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Summary: And suddenly, a huge robot appears from nowhere
Review: "The Big O" is a disappointingly mediocre series. Disappointing, because it had the potential to be something really cool. However, it falls short of the mark.
The show looks great, and the art-deco feel adapted from "Batman: The Animated Series" is really spectacular. The character designs are all enticing, and the premise is interesting as well. A world that underwent complete amnesia 40 years ago, and now the citizens live and work in an environment they don't completely understand. The lead characters, negotiator Roger Smith and the girl-android Dorothy, are cool characters, investigating Dorothy's past along side other mysteries. The whole thing has a really nice film noir feel to it.
But...then a non-sequitor Giant Robot appears, for a climatic Giant Robot battle every episode. It breaks the detective-style flow of the series, breaks the tone, and is just plain silly. Imagine watching "The Maltese Falcon," only to have the story end with Humphrey Bogart climbing into a previously unmentioned Giant Robot.
The combination of genres just doesn't work. Too bad really, as there are enough Giant Robot animations in the world. An art deco film noir animation would have been really something.
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Summary: The best anime series in 10 years...
Review: "The Big O" is easily the best anime series to come along in the past ten years. It's film noir anime, with retro-styled characters and mecha, similar, somewhat, to "Giant Robo". However, with a complex and intriguing plotline, fully-realised characters, moody music, and a sense of humor that borders on sarcastic, "The Big O" strikes just the right note, blending many of the familiar with just a little bit of the unique to create a series that simply blew me away. I've not been this excited about watching anime in about 15 years.Please, Bandai & Sunrise, produce more episodes! I'll be purchasing this DVD and any other "Big O" merchandise you have to offer.
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Summary: A Good Giant Robot Flick
Review: A good giant robot action series with the feel of Giant Robo and with some elements of Gunbuster and other good series.
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Summary: minus two for half the series
Review: Batman fans will feel right at home watching the Big O. Offered overseas in subtitles, this dvd comes with the first 13 episodes, but because America can't apoligize to certain nations, the consumer can only get 4 episodes on Volume 1. The added feature to DVD is to have more on one disc and at better quality. It's like buying a 8 hour vhs tape and only recording a thirty second commercial. So why are we paying more? My suggestion is if you really want to get all the episodes with the least amount of dvd's, AND you want to save money, go to any online auction and get the entire series on one dvd for the same price for the four here. Only difference, is english overdub. This disc has it, the overseas don't, but it has english subtitles. Another suggestion, learn to read faster.
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Summary: A decent beginning for an excellent series.
Review: Big O is just one of those series that has both anime purists and casual fans split down the middle. Those against it attack its similarity to the Batman cartoon, as well as the cliche'd human-android relationship. Those for it cite the impeccable style and depth of the plotline, which may escape those who see only one or two episodes. Although I myself am a big fan of Big O, I thought that the first four episodes did well to start off the series, but it could have been better. I advise those that buy this dvd to no hesitate and buy the other Big O dvd's when they are released, as this series is nothing unless you view all of the episodes. This rating is of This particular dvd, and not the series as a whole. Mind you, the last few episodes are what make the whole series a classic, at least from this person's point of view. Music: 5 stars Animation quality: 4 stars Story: 4 stars Extras: 4 stars
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Summary: Add Batman, 007, Men in Black and blend.
Review: Big O is like I said above, a perfect blend of Batman: The Animated Series, James Bond, and Men in Black. The soundtrack is very soothing, reminding you of jazz. The animation is great. The robots are very detailed, looking very 50-ish. The main character, Roger Smith, could be compared to Pierce Brosnan, Bruce Wayne, or Alec Baldwin. My only complaint is that it's too short, only consisting of 13 episodes. And the last one is a cliff-hanger, so maybe there's a possibility of a 2nd season. Only time will tell. Semper Fi!
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Summary: "Now Big O, It's Showtime!"
Review: Big O is of a type of Gundam called Megadeuce. Well, actually, Big O isn't a Gundam, I just call it that because it's giant like one. But anyway, the Big O series was awesome. My favorite episode is "Beck Comes Back". The animation is between Japanese and American. I would also give the uncut Gundam Wing episodes a PG-13 because of the mild profanity. Big O is my favorite show next to Gundam Wing and Dragon Ball Z because of the action, romance, and the comedy as well as exceptional Big O music. Buy the episodes, and you won't say you made a mistake!
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Summary: good cartoon knock off
Review: Big O is pretty much crap. i admit, i haven't seen the entire series, but thats only because i couldn't bare to watch any more. as far as i can tell, who ever made this anime tried to take the coolness of the batman cartoons, the big mecha robots from anime like gundam, and the eerie futuristic city vibe from any number of good animes. but what it amounts to is a show that really isn't original at all, in any way. aside from all the stuff just mentioned, the story is not only hard to follow, at times it seems like there isn't one. the only common thread between episodes that i could ever pick up on is that every lost there memories, and they mention it over and over and over again. after about the 10th time it came up and wasn't developed further, i basically said "so what" and turned off the tv. the only reason i didn't give this series 1 star was because the robot girl in it was kinda cool. so if you like robot girls, maybe this is the show for you. if you are really interested in checking this one out, don't waiste your money, watch it on the cartoon network or something.
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Summary: Interesting, unique, original and incomplete
Review: Big O probably has the most original style of any series I've watched. It combines Batman-esque designs with giant robots and blues music; you'll never see anything quite like it. There is guarenteed to be action in every episode, and the main characters are very well defined. Roger is used to living alone doing things his own way, but must adapt to living with the unique robot Dorothy. The world of Big O is full of mystery as the world has lost all memory of civilization prior an event which wiped out most of the world. Roger's main goal is to find these memories, through various means and people and solve the mystery of what caused the cataclysm. This great story unforunately may never come to a conclusion as the show was cancelled after only one season. Watching these episodes may be interesting, but will only break your heart since you'll never know the fate of Roger and Dorothy. On a technical note, the DVD only contains 4 episodes and the bare minimum of extras so purchasing is not highly recommended. You're better off catching some reruns on Cartoon Network if they ever bring the series back.
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Summary: Intriguing New Series
Review: Big O recently started showing on Cartoon Network's Toonami afternoon block of action cartoons and is already a hit. If its art and animation style remind you of Batman: The Animated Series, that's because the same animation team is responsible for both series. There are also plot similarities, especially in the main character--freelance negotiator Roger Smith in a rich playboy/hero role reminiscent of Bruce Wayne--and his helping butler Norman. Adding flavor is Dorothy, an android modeled after a deceased young girl. Her dour expression and monotone voice never change, yet she still conveys some very human qualities in her growing affection for Roger, who takes her on in the pilot episode as his partner. The show's snicker-inducing title comes from Big O, a giant robot Roger calls to aid him in his battles. The story takes place in Paradigm City, the last city left on Earth after some unknown cataclysm. All of the city's inhabitants mysteriously lost their memories 40 years ago, and the episodes are set against a theme of the citizens having come to terms with their lack of a history. The mood is dark and depressing with a lot of wah-wah bluesy music, but the show is gripping and has interesting characters and plots. I highly recommend giving it a try.
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