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Gamera: Trilogy (Guardian of the Universe / Attack of the Legion / Revenge of Iris)
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Join Dr. Nagamine, Inspector Osako and the lovely Asagi Kusanagi as they attempt to unravel the mysterious and deadly monster attacks of both the Gyaos and the Legion. With the help of the military, the survival of the human race depends on them. And the fate of the world depends on a gargantuan, aeronautic and flamably breathed reptile - Gamera, the guardian of the universe! This limited edition box set includes all 3 feature films from the Heisei Gamera trilogy, all beautifully remastered in stunning high definition. Also included is a wealth of Bonus Features!
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) Color 103 mins Not Rated
That giant fire-breathing turtle you loved as a kid is back with a vengeance in GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE. The all-new science fiction spectacular has been hailed by critic and fans alike as one of the best monster movies ever! Under the guidance of acclaimed director Shusuke Kaneko (Necronomicon) and screenwriter Kazunori Itô (Ghost In the Shell), the lean, green fighting machine has been reborn with a whole new set of tricks under his 200-foot shell. Gamera is ready for the new century with stunning state-of-the-art computer animation and dazzling special effects. The super turtle combats both a misguided military and a hideous race of man-eating flying reptiles. Aiding Gamera in his fight are a courageous naval officer, an intrepid ornithologist and a beautiful young psychic. Don t miss the most incredible slam-bang, knock-down monster slug-fest ever filmed as Gamera turtle-waxes the evil Gyaos through downtown Tokyo in GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE!
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) Color 114 mins Not Rated
From the same crew who brought us the effect-juiced Gamera: Guardian of the Universe now comes an even more CGI-enhanced adventure for our tortugan hero. A freak meteor shower near Sapporo, Japan brings with it more than just a killer light how. Electrical problems, over-grown plant life and a whole slew of rather irritable critters also drop in to threaten the human race. Local science instructor Midori Honami (Miki Mizuno) is called to assist the brave Colonel Watarase (Toshiyuki Nagashima) in the military s oft-confused attempts to save mankind. They must find a way to successfully combine efforts with their reptilian protector, or both will face ultimate destruction from the Earth s bugged-out invaders. Join the battle as Gamera and his bipedal pals work to repel the Attack of Legion!
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) 108 minutes / Color / Not Rated
Still reeling after the hard-fought battle to repel Legion, Japan is now reminded of a deadly foe from the past. The Gyaos have returned, and this time the ornery man-eating birds have not only increased their numbers, but also added a menacing new member, Iris, to their destructive little club. Raised by a young girl whose parents Gamera accidentally squished, the flying blood-sucking squid monster Iris takes her learned hatred and goes out on the warpath. Dr. Nagamine and Inspector Osaka are reunited to help Gamera in his relentless quest to protect and save the human race. Can Gamera ground the Gyaos? Can the turtle tie up the terrible tentacles? Do the hapless humans and the rowdy reptile have what it takes to thwart the revenge of Iris?
This Limited Edition Box Set Includes All 3 Feature Films, All Beautifully Re-Mastered in Stunning High Definition!
BONUS MATERIALS: (HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO AND AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE BONUS MATERIALS
Gamera 1: Gamera Behind the Scenes, Camera Test and Special Effects
Gamera 2: Uncut version of the The Salvo Scene, Behind the Scenes of the Kasum
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After decades of derision as a childish Godzilla-wannabe, Japan's monster turtle Gamera roared back in the 1990s with a trio of well-crafted and exciting features that reclaimed the franchise from its threadbare '60s roots; all three films, directed by soft-core specialist turned sci-fi/horror auteur Shusuke Kaneko (Death Note), are featured in this two-disc set, along with a wealth of extras. Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995), which relaunched the Gamera series, and its sequel, Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996), are bundled on the first disc; the former reboots Gamera as an ancient savior of mankind, bioengineered to protect the planet from the pterodactyl-like Gyaos, an old foe from 1967's Gamera vs. Gyaos, while the latter pits him against a race of alien insects with plans for world domination. The trilogy closed with 1999's Revenge of Iris, where the title creature is spurred to defeat Gamera through a psychic link with a young girl whose parents were killed during the turtle's fights with Gyaos. All three films are remarkably sober affairs, on par with the creative scope of Toho's millennial Godzilla features in terms of dramatic storytelling and special effects, though the limitations of the miniature work and monster suits are often highlighted by the Blu-ray detail. The creature-on-creature action is plentiful and, on occasion, violent, and Kaneko's serious and respectful approach does much to relieve fans' concerns about a repeat of the original films' juvenile tone.
