Gantz II: Perfect Answer (2012)

Now I have never read the Manga, but I have seen the complete anime series. Basing my view off the anime being brought to film I have to say the first film did an excellent job. I understand the anime was cut short because it moved quicker than the Manga. As for this 2nd film there are no ties to the anime, but it gives answers to the question we may have all had from watching the series. The action is superb and stylish and the special effects are done very well. The story is filled with excellent plot twist as well. I enjoyed this movie very much and from what I have research of the Manga. The plot is similiar yet changed to give an ending. People always complain about adaptations because they are not spot on. Well this movie is pretty close and it gives closure pretty well to a Manga that is well into its 300's in issues printed.

First off let me preface this by saying that I am not a fan of manga or japanese anime so I had no clue what Gantz was prior to seeing the this movie and the second. Perhaps that is the reason I loved the movies so much because they were so different and creative.

The first movie revolved around strangers teleported to an undisclosed location shortly after dying to fight aliens as dictated by a large black ball. I know it already sounds bizarre but it makes perfect sense when actually watching the movie.

That being said, I'll go into the review of this movie since no doubt everyone would have seen first one. I noticed another review indicating this did not follow the first movie and I could not disagree any more. The very beginning of this movie recapped exactly what happened in the first movie and transitioned smoothly introducing new and old characters. I actually think it was done quite well. I also disagree with there being less action in this one. I would agree there is more dialogue in this one but an equal amount of action just in different context. The first movie focused on introductions and keeping answers in the dark. It actually followed the heroes into the actual fights against aliens in another dimension while the second movie followed the fight in reality. Instead of fighting one alien in a a different reality, they had to fight multiple aliens in the real world.

I have to say I was surprised at how much blood and gore both movies put out. Don't often see that much in japanese movies. But it was done well. The acting was superior in certain situations but often got cheesy and almost juvenile during romantic interludes, almost like the director was a 10 year old. Not withstanding, the material was all adult. Lots and lots of killing so be forwarned. The movie was also highly styleized and sleek. Japanse movies are great at doing that.

All answers are revealed at the end and the end is a love it or hate it ending. I have to say, I loved and hated the ending so it works. I wont spoil it but it was the kind of ending where some things ended happy and others ended sad. Pretty much the ending I would chose but maybe not a broad audience.

If you are a fan of the first movie, I highly recommend this one as I feel it was a perfect compliment to the first.

Oh, and of course, the blu ray version looks amazing in HD and I love the fact that the hated in my opinion black bars are nowhere to be seen and the movie looks glorious filling my entire HD tv. Sound was amazing and the movie is automatically dubbed in english but you can choose japanese with subtitles as well. The blu ray also comes with loads of extras in two DVD's. Honestly 20 bucks for this is a bargin for this kind of quaility movie and extras.

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I had been anticipating this movie for awhile now and was thinking that it would follow the story as close as the first Gantz live action movie but to my dismay it barely follows the real story at all. If you read the manga I would just recommend that you should view this movie as an alternate storyline/ending to the original manga story because of course they had to shorten it since the manga isn't even finished. The action isn't as awesome and there is a lot of dialog compared to the first movie but I'd still recommend watching this due to the fact that it is Gantz(which is awesome as long as your a fan). The ending is a bit disapointing but the sword fights make it worth it!

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Reserved this before the release the same time I bought the first Gantz film. I DO NOT REGRET THIS DECISION!!! Very well made, great addition. So good in fact it made me purchase the Anime collection as well.

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This definitely makes for a happier ending than the original Gantz, but I still enjoyed it in its own entertaining way.

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