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Summary: Dissapointing...and confusing!
Review: I waited with such high anticipation for this movie to finally be released in the US because I had heard numerous comments on how great it was supposed to be. Now, after finally seeing it for myself, I regret ever spending my money on it. First of all, the story was pretty lame, not to mention the characters (except Char & Amuro). That annoying Quess brat was the absolute worst! I'd say the best thing about it were the fights, but alot of times the action was so fast it was confusing. The worst part was the ending! I just didn't get what the heck happened with Char and Amuro! I expected a much more climatic ending to the rivalry between the two Newtype warriors. So in short, I can't say that I enjoyed this one much. I love Gundam, and I honestly think this is the worst of all the Gundam titles I've seen so far. The three original MS Gundam movies are much better in my opinion, even though the animation isn't as good. I recommend any of the other Gundam titles over this one, especially Wing or 8th MS team.
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Summary: Saw it on cable!
Review: I was channel surfing late one Sat. night and accidentally tuned in. Just a matter of time before I get this one. It blew this 43-year old kid's mind!
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Summary: Char's Counterattack: The Gundam movie you don't want to mis
Review: I won't beat around the bsuh, thsi movie is incredible. First off, the charcacters are complex yet simple, understandable but deep. Passion, vengence, love, hatred, every emetion you could possibly think or miagine. The story is very good, there are some gripes about the ending, but frankly some people can't live without an ending without knowing everything that happened. People don't like this Quess person either? Well, she is annoying, but she is stupid, and everything comes back to those people. The mobile suit battles are crazy, even the mass produced suits have creative ways, missles from their shields, waists, guns, vulcan guns, and the new types are amazing. Seing the funnels fly while they battle is amazing, watching Newtypes is truely mind expanding, and Amuro vs. Char is greater than ever. To summarize, this movie has everything a good movie should have, its a drama, with just as much action lots of battles, lots of passion, lots of people should buy this movie....
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Summary: Gundam dvd's on PS2
Review: is it just me or do none of the gundam movies work on PS2?
i bought Char's Counterattack and Endless walts and neither of them work on PS2.
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Summary: An excellent conclusion to a legendary rivalry
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam - Char's Counterattack is an anime masterpiece. It is the final chapter in the feud between the legendary Newtype Amuro Ray and the former Zeon Newtype ace, Char Aznable. The movie lives up to all the expectations a Gundam fan would have about this epic conclusion, and it is a film every Gundam fan must have in their DVD library.First of all, the packaging is very nice. The DVD comes with a dark red slipcover featuring a golden Neo Zeon emblem on one side and the head of the Nu Gundam on the other. It looks great and gives the DVD a classy look. The cover on the DVD case itself features a dueling Nu Gundam and Sazabi, and it looks good as well. But, the cover is reverseable and features the Japanese cover on the other side, which depicts Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, and Lalah Sune, and it looks even better than the default cover. The DVD itself has a Neo Zeon emblem on it as well as the title of the movie. A small booklet outlining the events of Gundam series leading up to Char's Counterattack can be found in the case, and it also provides insight to battle tactics and Gundam devices. It isn't terribly informative, but it is still nice to have for those relatively unfamiliar with the Gundam series. A word of warning: if you have not watched the original Mobile Suit Gundam, do not bother with this movie, as the original series sets the stage for this monumental duel between Amuro and Char. The main problem with this movie is that you really need to have a passing familiarity with Zeta Gundam, the sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam which has not yet been released in America. However, if you have seen the original series, you can understand the basic storyline, but the finer points may be lost. The storyline itself is very complex and rich. As with any Gundam series, there is an equal amount of mobile suit combat and political intrigue. The movie begins with a large battle above Earth where Char is attempting to drop an asteroid on Earth in order to pass judgement on the elitist Earth inhabitants who tend to treat the Spacenoids unfairly. We are quickly introduced to the movie's two main players: Char Aznable, an arrogant ace pilot who has become the head of the Neo Zeon organization, and Amuro Ray, a powerful Newtype pilot who is a member of the elite Federation Londo Bell taskforce. We are also introduced to Quess Paraya, a whiny, annoying blue-haired girl who will play a major role later in the movie. The movie begins with a bang, but the middle of the movie is comprised mostly of political games and plot development. However, if you can sit through this relatively slow portion, you will be treated to a final third of nearly nonstop action. The animation in the movie is remarkably well-done for a late 80's animated work. The animation is very fluid. It isn't quite as good as recent Gundam series, but it is much better than the animation in the original series, and it is still very watchable. In fact, it is very easy to forget the series age since the animation is pulled off so well. The music and sound is equally great. The musical score is absolutely wonderful. From the heroic theme of Londo Bell to the slightly melancholy theme of Neo Zeon, all the music is a pleasure to listen to. The sound effects are also well-done, from the mechanical sounds of the mobile suits to the great explosions. The dub is also done pretty well, and it doesn't sound corny like so many anime dubs tend to. The Japanese voices are also present on the disc, so if you simply can't stand the dub, you can watch the Japanese version with subtitles. There's not much in the way of extras on the DVD other than a bizarre music video showing the making of Gundam models and a brief overview of the Gundam series' creator. But, the movie itself more than makes up for this lack of extra features. In the end, if you love Gundam, you can't help but love this movie. It is full of all the things that make Gundam a timeless series, and it is a fitting conclusion to one of the most famous rivalries in anime history. Don't miss this excellent movie.