Mill Creek previously released Guardian and Legion in a bare-bones double-disc format, as well as a single-disc issue of Iris with several behind-the-scenes extras. The Blu-ray Trilogy set features extras from all three films, though for inexplicable reasons, they have been haphazardly loaded onto the Iris disc as one three-hour standard definition supplement (with chapter breaks). The extras, which include deleted scenes from Iris, location footage from Legion, and camera tests from Guardian, are interesting, but their presentation is cumbersome and, occasionally, incorrectly titled (Behind the Scenes from Guardian is actually the camera test, and so on), which might prove frustrating for viewers. However, the set's relatively low price might help smooth over any ill feelings. --Paul Gaita
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.4 ounces
- Item model number : 63055
- Director : Shusuke Kaneko
- Media Format : Color, NTSC, Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, DTS Surround Sound
- Run time : 5 hours and 26 minutes
- Release date : September 27, 2011
- Actors : Tsuyoshi Ihara, Akira Onodera, Shinobu Nakayama, Ayako Fujitani, Hatsunori Hasegawa
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Mill Creek Entertainment
- ASIN : B005ENCIWG
- Number of discs : 2
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- #683 in Science Fiction Blu-ray Discs
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Anyway, on to an actual discussion of the three Gamera movies, which, you may or may not remember, is supposedly the reason I'm writing this review. I've been a huge fan of Godzilla/Gojira since I was four years old, but these three Gamera films would compare very favorably with three of the best of the Big G's films from 1984-2004. Even comparing, say, Godzilla vs. Biollante, Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, and Godzilla Final Wars, I still might have to give the edge to Gamera. Why? Well, let's take a closer look at:
Gamera 1: Guardian of the Universe - Technically, Gamera doesn't guard the entire universe, just our planet, but he does a fine job of it. While Gamera's look hasn't changed as much from his '60s version as Godzilla's has, he still looks much more dignified and imposing here than he did back then. Gyaos was probably the best villain from Gamera's '60s movies, so bringing him back here, and having Gamera face off against more than one, was a good way to kick the series off. The movie also gives Gyaos (and Gamera himself) a much better backstory than it had in the '60s. While Gamera's psychic connection to Asagi is never explained as much as I would have liked it to be, it does kind of provide a retroactive explanation for why Gamera was always rescuing annoying little kids back in the '60s. A very enjoyable movie overall, but this series was just getting started.
Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion - Of the three films, this one is the most inconsistent in terms of quality, but I also ended up liking it the best. There were several parts where I wished that Mike, Crow, and Tom Servo would suddenly appear at the bottom of the screen and start riffing away, (In fact, the main male scientist character spends the third act of the movie wearing a pink and purple winter coat. When he first showed up in that, I couldn't help quipping: "Tell your little sister thanks for the jacket," out loud, even though I was watching the movie by myself.) but when the action starts, you'll forgive all that real quick. The plot is the weakest of the three movies: A meteor shower results in an alien infestation for Japan. However, I'll give some originality points for not having the action start right in Tokyo. The first place the aliens invade is Hokkaido. I think mainly what made this movie the best for me is the enemy kaiju. The Legion Queen (Inarticulately called "the big one" by all the humans in the movie) is simply one of the best evil kaiju ever. I'd put her up there with Destroyah, Kaiser Ghidorah, or Godzilla himself (when he's the bad guy) in terms of sheer awesomeness and overwhelming power. In fact, in the end, Gamera can't beat her on his own, and has to draw on the power of the entire world in order to prevail. (It's a lot like Goku's Spirit Bomb technique in Dragon Ball Z.) Both of Gamera's fights with the Legion Queen are among the best I've seen in any kaiju movie. I don't think even Godzilla's fight against Kaiser Ghidorah in Final Wars is quite as good, or as exciting. For that alone, this film justifies the purchase of the whole set. Finally, there's:
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris - Most of the other reviewers seem to think that this is the best film of the three. I don't. It's not that it isn't exciting; It is. It's not that you don't care about the human characters; You do, probably moreso than in the other two films. It just... Reminds me a lot of End of Evangelion, and I do NOT mean that as a compliment.
