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Last post by lborgia88 2 Feb 2014 13:33
It looks as though they might actually be doing it... finally!
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-11/gatchaman-gets-live-action-film-starring-tori-matsuzaka
(Thank you, Saturn, for the heads-up)
Woo! Thanks for sharing this! Love the cast so far, and frankly, after watching the latest TRON incarnation, I thought, why not live animation?
Now, the question is, when or if, it ever makes it to our shores...
Best news I've had all day.
Awesome news!! Thanks for sharing this - it was time we had hope!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Oct 2012 10:16
Even though it's already dark, here, you've lightened up my day, LB! Many thanks go to Saturn, also! So, there's still hope! I knew it!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Oct 2012 12:17
That's great! They did a fantastic job translating the feel of the Yatterman show to live action, so hopefully they can do the same for Gatchaman!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Oct 2012 12:36
There is an official movie site for the film. Right now it's nothing but a splash page.
http://www.gatchaman-movie.jp/
And there's a Twitter feed too!
https://twitter.com/gatchaman_movie
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Oct 2012 14:08
I think I will be the negative in the crowd, if you call it that. I will celebrate when the film actually becomes public. Until then I will remain on the sidelines not getting my hopes up again.
Thank you for the news though LB. I know a few others, who are not regulars here any more, to pass this information on to.
you're not being negative CD, you're being cautious. There has been so much false hope about this sort of thing that no one could blame you either.
CD, I'm with you. When the film is in post-production, and a release date is set, then when can get our hopes up. Until then, too much can happen to turn it around.
That they've gone this far, is good news, and it is nice to know that the franchise is still kicking beyond just the internet. However, I'll remain, cautious, too.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Oct 2012 14:58
Originally posted by KT1972 you're not being negative CD, you're being cautious. There has been so much false hope about this sort of thing that no one could blame you either.Ahhh, that is the word I am looking for ... I have been having a rough time today forgetting words all over ... trying to talk about what I am teaching and forgetting the names of units and the names of the documents they come from. *shakes head ... shows how much is on my mind right now as I try to figure out this new grade, school, fill in paperwork and begin working on student reports.* But I am really enjoying my teaching once again.
I'll call myself cautiously optimistic. 
Glad you're enjoying getting back to teaching, cloud!
Glad you're enjoying getting back to teaching, cloud!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Oct 2012 19:28
Ohhh, I had forgotten how much fun it can be when you have a bunch of students who WANT to learn. Even if they are only functioning at a lower than average grade level.
They want to please, and most of the time they are respectful of the teacher (me) and what I have to say. What I have to keep reminding myself of is they are only 6/7 year olds so they will still have lapses in rules - like yelling out answers and talking instead of working. Only with this group they are not doing it intentionally, it IS a mistake and once reminded of it they will quickly try to correct it. Many even apologize for their error.
Originally posted by clouddancer Ohhh, I had forgotten how much fun it can be when you have a bunch of students who WANT to learn. Even if they are only functioning at a lower than average grade level. They want to please, and most of the time they are respectful of the teacher (me) and what I have to say. What I have to keep reminding myself of is they are only 6/7 year olds so they will still have lapses in rules - like yelling out answers and talking instead of working. Only with this group they are not doing it intentionally, it IS a mistake and once reminded of it they will quickly try to correct it. Many even apologize for their error.That's awesome to hear, Cloud! I am so happy you have seemed to have found your feet again - I know how hard it was for you to decide to leave your 'home' to find another and that it has worked out is just fantastic!
That does sound great! I've done adult technical training, and it really is so much more of a pleasure to teach when people want to be there, rather than when they're forced to (either through school/law or work).
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Oct 2012 04:53
I just have to add my cheers, CD! I'm so very happy that things are eventually working out for you, after all the past turmoil, and that the job you so love doing is finally rendering you the desired satisfaction and peace of mind!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Oct 2012 08:28
CD, I'm with you. This is one of the reasons I decided to teach at post-secondary level: the students are interested in learning and they *want* to be there. Even if they're only there because it's a required course, they want to get a passing grade, so they have an investment in learning the material.
