Akira [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Akira [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Great picture, lame English dub
Summary: 2 Stars
Had a chance to look at this Blu-ray release of what is arguably the greatest Anime movie ever created. After the thoroughly disappointing Pioneer release on DVD, I was hoping somebody would have gotten a clue and included the original English audio track (as the Region 4 DVD release does).
Alas, this version only provides the "new" English audio track -- the politically correct version made just for America. What's the point of having 50GB of room if you can't even include the original English track? I don't recommend this for anybody who really cares about the film. 5 stars for the improved picture, but minus 3 for the horrible "new" English audio track being the only option. Wanna produce dubs for repressed Americans? Then start making your own animated movies!
Movie Review: Manga is better
Summary: 2 Stars
Unfortunately, I decided to read the manga before watching the movie. Although, the movie does get a lot of the main scenes and events right from the original manga, the story was completely butchered. Akira is a 5 book series spanning 1500 pages. There was absolutely no way to make it into a movie and keep it accurate.
A lot of these reviewers complain about the voice-over acting being redone and I have to agree with them although I haven't heard the original. A lot of the time, the voice acting just doesn't set the tone for the insanity that's going on. You find yourself not caring much for the characters because of this.
Movie Review: Complete WASTE!!!! AVOID....
Summary: 1 Stars
The debate over which English dub rages on even still. Outside of the original Japanese voices, the Streamline VHS dub is by far the greatest. Not only because it was first and has nostalgic quality, but the actors were just plain better.
From what I gather, the BluRay release is the Pioneer (horrible) version. BUT it is sampled at the highest quality sound ANY BluRay has so far! But who cares, it's just TrueHD sound of a terrible dubbing job.
And what's worse is there is the THIRD English dub everyone overlooks! The Sony PSP had a UMD release of Akira that had an entirely NEW English dub that was REALLY good!
Why are two great dubs overlooked in favor of Pioneer's disaster of a job?! Because it is sampled higher? I hope there is a better reason.
I still have my Streamilne VHS copy and I'll take that ANY day over this atrocity.
And why couldn't we have ALL dubs as options?! It's a BluRay! It's not like we don't have the room! Make everyone happy!
Until I get my Streamline dub, NO SALE!
Movie Review: Pioneer dub = Horrendous.
Summary: 1 Stars
I do not understand why on earth pioneer decided to ruin what was one of the most perfect animations ever. Some genius producer decided, hey, lets change the excellent original (orion/streamline) english voice actors and replace them with horrible new english voice actors.
Of course, eventhough pioneer is not releasing this bluray, bandai in its infinite wisdom decided to use the pioneer dub as well..
If you are a fan of the original VHS, do not, I repeat do NOT buy this bluray, they completely ruin the experience. Those great voice actors, and their catch phrases are no longer present.
If you prefer listening in Japanese, as I do in for most anime (Akira obviously not included), then go ahead and buy it. Otherwise pull out the old vcr and pop in the original.. :)