9/10
A re-imagining of the original Ultraman...a powerful moment in Japanese cinema.
20 January 2008
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Warning: Spoilers
Ultraman the Next is a basic re-imagining of the original Ultraman. The acting is well done. Tetsuya Bessho does a great job as Shinichi Maki, the leading man who becomes Ultraman after a fighting plane accident. He portrays his role very emotionally, especially when he is captured by the government. The child actor in this is actually likable! He even brought a tear to my eye when he told his father Maki to go on being a pilot, even though he is sick and in the hospital. Moving on to the effects, they are amazing, rivaling Hollywood's work in the field. Using a flawless realistic suit, green-screen combo, they are able to produce monster effects that break the "Man-in-rubber-suit" stereotype. The CGI is amazing, though a bit sloppy during flying sequences. Ultraman Next's design is done amazingly well. I especially think the coloring of the armor plating is nice. The One, Ultraman's foe, is also very well designed. The second form looked too much like Zilla for my tastes, but the third form is incredibly solidly designed. Similar to the Balrog from LOTR, the design has a few unique things to it. 2 heads protrude from it's shoulders, and giant crow wings show up. The only thing that keeps this movie from getting a 10 from me is the score. Other than the Ultraman theme, none of the songs really "clicked" with me. Conclusion: Ultraman the Next was an amazing film, and is a must own for any kajiu fan.

My verdict: 9.5/10

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