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Summary: An excellent conclusion to a legendary rivalry
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam - Char's Counterattack is an anime masterpiece. It is the final chapter in the feud between the legendary Newtype Amuro Ray and the former Zeon Newtype ace, Char Aznable. The movie lives up to all the expectations a Gundam fan would have about this epic conclusion, and it is a film every Gundam fan must have in their DVD library. First of all, the packaging is very nice. The DVD comes with a dark red slipcover featuring a golden Neo Zeon emblem on one side and the head of the Nu Gundam on the other. It looks great and gives the DVD a classy look. The cover on the DVD case itself features a dueling Nu Gundam and Sazabi, and it looks good as well. But, the cover is reverseable and features the Japanese cover on the other side, which depicts Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, and Lalah Sune, and it looks even better than the default cover. The DVD itself has a Neo Zeon emblem on it as well as the title of the movie. A small booklet outlining the events of Gundam series leading up to Char's Counterattack can be found in the case, and it also provides insight to battle tactics and Gundam devices. It isn't terribly informative, but it is still nice to have for those relatively unfamiliar with the Gundam series. A word of warning: if you have not watched the original Mobile Suit Gundam, do not bother with this movie, as the original series sets the stage for this monumental duel between Amuro and Char. The main problem with this movie is that you really need to have a passing familiarity with Zeta Gundam, the sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam which has not yet been released in America. However, if you have seen the original series, you can understand the basic storyline, but the finer points may be lost. The storyline itself is very complex and rich. As with any Gundam series, there is an equal amount of mobile suit combat and political intrigue. The movie begins with a large battle above Earth where Char is attempting to drop an asteroid on Earth in order to pass judgement on the elitist Earth inhabitants who tend to treat the Spacenoids unfairly. We are quickly introduced to the movie's two main players: Char Aznable, an arrogant ace pilot who has become the head of the Neo Zeon organization, and Amuro Ray, a powerful Newtype pilot who is a member of the elite Federation Londo Bell taskforce. We are also introduced to Quess Paraya, a whiny, annoying blue-haired girl who will play a major role later in the movie. The movie begins with a bang, but the middle of the movie is comprised mostly of political games and plot development. However, if you can sit through this relatively slow portion, you will be treated to a final third of nearly nonstop action. The animation in the movie is remarkably well-done for a late 80's animated work. The animation is very fluid. It isn't quite as good as recent Gundam series, but it is much better than the animation in the original series, and it is still very watchable. In fact, it is very easy to forget the series age since the animation is pulled off so well. The music and sound is equally great. The musical score is absolutely wonderful. From the heroic theme of Londo Bell to the slightly melancholy theme of Neo Zeon, all the music is a pleasure to listen to. The sound effects are also well-done, from the mechanical sounds of the mobile suits to the great explosions. The dub is also done pretty well, and it doesn't sound corny like so many anime dubs tend to. The Japanese voices are also present on the disc, so if you simply can't stand the dub, you can watch the Japanese version with subtitles. There's not much in the way of extras on the DVD other than a bizarre music video showing the making of Gundam models and a brief overview of the Gundam series' creator. But, the movie itself more than makes up for this lack of extra features. In the end, if you love Gundam, you can't help but love this movie. It is full of all the things that make Gundam a timeless series, and it is a fitting conclusion to one of the most famous rivalries in anime history. Don't miss this excellent movie.
