Comments on: Romeo x Juliet: Romeo Collection, Part 1 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:33:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Avalon's Mistress http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10675 Avalon's Mistress Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:47:40 +0000 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10675 Alright, so some of you may be thinking: Romeo and Juliet...again? With so many spin offs of this epic classic I am sure most of you thought the same thing I did when I went to watch this Anime for the first time: lame. However, this is not your ordinary Romeo and Juliet tale. <br /> <br />All I can say, is Gonzo is brilliant. This story line is not only quite original (even for being loosely based on Shakespeare's tragedy) it is stunning to look at. The animation quality is second to none and all of the characters are easy to fall in love with. There are a few allusions to Shakespeare's other works in this tale and conveys more plot development than just two teens being in an impossible love. <br /> <br />If you love Shakespeare, anime, action, romance, death, and mild violence I really recommend this series for you and the one you love! Rating: 5 / 5 Alright, so some of you may be thinking: Romeo and Juliet…again? With so many spin offs of this epic classic I am sure most of you thought the same thing I did when I went to watch this Anime for the first time: lame. However, this is not your ordinary Romeo and Juliet tale.

All I can say, is Gonzo is brilliant. This story line is not only quite original (even for being loosely based on Shakespeare’s tragedy) it is stunning to look at. The animation quality is second to none and all of the characters are easy to fall in love with. There are a few allusions to Shakespeare’s other works in this tale and conveys more plot development than just two teens being in an impossible love.

If you love Shakespeare, anime, action, romance, death, and mild violence I really recommend this series for you and the one you love!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Shinka http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10674 Shinka Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:14:13 +0000 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10674 I have always loved this story in school. I love always to find a new version to watch. <br /> <br />This is by far my favorite take on the classic. It gives the story a little more depth while placing it into a magical land with flying horses. <br /> <br />It has action, romance, drama and mystery. I have laughed, cried, booed (the evil characters...they are so wonderfully evil)and squeaked with suspense. <br /> <br />WOW! I'm hooked! Even knowing how the story ends I can't help but sit on the edge of my seat with excitement. <br /> <br />I have only had this first part of the collection for two days and have watched it four times! Rating: 5 / 5 I have always loved this story in school. I love always to find a new version to watch.

This is by far my favorite take on the classic. It gives the story a little more depth while placing it into a magical land with flying horses.

It has action, romance, drama and mystery. I have laughed, cried, booed (the evil characters…they are so wonderfully evil)and squeaked with suspense.

WOW! I’m hooked! Even knowing how the story ends I can’t help but sit on the edge of my seat with excitement.

I have only had this first part of the collection for two days and have watched it four times!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: J. McGinn http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10673 J. McGinn Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:48:36 +0000 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10673 Added new depth to the classic William Shakespeare tail Romeo and Juliet. <br /> <br />I had a few doubt going into this series, but my misgivings were quickly put to rest, I thought it might turn out like the Leonardo DiCaprio movie Romeo and Juliet, the movie was pretty bad. Thankfully the anime series is a whole lot better. <br /> <br />Romeo X Juliet is a extraordinary anime series. There is the same story of two waring families, and the two children from the families falling in love. There are so many things that make this a great anime series. First the story, sure there's the same classic story, but GONZO added much more and new twists to the story. The world the anime series takes place in is wonderful. A mysterious land floating in the sky, winged horse, and of course the Tree called Escalus. The mystery behind the floating land is the real story. The love story, between Romeo and Juliet is just a added benefit. <br /> <br />The characters were also amazing. GONZO brought many changes to them, adding more life to them than in the classic play. Characters from Lady Portia(Romeo's Mother), William, Ophelia, and many more. <br /> <br />Next is the music, which is excellent on par with Fullmetal Alchemist, but a notch below Cowboy Bebop. <br /> <br />Finally the animation is done by GONZO. The did a stunning job with Romeo X Juliet, it just amazes me how good a job they do. <br /> <br />Overall Romeo and Juliet is a classic anime series, and is in my top 5 anime series I've seen Rating: 5 / 5 Added new depth to the classic William Shakespeare tail Romeo and Juliet.

