Audience reviews
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LegionIscariot
Nazi treasure in a Lupin story. What a shocker.
Great movie. Terrible art style. I will always choose the charm of hand-drawn over 3D/CGI.
Lupin teams up with a Disney princess who dreams of something more.
The characters are great. Except for the cliché Nazi villains.
Come to think of it, this movie is basically Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The main cast get to show their kills. Fujiko is a treacherous beach as always. But still ends up being very likable.
Zenigata’s obsession with Lupin is funny as ever, and is willing to go to the ends of the Earth for Lupin.
The Disney princess is adorable I wont lie.
Jigen and Goemon get to do their stuff.
And Lupin’s design in these 3D animations always makes him look like a monkey. (Is it a nod to Monkey Punch? I doubt it)
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Inspector Zenigata did nothing wrong! 😤
Possibly one of the most lavish uses of CGI animation ever, Lupin III: The First is an absolute visual treat, full of joy and zaniness, a charming and old-fashioned adventure romp. It's an unspooling like a mashing of James Bond and Indiana Jones, but equally reminiscent of The Adventures of TinTin's stylings. The animation has fun playing with the laws of physics, it frees itself from the constraints of anatomy with gorgeous fluidity. Yes, the story may be rather straightforward and its twists are easy to predict, but it doesn't make the movie any less fun as the film manages to pull it off with exceptional speed and scale. Matched by its incredible vocal performances and simply magnificent score by Yuji Ohno, Lupin III: The First balances a hilar…
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Lupin III is a franchise that I see go under far too many people's radar's, the impact it's had on anime is quite revolutionary and one of its most recent entries have truly become a game changer. After decades upon decades of anime studios trying and failing to make stylish 3D anime, along comes TMS studios with 2019's Lupin III: The First, a stunning entry into the franchise which proves it is indeed possible to nail 3D anime to the point where it almost rivals big budget studios like Disney and Dreamworks.
So much love and detail went into the animation of this film, there's tiny little details hidden in the background throughout the film which gives it that extra bit of life a film like this needs, the animation of so fluent and beautiful to watch It's almost like art. The only compla…
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The pacing is whack, either too fast or too slow, the storyline is as cliched and predictable as it gets and the characters have about as much depth as a bowl of cereal. I watched the dub because I'm an idiot, and the actor for Laetitia is actually godawful, not communicating any emotions other than slightly nervous. Everyone else was okay, though the characters they were playing could not be more one note.
There are some good aspects though. As someone who despises anime and the art style of most of them, I loved the art style of this, it was absolutely wonderful, not Pixar level, but still very good. The music isn't the most memorable, but I have to give points for its unique jazz style that really works well with the aesthetic. Finally, while I wasn't a fan of the film, I can't say it…
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This is coming from someone who has never seen any of the Lupin III media.
When I saw the previews for this film I thought it would be a very character-driven fun and lighthearted adventure film, and boy was that completely accurate!
The story was more or less a standard adventure, using a very strong formula for an extremely enjoyable experience. It wasn't trying too hard to be original and that definitely works in its favor as the film has more time to lean into the story's real strength, the characters.
The characters were very enjoyable and easy to understand. They have had years of development and it really shows. I had this weird feeling of nostalgia as if I had grown up with these characters, and in a sense I had. The characters fit into well established tropes, and were extremel…
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Straight up, I have never really liked CGI. I've never gotten invested into a CGI show, and when CGI is mixed with traditional art it's even worse. Despite that opinion, this is one of the greatest pieces of animated media I've ever seen. The story is somewhat predictable, nothing too deep and certainly nothing surprising, despite the fact that I haven't seen any other Lupin seasons or movies. But it's also not bad, and not taking away from the experience. Please watch, even if just for that experience, because the experience is incredible. The animation is like nothing I've ever seen or know to exist, the characters are all compelling enough that I'm invested in looking for more Lupin content.
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Lupin III The First is another classical lupin story with a twist ... IT IS In 3D... but supriesly opposite to many 3d transitions from traditional anime into a 3D movie with mixed results. The First is a wonderful homage to lupin's legacy which brings the best of lupin the third with almost no faults or distaste...
The story is a good classical story the characters we loved the theft the muggufin & the secret behind
there is no major twist or overtop shinigan ... but what wonderful plot story element that although is not adding new things they just going with (if it is not broke ...don,t fix it).
