PING PONG (DTS Special Edition)(Limited Edition) (Japan Version - English Subtitles) DVD Region 2
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Maximillian
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September 16, 2007
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September 16, 2007
Fun and Engaging
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Yousuke Kubozuka and Arata star as best friends and teammates Peco and Smile in this manga-based, contemplative look at table tennis. Participating in local competitions in the hopes of defeating heavy favorites China (Hong Kong actor Sam Lee), Akuma (Koji Ookura), and Dragon (Shido Nakamura), the two heroes suffer their ups and downs and finally come to understand themselves, each other, and the nature of sport. The film succeeds in large part through fantastic editing and a very engaging visual style. Eschewing romance and a clear good versus evil motif, the film is also able to focus more on the deveopment and struggles of each character: Peco's determination, Smile's devotion, Akuma's desire to please, China's arrogance, and Dragon's inner struggle. As such, it rises above traditional sports films. This is helped by wonderful supporting performances from Naoto Takenaka and Mari Natsuki and director Fumihiko Sori's focus on friendship, hero worship, and the sheer enjoyment of competition. |
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PAUL
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February 22, 2005
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February 22, 2005
FANTASTIC!!!
| So many good things have been said about this move--the special effects, the music, etc. that I'm not going to repeat it. I loved this movie so much because it dealt with friendship as well as the sport. It was touching to see the relationship of Smile and Peco and how the cared for and idolised each other in their own ways. Of course, since it's based on the manga, many characters are a bit over the top, but that's the fun of it. It's a movie i saw over and over again and, when I was in Japan last year, ensured that I made a trip to Katase, where it takes place. Definitely treat yourself to this DVD. |
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Anonymous
August 10, 2004
August 10, 2004
The Best Movie of All Time
| I know very minimal Japanese, so I watched this movie with subtitles, but I still consider the best movie of all time! It's way funnier than most of the American movies I've seen- I recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor! Hero Kenzan! |
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Anonymous
January 8, 2004
January 8, 2004
PING PONG SLAMS!
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I MAY BE A LITTLE LATE ON THE BANDWAGON HERE, HOWEVER, THAT WAS BECAUSE SOME OF THE MAINSTREAM REVIEWS ON THIS MOVIE WERE LUKEWARM AND THAT SORT OF STRAYED ME AWAY FROM PURCHASING THIS MOVIE INITIALLY. I AGREE WITH WHAT ONE REVIEW STATED BY THE NAME OF "CALVIN." THIS MOVIE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE COMPARED TO SHAOLIN SOCCER. AND I THINK IT WAS THIS INITIAL COMPARISON I READ ON OTHER WEBSITES THAT STEERED ME AWAY. PING PONG IS AN INCREDIBLE MOVIE, WITH ALL THE SUBTLETIES OF THE TRUE SAMURAI SPIRIT INVOKED WITH COMPASSION, DEDICATION AND HONOR THROUGH FRIENDSHIP. LIKE BILLY ELLIOTT, THIS MOVIE TRANSCENDS THE "GIMMICK" OR SUBJECT MATTER OF THE GAME PING PONG ITSELF. SUCH THAT, I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT PING PONG THE SAME WAY I SURE AS HELL WASN'T INTERESTED IN "BALLET DANCING" IN "BILLY ELLIOTT." INSTEAD, THIS MOVIE FINDS ITSELF SURPASSING INTO THE RARITY OF MOVIE MAGIC, WHERE WE AS THE VIEWERS CAN BECOME COMPLETELY IMMERSED IN THE INTEGRITY OF THE CHARACTERS AND STORYLINE. MOVIES LIKE THIS BECOME A COMPOSITION OF NOT ONLY ACTORS AND SCRIPT WORKING IN COHESION, BUT THE WONDERFUL SYNCRONICITY OF SOUNDTRACK SCORES, DIRECTION, EDITING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PRODUCING PROBABLY THE BEST "POP CULTURE" MOVIE I'VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. |
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Anonymous
July 21, 2003
July 21, 2003
Masterpiece!!
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This is one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life (And believe me, I've seen alot of movies). I just can't describe to you how extraordinary this movie is. The acting, the music, the story, the emotions this movies throws at you. Ping Pong is just an incredible movie wich can be watched by any person that enjoys a good movie. If you want a brilliant, funny, exciting, dramatic and just plain out fresh masterpiece that will leave you a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart, then THIS is the movie to own. Buy this movie. You will literally fall in love with it, trust me ;) |
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Anonymous
July 10, 2003
July 10, 2003
I don't get it
| I really don't get why everyone is comparing this to Shaolin Soccer?? Shaolin Soccer's more slapstick comedy- Ping Pong has a more spiritual sense to it, inviting more important themes. Shaolin Soccer's good, but in a different way- you can't compare it to Ping Pong, they're in different genre's. Shaolin will make you laugh and excite you with its special effects- Ping Pong is food for thought, you'll think about life and why we're motivated to do what we humans do. I understand more about people because of Ping Pong. I wonder more about what we live for because of Ping Pong. So don't even compare the two movies 'cause Ping Pong is a little more intelligent. Shaolin Soccer's just cool to watch. |
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Anonymous
April 19, 2003
April 19, 2003
You'll like Ping Pong
| This is a cool movie. It starts off pretty slow but mid-way it makes a good impact and becomes more engaging. I think it improves with multiple viewings. It was nice to see Sam Lee here and Yousuke was a really great actor, you should check him out in his other movies Go and Laundry as well. The soundtrack was awesome with the likes of J-pop artists Supercar and the Boom Boom Satellites. Overall a really good movie, not revolutionary, but still enjoyable and quite charming. |
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Anonymous
April 15, 2003
April 15, 2003
BRILLIANT!
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This film is really great. As good as Shaolin Soccer. Great soundtrack and extras and a fantastically presented Special Edition. Worth every cent I paid for it. |
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Anonymous
March 4, 2003
March 4, 2003
Amazing!
| This movie will not dissapoint! Like Shaolin Soccer but better! You can't go wrong with this. |
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Anonymous
February 27, 2003
February 27, 2003
Song
| Hi! i haven't seen the movie yet, but my friend sent me a website of this movie, and i found many of the great songs in there. However, we can no longer find the songs anywhere, because they are kinda old. |
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