Reviews

I really can't bring myself to insult this movie as it got me into anime. Actually, to rephrase that, it got me interested in the idea of anime: Akira got me into PROPER anime.

As for the film, it is actually pretty good. Digimon is one of those anime series that, while aimed at younger audiences, is actually very enjoyable. There are funny moments, and the fight scenes are cool without being too violent.

The film is split into three loosely linked sections, the first really just setting the story up, but containing a cool fight scene at the end. The second part is the longest and most enjoyable: it features Tai and Izzy trying to stop a Digimon with a virus that has taken over the internet. This section contains the best jokes and interaction between the characters, and has a good plot and animation. The third part I didn't like so much, but for the record is takes place later, and deals with the aftermath of what happened, this time set in the USA.

Obviously, Digimon: The Movie is just a kids picture, and the animation and plot are pretty basically, but it will be enjoyed by fans of the series, children who are into anime, scifi, etc. and even my more mature (i.e. older!) anime fans like myself who just want a fun little film to pass the time with.

I'm a big Star Trek fan, so I can't even begin to tell you how bad this movie was. Well, maybe I can...

It stunk. Totally, It sufferred from big cuts post-production which left to feeling unconnected and many of the characters with little screen time. The cuts also mean that we don't really get enough background details to make it worthwhile, the biggest example being "Just how did Worf get back on the Enterprise?".

Not that it would have made much difference if the producers had left it at its original length: they've done this movie before, as the far superior, "The Wrath of Khan". I guess that's what you get for hiring a non-Star Trek writer...

Personally I hope they do make another movie, just to fix the mess this one left all the characters in and to give then some REAL closure.

If you're a Star Trek fan, you'll hate this movie. If you're just a fan of action blockbusters, and don't mind that it is Star Trek, it should be ideal for you. Fools.

Worst. Movie. Ever.