The movie itself it great, but like Nippon said, it's doing real bad in Japanese theaters.
Here's what my informant had to tell me about it:
THE CONS:
- The theater wasn't completely full. Only halfway. that only happens weeks afterwards but this happened on a weekend........
- Children thought the movie was boring at times.
- Some theaters in the Tokai district have taken it off their showings.
- Some theaters in downtown Tokyo have shortened showtimes.
- It's not even in the top 10.
- People seem to think it's just another Ultraman movie, like past incarnations, so it's not taken seriously($#!@ you Ultraman Cosmos!!!!
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- It's not "as fun as Godzilla Final Wars"
- Most people'd rather see it on DVD.
- Short Movie.
- Seems it's a one-movie deal.
- Kids want to see "Howl's Moving Castle" more than once.
THE PROS
- The movie itself was awesome.
- The actors put on their best performances.
- The suitmation wasn't as obvious, but noticable.
- The special effects were redone and look gorgeous on screen. Of course, some better than others.
- More hardcore and story-driven than FINAL WARS. Very professional and dramatic.
- ***SPOILER(I think..)***It's left open for a sequel....
- The stars have agreed to return, if needed, for a second movie.
- The soundtrack was really good.
I honestly hope the Cons don't help Tsuburaya's judgiment in bringing it over here. I honestly think it'll be here - there's no way it'll miss an international release....I think.
