silvrdal

Maybe it's because I'm a teacher, but this is now on my list of favorite documentaries. These kids are just kids. They are not Ghandi. They are not Golda Meir. They are just amazing, precious little high-school babies. I wish I was their dad. Their dedication, skill, and innate charm are impressive.

As an Oklahoma native, I'm naturally drawn to NA kids ( you're AWEsome ), but I've seen the sort of hunted, insecure reaction of some NA to whites. I could cry. Getting an inside look at life in the rez is sad but hopeful; it shows the good and the bad, and I truly appreciated that.

You ROCK, guys!!

Brian! MORE MOVIES!!

^_^

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Although a fan of anime and manga, I'm continuously disappointed by the writing. Onmyo Taisenki is actually pretty sharp for this style of TV show -- endless battles between opposing animal avatars. There is the usual plot weakness of continuously introducing new characters in order to keep the audience interested, but the overall quality of the anime doesn't suffer as a result.

The art, animation, and fight choreography are more than watchable. The character design, however, is what makes the show a winner. Fans of Bakugan, Dinosaur King, Digimon, Pokemon, and on and on, should find this a bit edgier and a good stepping stone to more serious anime dramas. I'm ashamed to admit this, but I became so involved with the characters that I teared-up a couple of times. . . . I'm a dope.

Anyway, this one seems to be getting very little in the way of press, so I have to grudgingly review it, and admit to being a fan. >_< doh!