I had a few doubt going into this series, but my misgivings were quickly put to rest, I thought it might turn out like the Leonardo DiCaprio movie Romeo and Juliet, the movie was pretty bad. Thankfully the anime series is a whole lot better.

Romeo X Juliet is a extraordinary anime series. There is the same story of two waring families, and the two children from the families falling in love. There are so many things that make this a great anime series. First the story, sure there’s the same classic story, but GONZO added much more and new twists to the story. The world the anime series takes place in is wonderful. A mysterious land floating in the sky, winged horse, and of course the Tree called Escalus. The mystery behind the floating land is the real story. The love story, between Romeo and Juliet is just a added benefit.

The characters were also amazing. GONZO brought many changes to them, adding more life to them than in the classic play. Characters from Lady Portia(Romeo’s Mother), William, Ophelia, and many more.

Next is the music, which is excellent on par with Fullmetal Alchemist, but a notch below Cowboy Bebop.

Finally the animation is done by GONZO. The did a stunning job with Romeo X Juliet, it just amazes me how good a job they do.

Overall Romeo and Juliet is a classic anime series, and is in my top 5 anime series I’ve seen
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Andrew Ingram http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10672 Andrew Ingram Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:48:14 +0000 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10672 About two years ago, I have had the opportunity to see Romeo X Juliet as it was announced from Japan through all the major anime media networks. After seeing the Subbed verions I felt very attached to the amazing artwork, breathtaking musical scores, and the various components of the story (though much of it was hard to connect with the original play-writes and/or historical base (for those who don't know Romeo and Juliet was supposedly a story that William Shakespear was inspired to write based on something that happened in his lifetime.) I can't say that I'm an expert, but I did get a sense that this animation was trying to add the two elements together creating an alternative perspective for the story. (After all, that's the only conclusion one must take when seeing that William Shakespear himself is cast as a character in the story.) <br /> As with stories that GONZO has presented before like "Gankutsuou: Count of Monte Cristo" and "Le Chevalier D'eon" there were obvious real elements while at the same time creative and alternative elements that brought a whole new world within the original concept. <br /> The first time I watched Romeo X Juliet it was in SUB, but now that I've seen it in its full glory (English version) it has certainly made me come to see even more reason why this version of the classic tale is not only addictive, but better than its original. For many die-hard fans, it's not the first time the story was manipulated either in ending or various other elements changed. <br /> Granted this is only the first volume, but I'm tortuously waiting for the release of the second half. <br /> The original play left aspects of immaturity and rather adult-like themes that felt like Romeo was a womanizer and Juliet was a weak-minded girl who gave into temptation. The nicer presentation of the anime makes Romeo and Juliet older (16 or 17) which is a much more acceptable dating age in today's standards. Plus, Romeo is given a much more responsible and respectable characteristic, while Juliet is given a more daring and heroic persona. <br /> If this anime wasn't presented in segregated episodes, but in theatrical length film, I feel that this animation would astound theater audiences and debatingly ride up there with some of the best animated features of all times. (Though that'd be hard to prove.) <br /> I hope that GONZO keeps producing classic stories into animes and continue to create the stunning visual effects and musical scores. <br /> <br />If you don't own this title... I don't know what you're waiting for! Rating: 5 / 5 About two years ago, I have had the opportunity to see Romeo X Juliet as it was announced from Japan through all the major anime media networks. After seeing the Subbed verions I felt very attached to the amazing artwork, breathtaking musical scores, and the various components of the story (though much of it was hard to connect with the original play-writes and/or historical base (for those who don’t know Romeo and Juliet was supposedly a story that William Shakespear was inspired to write based on something that happened in his lifetime.) I can’t say that I’m an expert, but I did get a sense that this animation was trying to add the two elements together creating an alternative perspective for the story. (After all, that’s the only conclusion one must take when seeing that William Shakespear himself is cast as a character in the story.)

As with stories that GONZO has presented before like “Gankutsuou: Count of Monte Cristo” and “Le Chevalier D’eon” there were obvious real elements while at the same time creative and alternative elements that brought a whole new world within the original concept.

