been waiting for this to get a domestic US release ever since I first heard about the Japanese re-issues almost 2 years ago. It's been worth the wait.I've seen these movies multiple times in mutliple formats over the years (I first saw these in 1985, dubbed on video, with no subtitles ^o^)...I have never seen them look this good. The picture is sharp, the color is rich and there isn't a hint of artifacting/glitching present. The audio has been completely remastered and re-recorded! The weapons, explosions and effects are completely redone for this version and it sounds fantastic. There are both a Dolby 5.1 and Stereo audio tracks (both in Japanese, there is no English dub present) accompanied by well done and detailed subtitling...nothing is omitted...(even bkg speaking is included!) The story is quintessential space opera. A war rages between the people of Earth and their colonies...but it's not a clear case of good guys and bad guys. Everything is not what it seems, intrigue and betrayal colors every event and the human drama serves as a vehicle for some amazing robot battles (rather than toy sales as is more common today). I cannot endorse a classic piece of animation released in the US more strongly. Bandai has done a fanstastic job bringing these movies to the US and if you've only seen the new Gundamn material...watch this and see where it all began. Among the top 5 anime ever produced....
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Summary: Gundam as it SHOULD BE
Review: M.S. Gundam is awesome! Heres the lowdown: Mankind has traveled to space and set up space colonies surrounding Earth. One set of colonies, Side 3, declare themselves the principality of Zeon and war on the Earth Federation Forces. The Zeon build Mobile Suits to gain an advantage. After a long stalemate, the Federation begins Operation V, its own M.S. developement program, the strongest being the prototype Gundam RX-78. While being transported at Side 7, the Zeon attack, and a civilian named Amuro Rey saves Side 7 w/ the Gundam.
These 3 movies basically follow from here, going throughout the One Year War. These movies are great. A lot of the scenes have been reanimated just for the movies, and the sound is very good. Among other things, this is the embodiment of the beginning of Gundam: the focus on Newtypes in place of the battles of the series. If you can't afford the series, this is a great substitute. It leaves out many things, like the G-Armor ship and Gundam Hammer, but weaves the original story together. Great movies, if you don't mind Japanese only audio w/ subtitles. Great for any fan of the Gundam Universe! ^_^
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Summary: Not bad If You Can't Afford The Series
Review: Okay I've tried to write this review before but the computer goofed up... So here goes.
First off This is the best Gundam out there, do your self a favor and give yourself time to get past the dated animatio, because once things get going believe me you'll think it's the way things are susposed to look. These movies cover most of the events of the series with some new footage in the second and third movies. Oh and they're long, but that's a good thing. Her's a brief summary of the events in the movies. The first movie is a litttle slow as it's all about setting things up, but don't worry there's still plenty of fighting. The year is uc 0079. Side threee the duchy of Zeon is at a stalemate in a six month war with the EArth federation, despite it's Zaku II mobile suits. Side 7 is host to the federations Mobile Suit devlopment project. During a Zeon surviellance mission gone bad side 7 is attacked. The gundam engineers and pilots are lost and Amuro Ray finds himself the fateful pilot of the mobile suit GUndam. Despite his inexperienc the Zeon Zaku's pose him little trouble and are easily dispatched. The first mobile suit verses mobile suit battle goes well for the federation. With Amuro piloting the gundam and civilians in charge of white base the fed mecha carrier. Cha aznable Zeon ace pilot forces them down into Zeon controlled territory.
This movie focuses on the hopless situation of white base as they fight for thier lives on the way to Jaburo the fedration H.Q in south America. It also focuses on the growing rivalry between char and amuro, Amuro's interest in Lt. Matilda ( who at times seems to be the only one in the federation who cares about white base.) As for action let's say by the end of the movie White base has a bounty on it , and the legendary Zeon Commando ramba ral on thier tails. Oh and th federation isn't the only one with new mobile suits. 4 stars The second movie is the sad one as several beloved main characters friend and foe bite the dust. Despite being pursued by a Zeon Combat unit headed by Ramba Ral, White base is commanded to participate in operation Odessa, since the federation suspects them of being new types(Super soldiers with advanced powers of perception.) Seyla tries to find out if Char is her brother commandeers the gundam onmly to nearly get herself killed and tossed in the brig. Amuro deserts with the gundam , some of his fits are painful to watch, but his brig time and encounter with Ramba RAl finally force him to grow up.
In addition to great story telling this movie has several memorable battles. Ramba Rals hand to hand combat invasion of white base, the confrontation with the Black Tri-Stars, and the Zeon invasion of Jaburo. The latter of which has the best combat musical scor in the series. 4 stars. The third movie is all about resloution the fall of zeon and all the butt kickin on the way. It's starts with white base being pursued by Char aznable pursuing white base and Gundam dispatching his advanced fleet. Afer a shor stop by side 6 where the new type girl lala is introduced it's on to the Zeon base of solomon and a major decisive battle, ending with the awesome firing of the solar ray, the most enrgy efficient weapon of mass distruction ever. The big Zam is... well you'll just have to see it. this movie wraps up the loose ends and the war and to be honest too much happens to reveiw it alll in the space provided, but you won't be disapointed. 5 stars. If you can't afford the 60+ episode series the movies are the best way to go, I have no info on the DVD extras but past gundam dvd's have excelled in this area. 3 3 hour movies 54.99 can't argue. See you after the show.
