Recent Reviews for Kaubôi Bibappu: Tengoku no Tobira (Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door)
Recent Reviews
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MCT:July 25, 2008I really enjoyed the series, great chemistry between the characters. Great humor.
Ed is probably my favorite character: She's crazy but you can't fool her!!
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MCT:July 8, 2008this i one of the best anime movies of all times. it's a mix of drama and comedy. i just love cowboy bebop
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MCT:June 15, 2008
with an appearance of a devious figure with devastating plans for halloween, Spike and his crew have there hand full and will definitely give you a wild rush
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MCT:June 4, 2008I wish I had time to watch every movie out there but since I don't I have to be picky about what I choose to watch. This one didn't make the cut because I don't think I'll like it or don't know enough about it to think I might like it.
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MCT:May 25, 2008
Cowboy Bebop is the best japanese animated serie of the history but the movie isn`t able to match this high quality. Even with the traditional rock/jazzy/ bluesy soundtrack, fantastic screenplay and character development, charming animation and beautiful takes, "CowBe - The Movie" fails exactly for this reason explicited in the title: It is a movie. If it was an episode or only a special with a shorter running time, the plot would flow better. It seems like a stretched episode of the series. Even so, this is one of the best animated features in many years.
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MCT:April 20, 2008i've finally seen most of the anime on anime central , and become hooked slowly. lol for this i curse on a friend who i thank for it's addicitng comedy. but is the real folk blues pt 2 the ending :(. cn't w8 to get the movie out, and for halloween. i mite save a pic on here from the event mwahahah. don't look or thy eyes will be scorched
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MCT:April 17, 2008
First things first, i was never a fan of the Cowboy Bebop series and i had no idea what to expect.
Very Impressive. Ingenious. Well done. It rocks!
Interesting storyline, top-notch soundtrack, and stunning animation!
It mixes so many genres together: sci-fi, drama, western, animation, kung-fu, action, jazz, and a hint of comedy. Well, what more to ask?
It combines retro-futuristic style, detailed artwork, realistic action, deep characters, gunplay, magic, spaceships, amazing fight sequences, and brilliant story-telling.
If this was made into a real movie, it could have been the best action film ever made!
"machines and beans and trucks with nuts, there they are, Macedamian nuts!" -LOL i really like Edward! he balances the seriousness of the other characters!
So far this is the best anime i have ever seen!
So watch it, NOW! =]
I watched it again today, its always fun :D -
MCT:April 9, 2008
Excellent anime, wicked one liners, cool soundtrack and great action. This movie is a must see for all those people who love anime. One of the best stylish films i have ever seen. Strongly recommended to everyone...
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MCT:March 23, 2008
The Japanese show once again how animes can not only be great series, but great movies as well. The Cowboy Bebop series is well written and so is this film.
Although this movie is released a few years after the last episode it makes one wonder when this actually takes place in the Bebop universe. With the characters that are involved and some of the conversations that pop up, many may be inclined to believe that this takes place sometime in the middle of the series.
Like many other animes, the story is fantastic. I guess it is easier to focus on the story when you don't have to worry about the acting. This film gives you everything that you remember from the series. The character interaction is good and so is the action. You get the usual gun-play, hand-to-hand combat, and ship chases. The final fight (hand-to-hand) at the end is phenomenal. Nicely choreographed and drawn. My only real gripe with this film is that the whole thing takes place on Mars. This isn't totally bad, but there are too little space sequences when compared to the series. Then again, this is only a two hour movie.
Once again, Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts deliver in the music department. You get the same jazzy feel as the series and this does wonders for this film. The same thing can be said about the voice work.
Visually, this anime is top-notch. The landscapes and futuristic settings are portrayed well and Faye Valentine is still sexy as h***.
You don't have to have seen the series to watch this film, but it will really help with the understanding of the characters. In any case, most of the people that watch this will be fans of the series.
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MCT:March 12, 2008
Robber D: [Spike pulls a gun after being warned to drop the weapon, waving a gun in an old lady's face] Don't you get it? I'm gonna SPLATTER GRANDMA!
Spike: Well, that's a real shame. But, we're not cops and we're not from some charity organization. Sorry lady, we don't protect or serve. This is strictly business.
Robber D: What?
Spike: Guess you'll just have to chalk it up to bad luck.
Robber D: [growls] Cowboy scumbag!
The first time I saw this movie, it was playing in theaters, my friends were excited, but had only some vague knowledge behind the concept of the TV series. After seeing it, I enjoyed it very much. Now, having seen the full series, (this movie, by the way, takes place between the 22nd and 23rd episode) still has the same enjoyment factor, but now I have more context and enjoy certain aspects more as well.
The premise for both this movie and the TV series, revolves around a group of bounty hunters, a hacker, and a dog all living aboard a space ship named Bebop. They live in the future, traveling between planets, looking for bounties to collect money on.
This crew consists of Spike Speigle, a cynical guy, who is designed to be effortlessly cool in all his actions, from speech to fighting style.
There is Jet Black, owner of Bebop, a former cop, and general elder type person watching over his team.
Then there is Faye Valentine. She is the spunky female bounty hunter, looking out mainly for herself.
This time, the story revolves around a mysterious terrorist, set to release bio-warfare amongst the masses. The terrorist is Vincent, a military man with a troubled past. He is definetely one of the more complicated and intriguing villains in recent action films, animated or otherwise.
When a huge price is set on his head, the Bebop crew is after this target.
