Cowboy Bebop (2003)

Hoyu · Apr 7, 2003, 06:28

Synopsis: 2071 A.D. Planet Mars. On the eve Halloween, a tanker explodes killing and injuring more than 500 people on a freeway in the crater of Alba City. The damage extends beyond one kilometer from the center of explosion. The use of biological or chemical weapon is heavily suspected. The reward is W300,000,000.00 (Mars currency) to find out the perpetrator. Short of funds as usual, the crew of the Bebop is lured into the investigation by the staggering amount of money they could possibly receive for being able to accurately point the blame. They start a search on their own, and so begins the adventures of the young slacker, Spike Spiegel, and his cohort, the ex-cop, Jet Black, leading their gang of bounty hunters on the trail of an elusive nemesis.

Genre(s): Animated Foreign
Rating: MPAA R
Runtime: 107 mins.

Distributor(s): Independent Distribution Partnership (IDP)
Theatrical Release: 04/04/2003
Video Release: Not available

sOuRcE: http://www.hollywood.com/movies/detail/movie/1113263

Shinmeiryu · Apr 7, 2003, 17:43

Knocking on Heaven's Door was a great movie, and I'm glad it's getting its due by being presented in theatres worldwide. Even if you've never seen the Bebop series, the movie as a stand-alone is still at the peak of entertainment and animation quality.

I would have to list it as one of my top 10 anime movies of all time, for its consistency with the Bebop flavor and notch up in animation even from the quality of the TV series.

mike · Apr 8, 2003, 00:59

AWESOME! i hope it comes near me before i leave for japan! i always thought the series was amazing, with every episode having animation quality better than many movies i've seen. and the movie was great too. plus, all that KICKASS music! bebop has always been one of my all time favorites.

Hoyu · Apr 9, 2003, 07:19

I'm going to see it tonight, so I will give my critique ASAP.

Hoyu · Apr 19, 2003, 11:46

Well... I saw the movie and let me tell you that I am quite satisfied with the effort. The Cowboy Bebop movie is even more than I had anticipated. The original artists remain true to their stylings, and the voice-over artists are the same as in the anime series. As expected the plot was a bit of a deviation from the conclusion of the anime series, yet I was delighted to see that Edward and Ein were reunited with the team and included in the cast of the movie. I won't give away the really great, often quite esoteric portions of the movie, nor it's ending, but I will advise that you remain seated throughout the credits at the end of the movie in order to see the final (hidden) scene.

Luz-chan · Apr 25, 2003, 23:29

I never saw the movie, but I've seen trailers of the movie. From the looks of it, it should be cool.

I WANNA SEE EWARD AND SPIKE!

Saiyuki · Apr 30, 2003, 12:01

i'm a big bebop fan and i can't wait to see the movie. that's why i already have my copy preodered for June 24, the release for the movie.

lineartube · Apr 30, 2003, 19:03

If you liked the serie, you are gonna love the movie, and as Shinmeiryu said, it's a great stand alone, since you don't need to have seen the serie to enjoy it.

The butterflies, the butterflies...

Jul 25, 2004, 07:02

ha i own it i know i look stupid

Apr 7, 2003, 06:28	#1
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	Cowboy Bebop (2003) Synopsis: 2071 A.D. Planet Mars. On the eve Halloween, a tanker explodes killing and injuring more than 500 people on a freeway in the crater of Alba City. The damage extends beyond one kilometer from the center of explosion. The use of biological or chemical weapon is heavily suspected. The reward is W300,000,000.00 (Mars currency) to find out the perpetrator. Short of funds as usual, the crew of the Bebop is lured into the investigation by the staggering amount of money they could possibly receive for being able to accurately point the blame. They start a search on their own, and so begins the adventures of the young slacker, Spike Spiegel, and his cohort, the ex-cop, Jet Black, leading their gang of bounty hunters on the trail of an elusive nemesis. Genre(s): Animated Foreign Rating: MPAA R Runtime: 107 mins. Distributor(s): Independent Distribution Partnership (IDP) Theatrical Release: 04/04/2003 Video Release: Not available sOuRcE: http://www.hollywood.com/movies/detail/movie/1113263

Apr 8, 2003, 00:59	#3
mike Junior Member Join Date: Mar 25, 2003 Location: raleigh. nc Age: 26 Posts: 15	AWESOME! i hope it comes near me before i leave for japan! i always thought the series was amazing, with every episode having animation quality better than many movies i've seen. and the movie was great too. plus, all that KICKASS music! bebop has always been one of my all time favorites. __________________ <3, mike

Apr 9, 2003, 07:19	#4
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	Bebop Rules! I'm going to see it tonight, so I will give my critique ASAP.

Apr 19, 2003, 11:46	#5
Hoyu Regular Member Join Date: Nov 3, 2002 Posts: 241	My review... Well... I saw the movie and let me tell you that I am quite satisfied with the effort. The Cowboy Bebop movie is even more than I had anticipated. The original artists remain true to their stylings, and the voice-over artists are the same as in the anime series. As expected the plot was a bit of a deviation from the conclusion of the anime series, yet I was delighted to see that Edward and Ein were reunited with the team and included in the cast of the movie. I won't give away the really great, often quite esoteric portions of the movie, nor it's ending, but I will advise that you remain seated throughout the credits at the end of the movie in order to see the final (hidden) scene.

Apr 25, 2003, 23:29	#6
Luz-chan Regular Member Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: African-American, Mexican Age: 23 Posts: 41	I never saw the movie, but I've seen trailers of the movie. From the looks of it, it should be cool. I WANNA SEE EWARD AND SPIKE! __________________ Spread your wings, and prepare to fly.

Apr 7, 2003, 17:43	#2
Shinmeiryu SCAR Join Date: Jul 30, 2002 Location: Southern CA Age: 28 Posts: 201	Knocking on Heaven's Door was a great movie, and I'm glad it's getting its due by being presented in theatres worldwide. Even if you've never seen the Bebop series, the movie as a stand-alone is still at the peak of entertainment and animation quality. I would have to list it as one of my top 10 anime movies of all time, for its consistency with the Bebop flavor and notch up in animation even from the quality of the TV series.

Apr 30, 2003, 12:01	#7
Saiyuki Regular Member Join Date: Apr 29, 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 32	i'm a big bebop fan and i can't wait to see the movie. that's why i already have my copy preodered for June 24, the release for the movie.

Apr 30, 2003, 19:03	#8
lineartube free spirit Join Date: Oct 29, 2002 Location: Vila Franca de Xira/Portugal Age: 33 Posts: 389	If you liked the serie, you are gonna love the movie, and as Shinmeiryu said, it's a great stand alone, since you don't need to have seen the serie to enjoy it. The butterflies, the butterflies... __________________ Ln.

Jul 25, 2004, 07:02	#9
Grave Guest Posts: n/a	ha i own it i know i look stupid

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