I have on occasion taught to people who had no interest in what I was saying and no desire to be there... that's very tough to overcome.
As for the movie, Nikkatsu has had the rights for a number of years. What gets me excited now is the official announcement, release date less than a year away, and most importantly, a CAST. When you have actors signed on, that's a relatively late stage in the 'pre-filming' process.
In the back of my mind, I'll keep reminding myself that nothing is a sure thing until it's hit the theaters... but Nikkatsu is looking awfully committed, at this point, if they really are about to start filming.
I'm not exactly surprised that a Japanese actor has been cast as Joe, though he's supposedly Italian. As the actor would need to be fluent in Japanese, that would cut down the number of potential Joe-resembling actors. A case can be made too that with a surname like "Asakura," that Joe's family might have been of Japanese descent, even if they were living on BC Island.
I did a bit of googling to see what I could find on some of the actors...
Tori Matsuzaka (Ken)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qloo0ugbsU4
Go Ayano (Joe)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4gnepRZcuAv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQzszFFh29Q
Ayame Gouriki (Jun)
http://aruppo.com/words/video/page/R51PFP8g7Zk/%E5%89%9B%E5%8A%9B%E5%BD%A9%E8%8A%BD/%E5%89%9B%E5%8A%9B%E5%BD%A9%E8%8A%BD%E3%81%AE%E9%96%A2%E9%80%A3%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1/31
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XCoF9C5ths
http://aruppo.com/words/video/page/226BjCIXOt0/%E5%89%9B%E5%8A%9B%E5%BD%A9%E8%8A%BD/%E5%89%9B%E5%8A%9B%E5%BD%A9%E8%8A%BD%E3%81%AE%E9%96%A2%E9%80%A3%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1/31
Originally posted by clouddancer Ohhh, I had forgotten how much fun it can be when you have a bunch of students who WANT to learn.That's wonderful! Even with their inevitable lapses, that attitude must make a tremendous difference for you -one that's far more encouraging and motivational.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Oct 2012 11:04
Thank you everyone for your kind words. And I really did not intend to take away from the news of this upcoming film, but it IS very encouraging to be in such an environment, even if the change/move means I am now much busier preparing for my lessons than I have been in years.
LB, thank you for finding those youtube links on the actors it certainly helps to see some action to them instead of just as a still image.
Yoo- hoo for the movie, albeit a rather cautious yoo-hoo, and a totally not cautious hooray for CD!
Glad you're enjoying the new class - I als changed, not work but subject-matter recently, and am also going through a phase when there's so much to do that I hardly remember what day of the week it is
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Oct 2012 12:25
Originally posted by Daniella TGlad you're enjoying the new class - I als changed, not work but subject-matter recently, and am also going through a phase when there's so much to do that I hardly remember what day of the week it isYes, that is exactly how I feel most of the time. I look forward to my weekends and the occasional day off/PD day so I can catch up in my thinking.
Congrats CD on your new classroom, it sounds quite exciting...
And thanks LB for the links.
Ill be good to my tutors, I promise.
(Seeing as it seems Il now be a student permenently)
I'm not too sure about live-action versions of manga or anime. I've seen a fair share of them and mostly they look quite cheesy. By which I don't mean to say I'm not happy, of course. Any Gatch material is welcome. It's just... sigh... I'll go and stand in the corner...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Oct 2012 21:14
Originally posted by Victoria I'm not too sure about live-action versions of manga or anime. I've seen a fair share of them and mostly they look quite cheesy. By which I don't mean to say I'm not happy, of course. Any Gatch material is welcome. It's just... sigh... I'll go and stand in the corner...
I get what you're saying...I guess this means I should wheel myself to the corner, too. 
The only other Nikkatsu anime live-action I've seen is Yatterman, and I'll say that they did a great job with it. Yes, it was cheesy, but in the manner of the actual cartoon. They went to great lengths to translate the cartoon exactly into live action. The lines, visual effects and story were very consistent with a typical Yatterman episode, other than the story being a bit longer and more complicated (movie is 2+ hours, one episode is 25-ish minutes). It was very clear that they were familiar with the series and did their best to do a direct translation.
