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This is how GARO should be directed and written.
A very enjoyable movie to watch. Keita Amemiya was born to direct GARO (after all, he's its creator). The fluidity of the combat and the effects are exactly as GARO should be. The screenplay is infinitely better than 'The One Who Shines In The Darkness' that precedes this story. It's not even fair to make a comparison. The idea that eliminating the 'Horrors' while considering the evil they cause would also mean eliminating the greatest source of evil in the human world: humanity itself, is very well explored. It demonstrates this delicate line that the Makai priests and warriors have to deal with. It's very interesting to see the story unfold. For the first time, it made me care about the characters Ryuga and Rian. An essential film for GARO fans.Was this review helpful to you?
Seven! Seven! Seven!
I watched it some time ago and decided to write this review now. The master Tsuburaya was still shining with his brilliance when producing this incredible work. Ultraseven is not only a great piece of tokusatsu genre, but also one of the best science fiction productions of its time. I must say that the effects are amazing, in my opinion even better than its successor (Ultraman Jack). The actors also do a good job in embodying the characters. It's very interesting to have an alien who disguises himself as a human instead of possessing a host. Dan is a character of great depth.What impresses me the most about Ultraseven is the quality of storytelling and the special effects that complement it. Each episode is surrounded by intriguing and captivating mysteries.
Watch it without fear! This work is among the greats of science fiction, and unlike its predecessor, I didn't find it tiresome to watch practically any episode.
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The birth of the Giant of Light
I watched it some time ago and decided to write this review now. Ultraman is born from the creativity of a team, and more specifically, one man: Eiji Tsuburaya. Since Ultra Q, the conflict between monsters and humanity has captured the audience's interest. The effects, miniatures, creatures, villains, and motivations of each character... This series encapsulates the essence of tokusatsu imagination, and it has influenced and continues to influence the entire science fiction genre. Despite having a main hero in a common and cliché form, it's worth applauding how experimental and daring the storytelling is in this series. There is no fear in exploring moral dilemmas and human conflicts, all with a good touch of mystery and action.In short, if you can overcome any prejudice towards older effects and the episodic and slow pace, definitely watch Ultraman!
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Decker!
The action in the latest Ultraman series is incredible! And now, with Decker, it's no different. The characters have much greater depth compared to Trigger. Kanata isn't just that perfect hero with the motivation to make everyone smile; he tries to develop his motivation throughout the series while dealing with the dilemmas of humanity and fighting monsters. The effects are simple but captivating and vibrant as always. The direction, camera angles, and miniatures are done with great dedication. The homage to Dyna may go unnoticed, but it's there. I'm excited to see what the new Ultraman series can bring us in the future! I highly recommend Decker to all tokusatsu fans as it's fun to watch!Was this review helpful to you?
Releitura bem feita de Ultraman
Hideaki, como roteirista, possui a capacidade de estruturar diálogos em suas obras de forma que se tornem uma superexposição política do que está acontecendo. Isso pode ser tanto irritante para alguns quanto interessante. No caso de Shin Ultraman, o aspecto interessante se aplica. O roteiro se amarra bem, apesar de pecar na exposição quase episódica dos vilões. É interessante como o filme aborda a perspectiva humana atual diante das ameaças alienígenas e suas implicações políticas.Os efeitos podem não ser os melhores em termos de computação gráfica, mas conseguem cumprir o objetivo, com momentos genuinamente bem feitos e belos de se apreciar (como algumas cenas no último ato do filme). Os personagens em si têm personalidades que precisavam de uma melhor exposição em vários momentos. No entanto, eles recebem cenas individuais que ajudam na compreensão de suas motivações. Os atores fazem um bom trabalho, principalmente o que interpreta o alien Mefilas. A direção também é decente, apesar de escolher alguns ângulos e exposições confusos.
No geral, o filme me agrada como fã de Ultraman e também deve agradar aos fãs de ficção científica em geral.
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MEBIUUUUS!
Com um dos episódios finais mais emocionantes de Ultraman, Mebius deixa boas mensagens e arranca até alguma emoção dos olhos de quem gosta e assiste ultraman desde a era Showa. Não achei a grande obra-prima que todos falavam, mas definitivamente esta próximo de ser uma. Tokusatsus tem em sua essência, aquela magia da ação combinada com o poder da amizade, e em seu core, Mebius brilha justamente nesses dois fatores. Os personagens são cuidadosamente desenvolvidos e executados em tela (claro, guardadas as devidas proporções dos atores de tokusatus japoneses). Do inicio ao fim, a gente sempre se importa com todos os personagens. Muito bacana mesmo, toku recomendadíssimo.Was this review helpful to you?
