if you read the graphic novels first, you'd probably hate the film.
I probably would of liked it more if i hadnt read the comic (manga) series first. Honestly, after blasting through the six or so 200+ page graphic novels i was completely excited to watch the film. But it wound up being a huge dissapointment and so much was left out. It's been atleast 5 years since i read or watched either, and i'm interested in reading + watching both again, to write a better revivew. But trust me, i do recall being very displeased and unsatisfied with it's comparison to the original medium.
1 of 5 stars.
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Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:18 PM
It's unfortunate that you read the books first (something I've probably never said before). I saw this somewhere around '91 and it blew me away. I think it was the first anime I had seen, except for the occasional episode of G-Force, Voltron and Robotech. I finally got to read the manga when Dark Horse rereleased them and was once again blown away. How great is Otomo's art? It's amazing how much detail he put in each panel. As much as I love the manga, I still love the anime. I like to think of the manga as the director's cut. Now I just have to wonder how the live action Leonardo DiCaprio/Joseph Gordon-Levitt films are going to turn out. At least it'll be a two parter, so it'll have more time for more of that amazing story.