Moon Child (Japan Version - English Subtitles) DVD Region 2
Gackt
| HYDE
| Leehom Wang
| Zeze Takahisa
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xxAlag
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May 10, 2009
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May 10, 2009
1 people found the following helpful
Beautifull
Beautifull
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I found the beginning very funny. The acting is totally different than the American acting. The acting in this movie is to much. But still it was really funny. I am a huge fan of Gackt, and after seeing this movie i love him even more. You shouldn't focus on the acting, but what the movie is about. And don't try to find 1 subject. It's about everything. How the world can really suck, that it is a dangerous place, but that you still have friends, and some things will turn out right. It's romantic, it's hilarious, it's a little bit of action, and it is too cry for. I really loved this movie. I did get lost in the middle part, because they sometimes jump a few days, months or even some years forward. So I didn't really understand what happened to Kei. But they do say it, that's a blank spot that you have to fill in your self. And you will find those kind of things troughout the whole movie. So if you are a Gackt fan or a Hyde fan (Hyde really is hot in this movie ;o) Then you really must watch it !! |
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Jeri
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January 10, 2009
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January 10, 2009
I didn't really understand it...
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I had previously thought about purchasing this movie a while ago, but when I saw it at my public library, I thought I would rent it and see how much worth it it would be to buy it. Well...let's just say I highly doubt it's worth the $31 you would be paying for it. Even the beginning of the movie threw me off. I continued watching to see if I could make connections with any of the characters etc. There were a few funny parts at the beginning when I still had a grasp on what was happening. After they left some cafe place...I was lost. I think I fell asleep through most of it, and was so lost by the end that I didn't even bother going back and watching the 1+ hours I had missed. Acting is not that great, and it surely could have been much better. I was expecting a really great movie from the hype it got from people, but I was not impressed. If you're a big fan of HYDE or Gackt, sure, you can go ahead and try it. I am, too, but I surely didn't like this movie very well. I didn't give it an absolute zero because, well, they tried. Not something I would recommend, though. |
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Fateschild
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May 6, 2006
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May 6, 2006
Another admiring review
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I have owned Moonchild for quite a while now. It is still one of my favorite movies. Just about everyone that I know has seen it now. Now, don't think that I am saying good things about this movie because I am a Gackt or Hyde fan. I actually got into the music after watching Moonchild. Before that I had played the PS2 game Bujingai and this made me curious about this Gackt fellow. Moonchild was my next step. To me, this movie has the feeling of an independent film. One that was made by a group of friends who all got together and said "Hey lets make a movie." Cheesy dialogue and overacting are definately a part of this. It isn't very polished and it really needed either more time in the middle or to have been split into two movies. That is the only complaint that I have about Moonchild. It needed more time to tell the story. One of the best things about Moonchild is not that it transcends genres, it instead seems to embrace several of them. It is a movie with a vampire in it that isn't a vampire movie. This is extremely rare. I found it refreshing. Maybe this movie isn't for everyone. However, I have been recommending to my friends for a while now. If you aren't sure, you can always rent it. That's how I saw it the first time. |
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April 27, 2006
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April 27, 2006
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worst film ever.....
worst film ever.....
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Ok I read the reviews on this site and a few others. All I can say is thank god I didnt spend £15 on this film!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The acting is awful for a start. I think Gackt and Hyde should just stick to singing. I lost the plot half way into the film. This film was about friendship? Erm....ok. I began to lose interest just because of the how riduculous the plot was becoming. Ok to be fair there were a few funny bits, but they were few and far between. Summary: dont waste your money!! |
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INGRID
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January 23, 2006
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January 23, 2006
I loved it... give it a chance.
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I absolutely ADORE this film. However, from a more professional, 'review' perspective, I can't honestly recommend it. Umm.... what shall I say.... 1. Gackt and HYDE *can* act, I don't care what you say. Neither one of them is fantastic, but they can act. Gackt's delivery is very, very bipolar and goes back and forth between very angsty and really cheesy humor that does not come out right and falls flat and stupid. In my opinion. HYDE gets a little melodramatic and his angst can be too much, but it depends on your taste. You may think Gackt's funny and HYDE is just right. I thought HYDE was great because I myself am a bit of a drama queen and I got so sucked into the movie it didn't bother me... 2. The story is... well, granted, it's NOT original, per se. It's got kind of a pulp-y feel, to it though. I really HATE vampire stories, yet I liked this one, so if you're afraid of some psuedo-dracula-vampire-glorification film, don't worry. I think the character of Vampire is well-portrayed by HYDE- sure, he's angsty, but he's really not your typical vampire stereotype- now and then it gets to be a little.... 'wah, I'm going to live forever sucking lives while you all die, pity me, wah wah wah...' but like I said, I think that it's about the right amount of angst. A little over-the-top, but mostly warranted. 