Review of Gantz (2010) by Ryan K — 19 Feb 2011

16/02/2011 (ONLINE).

Cool!! I liked the anime and seeing the live action version was a real treat. They really stuck to the script of the manga with a few adjustments but otherwise a very close adaptation of the animated series. At least the Japs don't try and redesign or alter the looks of the original. Everything looked exactly like the series. The Suits were spot on and even the enemies were identical to the animation.

I wished that it was longer but otherwise it was awesome. It is exactly what I want and expect from an adaptation of something, everything was exact or near exact. I am not sure but it seems that there will be a second part and I do hope there is because it does feel unfinished. Right from the beginning it's pretty close to the original story and it was fun to see it like this where as other film makers tend to put a spin in remakes and adaptations or even change it completely.

A really enjoyed this however, I am not sure every one will dig it since it's a typical Japanese plot where the viewers are left with a mystery. The Action is pretty awesome and everybody is cool and I'm glad it's not at all pornographic as the anime which was actually quite distracting for me. A decent Sci-fi catch.