Based on the Japanese Manga of the same name, the Guyver: Dark Hero follows Sean Barker, just a regular guy who becomes the host to an alien bio suit (the Guyver) that grants him immense power. After researching an archaeological dig that he suspects may give him some answers to the Guyver's origins, he finds himself up against shapeshifting alien monsters who also want to harness that power.
At least, I think that's the plot. I watched this film about 2 months ago and I'm struggling to remember much of what it was about. The fact that it was disjointed and made zero sense probably doesn't help. In fact, it reminds me of when Power Rangers came to the west, with rubbish western characters inserted into Japenese action footage that despite being a bit of a mess still managed to be entertaining. Except this forgot the entertaining part.
To be fair, the budget looks like it must have been about a tenner, the plot seems like it was written by the work experience boy, and it's so hilariously 'B movie' that despite it being a bit cr*p still manages to be fairly engaging. The fight scenes are surprisingly good considering, and it is kinda funny seeing David Hayter (of Solid Snake fame) in the flesh trying to take this absolute nonsense seriously.
I am actually a fan of the original Manga, having seen it as a teen, but if nothing else this film highlights once again that popular Japanese animation does not necessarily work as live action. Especially on a shoestring budget. It's amusingly bad, I suppose... but I'd hardly recommend it.
At least, I think that's the plot. I watched this film about 2 months ago and I'm struggling to remember much of what it was about. The fact that it was disjointed and made zero sense probably doesn't help. In fact, it reminds me of when Power Rangers came to the west, with rubbish western characters inserted into Japenese action footage that despite being a bit of a mess still managed to be entertaining. Except this forgot the entertaining part.
To be fair, the budget looks like it must have been about a tenner, the plot seems like it was written by the work experience boy, and it's so hilariously 'B movie' that despite it being a bit cr*p still manages to be fairly engaging. The fight scenes are surprisingly good considering, and it is kinda funny seeing David Hayter (of Solid Snake fame) in the flesh trying to take this absolute nonsense seriously.
I am actually a fan of the original Manga, having seen it as a teen, but if nothing else this film highlights once again that popular Japanese animation does not necessarily work as live action. Especially on a shoestring budget. It's amusingly bad, I suppose... but I'd hardly recommend it.