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Summary: Nothing Compared to the Manga
Review: I saw this movie after I saw the parody video of Aqua's Barbie Girl, The ugly Girls of anime, So after I saw the movie, I saw in the credits based upon the graphic novel. So for the past 6 to 7 months i have shelled out 200$ for the 6 volume Manga. I compared the movie to the manga. The movie is only 35 to 40 % tops of the manga. Clown is a bigger character than Takashi. All in all, buy this movie and then buy the manga.
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Summary: TTTTTTEEEEEEEEETTTTTTSSSSSSSSSSSUUUUUUOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Review: "Whoa"That's exactly what I said after finishing the simply amazing Akira. I can't call my self a hardcore fan because I haven't even seen the original. But I don't want to. I've decided that the special edition is perfect. Therefore it's impossible to watch anything better so I'll stick to watching the special addition. Based on Katsuhiro Otomo's 2,000 page graphic novel ( which is even better than the movie ) Akira follows Tetsuo, a teenager who lives in the slums of neo-tokyo. He comes in contact with a telepathic child. Soon he becomes telepathic too. But he becomes very powerful. As powerful as Akira. But can his body handle that kind of power?
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Summary: despite the good reviews
Review: For some reason I didn't really like akira... I thought that the ending was WAY too strange, and that near the middle I wanted tetsu to die and go on so I could move on and do other stuff. I guess that I probably didn't get it -_-... Other than that the animation was great and the general layout was good, but I'm glad I rented it... Yet again, as someone else mentioned, if you didn't follow momento you probably won't get it...
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Summary: A solid movie, a great DVD
Review: I can't say any more about the movie, since everything good has been said about it. Yes, there are a few nitpicks, such as a lack of chracterization and the disturbing "stadium" scene, but nobody can argue its influence on animation today. I'm simply here to write about the DVD. The movie features the original Japanese language with opitional subtitles and a new dub done by Animaze. Although some purists of the original dub may cry foul, it was out of Pioneer's hands, as they could not get access to the original dub. Acting in both languages is great - and the THX quality of the new English dub will bring down your house. The anamorphic transfer is great, as the colors are brighter than before, although one may complain about edge enhancement. Most probably won't mind it though. The first disc also features a capsule option that gives the viewer more information while watching the movie. The second disc is home to a myriad of extras. It will take one HOURS just to sift through everything included on the second disc. The Limited Edition Tin box packaging puts the finishing touches on a solid movie. Must own for any anime fan or DVD fan.
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Summary: So Confusing!
Review: There is not one place in Japanese Animation stores and clubs that you will not see Akira. Akira is like one of those classics that pops up everywhere. It is considered to be at its peak. So I'll tell you about it. Akira is about Tetsuo and Kanada. Kanada is the main character with a bad ... attitude and motorcycle. Tetsuo is the one always being saved by Kanada. They are in a four person biker-gang. Things are not so well in the Sci-Fi city: Neo Tokyo. Riots are breaking loose everywhere. Police are forced to shoot anyone with a gun. Including the man in the beginning who is helping the freaky kid. Here is where Tetsuo finds out that he has psychic powers. He starts to have dreams. He imagines his stomach and guts falling out and picking them up. Then he imagines toys are coming alive and that is where he goes crazy. Because of his super strong powers he pretty much blows anyone in his way to pieces. The psychic kids want Tetsuo to control his power but he doesn't listen. The army is in charge of these psychic kids. Kanada joins this rebel force after saving this chick he immediatly falls in love with. (She doesn't return the favor till the end of the movie) Kanada finally finds Tetsuo but now Tetsuo is bent on finding a thing called Akira and the army tries to stop him. It all leads down to several showdowns between Kanada and Tetsuo. Then Tetsuo transforming in to a horribly (I mean horribly) uncontrollable body form where his girlfriend is crushed in between his body which is coming together. Lastly we see the apocalypse and the beginning of a new empire. Akira is a good movie but very confusing. If you couldn't follow Momento and you don't have the stomach for Halloween movies than don't get this.
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Summary: AKIRA the movie of the year
Review: this movie has it all. Action, supence, and everything else. Get this movie if you can. if you like manga this is your movie get it as soon as possible
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Summary: A masterpiece.
Review: I think Akira is great.If you are a fan of anime or if this is your first anime film you will most likely enjoy this intense,powerful,film.The characters have a personality which is strong,violent,and nice.The plot is about a boy named Tetsou when he has a motorcycle acciddent. The milatary interferes and does an experiment on him which unleashes a pschcic power that devastates Neo Tokyo!This is tale about freindship,loss,and normal problems this is definetly a film worth seeing.
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Summary: How could this not get a 5?
Review: Before I saw Akira, the only Anime's I'd ever heard of were Speed Racer, Sailor Moon and Pokemon. Now that I've seen Akira, my horizons have broadened so much that I've forgotten the earlier 3. Akira is the single most amazing Anime I've ever seen! Its animation is flawles and character development perfect. It walks the fine line between good and evil. The end just leaves you wondering...
If you only ever see one Anime, (which I doubt will happen after seeing this msterpiece)see Akira, and be amazed. You won't regret it. I sure didn't!
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Summary: awsome movie
Review: Akira is an awsome anime movie. It has awsome graphincs & animations. WHen my friend first told me about it, I wanted to see it really bad. I finally got to see it, & I loved it! I went out & bought the movie. Since then, it's been my absolute fave movie, & that was like back in March. They did good work on the characters, too. Each one has his/her own unique personality, which is a good thing in anime movies. Akira IS a masterpiece.
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Summary: Akira - What a movie...
Review: ...but sommday we are to be abel to. Because it has allready begon. This is not the first Anime i saw. I might not even be the best. But it's a damm good example what Animes are capable of. The Animation is (even on todays standards) breathtaking. The Carakters are great and threedimentional. And most importand of all, the story, what a powerhouse...
It excelently combins the very personal part (the friendship between Kaneda and Tesuo) with an apocalyptic - end of days - part. Both work perfectly. It's full of action, suspence, great dialogue and a lot of psychology & philosophy.
It's a story of friendship, loss, sufferring, lonlyness, fear, anger and all the other aspects of human emotions. But as all other great things, Akira cant intierly explaind. It must be seen... So go and see for yourselfe what Akira is about.
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