The Gamechanger is The 3DCG Animation, fluid animation with beautiful background & a wonderful character design that makes many similar movies look awful, we can say the movie is the prettiest…
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Basically, give something the feel of a Bond film. Then, make it extremely humorous whilst maintaining that feel.
That's what you get from Lupin III: The First. Exceptional CGI. Gorgeous backgrounds. Fluid animation. A kick-ass opening. A story that made me laugh, and then made me cry at the end (the good sort of cry). A jazzy soundtrack that fits perfectly with everything happening visually.
I'm really sad that Monkey Punch wasn't alive for the finished product. I think he'd have been absolutely pleased with what came out of it, and I know I was.
This was my first taste of Lupin. Pardon me; I have roughly half a century to catch up on.
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I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to see this! First off, With COVID, movie theaters closed for months. When they reopened, they offered this as a Fathom event. I booked my family asap.
SOUND: Top notch, Red Jacket dub sound. My husband, who is a sub elitist, loved it.
ANIMATION: Are you kidding me? I was so impressed with this. I played the Lupin III PS2 game, which was an acceptable port to 3D models and is still passable. This was like reliving that x100000. My husband thought that it was a real movie with 2D/3D on top of it when he saw the previews (Roger Rabbit style, I guess?).
STORY: Typical damsel in distress of the week. Lupin movies/OVAs seem to be either amaze balls or terrible, with nothing in between. Lately, they’ve been stealthing new storylines to become the ne…
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I have to start by saying I absolutely adore Lupin III as a franchise, so my opinion of this film may be biased. With that said, I loved watching Lupin III: The First.
The biggest takeaway I had from watching this was how much I enjoyed the animation. The Pixaresque 3d art is combined with the physics and key poses of a 2d style that comes together to use the show's aesthetic to create an awesome look. It manages to keep the style of 2d animation while utilizing the flow and moment-to-moment life of 3d animation.
As for the narrative, the film is pretty much your classic Lupin III affair. Thieving, treasure, lies, betrayal, action...all the key elements are there. In fact, the emphasis on treasure and archaeological clues made it feel like an uncharted film starring the Lupin crew. Ther…
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Lupin the Third: The First is Lupin PERFECTION
i watched it with a cinema that was full (socially distanced) of very obvious Lupin fans and even thought there was only like 20 of us max in the theater, it was one of the most FUN experiences i've ever had in a cinema!
the whole film just felt like a film straight from the Red Jacket era and the CGI was a flawless fusion of realistic textures and cartoon physics that i haven't seen in such a dazzling manner since Spielberg/Jackson's TinTin.
from the iconic Yuji Ohno tracks to all of the main crew's mannerisms and iconic skillsets, i'm blown away by how much this film adheres to the formula and tropes of the Red Jacket era, forgoing modernization through plot elements completely and relying on the time tested elements that makes Lupin so…
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Lupin the Third: The First is a showcase that not all anime is “anime looking”. The notion that animation has to be hand drawn for it to be “good” anime is stupid beyond belief. For many years now, there have been fully CG animation projects from Japanese studios. This just happens to be the first one that really pushes the “Pixar” levels of quality.
The film absolutely feels like a Lupin project. Lupin and his gang of thieves go to steal something. Before they are able to though, there are thwarted by Zenigata, an officer of Interpol. Little do they know that Fujiko as well as an unknown young female are also after the treasure. Add in literal Nazis and you have what feels like a bonified Lupin project.
As I mentioned earlier, this film looks absolutely stunning. The visuals are so cri…
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Digital 3D animation is the future, though of course that is not to say 2D digital, or more laborious techniques (such as stop-motion or painting-on-glass) will die out as long as artists have enough incentives and/or love for their art. As of now however, few anime studios or studio departments can elevate it into competing with American productions, instead turning to often awkward and disharmonious blending of 2D and 3D (although some succeed, such as Ufotable).
This is why anime of Orange (Land of the Lustrous and Beastars) pleased me with their decent full 3D production, of course coupled with great sound direction and decent narratives. Some short works are even better in the animation department.
But they cannot compete with the current object for reviewing.
