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Baccano! (2007)
One of the greatest. A true must-watch
I've just concluded watching this anime for the third time, and I have to say you are doing yourself a disservice by not watching it.
I was terribly shocked by its score on IMDb. 7.9? Blasphemy. There are only two logical reasons for anyone to not like this show. 1. they are appalled by blood. 2. they are not willing to think.
The plot of this show requires you to use your head and give your undivided attention. But this is a strength of the show. It will completely immerse you and is totally filler free. Three times through, and not a second of this show bores me. Three story lines are expertly weaved together with pacing that reveals everything at just the right time.
The characters are amazingly fun to watch bounce of each other. Insane people are set up, and the pay-off is amazing when they meet up.
The animation makes this even better. The show is the perfect length, so the budget is spread out to where everything is fluid and all the characters expressions are captured excellently.
The music is the exact same way, and the opening is the best I've ever seen, ever.
The voice acting is superb. Funimation's best dub to date. It captures the time excellently and every actor/actress is giving there all.
It's a show near perfection. The one flaw it has is some of the confusion there might be on first watching. But in the end everything is rapped up and is fully satisfying. Which is why I would give it a 9.7. I've seen 30 anime and this is number two, only being topped by Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I've also watched many respected youtube reviewers such as GRArkada, Gigguk, and JesuOtaku. Every single one either gave the show a perfect 10 or a strong 9. It's not just for anime fans. I showed this to my 40 year old parents (never seen anime) and they loved it. Do yourself a favor, go out and buy Baccano right now. Not afraid of blood or focus? Then you will have a hell of a time.
Darker Than Black: Kuro no keiyakusha (2007)
7.9 is very misleading.
I'd give a 8.5 if I could. This anime has one of the most cool characters I've seen in anime, Hei. The dude's attitude carries this show, but that's not to distract from the other characters. All of the main four, even the girl who rarely says a thing (I really enjoyed the episode focused on her) are a blast.
The series is done in hour long vignettes, something not normally done in anime... and it takes the creators a little bit to get used to it. The first 7 or so episodes of this show were average and forgettable, but give DTB time and it finds it's place. Keep in mind, the beginning episodes are still necessary viewing for the mood and background it sets.
So is the beginning rough? Yes. 7.9 worthy? Hell no!
I know many a anime viewer such as myself who see's a score under a eight and thinks the show is a pass, but listen up. DTB IS NOT A PASS. This shows has everything to love in a anime and the ending WILL leave you satisfied.
I love these characters, I feel the thought in the writing, it is complex and has a philosophical message. This one moment near the end delivers some of the best symbolism I've seen. Truly this show is a powerhouse; a world in it's own. Even characters who come in for a few episodes have a grand purpose in the study of Hei.
Do not miss this show, it will have a impact on you and entrance you in pure coolness.
8.5/10
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)
this movie is everything it should be
I have just gotten back from the midnight screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. I gave my full attention to it and was very perplexed and entertained by it. The movie was extremely well received by the hundreds I watched it with, and received high emotional reactions as well raving conversations. Big fans might want to bring a tissue box or two. This movie starts out right were it left off in part one. It go's right into things, but you aren't at any lose of memory, and if you are the film cleverly reminds you subliminally. There is not a moment that fades interest. in the begging I did find the dialogue a little bland, things were happening fast and were generally had a unattached feeling to the rest of the movie, thus the only reason I give it a nine instead of a ten. Things really get into the beauty of what makes this movie what it is, which is the characters and the story. This movie hits all the emotions with still knowing what it. you could be crying over dead friends or friends brought back, or clapping with the audience while Neville slays Negini, or Mrs.Weasly kills Belatrix, and when there is the spontaneous kiss scene between Ron and Hermoiny, all releasing 7 movies worth of tension. Concerning the fact that they split this into two parts; I think it was a good move. this movie does something its predecessors couldn't do, which is fit in loose ends. back in the third movie some would whine about things that were left out. This second half takes care of all that. i'm guessing the screen writer had a list and would have to make sure everything was included in a flowing way making sure it did not cross the thin line of forcing it to make fans happy. some might argue that some things happened that were not in the book. true, but please, its a movie, it dose some things for cinematic effect. If you wanted to see a movie exactly like the book then film yourself turning pages for three days, movies have a movie feel, get over it and enjoy it. This film dose everything its supposed to do and i would be surprised if it left a fan disappointed. its is a hell of a story and a work of cinematic art. a must see, and one of the greatest blockbusters we've had in a long time. harry potter is truly astounding
Naruto (2002)
i love it! and why you will to.
i've been a long time fan and i think this is a story that no matter what can be enjoyed by anyone. i don't like the filler episodes, but everything that sticks to the manga is legit. greatest story of all time. a must watch. watch shippuden to. i've gotten at least 10 people hooked on this. its good for any age, and the voice acting is perfect. and on a scale from 1-10 the sound track is a 9.99999, it gets stuck in your head and i find myself whistling it a lot. when you do start this series there are a few things you have to get over. come in with a open heart, and try to ignore the silly Japanese things. i would say the whole part in the mist is unrelated to a lot of stuff and thats kinda annoying because it leaves you wondering if there going to do it through the rest of the series. but it doesn't after that its one big story which is cool. and there's a lot of characters and they all have amazing development. its like there alive. each charter has so much to them and you always feel for them. everyone should watch this, it is pure art.