I watched the movie recently and yeah, Tenma was far from the Magnificent Bastard that he was in the 03 series or the unaccepting father from the 80's. Elefun washardly there, and the new characters were unoriginal.
Aside from that, it was great, and there's a lot of easter eggs around. Just to name a few, that scene when Astro learns to fly, he drills his way through a mountain just like in the opening of the 60's anime; one of the scientists looks like Tezuka's avatar,Hamegg final costume etc.
Tezuka's very 1st manga and anime... Awesome indeed, but the movie was okay, I wish it would have stick to the original story line. Some parts of the movie was great. I think it's suppose to be kid friendly. That's what happens when amaricans make their own version of Japanese originals. Other than that. I loved the movie, it's had a lot of funny bits in it.
@o01tuyet10o Well, Astro Boy was kid friendly as well. However, it was kid friendly for a completely different time that had completely different standards.
@soraheart Yeah, I think a lot of people not really familiar with Astro would have been wondering what those black underpants and boots were about, considering they only show up twice in the movie (I believe it was only twice).
I'd say he was probably in his original costume originally, but then he was "covered up" to deter the "filty paedophiles".
Well, the movie has yet to be released to a lot of other countries. Plus there are DVD sales to consider (I know I'm buying one!) It may yet make a profit. I really feel sorry for people who haven't seen it yet. They don't know what they're missing.
great review, im also an astro boy fanboy and was waiting for this film with mixed thoughts, and was pretty dissapointed that it went for the more kid freindly and comical side, but thats ok.
Unless you're talking storywise, in which, yes I do know he wasn't originally evil. But he becomes very villainous after he sells Astro to Hamegg and finds out Astro is back.
I gotta wait, with my brothers thinking it looks stupid having no idea what Astro Boy is aside from Commericals of the last adaptation to be on TV, and the fact I've yet to see Zombieland I think it best to wait for DVD.
I watched the movie recently and yeah, Tenma was far from the Magnificent Bastard that he was in the 03 series or the unaccepting father from the 80's. Elefun washardly there, and the new characters were unoriginal.
Aside from that, it was great, and there's a lot of easter eggs around. Just to name a few, that scene when Astro learns to fly, he drills his way through a mountain just like in the opening of the 60's anime; one of the scientists looks like Tezuka's avatar,Hamegg final costume etc.
maiord18 1 year ago
Tezuka's very 1st manga and anime... Awesome indeed, but the movie was okay, I wish it would have stick to the original story line. Some parts of the movie was great. I think it's suppose to be kid friendly. That's what happens when amaricans make their own version of Japanese originals. Other than that. I loved the movie, it's had a lot of funny bits in it.
o01tuyet10o 1 year ago
@o01tuyet10o Well, Astro Boy was kid friendly as well. However, it was kid friendly for a completely different time that had completely different standards.
iOniV2 1 year ago
@soraheart Let's just say it would have probably turned out better, and maybe have actually been an original story (rather than a retelling).
iOniV2 1 year ago
@soraheart Yeah, I think a lot of people not really familiar with Astro would have been wondering what those black underpants and boots were about, considering they only show up twice in the movie (I believe it was only twice).
I'd say he was probably in his original costume originally, but then he was "covered up" to deter the "filty paedophiles".
iOniV2 1 year ago
Best Review I've seen^.^ Love the movie and anime!
frozenpeachie 2 years ago
my only gripes for the movie were that it wasn't as grungy as it was supposed to be and dr. elefun didnt play much of a role
TheAccountification 2 years ago
Now that the film has flopped, do you think imagi will survive?
elbethere 2 years ago
Probably not.
iOniV2 2 years ago
Well, the movie has yet to be released to a lot of other countries. Plus there are DVD sales to consider (I know I'm buying one!) It may yet make a profit. I really feel sorry for people who haven't seen it yet. They don't know what they're missing.
Yowzahh 2 years ago
great review, im also an astro boy fanboy and was waiting for this film with mixed thoughts, and was pretty dissapointed that it went for the more kid freindly and comical side, but thats ok.
tobio199 2 years ago
I was just dissapointed that there was no Atlas. Now that would've been a good fight right there.
iOniV2 2 years ago
maybe if there is a sequel itll probably have atlas or pluto
rumor has it if the movie reaches box ofice there will be a sequel
MrTEZUKAFOREVER 2 years ago
origianaly tenma wasnt evil
MrTEZUKAFOREVER 2 years ago
I never saw the 60's adaptation, only the 80's and '03 versions. He was evil in the ones I saw.
iOniV2 2 years ago
i know what your talking about i thought you ment evil as in the 2003 one not the 80s or 60s in those he was just cruel
MrTEZUKAFOREVER 2 years ago
No no, I didn't mean evil villain like in '03 (although he was entertaining in '03).
iOniV2 2 years ago
Unless you're talking storywise, in which, yes I do know he wasn't originally evil. But he becomes very villainous after he sells Astro to Hamegg and finds out Astro is back.
iOniV2 2 years ago
Wow you guys in Australia got this movie about a week before us in the states got it. Good review.
boondocksfan09 2 years ago
I gotta wait, with my brothers thinking it looks stupid having no idea what Astro Boy is aside from Commericals of the last adaptation to be on TV, and the fact I've yet to see Zombieland I think it best to wait for DVD.
BrokenFWD 2 years ago
I feel you, dude. It was an enjoyable movie. Definitely worth going to the cinemas.
whoisyouranime 2 years ago
But, sadly, it wasn't as good as it could have been. Y'know, story wise.
Other than that though, I did enjoy it.
iOniV2 2 years ago