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| Use English kids!!! And... this anime is seriously weak. |
| I love Leo and Valya. Good character style. =) IMHO, mixing story with comments was good move too. There was actually many fabrications though. Don't get so serious. It's just an anime after all. ^_^ |
| If I could fly... |
| man, the movie really was Lame.. though the animation was awesome |
| soulless, unmotivated nonsense. Super lame and extremely boring 2/10 |
| Actually, I guess it was kind of boring when I think back on it. I was kind of glad when it finished, in that I wouldn't have wanted it to last any longer. |
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Aglenn said: Having some paranoid delusions aren't we? Teh "Mr. Putin" has nothing to do neither with anime industry nor with this movie in particular. And it's not like it's aimed at making anyone fool - just an example of a lame take on the russian history, that's all. No need to get so worked up - the key is not to take it too seriously (it's just entertainment after all ;)Such stupid movies are necessary to make us (russian people) fools. Thanks Mr. Putin for it. But I agree, it was quite mediocre/ |
Xuchiel said: it's just a cartoon after all, just a cartoon)))it's just entertainment after all ;) |
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noym said: Indeed!)) And cartoons are supposed to entertain (unless it's a propaganda cartoon which obviously isn't the case here). Should take an example from the japanese - they have a lot of fun parodying their own history (Sengoku Basara).it's just a cartoon after all, just a cartoon))) |
| Xuchiel, you mix up the terms. parody and this bullshit haven't nothing similar |
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| Russian people mean srs business, lmao. Its only an animated movie people, why get so worked up about it? You have to remember the Germans have had it worse and they don't seem to bitch ;). As for the movie, it failed imo. It had good animation but that's about it since the plot was weaksauce and the RL commentary didn't manage to fit well. I give it a 5/10 |
Xuchiel said: Having some paranoid delusions aren't we? Teh "Mr. Putin" has nothing to do neither with anime industry nor with this movie in particular. And it's not like it's aimed at making anyone fool - just an example of a lame take on the russian history, that's all. No need to get so worked up - the key is not to take it too seriously (it's just entertainment after all ;) But I agree, it was quite mediocre/ It`s widespread delusion. All our modern culture (including movies, cartoons, TV shows and music) works on this purpose. First Squard - anime?)) No, it`s cheap stupid trash under strong patriotism cover. |
noym said: No, I don't mix up anything. What I meant is just that the japanese aren't afraid to make fun and sometimes in a pretty trashy way of their own history because they know the line between reality and entertainment. It's rather we who mix up everything like unnecessary looking for patriotism and falsifications of history in some stupid cartoons.Xuchiel, you mix up the terms. parody and this bullshit haven't nothing similar Aglenn said: Agree about the "cheap stupid trash" part but don't see anything to do with patriotism - it's not like it's going to be shown on history lessons anywhere and even as entertainment only very few people will see it since anime is still not as widespread in our country. As I said just try to take it easy and have some fun ;)First Squard - anime?)) No, it`s cheap stupid trash under strong patriotism cover. |
| You see, there was quite a fuss about FS in russian press or internet. As for me, I never had any good expectations for this crap. But, hey, what all these "awesome japanese animation meets russian story" or "thrilling story about brave pioneers & WW2" revealed into? Like a juicy horse fart into fanboy`s face Animation and graphics were OK so japanese did well. However, two dunderheads, named Misha & Aljosha failed miserably. Along with all these naive belivers ("Oh, anime about Russia, supa-cool. Written by russians, so have no fear) So, troll sovs, you say? )) I knew that "First Squad" is gonna be awful. And it realy is, lol, what a surprise! |
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| In short Pros: + Animation (sometimes too static) + Music (but not for everyone) Cons: - Shallow, emotionless realisation of story - Soulless voice acting - Pacing is off - Lacking historical facts Was it suppose to be historic? Or action anime? Maybe supernatural genere? Only thing that I know is this title was boring and unenjoyable. 3/10 |
| i was expecting soo much from this...truth be told it wasn't quite that bad, but it felt very dull at times, even the animation sucked at certain points. The characters weren't that great and barely gor screen and it felt a bit rushed too, still it was entertaining. Baman said: I did like the hint that everything might have been happening in our protagonist confused little head. yes, very nice indeed. I'll give it a 7/10 'cause i'm in a good mood. ...might change it to a 6 in the future... |
| It was mediocre, but it get's additional +1 score because of beautiful animations and art. 7/10 |
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| Where can you find this movie...(need to watch it) |