So I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility for them to do a reasonable version of Gatchaman.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 15 Oct 2012 08:11
Plus, anything that rekindles interest in Gatch is a good thing, right?
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Oct 2012 01:36
Originally posted by Daniella T Plus, anything that rekindles interest in Gatch is a good thing, right?I second that!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Dec 2012 11:15
Sosai Tim found this interview on Youtube with the actors. It's in Japanese, but you can hear their voices and there are brief glimpses of the movie being filmed (although no Birdstyles).
Looks like this is actually coming together!
http://youtu.be/hu_mjxZ5O1Q
Ohmygod. JOE IS GORGEOUS.
I was irritated they weren't going to make Joe Italian, or Jinpei ...something else? But whatever. It's a remake...they can do what they want. And THIS JOE IS SO SOSOSOSO BEAUTIFUL.
*cannot contain self around beautiful men...sorry* hehe
Also: JINEPIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
*adopts him*
So glad it's coming along. Looking forward to seeing the final product, and trying to keep an open mind.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Dec 2012 16:03
Lunulet, I think they'd have trouble finding an Italian actor for Joe who was fluent in Japanese. 
Asakura sounds like a Japanese name more than an Italian one. We can all pretend, I suppose, that some Asakuras emigrated at some point from Japan to BC Island...
I agree, the guys look good -even Ryu is kind of hot! Jinpei is so cute, and Jun looks spot-on, aside from the short hair.
I see that they're wearing "ISO" uniforms. You can see it on the badge on Jun's shirt.
Funny how Ken looks oh-so-proper, wearing a tie, while Joe has his ISO shirt tied around his waist. A bit cliche, but it does fit them.
Funny how Ken looks oh-so-proper, wearing a tie, while Joe has his ISO shirt tied around his waist. A bit cliche, but it does fit them.
Poor Jun, as usual they couldn't afford enough cloth for her uniform. *grin*
I wonder if Joe really is that much shorter than Ken, or it's just perspective because he's standing in the back.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Dec 2012 05:43
Thanks for this, TJ! It seems as things are on their way ... let's hope they remain!
I too have noticed Joe's more petit body structure, as compared to Ken's! It's something I have to get used to! It also seems that they're going to portray the Condor's character as more rebel! This notwithstanding, they're all gorgeous! Can't wait to see them in Birdstyle!
LB ... I second your suggestion that Joe was Japanese, but was taken to BC Island, or born there from emigrants!
CW ... you're right ... in the picture LB froze it seems that the actress is also conscious about the length of her skirt!! Well ... they have to somehow stick to canon, do they?!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Dec 2012 17:36
I needed a break from my book and popped in for a few minutes and found this.
I'm excited, but reserved. They're actually filming, which is good news.
My question is, is the film only going to be released in Japan, since it is in Japanese?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Dec 2012 19:11
That is what I too have been wondering Becky. Or more so, how long will it take for us to be able to get a copy with subtitles?
I'd be happy but very surprised if it aired, subtitled, in movie theaters in North America. Sure, many foreign-language films do, but I'm not sure Nikkatsu, or a North American distributor, would think there's a big enough audience here for a Japanese-language Gatchaman movie to justify it. Granted, Imagi's CGI version looked to be intended for a theatrical release in North America, but it was in English whereas it's been my perception that a lot of people aren't as keen to go see subtitled movies (especially with kids). That said, I'm sure it will become available to buy on DVD, though probably first only in Japan, and solely in Japanese.
But I hold out hope that Nikkatsu will do a DVD version with English subtitles -at the very least, someone, somewhere, will surely do an English fansub eventually, and such things have a way of turning up on Ebay and such places...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Dec 2012 21:06
Nikkatsu did a Japanese only live action version of Yatterman, and I was able to get a DVD with English subtitles (from China) via Amazon about 6 months after it was released in theatres in Japan. I'm hoping for the same thing with the Gatchaman movie.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Dec 2012 05:26
That was the information I was looking for, or wondering about. How long after the release might we be able to get our hands on a subtitled DVD version. Thank you TJ and LB for your helpful information.