[1. Starting with th…
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Lupin III: The First. Terrible title, pretty amazing movie. An absolute classic type of Lupin adventure with everything you expect being executed well, BUT IN 3D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The most notable feature about this film is its CGI medium, and I’m grateful that its executed so well. It has that touch of emotion as well as texture in reality that work well, what I would describe as less anime styled 3D of newer features like Beastars and more closer to a grounded and ‘live action’ approach to aesthetic. There’s that special 3D simulation about fabrics flapping and being pulled, and it’s abundant in here. When Lupin is falling out of a plane it’s hard to not be caught up in the astounding amount of movement, feeling in place with the energy of the scene. And it goes to this feeling I have with…
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Unless you have a hate boner for any kind of CGI, Lupin III: The First is a treat for all Lupin fans and a nice movie even if you aren't interested in Lupin that much.
Apart from short Lupin III 3DCG special, this is the first time Lupin has been animated in full 3D and boy I'm really pleased with the result. The animation is fluid and detailed, and it really makes the action scenes shine. The character design was translated into 3D perfectly and respectful to the original (though not without any change. I'm especially a fan of the movie look of Jigen, albeit I'm a bit saddened that Jigen and Goemon didn't get more spotlight. Laetitia, the newest addition to collection of Lupin ladies is also seriously cute. I also really liked the animation of facial expression of the characters. Yes, th…
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In short - it's an ok movie dragged down by the same story we've seen hundred times already.
Let's start with the strong points of the movie: 3D animation looks outstanding, at points you can forget you're watching an animated movie, the backgrounds, vehicles, and objects in general looks amazing, the music is great, the characters just work while feeling unique and actors behind them are selling them really, really well, the jokes are landing and the movie will get a chuckle or two out of everyone and overall when the movie is focused on these elements it's fun and it would be a great film if it would stick just to doing this.
But there's also the ugly side of the movie, it simply cannot sell the "heavier" part of the story, the more serious scenes feels like don't belonging anywhere bu…
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I can't believe how cool this looks.
After waiting for some while I finally got to watch this but since it was fansubbed there were many hilarious mistranslations here and there. Gotta give the studio props since this cg looks fantastic. It is like the level of Pixar or Dreamworks. It is smooth and looks and feels quite nice. Of course I thing Lupins artstyle works well as CG anime. It isn't overly anime looking so it works, it is like some cartoon artstyle.
Story: So Nazis are trying to get their hands on this one dudes journal but it goes missing. Later it was found and thrown in to a museum in France. Of course Lupin wants said thing so he goes to get it. Well the journal gets taken by a girl named Letizia and Lupin follows. Well shit happens and Luping gets caught. Then comes anothe…
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To preface this, I'm a beginner Lupin fan, with this being the 2nd movie I've seen (the other being Castle of Cagliostro) so I won't be able to offer much input on whether this film does the franchise justice or how good it is compared to everything else in the Lupin cinematic universe.
But, I can say that although prior experience with the series may help offer context for the main characters, it isn't necessary.
The story I will admit isn't the most groundbreaking, and formulaic if anything. Gave me Indiana Jones vibes and even if a bit formulaic, it's based off of a tried-and-true formula. It works.
The characters help the movie shine. I love the group of main characters, all of their unique quirks, and seeing them interact with each other. There's a good handful of funny moments w…
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Once again, Lupin takes the stage in easily my favorite Lupin film that isn't directed by Hayao Miyazaki (The Castle of Cagliostro).
Lupin the Third: The First (yes, it is a very confusing title) is a typical Lupin movie through and through with just a single new addition, it is in CGI. Not just any regular anime CGI, Hollywood level CGI. Disney/Dreamworks level CGI. The animation itself made this movie better than most of its Lupin counterparts, but the story has a couple of extra things that made this installment stand out among its peers (besides for the CGI).
First off, the story: Classic Lupin story, if you have seen any other Lupin installment than you know what happens here. No twists you won't be able to see coming a mile away. However, this movie adds a Indiana Jones aspect to…
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I've watched all of Lupin III's seasons and a lot of the movies, OVAs, specials and so on. 50 years old and Lupin and his gang still get a lot of love and attention. I love it!
Animation:
1) the style reminds me of Shrek so it took me a bit to get used to how the characters look, particularly Zenigata, Lupin and Jigen. One thing that helped me like the style for Lupin and Jigen is understand that in the Lupin III's timeline this had to be one of the first adventures because SPOILER: age-wise, Hitler could still be alive. So, Lupin and Jigen looking younger makes sense but Zenigata's face looks wrong to me for some reason that I cannot quite pinpoint.
2) the animation becomes a little bit inconsistent and sloppy one hour into the movie
3) overall the animation is very fluid and once you…
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