Audience reviews
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Drakestalker
This entirely CGI movie produced by Digital Frontier is everything that the TV show is not. It’s good. It’s so fucking good and cool, it’s difficult to believe they’re part of the same franchise.
The premise is as simple as can be and gets established within the first 5 minutes. Once you die, you get transported to a mysterious room where a mysterious entity called Gantz plunges you head first into an infinite survival game. Armed with fancy sci-fi weapons and donning a black spandex bodysuit, you basically have to act as the Japanese Men in Black and kill hordes upon hordes of demons/aliens.
The film gives you about 15 minutes to acclimatize to the situation, after which the movie turns into a non-stop high-octane kill-or-be-killed battle royale full of gore and ultraviolence aplenty. T…
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This brings an incredible new view to animation and is definitely a movie that is one of a kind. I can't think of any other CGI movie as incredible to watch as this one, it is truly an experience. While at first this movie is confusing, the story comes together overtime and will have you trying to connect each piece of it as you watch. And afterwards, it brings a bit of confusion with a conclusion too. Overall, this movie will keep you as a viewer curious and wanting to see more. Definitely give this a watch, you will not regret it.
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Gantz was a long running sci-fi manga and it had multiple different anime adaptations. I went into this one without knowing anything about the series, maybe I shouldn't have started here?
Anyways, Gantz:O is a generic action film with nice visuals and no plot.
Story & Characters 3/10
Honestly, I couldn't really get a grip of the story. I'm guessing that you should probably read the manga first, but still I have to say that the movie doesn't really bother with trying to explain anything about the world. The characters are mostly cardboard blobs of cliches, perhaps there's more depth in the manga, but not here.
Art 9/10
The movie is fully CGI and it honestly looks really good. From a distance you could make the characters for real actors which is actually kinda impressive. Definitely the…
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The best movie or series about Gantz, unfortunately to be brilliant it should have been an NC 17 movie, something very difficult to happen because of the amount of audience and benefits that would be lost.
It is the most realistic animated film I've ever seen (GitS 2 the most impressive) and this opens a path or an important question. If you can already create an animation like the one seen here, does it still make sense to make movies with actors about superheroes, or comics?
In my opinion it would not be necessary, because they can not be compared to something like 'Gantz: O' (I repeat, in terms of spectacularity and fidelity) but the box office dictates, and an animated movie does not attract the audience in the same way than a movie about a comic or manga starring trendy actors can ma…
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This anime is a great choice, if you are looking for a visually stunning action-packed movie that includes rollercoaster of emotions.
1) STORY
The plot slightly differs from the one described in the original manga. If you are a Gantz fan, beware that it might disturb you a little.
If you are new to the Gantz title, there is no need to worry, because the most crucial concepts of the world are explained. However, some points might seem to be crazy or completely nonsense. That is why, for a broader comprehension of what is going on there, I recommend you to get acquainted to the parent story at least in outline.
It's hard to rate the anime for the story, but as a knowing person I give it 7/10, because it would have been better, if the movie followed the original script more precisely or wa…
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Gantz:O Review
Story (7/10) Good
Adapting arguably the best and most favorite arc from the Gantz manga (as far as Gantz fans say) and starting from scratch so that newcomers to the series aren't 100% confused, I felt they did a good job keeping it a close to the original version. Sure the story in this version that took place before this movie was drastically changed and if you compare it to the manga sure it's inferior but like I said I understand why they changed so much, to mitigate as much confusion for newcomers watching a CG adaptation of an arc of a manga they've probably never heard of that takes place like 230+ chapters inside the actual manga. This is also the case for people who might have just been original anime only watchers to the early 2000s anime adaptation as this arc…
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This 3D reboot is SO GENERIC... weak female character portraying fragility & hence emphasise horrors by contrast? Check. Helpful old man? Check. Arrogant kid getting slapped in the face due to his ego because irony? Check. Arrogant adults that "will never die" but dies anyway to make the monsters look more terrifying? Check.
"You have XXX (insert younger family member) to live for, right?", "I have to do this! Because (insert previous family member/courage/world/pedestrians)!!!".