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Summary: Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack: A film worth seeing
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack takes place in the year Universal Century (UC) 0093, some 14 years after the devestating One-Year War ended (Mobile Suit Gundam). In this new war, Char Aznable (a.k.a. Casval Deikum) leads the forces of Neo-Zeon in an attempt to render Earth uninhabitable by dropping asteroids onto its surface, thus creating a nuclear winter. To oppose him is Amuro Ray of the Earth Federal Forces unit Londo Bell. Amuro, using the Federation's RX-93 Nu Gundam, must engage Char, who pilots the MSN-04 Sazabi, in a final conflict that will decide the fate of all mankind. This movie is packed with stunning mobile suit battles and a very intruiging plot. Nearly every character in this story is complex, even the characters Astanosh and Kira. The story itself is riddled with government conspiricies and there are twists at every corner, making for a very enjoyable two hours. Gundam fans will enjoy this tale, which finally closes the curtain upon the raging conflict between Amuro and Char. If there is one thing that I do find at fault in this movie, it's that the character Quess Paraya is extremely annoying, and her thoughts make no sense, especially when she tries to make observations about humanity. Quess aside, the movie is excellent and a must-have for all Gundam fans. Hell, even non-Gundam fans might enjoy it.
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Summary: Best Gundam film EVER.
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's counter attack begins right up with familar characters, if you have seen Mobile Suit Gundam you will know Amuro Rei and Char Aznable right away, throught "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" the characters had times where they not only fought agaisnt each other, but along side each other. This time Amuro Rei is thrown in with Char Aznable in one last clash of the titans (Excuse the Zeta gundam Pun) this movie is actually more of a two hour space brawl, the action, both fight wise and character wise is amazing, not only do we get to see great robots like the "Nu gundam" and "Refined Zeta gundam" fighting against robots such as "Sazabi" (Which by the way, the Master Grade Sazabi is one of the bigest 1\100th scale models there are.) and the other Neo Zeon mechs, we are introduced to new characters like Quess Pyra and Gyunei, but also we have Bright Noah, from the origanal and Zeta gundam, Mirai from MSG\Zeta, and Bright Noah's son Hathaway, from Zeta Gundam, who is all grown up now. We also get to see the green ball robot "Haro" again, overall the movie provides a great atmopshere, an unbelivable chemistry between characters devoloped in SUCH a short time, great mech battles, with that said great MECHS, and the ending was one of the most fufilling endings I have ever seen. 5\5, pick this and the original mobile suit gundam Movie set, you will not regret it.
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Summary: Best Gundam film EVER.
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's counter attack begins right up with familar characters, if you have seen Mobile Suit Gundam you will know Amuro Rei and Char Aznable right away, throught "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" the characters had times where they not only fought agaisnt each other, but along side each other. This time Amuro Rei is thrown in with Char Aznable in one last clash of the titans (Excuse the Zeta gundam Pun) this movie is actually more of a two hour space brawl, the action, both fight wise and character wise is amazing, not only do we get to see great robots like the "Nu gundam" and "Refined Zeta gundam" fighting against robots such as "Sazabi" (Which by the way, the Master Grade Sazabi is one of the bigest 1\100th scale models there are.) and the other Neo Zeon mechs, we are introduced to new characters like Quess Pyra and Gyunei, but also we have Bright Noah, from the origanal and Zeta gundam, Mirai from MSG\Zeta, and Bright Noah's son Hathaway, from Zeta Gundam, who is all grown up now. We also get to see the green ball robot "Haro" again, overall the movie provides a great atmopshere, an unbelivable chemistry between characters devoloped in SUCH a short time, great mech battles, with that said great MECHS, and the ending was one of the most fufilling endings I have ever seen. 5\5, pick this and the original mobile suit gundam Movie set, you will not regret it.
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Summary: CHAR'S COUNTER ATTACK!!!
Review: Ok people, CCA is one of the greatest gundam movies. Its a continuation of what happens after Zeta Gundam and ZZ Gundam. In Zeta Char and Amuro fought side by side against the Titans in order to end their injustice; however, Char was a member of AEUG (space) and Amuro was a member of Karaba (Earth) so they didn't get into verbal fights except for on one instance. Now Char, obsessed with revenge wants to get in a fight with Amuro to end it once and for all. He also wants to force humans to migrate to space. Watch this movie, the people who gave this movie a low score can't appreciate Gundam. "Oh Gundam Wing is better" gimme a break, GUNDAM WING WAS BASED OFF OF 0079, 0083, Zeta Gundam, ZZ Gundam, and you guessed it Char's Counterattack (GW does take place in a seperate timeline though, and I hated it). Rent, buy, steal CCA, anything to get it and watch it. ...
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