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Rupan sansei (1978)
A different look at Lupin(spoilers)
I went into this film with an idea of what I thought Lupin was. I am a big fan of the second series that ran in the 80's, and I was looking forward to seeing this film. Of course, Mamo was made in the late 70's, but I thought the character would be the same. At first I was a little upset with how Lupin looked; his head shape was a bit different than I had seen with the other series'. Also, Goemon looks and acts seemingly out of character. In addition, he comes and goes whenever he pleases, arriving out of nowhere in crucial plot-points. But I can look past all that, seeing how long Lupin has been around. There are sure to be different interpretations of the characters. What got me in Mamo was the plot.
When we think of Lupin, we think of heists and fun little robberies. In this film there is this midget freak who wants to clone things. But wait, now he wants to take over the world! Good thing jigen shoots him in the face. Oh wait! That Mammo was a clone! He is on to bigger and better things. He wants to nuke the planet yadda yadda yadda but he dies dramatically. It must be the end, but noo Mamo is actually a Gigantic brain who is going to launch to space and return to be a god. Does this sound like Lupin? I don't think so. It sounds like a James Bond movie on crack. I came out feeling a bit surprised, I must say. Nevertheless, the film has some great action scenes and a waaay over the top Zenigata. I've heard Castle of Cogliostro is better, and after seeing "Mamo and his Gigantic brain", I should hope so.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
use puppets!
Granted, Attack of the Clones was a major improvement from Phantom Menace. Jango Fett was a cool character and any mention of "Boba" is a nice addition. H. christionson was pretty bad, but what can you expect from a modern Star Wars film. Am i the only one who thinks the new movies should NEVER have been made? Also, I might be alone on this but I dont like the CGI. The puppets used in the early films were classic. Anyway, thats my opinion.
X2 (2003)
Just what you would expect out of a sequel(in a good way)
(Some people might think i tell spoilers so i am warning you) X2 reminds me of a modern comic book: it is a bit creepy, it has a ton of action, and it kills off a major character. X2 gives Mystique a bigger better role, which is good considering the fact that her powers are the coolest! Wolverine actually kills people! I cant remember him doing so in the first movie. All the actors perform well. The Nightcrawler is much cooler in the movie than he is in the comic book. The plot is much better, even though the whole bad guys good guys alliance cliche is used. I urge everyone to see it even if you arent a comic book fan. Not that it matters but the previews are all good ie Hulk, 28 days later, LXG, Siemise twins, Matrix Reloaded