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Baman said: Would have been better without using the phony historians to portray pseudohistory conspiracy theories about the Ahnenerbe and such as real imo. That felt particularly strange... and awful. I don't know how to rate this piece of animation, it didn't feel like a movie at all, more like a con documentary, it was so peculiarly structured and ostensibly ridiculous that it could have been funny. But unfortunately, it seems that First Squad is not some sort of parody, and its producers were serious when doing this film, which I really can't understand. To describe it more precisely, it ressembles some kind of Blood: The Last Vampire meets Vampire Hunter D in a wrongly rendered WWII in Russia, and mixed with the phony Otaku no Video interviews. Extremely weird to say the least. |
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| I'll take the courage to say that I am Russian and I LIKED most of the movie. It was expected that it will contain fiction and supernatural and something history-related. I was afraid to see a much worse historical part, so I even feel relieved it turned out this way. I don't see any problem with the patriotical feeling in it. Russian guys who connect patriotism only to the government just amuse me. Милые, убейтесь об стенку)) Разве это не наши деды вооевали? В самом аниме не было ура-патриотизма, Надя выполняла задание, а её друзья помогли ей. Понятно, что "они сражались за Родину", но как раз прямо об этом не говорится. Самые патриотические высказывания были слышны от самих ветеранов, реальных людей, участвовавших в войне, испытывающих эти чувства. У вас с этим проблемы?) There was no Stalin, there were no even hints for any government, no real historical key figures have been involved in the plot - and it was ok for me, because anime should not be about politics. Personally I liked this. This movie doesn't pretend to be a great drama show. To me, it's just an interesting attempt to imagine "How it could be if..." This genre has the right to exist, and why should it be a parody I can't see. According to "how it was done" - I liked Nadya's seyu (lol we have seyus now in Russia too))), but disliked how all male characters sound. I greatly disliked one more thing. The movie is too much centered around the first squad. On the other hand, the authors called the movie so, nothing to grudge about) |
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| i always thought english dubs are bad and germans are even worse but that was a verbal slander. Quess the only way to watch anime is in japanese with english subs. |
Grummel said: Ehm... Have you possibly thought that it was done in Japanese first?)))i always thought english dubs are bad and germans are even worse but that was a verbal slander. Quess the only way to watch anime is in japanese with english subs. |
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| Actually, it seems the russian dub is the original for this movie as I couldn't find any information on japanese seiyu involved with the project. Same as with Afrosamurai where english dub is the original, not japanese. |
Xuchiel said: Actually, it seems the russian dub is the original for this movie as I couldn't find any information on japanese seiyu involved with the project. Same as with Afrosamurai where english dub is the original, not japanese. Guys, seyus are Russian, as well as the creators of the plot. Only animators team is Japanese. |
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| Ah, and I remembered what else I liked in the movie: sceneries. Moscow sights. When I saw the Bielorussky railway station, my heart somewhat trembled - I've been there so many times before. I am sure that when I'll be there next time, I will remember Nadya jumping from the bridge to the roof of a train. |
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| Amazing animation, nice atmosphere, ok characters, dull voice-acting and a large piece of swiss cheese for a story. Not bad, far from great. |
| To lazy to write on English ^^ На самом деле, все это можно было бы сделать и без комментариев, а добавить больше экшена и панцу шотов Судя по кадрам рекламы, которая была, то можно надеяться на продолжение. Там думаю и будет то действо, которое не доложили в "Моменте истины" А вообще, что вы хотели? Это ж аниме, а не документально-исторический фильм. Но в том то и косяк. Если это аниме, то на кой хрен нужно было вставлять комментарии историков\ветеранов? |
| Life is hentai Censore is evil |
| Just came back from seeing it in the movie theatre. Well, thanks a freaking lot to mindless trolls-losers pouring incomprehensible amounts of shit on this movie all over the russian internets even before the premiere I managed to keep my expectations at the lowest level possible and as a result enjoyed it... a lot! No seriously, I found it pretty good - far from masterpiece, but good! The animation is simply stunning, the story is, well, fun) It did have some pretty serious downsides like, as some people pointed out, bad voice acting which most of the time lacked "acting" and was just voice - dull and uninspired, and those annoying commentary cut-scenes that seriously messed up the pacing... I'd say the whole directing was a bit weak 'cause it was what allowed those commentaries to be present in the first place. I don't get all the trolling - all things considered it could easily be one of the best (top 5 at least) works Studio 4C ever made. Unconventional and unusual as everything they make - definitely, but that's their style and what distinguishes them from others. Whatever, but those clowns that gave it 1/10 should just go back to watching naruto and geass as they have absolutely no taste for anime at all :P Yeah, that's it. I enjoyed it even though it's far from perfect (4/5) Hope for a sequel (the possibility of which was hinted quite obviously) free from all the downsides of the first one. PS: I prefer to look optimistically at the anime cooperation between russians and japanese (^^)V |