3. The pacing of the movie is its biggest flaw- it's rocky at best. It takes a lot of side trips... the action is sporadic and just cuts out in the middle. There's a scene where the camera is spinning around the room, and there's a song in English in the backround, and... in trying to portray the bonding between some of the characters, the plot really seems like it dies somewhere in the middle, and leaves you going, "WHAT JUST HAPPENED HERE???" but enjoy the light moments in the film while you can... it gets sad... SO ANYWAY, there's a lot of scenes that seem very unneccessary (and would have been surely cut in Hollywood, but I guess that's why this is a foreign film ^_^;;) and the action gets kind of slow paced, but just stick with it. If you've got a lot of time and a big enough bowl of popcorn, it shouldn't bother you. Just let your mind wander to the beauty of the two leads (well, actually, Wang Leehom is pretty fine too). 4. I liked the music. There's stuff by Wang Leehom, too, (apparently? not really sure...) as well as the infamous duet "Orenji no Taiyou" (Orange Sunlight), but to my surprise, the finished version of Orenji no Taiyou wasn't seen in the film. At least, not in my version (the US release). The soundtrack was kind of strange-techno at times, but all in all, it fits. No complaints here! So let me say that despite its flaws (really, I think HYDE is a better actor... no one kill me, please! (Not only that, I think HYDE is cuter!!! I love Gackt, but sometimes his face is too perfect-looking. And his hair? WHAT IS THAT? Really, the stylist in the movie really let herself go...) Okay, now I have to go apologize to furious Gackt-worshippers) (I LIKE HYDE'S MUSIC BETTER TOO!!!) (runs & hydes) LET ME SAY... that the movie is not perfect, but I really think it's entertaining. The end caught even me by surprise, at least a little. For all its flaws, the only problem I have with the movie is that I do think the relationship between vampire Kei (HYDE) and protege Sho (Gackt) could be much more elaborately fleshed out... but the movie's already kind of long, so... Just buy it, I think you'll like it! |
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kiki
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December 25, 2005
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December 25, 2005
in all honesty
| THIS MOVIE IS NOT BAD!!! I MEAN TAKE THE FACT THAT IT WAS THOSE GUYS 1ST TIME ACTING. THEY DID WELL. I LOVE THE FIGHT SCENES AND THEY WAY ALL THE ACTORS MADE IT SEEM AS IF THEY KNEW EACH OTHER WELL. PEOPLE PROBABLY DON'T LIKE THIS MOVIE BECAUSE IT'S SAD. I DON'T CRY IN MOVIES, BUT I FELT LIKE I WOULD. IT MAKES YOU FEEL EMOTION. SO, WITH THAT AND THE FIGHT SCENES, I AM TELLING YOU IT'S A GOOD MOVIE TO GET. |
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euphoricspiral
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October 27, 2005
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October 27, 2005
Moon Child...... *shudder*
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As much as I love Gackt and Hyde...This movie is so incredibly bad. I mean I've seen some pretty awesome vampire movies, but this ain't one of them. Gackt's hair looks awful....the plot is STUPID, the acting is BAD, and what is Wang Lee Hom doing in this movie??? To be honest, I think giving it 5/10 stars is being too generous, but because I admire and respect Gackt and Hyde for their musical talents I will give them an extra 10 points which takes this movie from a -5 to a 5. The only thing I really liked was his white coat at the end of the movie, which is in fashion this winter! But to be honest, this movie is too long and I was happy when they both ****** ** ***** at the end. The movie was too crudely put together for my liking. |
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Bianca
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September 29, 2005
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September 29, 2005
Friendship and love are the themes to this movie..
| I love the movie. I plays around the themes of love and friendship, set in a futuristic town called Maleppa in 2014. Gackt co-wrote the story which is clear as soon as you watch it because one of the main characters Kei played by Hyde from L´arc en Ciel is a vampire. Gackt gives an amazing performance as an actor considering the fact that he´s never acted before in a major movie, same goes to Hyde. The portrayal of their deep friendship is touching and amazing. Wang Lee Hom who has acted in other movies before cannot compare, his acting most of the times looks stony and boring. The other actors though give great performances as well. When I reached the ending of the movie I immediately watched it again and it got me addicted. A vampire movie, an action movie, love, hate and friendship... what do you want more in a movie??? My only problem is... I want more movies like that! |
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Felecia
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August 31, 2005
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August 31, 2005
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A Movie that will have you Obessed
A Movie that will have you Obessed
| When I first saw this movie, I was like hey that's Gackt! So I was really interested in wanting to see it. However it was like three days later after I finally watched it. Once you start the movie, you might get a slightly curious look when you see all these flashes and fast motion in the beginning. It makes you wonder "I hope the whole movie isn't like this" And it isn't ha ha! It's about a vampire name Kei(Hyde) and a little boy name sho(Gackt) life within I suppose a 20 yrs span, maybe more. It's base on new friendship, heartbreak, rivalry, and how to survive in a messed up society of futuristic troubles. If you like Action pack, gothic fantasy twists, with a pinch of romance, and a pour of drama than you will love this movie! Not to mention it's fun to listen to them speak in English, unexpectedly! |
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Justine Chia Ying Wee
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August 30, 2005
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August 30, 2005
3 people found the following helpful
BAAAADDDD!!!
BAAAADDDD!!!
| HONESTLY!!! I have NO idea why this has an average of 5 stars! I am the type of person who swallows ANY type of movie, meaning I watch any movies that's thrown my way. I have watched tons and millions of BAD movies and this is one of the worst. Because I didn't even WANT to finish watching it. I didn't even finish watching the 1st disc. I'd probably have about 15 minutes left on the 1st disc, but I couldn't stand suffering!!!! First of all, BAAADDDD acting!!!Especially that Sho guy. I have never seen him act before, and after MOONCHILD, I never want to see him act again. And the costumes! The make-up! GAWD they look like Japanese reincarnation of DURAN DURAN. I don't believe it. And Leehom, whom I did not expect him to do well, actually ACTS wayyyy better than those two lead actors. Plotless, and one of the DUMBEST no-brainer movies I've ever seen. That being said, I look forward to Leehom's future movies (if any) to expect him perform even better than this junkload crap of a movie. AVOID! YOU WON'T REGRET MISSING IT. |
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