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Ah! My Goddess - The Movie

Ah! My Goddess - The Movie

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing graphics and impressive sound
Review: I saw the VHS and VCD version of this movie before. The DVD is much better than all the versions and formats I have seen before. The wonderful illustration and graphic presentation is breath taking. The color is rich and free of defects on my Proton monitor. The audio is also very well done. I played the movie using a Pass multi-channel amplifier, Elite DVD player, Lexicon sound processor and B&W N803, N805 & HTM1 speakers. The sound is warm with full bottom, not dramatic yet smooth transition between 5 channels and good depth. The voice duping appears to be the same as the VHS tape, OK. The subtitle has mismatch to the voice in a few areas, I turned it off. It would be great if the subtitle is more accurate so I can listen to the original Japanese voice and read the subtitle.

I was delighted and highly recommend this DVD to you.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A "heavenly" DVD
Review: As a HUGE fan of Kosuke Fujishima's work of Oh My Goddess, I was really stoked for the movie to finally make it's way here. The animation and music are both top-notch, and far surpass that of the OAV series (which in itself wasn't bad either...). The story was also good, however, to give fair warning, I have every Oh My Goddess! comic and all the OAV's. This means that I am privy to the backgrounds of each and every character I saw in the movie. If you haven't read the comic, I think it's still a great movie, but you'll probably gain a new appreciation for it after reading some of the older manga on it. The only bad part about the film was the fact that the music was sometimes so loud that I couldn't hear the dialogue, and it didn't matter how high or low my volume was either. Other than that minor quibble, a great movie, especially for the truly devoted Oh My Goddess! fan (like me!).

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Nothing but the best!
Review: I've seen this movie several times already (even in a moviehouse here in Japan in Japanese), and I tell you, you won't regret having this title. The story is so moving, and until now, I really can't believe that there is such an animation like this! But, one word of advice, before buying/watching this, be sure to watch first the OVA series to fully understand the whole story.

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Specialist or mass market
Review: The megamisama movie is beautifully drawn, with fluid motions and bold use of colour (see the scene when Celestine appears in front of Belldandy). The character design is true to the latest style of Fujishima sensei's drawing, which is distinctly different from the OVA. The plot itself is twisty and focuses a lot on Belldandy and Keiichi battling through their emotional problems. A true masterpiece. Although viewers who are used to the extrovert Holywood style are advised to glue their eyes on the screen for the subtle changes in facial expression and voice pitch, which is typical of Japanese story telling.

However it does have a few problems. First of all, for fellow viewers in the US who probably have seen the OVA, but generally do not have access to all (the latest) 22 volumns of the manga; you might be wondering who Chihiro and Peroth are, and the movie never attempts to explain these major characters from the manga.

And for those who know Fujishima sensei's story well, you'll notice there is a discrepancy in the time line - in the movie, Keiichi is still a student while Chihiro's garage has already opened. This discrepancy probably doesn't matter too much for the movie's plot, but it's irritating for a fan like me, who keeps wondering while watching, how come Chihiro's shop could open without Keiichi and Belldandy working for her. Who's changing the oil? Who's keeping the cash register?

The movie also seems at times to bring in characters just to please the fans. (I do admit seeing familiar characters on the movie screen is quite a treat) But honestly I don't find it necessary to bring in Megumi or Chihiro in the plot. And the one thing that really irritates is the appearance of Noble Scarlet. Everybody familiar with the story knows Skuld's angel is Noble Scarlet, but everybody familiar with the story also knows that Skuld doesn't have an angel (digest this!). The sole purpose of her appearance is to please the fans and make the scene look good with all three angels (from all three goddess)battling out with Morgen.

Although there are a few reservations from a fan's point of view, it shouldn't stop anybody from enjoying this wonderful film, whether you're familiar with the manga's story or not. I'm sure everybody will find it rewarding to watch.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the most powerful anime movies I have ever seen!
Review: This movie is a must have if you enjoyed the Ah! My Goddess OVA series and more so if you are amoung the many who felt that the story could've benefited from more than five episodes. The movie remains true to the OVA although there are some animation difference. For example, the coloring done on Belldandy's facial features are slightly different. I would hightly recommend that one watch the OVA series before the movie although it not a necessity. I say it because it helps to get an understanding of the characters as there is very little in the way of introduction to the three goddesses in the movie. The plot of the movie is very intriguing and is very good example of the good anime that is out there if you are willing to search for it. The soundtrack is incredible especially the song which the three goddesses sing at the end.



Rating: 5 stars
Summary: IT'S COMMING!!!!
Review: OUTSTANDING!!
THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY! WELL GREAT ANYWAY. I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A POOR COPY OF THIS MOVIE A WHILE BACK AND I WAS STUNNED TO WATCH A NEW EP. THE STORY LINE IS SO FAR THE BEST IN THE SERIES YET.

IF YOUR NEW TO THIS SERIES I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GETTING THE FIRST FIVE OAV'S FIRST. "THE MOVIE WILL MAKE MORE SENSE".

I CANT WAIT TO GET MY PAW'S ON IT.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent, emotional film
Review: I actually purchased the import DTS version of this movie, and if the video quality matches the quality of the Japanese release, this should definitely be a great title to own.

At times, the story is so moving that I almost felt compelled to cry, which for me is no small feat. Even hearing everything in Japanese and following a script I had printed out from the internet left me with nothing but praise for this film.

If there is one thing I am disappointed in is that they aren't releasing a DTS version of the movie here in the states. This was the way the movie was originally presented in the Japanese theatres and as such, we should be given the option to view (or more appropriately, listen to) it in that manner. Minor gripe, but then, that's why I imported.

The music is by far the best part of this release, the soundtrack actually becomes overbearing in regards to the voices at times, but this usually only happens in really emotional areas, the school clinic scene for instance (watch it in Japanese and you will see what I mean). It makes for a better viewing experience in my opinion as it helps convey the emotion of the scene.

If you're an anime fan, pick this movie up. If you're an action fan and hate "chick flicks", you may be better off avoiding this.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I can't believe it's finally coming! *_*
Review: I love this movie. I haven't seen it on the DVD yet, but I have watched the raw Japanese version. The artwork is the most beautiful I have seen, and I can't wait to know what they actually say. >D

Really, it is a gorgeous movie and the story is very well articulated through the artwork. It is, hands down, my favorite anime movie.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very beautiful movie
Review: Very colorful and carefully drawn characters. You may have seen OAV series (AnimEigo) or Adventure of Mini Goddesses TV series (Pioneer). This movie is very different and less humour. It's possibly great for mature audience.

The storyline is not Hollywood-quality if you know what I mean. It's very unpredictable and emotional. It's something you would sit back at end of the movie saying, "Gosh. Wait, let me play that movie again!"

Hope, it's helpful to you!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Beautiful!!!!!
Review: i love this movie. it's just so...beautiful. i've read the series and now i've seen the movie. it's just great! the artwork is just so elaborate and wonderful. how'd they do it? i loved the ending. the singing made me smile. it was really fantastic. and the characters were great. i hope i get to see the series sometime soon.


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