Pull the trigger!
Once again (just like Z) the production and effects carried the series. The fights are sensational and very well choreographed. The plot is poorly developed and could be better, especially in the first half, but overall it managed to work within its premise. Characters can fill a bit underdeveloped, but they are still well executed. I actually appreciate the fast pacing of the new Ultra series, so the pacing wasn't a issue. The development and speed of events is satisfactory, but in fact some things could be better explained.Overall : 7.
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Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Onigashima
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Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Profundidade da relação humana.
Já assisti a algum tempo, mas decidi escrever agora. São poucas as séries que já assisti que me deixam tão investido em um plot de mistério ou investigação. Mas além disso, me deixam investido em um personagem tão intrigante quanto Hwang Shi Mok. Ele é um personagem interessantíssimo. Por causa da condição dele, muitas vezes Shi-Mok tem dificuldade em lidar com as emoções alheias. O que o torna um exímio promotor/investigador. Palmas para a atuação de toda a CAST, mas principalmente de Jo Seung Woo, que incorpora um personagens de nuances difíceis de se interpretar. Mas que mesmo assim, foi realizado e interpretado com sucesso pelo ator. Os casos são interessantes também, e suas ligações com a grande corrupção do setor público são muito bem elaboradas.Um 'must watch' para os amantes de mistério e investigação!
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It's Fun
This show debuted in 2009, I was still a child at that time. Probably if I had watched it when it premiered, I would have said: "This is really cool". Watching now I must say that it still looks cool. But it is clearly for an audience different from me. Ryukendo was my first tokusatsu in the raider / metal hero style (i was in 5th grade i think), and this is my first kamen raider. I was not disappointed. The main characters are interesting, fun and funny (aside for Akiko sometimes) and the cases manages to be fun even when they seem to be getting boring. In fact, I think the word that most defines this show is: fun. Bearing in mind that this is a tokusatsu for selling toys and it is a child's show it is definitely a fun watch. I recommend it to anyone who is starting the raider series.Until later.
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Hope in the light of human beings
Ultraman Tiga is so good that it’s hard to put into words what it represents to me. I believe it’s not just nostalgia that gives me such a warm feeling right from the opening theme. Back in the early 2000s, I used to run home to watch it with my older brother. In my region, I was lucky enough to be able to watch the entire series on free-to-air TV.The scenes, the music, the shouts Tiga lets out during his attacks… everything feels exactly the way I remember it. The difference is that now I can appreciate the story much more. I have to say there are very few episodes that aren’t interesting or don’t manage to keep you engaged. Perhaps that’s due to the strong cast of characters, which makes you more invested in what’s happening.
It’s a shame how much Tsuburaya struggled with Nagano Hiroshi’s talent agency. He’s an excellent Ultraman and could have made more cameos in later Ultra series. Overall, this show gets almost everything right, especially in its episodic storytelling, even if it can feel rushed at times.
It’s an old series, but one that clearly was made with a lot of care. Watch it.
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GARO: The One Who Shines in the Darkness
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Well-Crafted Visuals... Nothing More Than That.
GARO - The One Who Shines In The Darkness has one of the most poorly written stories I've ever come across in the tokusatsu genre. It's very confusing, with characters and situations appearing and unfolding without explicit motivation or character development. The work is riddled with dozens of plot holes and inconsistencies; things that seem one way in the first arc of the story take a completely nonsensical turn later on. The effects are acceptable and even well done (considering it's a 2013 tokusatsu series, of course). The acting is mediocre to poor. The overacting of some actors can be off-putting, but for those already accustomed to tokusatsu, it's nothing out of the ordinary. However, moments of extreme, poorly constructed melodrama on screen can be painful and cringeworthy to watch (such as the appearance and death of Ryuga's mother).The quality of the choreography, as always, is incredible in GARO series. Nothing is terribly unwatchable, just very confusing. The effects carry this series, and the writers are a constant stumbling block to its narrative quality. I would only recommend it to GARO fans and tokusatsu enthusiasts.
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