Here's to hoping for a subbed version somewhere being available. My wish is, with Gatch, and its subsequent versions being so widely available, that a that would be the case. I mean, c'mon...they were going to make an animated version of it up until the studio folded....
Also too, did anyone else happen to notice that they've spelled out I. S. O on the uniforms, rather than Japanese characters? Fingers crossed for small things.
...and Jun's mini dress really is kinda a shame though. Canon or not, it is the 21st century, folks.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jan 2013 08:32
For those who will be in Japan that day, the release date of the Nikkatsu Gatchaman movie has been announced. Get ready for August 24, 2013!
OHHHH>>>> keeping my fingers crossed that it really happens.... TY TJ for the date to be trying to not hold my breath on. 
GG, it will be out in Japan in August, but I would not expect to see it in North America for at least 6 months after that on DVD. Well maybe by Christmas ... if we are lucky. And then we will have to watch with subtitles because it will be in Japanese or one of the other East Asian languages.
I know.... but I'm still getting excited.... my buddy from Japan sent me two small Gatch items in this years Christmas box.... I can only hope!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2013 14:34
I guess for next years Christmas present you could ask for a copy of the Gatchaman DVD.
so how long before it's available in the UK?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2013 14:58
I honestly could not guess. I am not even sure if I would be able to get it here in Canada.
I will probably have to wait until I can get someone in the States to purchase it for me and then get it to me when I am at the Con the following year.
If possible I would say some one could purchase a copy and mail it to you. But I suspect regional differences might not make that possible.
There's a little extra information about the release on Anime News Network.
Info to go with the live action interviews and footage on the page before this one (on Gatchamania).
Basic info on cast, writer, producer, etc.
Also -- I think Jun is soooooo cute. I love her, even the short hair. I'm not sure how I feel about the boys.
Jinpei is adorable, too! But what is going on with Joe's messy hair? I don't know if it really fits his persona...maybe it will make sense when/ if I see the movie...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2013 08:29
I'm sure once the movie is released on DVD in Japan, we'll all be keeping an eye out for subbed copies!
Oh it will come our way....and we will all regret it.
Temgu, what's life if we have no regrets? Bring it on!! 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Jan 2013 15:16
Originally posted by Tengu Oh it will come our way....and we will all regret it.If it does turn out to be regrettable, we can always have fun mocking it!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Jan 2013 16:14
Originally posted by ElectricWhiteAfter all haven't we mocked everything else? Hmmmm, maybe I should not have typed that.Originally posted by Tengu Oh it will come our way....and we will all regret it.If it does turn out to be regrettable, we can always have fun mocking it!
Either way, I'm so looking forward to something new in the Gatch world.... even if I have to use brain bleach after, but so far I have high hopes
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2013 18:58
I won't regret this at all! I've just been waiting so long... Even if it's not so great, I'll still have fun watching it!
Originally posted by Springie Jinpei is adorable, too! But what is going on with Joe's messy hair? I don't know if it really fits his persona...maybe it will make sense when/ if I see the movie...The actor cast as Joe is the one I'm the most... iffy on -or most likely, he's the character I'm the pickiest about. I knew he'd be played by a Japanese actor -no problem with that, really- but he looks sort of slighter and shorter than how I envision the Condor. He looks a lot shorter than Ken! But then, personality goes a long way, for sure, so if the movie's storyline is true to Joe's character and the actor conveys him well, I could be quite happy.
Originally posted by lborgia88I agree. Presence and character matter more than appearance, unless that appearance is a major feature of the character. It would not do for Joe to be shorter than Jinpei. Shorter than Ryu may or may not work. Shorter than Ken would not be a big deal if key aspects of who he is are there. However, I'll admit that I lean more towards being a purist and major changes to a character leave me skeptical and should not be done lightly.Originally posted by Springie Jinpei is adorable, too! But what is going on with Joe's messy hair? I don't know if it really fits his persona...maybe it will make sense when/ if I see the movie...The actor cast as Joe is the one I'm the most... iffy on -or most likely, he's the character I'm the pickiest about. I knew he'd be played by a Japanese actor -no problem with that, really- but he looks sort of slighter and shorter than how I envision the Condor. He looks a lot shorter than Ken! But then, personality goes a long way, for sure, so if the movie's storyline is true to Joe's character and the actor conveys him well, I could be quite happy.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Jan 2013 18:18
I don 't like his eyes. In the interview, it seemed like he was half asleep. Guess I'll have to reserve my opinion also until I see how he plays the part.
