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Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (2001)
Cowboy Bebop manages to keep going strong with the addition of a feature Knockin' on Heaven's Door (2001). All of the main characters are in full swing as it is set between the 22nd and 23rd episodes. The movie grabs your attention and although a bit on the long side as it manages to stay relevant and interesting.
Spike Spiegel and his crew of misfits embark on a mission to capture a bounty head for a small fortune. They are soon twisted up it's in it's reach. A former soldier is planning to annihilate humanity to further his personal quest for reality. Trying to stop him Spike Spiegel comes to terms with his own own mortality and examines his lifestyle. Two new characters are introduced Electra Ovilo, voiced by Jennifer Hale, and Vincent, based on Bob Dylan and voiced by Daran Norris. These characters bring a breath of fresh air to the movie and are developed to a meaningful depth making it easy to associate with them.
Fans of the series will find it unsurprising as the movie delves into the darker sided of the human mind in a successful manner, despite the fact it's an animated movie. The themes of mortality, and what really constitutes living and dieing really reminds you the emotions that an animated piece can bring out. That being said it's well written, with expressive voice actors (English version, of course) and emotional but not technical animation.
The drawings are loose in general, and had the occasional background issue. It's easily overcome as the artusts come through in crucial moments. The strong story line and action carry the animators through any rough patches.
Being a fan of the series will definitely make this movie more relevant as you will understand characterizations that Director Shinichiro Watanabe didn't have time to fully reveal, for instance how they all came to be on the Bebop. This film is highly entertaining and raises the bar for animation. I strongly encourage everyone to go see this with an open mind; you may be pleasantly surprised.
Pass - This film follows the advice 'for every laugh, there should be a tear." in a engaging macabre manner.
Spike Spiegel and his crew of misfits embark on a mission to capture a bounty head for a small fortune. They are soon twisted up it's in it's reach. A former soldier is planning to annihilate humanity to further his personal quest for reality. Trying to stop him Spike Spiegel comes to terms with his own own mortality and examines his lifestyle. Two new characters are introduced Electra Ovilo, voiced by Jennifer Hale, and Vincent, based on Bob Dylan and voiced by Daran Norris. These characters bring a breath of fresh air to the movie and are developed to a meaningful depth making it easy to associate with them.
Spike Spiegel fights in Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heavens Door (2001) voiced by Steve Blum.
Fans of the series will find it unsurprising as the movie delves into the darker sided of the human mind in a successful manner, despite the fact it's an animated movie. The themes of mortality, and what really constitutes living and dieing really reminds you the emotions that an animated piece can bring out. That being said it's well written, with expressive voice actors (English version, of course) and emotional but not technical animation.
The drawings are loose in general, and had the occasional background issue. It's easily overcome as the artusts come through in crucial moments. The strong story line and action carry the animators through any rough patches.
Being a fan of the series will definitely make this movie more relevant as you will understand characterizations that Director Shinichiro Watanabe didn't have time to fully reveal, for instance how they all came to be on the Bebop. This film is highly entertaining and raises the bar for animation. I strongly encourage everyone to go see this with an open mind; you may be pleasantly surprised.
Pass - This film follows the advice 'for every laugh, there should be a tear." in a engaging macabre manner.
