Robotech E1: Macross Saga 1- Elements Of Robotechnology

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Summary: The Robotech sideshow, volume 1
Review: This disc, originally packaged with the first volume of the "Robotech: The Legacy" DVD box set series, features the `Codename: Robotech' special that was produced and broadcast in prime time to attract viewers to the show. Sadly, after I'd it again for the first time in fifteen years, I found it a bit of a disappointment. Basically, it's just a 75-minute recap featuring snippets from the first 14 episodes, with a slightly different narration by Captain Gloval. The picture quality is rather pathetic, too. This less-than-stellar presentation should be viewed more for its historical significance than its entertainment value. The best thing to do is watch it while listening to the Carl Macek commentary track. In his low-key, soft-tone manner, Macek covers the history, production, licensing, "bloopers", and other factoids about the making of `Robotech' as the show plays on. He also discusses the methods and techniques of producing and filming anime, as well as adapting it for the North American market.

Also etched into this platter are different foreign-language dubs (French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian) of the Rick Hunter/Lynn Minmei mock marriage scene. There's also a music-&-sound-effects-only track, as well as sketches of the Macross Saga show's various characters. All in all, this one's recommended more for the hard-core RoboPhile who simply has to have it all. For the more moderate Robotech nuts, ya might wanna hit the local rental place and view it at least once in your lifetime, just to say you saw it.

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