Let's start at the top: Gamera was given an edgier, more sharp-edged appearance in this one, very similar to the update Godzilla would soon receive in Godzilla 2000. He's as awesome as ever. This movie brings back the Gyaos, unfortunately for no apparent reason, since they play no part in the final battle. Gamera does have a battle with a few of them early on, but this only serves to get the human military to foolishly turn against Gamera, since he fights them in the middle of a city, and civilian casualties result. Apparently no one in the military is smart enough to wonder would would have happened if the Gyaos had landed and Gamera hadn't been around. Anyway, after that, the Gyaos sit this one out.
As for the main evil kaiju, Iris, this one had a lot of promise, but it never seemed to be realized. Her backstory indicates that what we learned about Gamera and the Gyaos in the first movie wasn't the WHOLE story by a long shot, but we never learn much more than that. Gamera's aerial battle with Iris was pretty impressive, but all too brief. Once the monsters land, well... Things go downhill. The final battle takes place as much in the mind of one human teenager is it does in a fight between Gamera and Iris. And when Gamera and Iris do get down to business, the actual battle is well done, but surprisingly brief. Think the end of Kill Bill Volume 2. I was left with the impression that we never got to see what Iris could REALLY do if she was good and riled up. After that, the movie just kind of ends, even though the story isn't over. There's still a whole swarm of Gyaos out there, after all, but apparently they were being saved for a Gamera 4 that never happened. Overall, while Revenge of Iris is definitely worth watching, I found it to be the weakest of the three films.
However, despite some complaining at the end there, this is a great collection! If you're a fan of Godzilla, there's no way you won't love this trilogy. On top of that, the price is simply incredible. This collection would be a good value at $45-$50, so getting it for $12.99 is one heck of a bargain. The movies are all visually stunning and very exciting, plus they feature more depth than you typically find in this genre. At this price, I'd recommend that even people who don't typically like giant monster movies give this collection a shot; I doubt that you'll regret it.
Gamera is no longer some heretofore unknown prehistoric creature unleashed from an icy tomb. He's a genetically-designed answer to a deadly problem. Scientists from ancient Atlantis began playing God and created a perfect construct: the Gyaos. The creatures soon proved to be just a little too efficient and quickly began devouring everyone in sight; threatening the future of not only Atlantis, but the entire planet. The scientists hurriedly engineered Gamera as a self-contained weapon to combat the carnivorous bird creatures. Makes sense. I mean he's already got his own built-in, tank-like armor. They just added teeth & tusks for close-up combat, and made him more mobile by giving him the power of flight. A nice side benefit of the same exhaust gases that give Gamera the ability to fly also fuels his howitzer-esque plasma fireballs, for some serious monster-stopping power. Unfortunately, Gamera was completed too late. Atlantis was finished. But before it sank, the remaining leaders placed Gamera in stasis at the bottom of the sea in the hopes that, should the Gyaos ever re-awaken in the world somewhere, at some future time, Gamera would revive as well - to stop them once and for all.