Some contrived love relationship that's totally not a red flag for the inevitable death to feel heavier? Check. Protagonist finding fury/strength to counter-attack from said death? Check. This final fury as a deus ex-machina that finishes the boss because... revenge is the ultimate power in generic anime? Check…
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I went into Gantz O knowing very little about the franchise as a whole. I was worried there'd be a whole lot of convoluted nonsense to wade through as Gantz is a pretty old and well established brand, with an entire manga, some live action films and a couple seasons of anime all dating back quite a few years.
Fortunately, the film spends about 10 minutes introducing the rules of its world and then it's pretty much non-stop alien (or are they demons?) slaying until the credits roll.
It reminds me of old 80's and 90's action films - here's your gimmick; here's your hero; here's your hot girl; let's see how high the body count gets.
The film is not without it's flaws though - the CGI is good but still evokes an uncanny valley effect, and there were a bit too many instances of the ol' "hide…
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Gantz o is the ultimate guilty pleasure anime,this is the best way to describe it,the whole premise is kinda dumb and makes no sense but it was a lot of fun,if you aren't familiar with gantz franchise then don't worry there's enough info dumping to make you grasp the story of dead people ,resurrected by a black ball to fight aliens,the characters are mediocre and forgettable ,we have Kato as the main character ,he is a moral guy who has all the requirements to be a hero,he isn't that complex or deep of a character but he stands out among that sea of assholes and jerks AKA other gantz players,we have old man Suzuki for exposition purposes and info dumping,we have that asshole from the tv series i dont even remember his name,oh there is also reika ,she has a shiny hair and a big jugs ,she is…
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The plot mostly takes a backseat to the many action sequences. Characters have no depth and it's hard to care about any of them. If you aren't familiar with Gantz, the story will almost certainly be lost on you in the last 5-10 minutes of the film. The ending works for this kind of movie, but it's still unremarkable. BGM is unobtrusive. Sound effects are right out of an action video game's soundbank: a bit silly, but it works.
Where this film truly shines is the monster designs, action sequences, art and animation. The CGI is really damn good: stylish and striking. There's a lot of attention to detail in facial animation and character reactions. The monsters are really cool, and they really nailed the "video game boss" feel with all of them.
So overall, it's easy to appreciate how awesom…
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REVIEW WITH NO SPOILERS
Gantz: 0 offers a great CGI, a simple but interesting story and a bizarre but creative premise.I know nothing about the manga, but the film is cool and does not leave the viewer bored (which is great for a movie).
But there is not much development of characters and the work itself is not very ambitious, which can be good but which also makes the film well forgettable. But the universe CAN BE very rich of contet.
6 is a fair note in my vision and if you're looking for a 96-minute fun with some action, Gantz: 0 will be great fun.
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If you are expecting this to follow the manga just don't bother watching.
If you were thinking about reading the manga or watching the anime but wanted a decent preview to what to expect. Watch it !
Overall it does pretty well for a movie that literally starts in the middle of the manga. If you know nothing about Gantz it does it's best to explain it all to you.
The good thing about this movie is that it doesn't really spoil anything for you if you haven't read it yet since it changes quite a bit.
My only warning is prepare yourself for a lot more intense nudity and sexuality explicit content if you decide to read. Overall worth the watch .
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Don't bother watching this movie even if you have or haven't seen Gantz before. I particularly liked the TV anime and this just shows you why it HAS to be a TV show because I did not care at all for any other character even the protagonist because he's so damn one dimensional. In fact everyone else are just one dimensional side characters that don't even build an emotional connection with the viewer.
Suffice to say I really, REALLY disliked this show. After the first 15-20 minutes I had to start using a Bullsh*t counter to see how much of it is soooo stupid, as in the choices that each character makes. The top bullsh*t which occured multiple times was the, 'but your brother needs you' and the protagonist was like, 'that's why I have to do this!' which made no sense at all. In total I ende…
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Story:
If you don't know Gantz, the movie does a good job setting the stage in proper Gantz fashion. Like those in the Gantz game, you're thrust into it with little explanation and told to survive. The issue is keeping that level of anxiety consistent. Unlike early Gantz content, this film takes place in the middle of the manga and animates one of the most memorable arcs. The difficult part about going over this arc is that it introduces other "teams" playing the Gantz game who are far more advanced than the team you are introduced to in the film. Not only does the main team we follow feel relieved that other teams are cleaning up, you as a viewer lose any sense of dread you might have otherwise experienced.
