Space Thunder Kids

If you're reading this you too we're drawn here, to imbd, to ask of the universe what we all want to know, those of us who have seen this movie: "Was that even real?"

"What did I just watch?"

"What happened that this movie exists?"

"Was God watching when man, in his arrogance, foisted this magnificent catastrophe into reality?"

"Just what ?"

If you're here reading this review, and by some inconceivable trick of fate you have not seen this movie, do yourself a favor: watch it.

Revel in it.

Savor the bad, because baby that's all she has.

It's worth every excruciating minute.

I have to respectfully disagree with the reviewer who left 5 stars. This film is that bad. It's, possibly, the benchmark for bad itself.

Did Minos pause, before condemning his deformed son to prowl the labyrinth, forever shamed; forever reviled? Did he pause to ask himself, what horror have I unleashed? How great will be my name for this thing I have done? If he did, so must have the creators of Space Thunder Kids.

Don't watch this alone.

It might be my very favorite movie.

1/10.

I love animation/anime, and have done since a very early age. Space Thunder Kids is not the worst animated movie I've seen, but it is laughably bad and you, like I sort of did, might find some entertainment value in its awfulness.

The animation has a dull and unfinished quality to it. The backgrounds are often static, with the galactic backgrounds not doing anything for me, and the colours are flat. The character designs fare worse, they are stiff and forced, and the dubbing is rarely in sync with the lip movements. Actually, I think the lip movements were nearly always ahead of the speaking. Also in the beginning alone, there are objects that float around aimlessly and when they are hit with laser beams they pop in very slow motion, more reminiscent of balloons that take a long time to pop.

The music when it appears wasn't so bad in its orchestration at the time, it's just that afterwards it was very forgettable and there are times in the movie where you felt it could have had less music or that a scene didn't need any music. The characters I was mostly indifferent to, the Dark Emperor was intriguing by name but you don't know much about him while the lead characters are annoying. The voice acting/dubbing is very poor and sloppy, with the actors sounding as though they are not putting any effort in.

The story is another major problem. It is a very unoriginal and thin one. I liked the idea somewhat, don't get me wrong, but that idea was completely abandoned halfway through. Not only that, the film feels as though it has three different beginnings, three beginnings that feel disjointed and don't do much to move the story forward or set the tone of the story. The film is only a little over 80 minutes, but because the pace is so sluggish in places it feels longer. And I mustn't forget the writing, it is dreadfully cheesy. However, I found it impossible not to be amused, not because the dialogue was hilarious or anything but because the lines and delivery of them were so bad.

In conclusion, dreadful but had some novelty value. 1/10 Bethany Cox

The Legacy of Space Thunder Kids: A Nostalgic Peak in Sci-Fi Animation In the realm of animated science fiction exists a domain of classics, cult favorites, and underappreciated gems. Among these exists the film known as Space Thunder Kids, long a curiosity yet simultaneously captivating element within the animation legacy. While the production quality and narrative structure have divided fans and critics alike, there can be little doubt that it holds a singular place in the history of science fiction. Its camp value, scope of ambition, and colorful visuals have contributed to a nostalgic appreciation that marks it as a peak of a specific, if unconventional, era in animation.

A Patchwork of Creativity One of the defining characteristics of Space Thunder Kids is its patchwork aesthetic. Indeed, it was made during the late 20th century by studios of South Korea. Notably, it is notorious for its tendency to borrow heavy elements from other more well-known animations. It feels chaotic yet somehow inventive in approach since this "collage" methodology creates a single narrative of incongruous pieces. For the fans of vintage sci-fi, this blending of ideas becomes part of its charm, a testament to unbridled creativity and audacity on the part of its creators.

The storyline of the film is about a heroic group of youth who take upon themselves the mission of saving the galaxy from an evil empire. While the plot isn't truly original, it does serve as a canvas for larger-than-life battles, elaborate spacecraft designs, and colorful characters. The movie's sheer audacity, attempting to capture in one sitting the essence of epic space operas, alone makes it a throwback to times when storytelling was bold and unapologetically over-the-top.

A Pinnacle of Nostalgia Space Thunder Kids is a product of a time when animation wasn't completely a legitimate area. Flaws perceived in it-inconsistent animation and disjointed narrative-are defended by its fans as part of its individual character. For many others, revisiting Space Thunder Kids is like opening a time capsule, reminding them of Saturday morning cartoons and VHS rentals.

Besides, the film is also a gateway to the worldwide animation scene of the 1980s and 1990s. It's representative of all the different challenges smaller studios had to face in order to make a name for themselves against giants like Disney or Toei Animation, along with the ingenuity it took to be noticed on such a saturated market. Which makes it even more valuable to its legacy and turned it into a case study for aspiring animators and historians alike.

Cult Appeal and an Everlasting Legacy Space Thunder Kids had never reached the mainstream, yet its cult following lives on. Fans have been embracing its bizarre nature by sharing various memes, artworks, and even remastered clips online-keeping its legend alive. This movie has even provoked debates on issues such as copyright, artistic integrity, and the historical development of science fiction in media.

In a world of shiny, high-budget blockbusters, Space Thunder Kids is a reminder that sometimes the most beautiful things come in unpolished packages. Its imperfections are not flaws to be dismissed but rather characteristics that make it memorable. It's a film that dares to dream big, even if its reach sometimes exceeds its grasp.

Conclusion Space Thunder Kids is that rare peak of animated science fiction, not because it is perfect but because it epitomizes a point in time, style, and ambition within the medium's history. It is a title that combines nostalgia, creativity, and audacity in a way to ensure continuous relevance to both fans and scholars. In a world filled with movie masterpieces, Space Thunder Kids is that one quirky star to remind us: even the most far-out piece of work could sometimes leave their signature.

Okay, I had to write something here because the only other reviews here gave it 1/10 and honestly, I didn't think it was THAT bad. It's not exactly good, but it's really not that bad.

The script and dialogue are terrible and all over the place, but it's so bad that it's actually kind of funny if you don't take it too seriously. I actually liked a lot of the animation. I've seen much worse. It's better than the animation in Speed Racer. Maybe that's not saying much, but you could tell that in parts of this, some serious work was put into it.

This thing has a little bit of everything, ripping off everything from Voltron to Tron to Dracula and so much more I lost count. It was fun to keep watching and see what they were going to rip off next, whether it made any sense to the story or not. I was laughing my ass off!

If you've got an hour or so to kill, you could do worse. 5/10 is probably too generous, but 1/10 is too harsh, in my opinion.