Since his creation in 1965, Gamera has always been considered just a second rate wanna-be, designed to cash in on the success of the Godzilla films. (Which, in all honesty, he was.) Most fans of the DaiKaiju Eiga (giant monster movie) genre dismiss the "Friend Of All Children" as nothing more than an also-ran character from a second rate movie studio. Just like Rodney Dangerfield, poor Gamera could never get any respect. I loved the early Showa-era GAMERA films from the 1960's & 70's, for their surreal wackiness and great sense of everything including the kitchen sink, "anything goes" fun. (I still love them, and they're the ones I usually find myself reaching for if I'm sick or feeling kinda low and I want a safe, enjoyable "comfort food" film to watch.) With these three impressive "re-imagining" films the big turtle finally becomes a legitimate, honest-to-goodness contender for Japan's greatest giant monster. These motion pictures are fun, thrilling, emotionally intense, funny... and believe it or not, even scary at times! How about that!? Go! Go! Gamera! :-D
The various actors are all good in their roles, with a special nod to Yukijirô Hotaru as cowardly-but-determined police inspector Osako. His character is one of the best ever in any Japanese giant monster film. His Inspector Osako demonstrates a marked (in some cases, sadly shocking) growth over the arc of the 3 films, as his life is impacted by the events tied to the appearance of Gamera. Ayako Fujitani plays impishly cute Asagi Kusanagi, a Japanese teenager psychically linked to Gamera through an ancient pendant. (As you may or may not know, she's the daughter of action star Steven Segal, but don't hold that against her. She's actually quite good here, far better than her old man ever was.) All of the aspects of this GAMERA trilogy are equally top-notch. The use of lighting & cinematography lend a modern look to these films while still keeping the classic elements of past giant monster battles. The musical scores for all three films, by composer Kô Ohtani, are also worth mentioning, as they are all quite good: subtle, stirring, soft, booming, sad, triumphant, eerie, joyous. The scores are nicely interwoven throughout these movies, adding extra layers to every scene.
A very special shout-out to the tremendous visual effects direction from young upstart Shinji Higuchi. His F/X work is awesome from the get-go but actually improves substantially in each succeeding film, ending in some very impressive CG work of the Gyaos creatures in G3. The level of detail, the scope of the sets and the choreography of the monsters battles is all the more impressive when you consider that EACH one of these movies had a total budget of only 5 million dollars!!! That wouldn't even pay for the pre-viz computer effects on a Hollywood sci-fi movie, let alone the finished product. Bravo! His ground-breaking contributions simply cannot be overstated. The creature suits & miniatures are unbelievably impressive and, given the restrictive budget he had to work with, are nothing short of amazing. Gamera looks terrific in this trilogy of films and, perhaps even more impressively, actually shows physical signs of aging/maturity over the course of the 3 films with each suit: from a goggly-eyed, freshly re-awakened young turtle in the first film, then showing a more mature look in the second, and finally to the weary, weathered, scarred and sunken-eyed old veteran of multiple creature conflicts in the last entry.
This is a really nice set, in beautiful hi-def 1080p Blu-ray, and at a very reasonable price, too! The color palette is reproduced faithfully with no tweaking. The blacks are solid & strong, the focus is sharp with the appropriate amount of film grain visible, (no DNR over-scrubbing, yeah!), and little or no pixelation or artifacting. The sound design is very strong & consistent, whether you're listening to the original Japanese mix w/English subtitles or the English-dubbed tracks. (All of which are pretty good, too.) There are some interesting extras included. Major kudos to Mill Creek for the overall quality of this release. In fact, my only real gripe is putting two of the films onto one disc for space-savings. Each film should have gotten its own individual disc, but that's a relatively minor complaint since the films do look good. This 2-disc, 3-film boxset, along with their equally outstanding DaiMajin trilogy release are both fantastic bargains from Mill Creek! Dear Mill Creek...more like this PLEASE! 5 STARS!!!
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Y que decir de las películas, la mejor trilogía del genero Kaiju, con cierta mejora en la visualización, y con subtitulos en Inglés que se entienden perfectamente con un nivel medio de inglés.
100% recomendado.
Eso si, no viene como en la imagen del producto que presenta Amazon en pack de cartón con 2 cajas de blu ray, sino las 3 peliculas, en 2 blu ray, y en una caja normal de blu ray.