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Mar 2013 18:23
An attractive cast, for certain.
Hope it's good (or at least entertainingly cheesy).
There's a new trailer!
Thank you, Sosai Tim for sharing it with us!
http://youtu.be/WXQ16cXxJiM
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Apr 2013 18:43
So far I'm digging the updated look. I like that Jun isn't in a tiny skirt, and don't mind the purple instead of pink. Of course, once I can see the entire suits I might realize that I was terribly wrong.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Apr 2013 09:21
I think the idea for Jun was that they wanted to integrate her look into the Team and not have her stand out as a sex symbol.
I think the new suits are kind of cool, from what little we can see, and Katse looks impressively menacing....
The storyline seems pretty interesting, although I wonder what they are going to do with it as it is pretty vague. The whole "magical stones," things has me raising an eyebrow.
Thanks for sharing.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Apr 2013 13:59
Okay, I am going to admit it .... I am now beginning to get a little excited about this. Now if I were to discover they would release it with English subtitles I might become very excited. 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Apr 2013 14:23
I have been disappointed so many times by the news that a movie was coming out .... that is one of the conversations being discussed when I first joined this site ... and then seen nothing come from it. But now, it looks like we are really going to see something.
TJ: Yeah, they said in the English-language article that they didn't want her there just for sex appeal. Jun's finally getting the respect she's due! I'm sure she looks hot in her armor, regardless.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Apr 2013 07:08
Originally posted by clouddancer Okay, I am going to admit it .... I am now beginning to get a little excited about this. Now if I were to discover they would release it with English subtitles I might become very excited.I'm joining your club, CD and KT! TJ ... many thanks for sharing these with us! The costumes look awesome ... I just have to adjust myself to the idea of this innovative look! If the story of the new movie would stick with canon, that would help a lot!
The visors are not birdy enough.
That's the bit that grabs our attention first; our heroes are not conventional superheroes; they are Birdmen.
(and somehow the fact they are incapable of real flight doesn't matter at all...)
Originally posted by Tengu The visors are not birdy enough. That's the bit that grabs our attention first; our heroes are not conventional superheroes; they are Birdmen. (and somehow the fact they are incapable of real flight doesn't matter at all...)I didn't notice the visors, but I did notice the capes look more like capes than wings. If they could do it for Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy, why not for Gatchaman? Maybe they'll look different in flight.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Apr 2013 10:23
According to James, they're not *supposed* to be 'birdy'. In this universe, they get their powers from 'magic stones' and form a team to fight invading aliens (Galactor).
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 May 2013 17:16
Magic stones? I guess I need to see the whole story to make a real decision if its hokey or not. I wonder why they didn't stick to the original idea?
I do like the uniforms so far.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Jul 2013 16:26
If anyone is going to be in Japan at this time, you can apply to attend the premiere an a fireworks show.
https://ssl.toho-movie.com/senden/gatchaman_fire/pc.php
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jul 2013 17:59
That would be sweet.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jul 2013 18:26
I would love to see this movie with a group of gatchaman fans. And I think fireworks would add an extra special feel to it.
Thanks for the information TJ, and welcome back!
Everyone, I found four samples of the live action movie's OST, and I have to say it sounds epic and dramatic.
https://soundcloud.com/nima-fakhrara
The tracks are named after birds (Cassowary, Vulture, Onyx Condor, and Good Phoenix).
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Aug 2013 17:32
Originally posted by FangJoker Everyone, I found four samples of the live action movie's OST, and I have to say it sounds epic and dramatic. https://soundcloud.com/nima-fakhrara The tracks are named after birds (Cassowary, Vulture, Onyx Condor, and Good Phoenix).I like what I heard!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Aug 2013 17:36
Thank you for posting the link Fang .... Is anyone else getting more and more excited as we get closer to the movie release and we are starting to see Gatch related things appear?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Aug 2013 12:48
I think I'd be more excited if I knew we could actually *see* it on the release date. But the date we see it is some unknown date far in the future, so I'm just optimistic.