Also involved is a female special agent, with a possible connection of her own with Vincent.
This transition from TV to movie works very well cinematically. As mentioned, it's easy to watch without knowing of the TV series, but it also just fits an expanded scope that certain TV shows can't achieve without making it seem like an extended episode.
This is apparent in the visuals, with creative camera movements, for a hand drawn series and widescreen presentation, making things just seem better in a visual sense. The characters, besides the new additions, don't necessarily develop too much, with the exception of Spike in some ways, however it works.
The staples of the series are all here as well. The presentation, besides the settings, are very inspired by Hong Kong action films, Westerns, Samurai films, and Blade Runner among other sci-fi titles. The music, a main staple of the series, has always been a mix of jazz and offbeat tunes, especially during the action portions, and this movie continues with that aspect, which I am very keen of.
There are some gripes with the film. The second act tends to drag a bit before getting to the final act and aspects of the end are left somewhat unclear, but these are minor quibbles.
The action is very well handled, combining some gunplay, hand-to-hand, and a very cool space ship chase, once again working with the music.
The sense of humor running throughout is also a big part in making this an enjoyable feature.
Good film overall, for both fans of the series and newcomers.
Vincent: Why don't you shoot?
Spike: What?
Vincent: What's wrong? Lose your nerve? You started out so fearlessly. Go on. Pull the trigger.
Spike: I don't think so. I blow the bounty if I blow you away.
Vincent: I have no fear of death. It just means dreaming in silence. A dream that lasts for eternity.
Spike: [sarcastically] You're an original, aren't you? -
MCT:February 25, 2008
Amazing!
It felt like I was watching a bunch of episodes together.I loved the series,now I have the movie.Cowboy Bebop The Movie:$20(not with Master Card)Watching Spike Spiegel in action any time I want:Priceless -
MCT:February 22, 2008its on ok movie i guess
but i only watched it b/c of my bf jamie he likes it a lil too much lmfao
i only really like it b/c of ed
yay!!!! she so rules XD -
MCT:February 20, 2008
Certain scenes were really kool... but my overall experience was not satisfactory. Fans of the series seem to really love the music, but the scoring in this film didn't do too much for me either; it was kinda offbeat for the most part, but there is one piece that makes some of the kool scenes even kooler.
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MCT:February 18, 2008
Do you know about Cowboy Bebop? If you do, you like it, and if you like it then you'll love this movie. If you don't know about Cowboy Bebop then never mind any of this.
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MCT:February 12, 2008A good anime. However, since I didn't watch the series prior in watching the movie, so a lot of questions pops out from my head, thus my rating might bias.
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First things first, i was never a fan of the Cowboy Bebop series and i had no idea what to expect.
Very Impressive. Ingenious. Well done. It rocks!
Interesting storyline, top-notch soundtrack, and stunning animation!
It mixes so many genres together: sci-fi, drama, western, animation, kung-fu, action, jazz, and a hint of comedy. Well, what more to ask?
It combines retro-futuristic style, detailed artwork, realistic action, deep characters, gunplay, magic, spaceships, amazing fight sequences, and brilliant story-telling.
If this was made into a real movie, it could have been the best action film ever made!
"machines and beans and trucks with nuts, there they are, Macedamian nuts!" -LOL i really like Edward! he balances the seriousness of the other characters! -
MCT:January 20, 2008
First things first, i was never a fan of the Cowboy Bebop series and i had no idea what to expect.
Very Impressive. Ingenious. Well done. It rocks.
Interesting storyline, top-notch soundtrack, and stunning animation!
It mixes so many genres together: sci-fi, drama, western, animation, kung-fu, action, jazz, and a hint of comedy. Well, what more to ask?
It combines retro-futuristic style, detailed artwork, realistic action, deep characters, gunplay, magic, spaceships, amazing fight sequences, and brilliant story-telling.
If this was made into a real movie, it could have been the best action film ever made!
"machines and beans and trucks with nuts, there they are, Macedamian nuts!" -LOL i really like Edward! he balances the seriousness of the other characters!
So far this is the best anime i have ever seen!
So watch it, NOW! =]
ryl's redemption for that garbage review of Death Note. HAHAHA -
MCT:January 9, 2008
This is a good movie, even though the show was already over when it came out it was still good. This movie had everything you love about Cowboy Bebop, the action the comedy, even the story was really well done.
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MCT:December 29, 2007
This is simply Cowboy Bebop (the show) in an hour long format. Nothing special; it was made after the show so it was nice to have more of Bebop; but really, it's just like a long episode. (That's not a bad thing.)
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MCT:December 18, 2007
A Favorite Cartoon of mine. If it were to be a real movie, this would have one of the best stories ever and also shot amazing as well.
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MCT:December 18, 2007
amazing fight sequence, full of humour, action and kick ass characters. I've heard the series is better but i have yet to confirm that
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MCT:November 13, 2007
I really love this anime film!
Personally, I think this sums up the series and it does it way better.
The opening song "Ask DNA"'s great although the scene is out of place. -
MCT:November 4, 2007This movie has such a cool atmosphere. Lots of action, and cool characters! Pretty much just like another episode of the series, just a little longer.
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MCT:November 3, 2007
Well worth the time.
(The version with english voices sucks though, got to see the one with original voices and english subtitels) -
MCT:October 6, 2007The show was better than the movie. The music was, as i expected, good, but the fight scenes were slightly sub-par when compared to the series