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Summary: Didn't this come out on DVD in Japan 4 years ago?
Review: So why is the reviewer below me complaining about a missing song now? Anyway the Gundam movies are really great and should be watched by anime fans and non-anime fans alike.
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Summary: is this worth buying?
Review: The first video. Hmmm well, ok. Second video. Wow, hmmmmmmm Third Video GEEZ! YOull understand why this so called "cartoon" (or animation, whatever you like to call it) lives on even today with dedicated TEEN FANS and Adults. Its a masterpiece. It starts off slow but so much happens that you really dont care anymore. they condensed the 40 some episode series (20hours) into 7 hours. (about half) they cut out all the unessential parts making a action packed peice of art. Some parts may go a but fast, but hey, no one complains about it, because it realy isnt a big deal at all.
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Summary: A must for all mecha fans
Review: The Gundam movies undoubtably launched a new age of mecha shows. It's spawned into sequels, spin-offs, novels, models and so much more. So, ofcourse, the special edition of the three movies that strated it all is a real treat. The three movies aren't just a compilation of the TV series. The music has been redone, the animation beefed up and some new scenes have been added. Plus, somethings have been tinkered with. New mecha shows up, some just disappear and others just fade out of the picture. However, it does make the movie feel more new and less of a bargain package. Sadly, the audio has been remixed as it was done with the TV series, but it's not done quite as worse. On a bright note, all the original voice actors came back in to do new recordings for the special edition. The sad part is there is no English dub included. There IS an English dub avalabe on VHS, but some consider it less than perfect so maybe it's a good thing they didn't include it. Aside from the sparkling new packaging on all the covers, there is also a 16 page booklet included. On another good note, all three films are completely raw with no hard-matted subtitles anywhere. But, for those of you who want to see the credits, they are listed on the main menu. Overall, these three movies are a dream come true for fans of the original series and those who have been waiting to see these movies for so long. The wait is over. Get it now.
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Summary: See the Anime that changed the history of anime
Review: The movie is edited version of a TV show that is 20 years old, but the depth of the story and the characters far exceeds some of anime or even sci-fi movies today. This is the anime that changed the history of anime. This is the must see not only for anime fans, but those who thinks anime is for kids and geeks.
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Summary: Really bad!!!!
Review: The price of this box-set is really good. So when I found it in America, I just bought it with no doubt (I've been a big fun of Gundam). For the release of these DVDs, the directer Tomino decided to re-record the voice-part, the background sound effects and some music. I'd thought he knew what Gundam funs want. But he totally has no ideas about it at all. The voice talents couldn't bring the same excitement to these DVD version as they did long time ago for the original version. And the worst thing was for some reason in the movie 3 Tomino didn't use a song 'Meguriai' for the final battle of the Gundam and the Zeong, neither for the very last where Amuro returns to his friends. It ruins everything!! Usually the last part of this film makes me cry, but with no 'Meguriai' in these scenes it can't be that strong. He did the same kinda thing for the Jaburo assault in the movie 2 as well. Thses DVDs have made most Japanese funs really disappointed and now they're waiting for the release of the original version on DVD. I've seen English-dubbed version of the Gundam movies on VHS, and I think they're much better (I have some problem with Amuro's pronunciation of 'Gundam' in the very begining of the movie 3, but it's acceptable). I think the voice talents for the English version did a good job (I think this way maybe because English isn't my first language). I would buy these titles on VHS, not these DVDs!! I'm so sad because Tomino's made one of his great work into a piece of ....
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Summary: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM-The best UC and Alternative gundam saga
Review: The saga that created many spin-oofs shows,OVAs,model kits,movies,t-shirts,comics,and other items is in America. The three movies are based on the origenal 42 ep. msg series released in 1979. But in 1981 the creators put all the info from the show in to a six houre movie trilage. Even thou much of the origenal seares was cut out for time the movies still rock. This saga is about when side 3 calls it self the independent duchy of ZEON. The duchy beggins a war of indepndence agents the federation of earth. The war beggins in january 0079 UC. After six mounths both sides have lost almost half of their population. But the duthy starts to build and fight with large huminode weponds called mobile suits. The zeons call thier first MS the Zaku. The zeons beggin to gane the uper in the war. The first movie beggins with three Zaku going inside of side 7. One of the Zaku is told to stay at the entrince to the side to be the lookout. The other two go on to the ground for survalence. But one of the piolets starts atake the army base they were looking at. Then you meet Amero Ray who finds the gundam and hops in to try and safe the side from the two Zaku. Soon you meet Char the red comete Azsnable, the most feard of all the Zeons (even thou he is only 19 years old). I don't want to spoil the rest for everyone but I will tell you, that you should perthes this BOX SET. It is great for any fan of great anime shows of sagas. Also if you like sci-fi shows or movies this set is for you!!!!!!!
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Summary: No English?
Review: This DVD has NO english track, it only has subtitles. I personally hate subtitles and found them to be small and hard too read. I recommend thank you DO NOT get this DVD unless you can speak Japeneese. I did however find the animation good and if the dialogue is anything like the series a good story.
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