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RusAnon said: messy storyline, since it feels like they tried to fit too much in short timeframe. Yep, and that's the biggest problem. Characters are so-so, could be better. Though animation and soundtrack are good. Pseudoveterans and historians... just let them be. 5.5/10, первый блин комом)). |
| good. no comments 8/10 |
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| Are there any other good russian animes?? |
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| Oh, I see that most of russian people didn't like this anime O_o Heh, I am from Ukraine and I liked this anime (as you remember Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union).They showed us War from the other side. How can we know if this events don't exist? Maybe, all was more deeply, than we know. But 8/10 for some things that I didn't understand. |
AlvidaNov 25, 2009 1:55 PM
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Noburu said: A just question indeed. Besides, it's a well known fact that nazis were into mythology and occult stuff despite being atheists and materialists as well as soviets, so who knows... :DHow can we know if this events don't exist? |
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Linked said: Noburu said: A just question indeed. Besides, it's a well known fact that nazis were into mythology and occult stuff despite being atheists and materialists as well as soviets, so who knows... :DHow can we know if this events don't exist? No, I didn't mean this facts. I meant that, perhaps, it wasn't vision under the influence of drugs as one of the historians (or psychiatrists) said. I concede that they REALLY achieved success in researches of the other world and can really send people to it or call people from it. If that was true (I think so), they had important reasons to hide it. |
AlvidaNov 25, 2009 1:55 PM
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Noburu said: The guy, who is even now "more alive than any living", confirms from his mausoleum: I concede that they REALLY achieved success in researches of the other world and can really send people to it or call people from it. "They did, comrade, they REALLY did!" :DDD Kidding)) Actually yes, this sort researches might really have taken place... |
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| can someone post some good russian action animes on my profile plz, i cant find one :P |
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| that was a disappointment is an understatement. |
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| OK I am not even Russian,but damn this movie was god awful.Totally wasted my time with it. |
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| I saw some awesome AMVs of First Squad and my friend told me that i have to watch it because it is soooo good. But in my opinion, it's really not that good. I thought it's a cool WW2 anime but the zombies just didn't fit in xDD Also Russian dub sucks hardd :DD |
| Bleach ga saiko ka jibun ni! (: |
| Good. Like it. |
| Even though I'm not a big fan of dubbed animes.. I had to watch it because the only language was in Russian.. and I'm suprised that I actually liked it. Watched it without subtitles as well because it totally did not match up to what they were saying. Had good action, liked the storyline, but thats because I enjoy supernatural stuff like that. XD And mum not even being an anime fan, she watched it with me and loved it. She's disappointed with the ending though, she thinks there should be a second film. |
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| For starters. I loved the animation. The animators paid a lot of attention to details. But I didn't like the very random and out of place references to Japan. I mean: what the hell are dead samurai doing in Russia? Associating the Nazi's with zombies ... isn't really all that original anymore. It's been done like thousands of times. But despite the bad execution I liked the references to mythological people. Like General Below(?) Strangely I couldn't find anything about him on google. I actually liked this anime - generally. While the plot was sorta nonsensical at times and a lot of things where different from what I have learned in my history classes. Let's not forget it's just fiction and overall it was - sorta- entertaining. IMHO the only problem with this movie was that it wasn't a 12/13 episode series. I'm sure it would have been way better if it was... But it isn't. So I'll give it a 7/10. I think that's quite generous. |
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