I didn't know what to expect when I clicked play on this movie. I knew it was action and that was all. When the movie started it was very slow making me want to turn it off, but I pushed through to the end and I am glad I did. It got better after about 25 minutes, when the action and mystery started to take place. Good thing there are 2 more movies cause this one did NOT explain anything about the mysterious friend who is now a leader of this group and....yeah this movie was just full of confusion so I hope the next two movies clear at least a few things up for viewers. Overall the acting and music were good~ Don't know if I would ever watch this movie again though...
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The story has an ambitious scale, combining mystery, friendship, childhood memories, conspiracy, and the fate of the world. Especially because it is based on one of the most famous manga works by Naoki Urasawa.However, unfortunately, I felt that the adaptation did not fully capture the strength of the manga.One of the biggest problems with this movie is the pacing and storytelling. For viewers who have never read the manga, the beginning can feel very confusing. There are many characters, timelines, and mysteries introduced at once, making it difficult to understand what is happening. Instead of feeling curious, some viewers might feel overwhelmed and bored because the movie takes time to explain its world and characters.
As someone who knows the reputation of the manga, I could appreciate the ambition behind the adaptation. The movie tries to include many important elements from the original story, but the amount of information makes the film feel rushed in some parts. Some emotional moments and character developments do not receive enough time to have the same impact as they did in the manga.
The concept itself remains the strongest part of the movie. The themes of childhood dreams, friendship, memories, and how the past affects the future are very fascinating. The idea of ordinary people facing an extraordinary situation is what makes *20th Century Boys* unique. The cast also did a good job portraying the characters, especially in bringing the mysterious atmosphere of the story to life.
However, as a movie adaptation, it struggles to balance between being faithful to the source material and creating a smooth experience for new audiences. Fans of the manga may find enjoyment in seeing the characters and world brought to life, but newcomers might have difficulty connecting with the story.
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A terrible adaptation but a fun time if you've already read the manga
A terrible adaptation of one of my favourite manga series, but if you have read the manga before you are in for a fun time. The story is so confusing it's almost comical, so much material, both characterisation and central mystery, is glossed over, and it would be impossible to comprehend without the manga. Although, I would be lying if I said I didn't have a blast watching it.If you haven't read the manga already, please do, it's excellent, please don't watch this trainwreck first.
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La actuación de los personajes se mantuvo siempre excelente, enfocados en expresiones reales, mostrándonos a un asesino escalofriante imposible de identificar. La música, estuvo bien adaptada cuando se requería, y los efectos especiales, aunque no fueron los mejores, dieron un reflejo del esfuerzo por hacer de esta historia una obra maestra.
La historia en sí es EX-CE-LEN-TE. No entiendo cómo rayos muchas personas no saben de su existencia.
Me limito a hacer una buena comparación entre Live-action y el manga, pues no me he terminado de leer este último. Pero hasta lo que llevo leído, aseguro que se adapta perfecto.
No he visto las otras dos películas, y es algo que tengo pendiente cuando cuente con el tiempo suficiente para dedicarme a él 100% a la excelencia.
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