by Tyler E. Martin » Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:22 pm
I freaking love Daimajin. The first film is by far my favorite, while the second one is pretty good too. The third I honestly find to be rather weak, but an enjoyable enough viewing on occasion, what with the gorgeous cinematography. As a whole, I think they're fantastic. Excellent effects, sufficiently engaging plots, wonderful music, and pretty much everything you could want from a movie of this kind.
My personal favorite moments include the aforementioned dragging of the chains through buildings, Majin's sudden casting out of the flames just when the villains think they're safe, and that terrific "Are you done yet?" impression he gives off after they launch the boulders at him. And, of course, the villains' ultimate fates. If you haven't seen these films, do yourself a favor and track them down. They're among the best in the genre.