Post by Eric T. Jones on Jul 3, 2009 4:12:54 GMT -5
Fansub is OUT! I go for the length of the film I usually go for in regards for spoilers (as much as adequate to describe the movie), but for those who want an unfiltered experience, the capsule is this:
Though uneven and with way too many ideas, "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" provides for a darker, more fascinating alternate reality which never stops being emotionally engaging and exhilarating.
RATING (0 to ****): ***1/2
It's clear that the creators of "Eureka Seven" were in the same dream world as J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" team, as they both had in mind an alternative, darker universe than their television counterparts. The long-anticipated "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" does not require you to see the original series for that very reason, but virtually all of your characters are present so fans will definitely get much, much more from the smallest appearances along with how the film switches their roles.
Starting off with Renton and Eureka growing up together with... Dominic, originally a member of the villainous military, as their teacher, "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" starts with its most noticeable characteristic: the Nirvash (E7's signature giant robot) as a fairy with a favorite word. This happiness doesn't last long, as Eureka is kidnapped by the military for experimentation relating to their war against the film's name for the supernatural enemy-of-mankind, the Image.
The film cuts to Renton as a "Second Lieutenant" of a military ship that the rest of us know as GekkoSTATE, except it's not a rebel, anti-government faction this time even with all your crewmembers there. It doesn't take long for Renton (and the Nirvash, now grown up from fairy to giant robot but still with the "fairy voice") to attempt a years-awaited rescue, and the first 30 minutes provide for one of many emotional rollercoasters throughout the entire film. You love Renton and Eureka from the outset, and if you're moved to tears by the movie, it's from both joy and sadness.
Where "Pocketful of Rainbows" finds itself in trouble is its maze of concepts, going a little too far for two hours. If total comprehension is what you want, you'll have to see the film again (which I will admit I'd do in a heartbeat). It's at its weakest when it does have to pause and explain its new mythology, but the good more than outweighs the bad. Everything that's great about "Eureka Seven" is here, rest assured!
Don't believe the fans who will tell you the film is a disappointment. Purists will object, but it's true to the spirit of the original and a great film to boot. Do not miss!
Though uneven and with way too many ideas, "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" provides for a darker, more fascinating alternate reality which never stops being emotionally engaging and exhilarating.
RATING (0 to ****): ***1/2
It's clear that the creators of "Eureka Seven" were in the same dream world as J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" team, as they both had in mind an alternative, darker universe than their television counterparts. The long-anticipated "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" does not require you to see the original series for that very reason, but virtually all of your characters are present so fans will definitely get much, much more from the smallest appearances along with how the film switches their roles.
Starting off with Renton and Eureka growing up together with... Dominic, originally a member of the villainous military, as their teacher, "Eureka Seven: Pocketful of Rainbows" starts with its most noticeable characteristic: the Nirvash (E7's signature giant robot) as a fairy with a favorite word. This happiness doesn't last long, as Eureka is kidnapped by the military for experimentation relating to their war against the film's name for the supernatural enemy-of-mankind, the Image.
The film cuts to Renton as a "Second Lieutenant" of a military ship that the rest of us know as GekkoSTATE, except it's not a rebel, anti-government faction this time even with all your crewmembers there. It doesn't take long for Renton (and the Nirvash, now grown up from fairy to giant robot but still with the "fairy voice") to attempt a years-awaited rescue, and the first 30 minutes provide for one of many emotional rollercoasters throughout the entire film. You love Renton and Eureka from the outset, and if you're moved to tears by the movie, it's from both joy and sadness.
Where "Pocketful of Rainbows" finds itself in trouble is its maze of concepts, going a little too far for two hours. If total comprehension is what you want, you'll have to see the film again (which I will admit I'd do in a heartbeat). It's at its weakest when it does have to pause and explain its new mythology, but the good more than outweighs the bad. Everything that's great about "Eureka Seven" is here, rest assured!
Don't believe the fans who will tell you the film is a disappointment. Purists will object, but it's true to the spirit of the original and a great film to boot. Do not miss!