One might argue that this sets up how nutso things get in the end. Sure, I guess…
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TL;DR: Watch this if you want to witness a bloody survivor game between Aliens vs Resurrected Mortals!
Gantz:0, a movie covering the Osaka arc in the manga, acts as a new gateway for newcomers and fans of old Gantz franchise to experience the thrill of the survivor game, Gantz, in a new limelight. Right from the beginning, the viewers alongside the main character, Katou, are thrown right into the meat of the action and are left scrambling trying to figure out what exactly is happening. The story, shown from Katou's perspective, is simple yet complex because it feels like the characters are from different timelines whilst at the same time it feels like it's one continuation timeline. The pacing is really good and the gregarious eye-candy fight sequences keeps you at the cusp of your chair…
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Story:
Gantz-O takes place in Osaka, Japan, while it is under attack by various and violent monsters who kill indiscriminately. The people fighting these monsters are common civilian plucked from near death by GANTZ, a mysterious black orb inside an apartment. After the rules of this “game” set up by the orb are clumsily explained by the other characters, our protagonist Katou is whisked away on his first mission.
In Osaka besieged by chaos, the group will attempt to survive as best they can by relying on their own strength. Unfortunately, this strength does not amount to much and as such only Katou takes charge to face the monsters and save civilians miraculously still alive in the mess.
The problems in this narrative setup are twofold: Katou is a complete novice and doesn’t really under…
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I’m glad I had the opportunity to see this on the big screen. I usually prefer traditional animation over 3DCGI but the 3D was really well done here and it let the movie go all out with action, which is something that Gantz needed. Because let’s be honest, action is all the manga had going for it. Its a shame that they left out some badass characters for this adaptation, specially Muscle Rider.
Also the movie tries to be as standaloneish as possible, but its still a product for the fans. It will not make a lot sense for newcomers as the main plot is fastly explained in the first 5 minutes and it pretty much relies on you already knowing the characters beforehand even if it poorly tries to introduce them.
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Basically, if you don't know anything about Gantz, I'd say don't bother. The movie clearly tries to introduce newcomers to the Gantz game concept but does so in such an awkward and incomplete way that I'd say it's very hard to understand unless you're at least kind of familiar with the rules.
The story makes some drastic changes from the manga, which by themselves wouldn't make it bad, but together make the Osaka Arc a much simpler and more boring experience (You can feel this in particular during the first half of the movie). The new ending is the only change I think affected the movie positively. Without spoilers, I'd say that while it wouldn't have had sense in the manga, it makes a perfect fit for the narrative flow of the movie.
I think the most disappointing part of the film was th…
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Watched it today in Tokyo, did not regret it.
Gantz:O is a CGI adaptation of a manga that was an extremely enjoyable piece of work. The CGI was consistent and beautiful, the fight scenes were amazing, and the makers stayed true to the storyline to an extent, which is excellent as well. The gore was something that I had worried about since this movie is PG12, but it was very vivid for a PG12 rated film, and personally it was satisfying enough for me.
There are some changes to the characters and storyline which were a little disappointing, but to be honest those changes were understandable, and it didn't ruin the experience at all. Some of the big changes that came to my attention was,
1. The absence of several Tokyo and Osaka team members, including some members who had amazing battle sc…
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Watched at Toho Cinema, Tokyo.
While Gantz O follows the Osaka Arc it makes some big changes, ones you can see the reason for and some you can't.
Rated at PG12 in Japan, the drug abusing Kyo Hanaki and Rapist Kazuo Kuwabara are absent, understandable.
Less understandable is that most of the Tokyo team are abscent too, it's faster to say the only ones shown are Kurono, Suzuki, Reika, Nishi & Kato....I'm so sad that Host Samurai was absent.
The movie also incorporates an alternative end to the Oni Arc that starts the film off, which was so awesome it gave me goosebumps.
The CGI is amazing and despite it being a PG12 it is still full of gore.
This adaptation of the Osaka Arc is pretty good, despite the changes and overall it's a must watch for any Gantz manga fans.
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