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Cardcaptor Sakura - The Movie

Cardcaptor Sakura - The Movie

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A very gentle and enjoyable film.
Review: I just saw the movie today (though I saw it for the first time at an Anime Convention a few yearsago...) and I still find it quite enjoyable. It is very sweet and shows a little bit more character development, especially for Li Syaoran and the man of the past, Clow Reed.
Basically, the plot of the movie is that Sakura has won a raffle contest to Hong Kong for her winter vacation, and there, finds her dreams to be inhabited by an evil but beautiful woman.

The film is quite enjoyable, but I don't know if one would enjoy it if they weren't Cardcaptor Sakura fans.

Warning! If you would only watch the film dubbed, don't see it. This is probably the worst dub ever, even worse than Sailor Moon. Many of the peaceful, orchestrated tracks of the original have been changed to horrible pop songs by wannabe bands, Sakura, who is meant to be cute and sweet, sounds like a full-grown woman, all of Tomoyo's (ahem 'Madison') statements of love for Sakura are changed to shopping comments, Yukito (ahem 'Julian') no longer seems weak, kind, and gentle and instead sounds like every other teenage guy in dubed anime for kids ever. Also, instead of a fortuneteller threatened by Clow Reed's effective fortunes who secretly loved him, the woman (Madoushi?) is instead a crazy, evil woman sealed by the now-super-righteous Clow Reed who wishes to rule the world (??), and the ornament he gave her for her birthday is instead some special talisman that opens a portal to another world.
So um...don't see it dubbed. ^_^;

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: An excellent additon
Review: I am usually very skeptical about buying movies/anime I haven't had the chance to see yet and i am glad I didn't pass up this movie. the first CCS movie is really good, espically watched in it's true japanese context, but for an addition to a children's video collection, it is also a great find...
Don't pass this movie by

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: the motion picture
Review: Sakura has won a trip to Hong Kong in a raffle! Yehey! Although her father is unable to go with her, Touya, Yukito, and Tomoyo decide to accompany her on her journey. Once there, however, ominous dreams plague Sakura while an evil force awaits to be unleashed upon the world once more!

Once a mysterious book is opened, a powerful being draws Sakura and the others into a dangerous world. It seems that this being is searching for Captor Reed, the creator of Clow Cards, for revenge. Despite their attempts to speak with her, the being seems unwilling to listen to them, forcing a desperate battle to ensue.

Despite the combined might of Sakura and Syaoran, this new opponent seems invincible. However, new allies are ready to help their cause as Syaoran's mother tries to save him from the enemy's clutches.

I really didn't quite like the movie after seeing the 2nd movie of CCS but still you get to enjoy watching this movie!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This is my favorite movie! This is the origanal uncut version of Cardcaptor Sakura! I love the special features and how you can either watch it with english sound or japanese! This is the special edition so its a bit more expencive then other DVD's. But if your as obsessed with Cardcaptors and Cardcaptor Sakura as I am it is so worth the money!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great movie
Review: i never really got to see very many of the episodes. But while looking around this website i came across this movie. bought it using my allowence money and watched it as soon as it came! The movie was gret. and the english was not veyr much at ALL different from the american except for the story about the woman. Anyways i suggest that all card captor sakura fans get this movie! You'll LOVE it! :):):):):)

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Predictably cute and sweet
Review: I've never actually seen the TV series for Card Captor Sakura. It appeals to me, but frankly, it's a long series and quite expensive. My friend bought this movie on a whim, though, and I borrowed it from him for my first exposure to the sugary cuteness known as Sakura. *grin* Loved it!

The movie itself has been summarized in several reviews, so I don't see a need for me to repeat what's been said. Overall, the plot wasn't anything particularly special. Cute, sweet, pretty typical shoujo (girls' anime). That's not necessarily a bad thing, though; I thought it was rather touching. It's made by CLAMP, anyway, and they are incapable of producing a mediocre show. The designs are appealing, the animation is gorgeous, and there are plenty of interesting characters. I especially loved Shaoran's sisters - it's so funny to watch them fawning over Sakura-tachi! The only particular flaw I can name is that the movie does move rather slowly at times. Perhaps it's simply that I'm not familiar with Sakura's style, but it seemed to drag just a bit.

In the end, watch this movie if you want something that's cute, pretty, and doesn't require much thought. It helps to be at least a little familiar with Sakura (I had read about the characters before watching and understood it slightly better than my friend who knew nothing about the Japanese version), but the television show isn't really required. I suggest renting it before buying, if possible; I'm not certain how it would stand up to repeated viewing.

