Robotech - The Shadow Chronicles Movie
by Tommy Yune, Dong-Wook Lee
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Actor: Dan Woren, Eddie Frierson, Gregory Snegoff, Iona Morris, Michael SorichDirector: Dong-Wook Lee, Tommy Yune
Brand: FUNIMATION PRODUCTIONS, LTD
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 88 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-02-06
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Model: 1-4210-0633-2
Studio: Funimation
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- Everyone thought the war was over but the darkest battle has only just begun. Spectacular mecha action explodes onscreen in this long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster anime series that spawned a generation of fans! The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must
Movie Reviews of Robotech - The Shadow Chronicles Movie
Movie Review: Robotech fans - definately see this!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching this and I'd like to respond to some of the negative reviews. This is coming from a long time fan who used to watch the series when I was in grade school and has read the books and comics...
The computer animation - Yes, SOMETIMES it looked odd, but most of the time it was actually very crisp, fluid and just plain cool. I mean for god's sake, anyone that has watched the originals knows that were times when the mecha animation was weak or incongruent. I feel the CGI was a bold move, it worked, and it's only gonna get better..
The regular animation on this one is very easy on the eyes. The sound effects are top notch - some of which are on the level of Star Wars. The voice over work is leagues above the originals and for the most part the actors did a great job as did the editors.
The characters - I read some complaints about the characters being generic, or cliche, or not having an arc - the problem is that this feature is relatively short. They can only fit so much in there but the important thing is that it left me wanting more - isn't that part of what we loved about the originals?
The story as it pertains to the original story-line - Yes there were some issues with that and I wish they would have just tied everything together. Personally, I've just accepted the fact that the Robotech story-line is malleable. At first I was put off by this new enemy the "Haydonites", but on the bright side, the prospect of the Invid and humans fighting on the same side is tantalizing (think of all the new human/invid hybrid mecha!). I guess then that the Invid mistakenly thought the Masters ruined their homeworld when really it was the Haydonites??
So at the end of the day, I feel we are definitely better off for having The Shadow Chronicles. I mean honestly, I never liked the whole "The Robotech Masters" section of the saga and I feel the SC ranks above that. This is still the best American mecha cartoon around...
Summary of Robotech - The Shadow Chronicles Movie
Everyone thought the war was over but the darkest battle has only just begun. Spectacular mecha action explodes onscreen in this long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster anime series that spawned a generation of fans! The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the human race! Features the voice talents of Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) Extra features include "Birth of a Sequel" featurette with director Tommy Yune composer Scott Glasgow and more. Winner Best Animated Sci-Fi Feature - 2006 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalSystem Requirements:Running Time: 88 Mins. Format: ROBOTECH Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 704400070952 Manufacturer No: 1-4210-0633-2Similar DVD Movies
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