The first time I watched Romeo X Juliet it was in SUB, but now that I’ve seen it in its full glory (English version) it has certainly made me come to see even more reason why this version of the classic tale is not only addictive, but better than its original. For many die-hard fans, it’s not the first time the story was manipulated either in ending or various other elements changed.

Granted this is only the first volume, but I’m tortuously waiting for the release of the second half.

The original play left aspects of immaturity and rather adult-like themes that felt like Romeo was a womanizer and Juliet was a weak-minded girl who gave into temptation. The nicer presentation of the anime makes Romeo and Juliet older (16 or 17) which is a much more acceptable dating age in today’s standards. Plus, Romeo is given a much more responsible and respectable characteristic, while Juliet is given a more daring and heroic persona.

If this anime wasn’t presented in segregated episodes, but in theatrical length film, I feel that this animation would astound theater audiences and debatingly ride up there with some of the best animated features of all times. (Though that’d be hard to prove.)

I hope that GONZO keeps producing classic stories into animes and continue to create the stunning visual effects and musical scores.

If you don’t own this title… I don’t know what you’re waiting for!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: B. Baker http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10671 B. Baker Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:51:21 +0000 http://www.romaniafilmcluj.com/2293-romeo-x-juliet-romeo-collection-part-1.html#comment-10671 The captivation of RomeoxJuliet can best be described by General Motor's stock from 2007 until 2009...high value which slowly dwindled down into complete bankruptcy - in this case I lost my investment of time and sanity. <br /> <br />First let me give the series credit where credit is due: the animation and music were done really well and did indeed match the mood throughout the series. There was character development however there were several roles which were filled with busybodies that did not add to the story and never had their background explained. <br /> <br />The secondary shortfall of this series was the plot as the series progressed - it was like a locomotive that slowly ran out of steam. The first half of the series kept me interested and I liked how they set the story in a fantasy type setting. However, long drawn-out events started to occur in the series that were not very interesting and stalled the plot. Additionally I can think of at least 2 episodes which i would classify as "filler"...which should never happen in a series with less than 36 episodes. <br /> <br />I would have to classify the ending as one of the most disappointing endings I have seen in an anime. The main conflict (villain in this case) was resolved in a terrible way which left the viewer feeling robbed of the impending fight which the series had built up. I know Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy...and I expected that type of ending...but in this case it was like the writer was on vicodin when he planned the finale. Bizarre events started to occur and some characters did not behave normally. The only analogy I can give is if a painting had been started by Da Vinci and then at the end, Picasso decided to finish it off...it just did not work. <br /> <br />I would not recommend this series...although it is deceiving in the beginning and has promise, it is extremely disappointing at the end. There are numerous other romantic/action/fantasy animes which have far superior endings then this one did. <br /> <br />Cheers. Rating: 2 / 5 The captivation of RomeoxJuliet can best be described by General Motor’s stock from 2007 until 2009…high value which slowly dwindled down into complete bankruptcy – in this case I lost my investment of time and sanity.

First let me give the series credit where credit is due: the animation and music were done really well and did indeed match the mood throughout the series. There was character development however there were several roles which were filled with busybodies that did not add to the story and never had their background explained.

The secondary shortfall of this series was the plot as the series progressed – it was like a locomotive that slowly ran out of steam. The first half of the series kept me interested and I liked how they set the story in a fantasy type setting. However, long drawn-out events started to occur in the series that were not very interesting and stalled the plot. Additionally I can think of at least 2 episodes which i would classify as “filler”…which should never happen in a series with less than 36 episodes.

I would have to classify the ending as one of the most disappointing endings I have seen in an anime. The main conflict (villain in this case) was resolved in a terrible way which left the viewer feeling robbed of the impending fight which the series had built up. I know Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy…and I expected that type of ending…but in this case it was like the writer was on vicodin when he planned the finale. Bizarre events started to occur and some characters did not behave normally. The only analogy I can give is if a painting had been started by Da Vinci and then at the end, Picasso decided to finish it off…it just did not work.

I would not recommend this series…although it is deceiving in the beginning and has promise, it is extremely disappointing at the end. There are numerous other romantic/action/fantasy animes which have far superior endings then this one did.

Cheers.
Rating: 2 / 5

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