Thanks Fang, for posting those links!
Thanks Fang, for posting those links!
tatsunokofan
Gatch Guru
posted 5 Aug 2013 18:01
Hi all!
Those samples aren't the only thing regarding the soundtrack. The track listing album has also been released. While the movie itself has pretty much eliminated the bird angle from the TV series, the track titles for the soundtrack show that this hasn't been entirely forgotten. They are as follows:
1. White Eagle
2. Onyx Condor
3. Velvet Swan
4. Apricot Swallow
5. Leafy Owl
6. Lidth's Jay
7. Sociery Finch
8. Silkie
9. Red Tailed Hawk
10. Kingfisher
11. Knysna Turaco
12. Kookaburra
13. Superb Starling
14. Falcon
15. Ifrita
16. Little Shrikethrush
17. Pitohui
18. Vulture
19. Cassowary
20. Golden Pheasant
21. God Phoenix
The spellings listed here are as they are on the website for Vap, the album's manufacturer. Whether misspellings like Sociery Finch instead of Society Finch will be corrected on the album itself is yet to be seen.
The cover for the album has also been released.
This album will retail for 2,500 yen, and will be released on August 21st.
James
This album will retail for 2,500 yen, and will be released on August 21st.
James
Here's a shot from the fireworks even hosted in honor of the film!
https://twitter.com/gatchaman_movie/status/369422660758806530/photo/1
And here is the cast.
http://www.gatchaman-movie.jp/img/news/image7.jpg
Lastly, it seems that there is a Good Morning Gatchaman/Zip TV theatre short (3 minutes long) that is airing in the theatre before the Gatchaman movie! Hopefully this will be released on the DVD too!
http://www.gatchaman-movie.jp/news.html#zip
Nice finds, TJ! The fireworks display looked awesome!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Aug 2013 00:53
Those magnificent fireworks are really getting me more into the mood! And, the actors in kimonos are really cute!
So how did it go? Ive been away a lot this summer
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Sep 2013 15:05
No idea. Hopefully James or Jason will have some news.
found this review posted on facebook......
http://kotaku.com/gatchaman-is-so-full-of-action-movie-cliches-it-hurts-1206208903
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Sep 2013 06:18
That's a very interesting review, and it does seem like the author tried to look at both sides. Of course I still want to see it, but I'm disappointed that the plot may appear to be lacking.
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Sep 2013 16:10
Let's face it: after all the false starts, hopes, and expectations, any movie will disappoint, especially given our high expectations for it.
Tim Burton had the advantage that Batman had been solely a comic book for a decade or so. The only non-print versions in the memory of most audience members would have been the campy live-action series, and Superfriends. (I believe there was an animated one that might have had vocals at least by Burt Ward, but do not quote me.) He had nowhere to go except up.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Sep 2013 05:00
Originally posted by Transmute Jun That's a very interesting review, and it does seem like the author tried to look at both sides. Of course I still want to see it, but I'm disappointed that the plot may appear to be lacking.It's just a couple of days ago that I've come across this same review and I must say that my thoughts were just the same as yours, TJ! This leads to my agreeing with UW, too, in saying that our expectations, as loyal fans to the original, would always be so high to be somehow met at all levels! This notwithstanding, I'm still anxious to be able to watch the movie also just the same, though, since each individual could see things from a different perspectiv, and I'd like to be able to come up with my own opinion!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Oct 2013 18:05
I found another review.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/gatchaman-fantasia-review-601838
I still want to see it.
Funny that though its Madeinjapan the CGI is supposed to be dubious.
(But I heard its an art they are not totally at home with.)
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Oct 2013 11:13
It does say something if the movie goers are clapping at the end.
Like you, Tengu, I still want to see it.