As a side note, I shudder to think what the "Cardcaptors: The Movie" disc must be like. The dub on this DVD is hailed as "uncensored," but IT IS NOT. The ending of the dub version has absolutely nothing to do with the Japanese version. It's fun to watch the movie dubbed in English with the subtitles on the screen; my friend and I were rolling on the floor in hysterics. It's not that it's censored, exactly, because aside from a quick scene of Shaoran being jealous when Yukito buys Sakura a hair ornament, there wasn't anything *to* censor. The dub script writers apparently took one look at the Japanese script, said "Too mushy!", and chucked it out the window. It's a real pity, too, because the dub ending doesn't make that much sense and is significantly less moving. Definitely watch it subtitled if at all possible, even if you generally prefer dubs. You'd be surprised.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Sakura the Cherry Blossom
Review: In this graphic dvd Sakura can really be Sakura.If you think that CARDCAPTERS is great on WB then you will love this new dvd.
It is so uncut.The English version is highly underated.This is the best best thing since sliced bread I give it 5 stars.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A wonderful adventure
Review: I won't bore everyone with yet another synopsis, but I will say that this is Cardcaptor Sakura at it's best! While not action-packed, there's just enough to keep everyone interested. However the real reason to watch this is for the stunning animation of Hong Kong. The artists went all out on this one!

My only dissapointment is that apart from meeting Li's family (in one of the films best moments), and a quick, tantalizing glimpse of Clow Reed, there really aren't any grand revelations.
Also, this is basically nothing more than a simple childrens adventure story, so it's probably not suitable for non-Sakura fans. But for those who've fallen under the shows spell, this is pure gold.

I've collected all of the original Japanese disks, so this is my first exposure to the english dub. With all due respect to the actors, I can see why the engish dub has such a bad reputation. Ouch! The original Japanese has so much more depth that the dub is lacking.
Add to all that a lovely reversible cover, a special plastic pencil board of the english cover art, and a wonderful 5.1 stereo mix, and you have a must-have package for the true Sakura fan.
Let's hope Pioneer will enentually bring us the second movie as well.

*Note* For the sharp-eyed viewers, watch the freeway during the inclined train to Li's house scene for a fun little joke by the animators.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: sakura!
Review: cool movie takes a break from the series she and her friend tomoyo win a prize to go to hong kong china of course. i dont wana give anything a way so all stop. i do thou perfer the series but for true sakura fans should pick it up. note the japanese version is a lot better cause the music is better then dub version and dub voice is off by the script so stick to the japanese version which is avalble whith this version. WARNING like escaflowne vol 5&6 does not work for the sony playstation2 video game console PS2. i had no problem playing it on microsoft XBOX video game console. finaly there are 2 defrent dvd's both have the same cover the one that (does not have japanese version) is at the top in bold letter's in redish white says cardcaptor. the one you want it says at top sakura cardcaptor not in bold letters and at bottom says (original uncut version) <(^.^)> (tomoyo) sukura-chan your so cute!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An EXTREMELY beautiful story- if you ignore the dub!
Review: May I just start out by saying that if you are a Cardcaptor Sakura fan, you really need this movie in your collection. These extremely moving story-lines take you back 100 years to Clow Reed's past. Sakura is mysteriousely drawn to Hong Kong by the power of a woman's heartbreak. A woman who's true feelings remained silent untill it was too late.

About 100 years ago, there was a woman who told fortunes from water. When Clow Reed came, her business took a sharp turn and she swore to hate Clow for as long as she lived. Clow, however had no intention of becoming her enemy and in the end, she fell in love with him. Unfortunately, she was never able to tell him how she felt. She locked herself away in another world and beckoned Clow to her with all her strength. But it was Sakura that showed up instead. Now Sakura's friends and family are cought in it all and unless Sakura can convince the woman that Clow Reed is dead, she may never see them again.

Although this tale isn't something that effects the story, it is just so heartbreaking! Although it fits the Sakura story so perfectly, in some way it is very different from the episode series. It just had me crying! The feeling isn't one you could get from a summary and I recomend that you get this as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, Nelvana's messed up dub, "cardcaptors" is also on the disk (yuck!!). Watching it really ruined my mood, so I'm going to ignore it completely, and I recomend that you do also. Well, see ya next review! RELEASE!!!


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