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PING PONG (DTS Special Edition)(Limited Edition) (Japan Version - English Subtitles)
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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 (12)
Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.5 out of 10 (28)

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Kevin Kennedy
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November 15, 2007

This customer review refers to Ping Pong (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)
At least it looks good... Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
"Ping Pong" visually is quite stylish; its ping pong action looks fabulous. However, its story is underdeveloped and its characters are cartoonish.

The filmmakers' concern for style over substance became evident quite early in the movie when we are introduced to the character called China, whom we are told is from Shanghai. China never speaks putonghua or Shanghainese; he speaks only Cantonese. Clearly, the filmmakers didn't care that it was unrealistic to have a Cantonese-speaking character from Shanghai. And the same lack of realism infects the entire film.

Frankly, I never believed any of the characters. Throughout the film, I was never able to detach myself from the thought that these are actors playing parts in a movie. In other words, the characters never came to life for me. Why? Because they are all paper-thin.

I probably am overrating this film by giving it eight stars. Frankly, I can't imagine sitting through it for a second time. However, it is visually interesting, its sports action is entertaining, and its ends strongly. I wish that the filmmakers had taken as much care with developing the rest of the story as they did with those final scenes.
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Rhoda
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October 29, 2007

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Perfect Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Very very nice!!! Didn't really expect much from this movie but surpringly it was a really entertaining one.

No wonder this film was nominated for several awards. Too bad they only got one. Nice movie... you'll never get tired of watching over and over again.
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Maximillian
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September 16, 2007
Fun and Engaging Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
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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Kat
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September 29, 2005

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Exciting Ping Pong and Good Acting Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
It was so much fun to see the dazzling ping pong
playing and the wonderful acting of Yosuke Kobuzuka
and Arata.
I enjoyed this film.
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PAUL
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February 22, 2005
FANTASTIC!!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
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

January 11, 2005

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Amazing Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This movie was amazing thru and thru! the cast, the director, the storyline, the soundtrack... i can just imagine all the people that it took to make this movie... i applaud all of them... even the person who's only job was to run errands and to get food for other people on the sets! Great Job!
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Anonymous

November 6, 2004

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No need to be a Ping Pong fan Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
No need to be a ping pong fan to enjoy this movie, nor a fan of the original manga either. While the filming and directing of the ping pong scenes are first rate, you'll appreciate the acting accomplished by the actors. Each character has it's own original personality, making the ping pong tournament look like an exciting tournament of different personalities, and not so much about ping pong itself. You just have to love Peco's joy and enthusiasm in life, and respect Smile's coolness throughout the movie. Is this movie about hard work, sportsmanship, perspiration and friendship? Perhaps. But in the end, ping pong, like any other sports, is about having fun and enjoying yourself.
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Anonymous

August 10, 2004
The Best Movie of All Time Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
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

February 23, 2004

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good movie! Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
even though u dont play ping pong, this movie really gets u going. it has good effects and awesome story line. the reason why i didnt give it a 5 star because it has too much talking in the film.
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Anonymous

January 22, 2004

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Great movie: a must have! Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
What can I say that hasn't already been said?
The story isn't special, but the way it has been brought to film is. For many people in Europe, tabletennis is a boring sport, that you do one or twice during holidays. Mind you, not for me. But this film really brings the sport to life, with superb camerawork, effects and above all, excellent acting. The actors make you get into the story....very touching.
I can't imagine that anybody could be dissapointed when they buy this.
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