The wait is over. The movie has been put up for download. Sadly, no subtitles as of yet, but I'll keep on monitoring the usual places and if I manage to find them, I'll post the link ASAP. https://mega.co.nz/#!mAw20BaS!d1sdi0nvpmxXs66dng0lDhGwU94e09Aedl5t2vgWkfc
Thanks for letting us know, Victoria! I want those subtitles!! 
yay, thank you... hope those subtitles don't take too long, but in the meantime at least we can still enjoy the action!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Jan 2014 03:02
Many thanks, Victoria!!
Thanks.
Well, I managed to stomach it...
Its pretty lame.
The music is unmemorable, the action not exactly heart pumping, and there is no humour to counter the drama (Things all good anime have)
Also, I have no idea how the team can live under such dull conditions.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Jan 2014 18:21
Thank you so much, Victoria! 
Off to download!
Off to download!
Always happy to provide links for goodies. I myself haven't watched it yet. Waiting for the weekend to come so I can kick back, open a bottle of wine and make myself a couple of cheeseburgers with enough cheese to rival the movie. Hopefully my new kitten will calm down long enough for me to to pay attention and make at least some sense of the Japanese (though it doesn't seem very... uh... deep).
Link keeps asking me for a code... any thoughts?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Jan 2014 06:34
Originally posted by Reboekah Link keeps asking me for a code... any thoughts?That's odd. I didn't need a code. I just waited for the page to load (took awhile) and then downloaded (took much longer).
nor me
Its so annoying when you send a site to a friend saying its easy to use and for them...its not.
Still, my Japanophobic uncle (who seems to watch a lot of anime though he would really rather watch US excuses for humour) isnt missing much
T'was the cut and paste of the text causing my issue... the ellipses!
One more link for those who want to watch the movie online (it is in Thai, not in Japanese, I suppose).
BTW, pay attention to the scene AFTER the movie
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Ooops, it looks like copying the link doesn't work so try the site search.
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Ooops, it looks like copying the link doesn't work so try the site search.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Jan 2014 03:25
Thanks, Yul!
I-is it just me, or does Jinpei's description say 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic' at 00:11:02? I've been drinking, but surely I'm not that drunk. I... don't understand anything now. How can such thing even come to be? It's 2014, right? The age of Google Translate? Please, someone tell me it's just my imagination. (for anyone having issues with Gatchaman Crowds - Larks's Tongues in Aspic. LARKS' TONGUES IN ASPIC! LOOK AT IT!)
Edit: Okay. At 00:18:29, Joe's description says: Starless and Bible Black. No, nonono. Not Bible Black. Surely not Bible Black. I have watched Bible Black, and... no. Not Gatchaman. Nikkatsu, you DO NOT want to associate Joe with Bible Black, no matter how-... no. Just NO. I know that when it comes to hentai, Yasuomi Umetsu worked on Mezzo/Kite as well as Gatchaman OVA, but Bible Black is Bible Black and Gatchaman is Gatchaman. I... ugh. I just imagined Katse-sama as Kitami and this thought makes me want to destroy something.
Yes, it was one of the high points of the film.
The text is copied from http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44235 :
"Interesting little factoid (though also one that gives me the distinct impression that certain bods in charge are having fun being self-indulgent, at the cost of fidelity to source) - all the military-hardware-style text on the sides of the 'helmet' and such include different prog rock/thrash metal album titles:
Ken = 'Judgment is Coming' (?? - might just be a generic phrase. Correct me if someone knows a possible source!)
Joe = 'Starless and Bible Black (not a Dylan Thomas reference, or Stan Tracey - instead, King Crimson)
Jun = 'The Great Gig in the Sky' (Pink Floyd)
Ryu = 'Ride the Lightning' (Metallica)
Jinpei = 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic' (King Crimson again)
...not sure of any logical connection between any of the above and the characters, or whether it's just the equivalent of me making a live-action 'Thuderbirds' movie, and having decals on the ships like 'Birth of the Cool' and 'Them Dirty Blues' ("because I can, dammit!!")."
Originally posted by yul One more link for those who want to watch the movie online (it is in Thai, not in Japanese, I suppose). BTW, pay attention to the scene AFTER the movieI found it, Yul -thanks for the link! I understand Thai about as well as Japanese (basically, not at all), so this is great!
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