Forum - View topicNEWS: Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Show Teased With 'The Lost Session' Video
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dm
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I'm sure the dialog would sound better in Japanese, where one couldn't understand how cheesy it is. Also, if it weren't in "squeeze a bunch into two minutes" mode, with space between the jokes (visual and verbal), and a bit of setup. I like the editing and transitions a ton. |
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El Hermano
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People call that Joss Whedon Syndrome. I'm not a fan of it, but it's to be expected with most modern shows and movies, I think. |
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tintor2
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I felt like I was watching one of those Marvel movies. The chemistry reminded me ofGuardians of the Galaxy.
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Sobe
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It's definitely a different interpretation on the characters but I'm willing to stick around to see how it goes.
I definitely prefer how Spike's swagger was portrayed in the anime compared to how this live action adaptation deals with that. Spike usually smiles a lot more in the face of danger at least in the anime. He wasn't always so serious mode (only a few times) in the anime. Again, that's just a difference compared to the live action adaptation, not necessarily a bad thing. The same can be said with Faye and Jet. |
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meruru
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I think it looks promising. Though I almost feel like John Cho's stunt double is too good at martial arts/acrobatics. He's so good that he kind of sticks out like a sore thumb when intercut with a regular person just trying his best but clearly doesn't know martial arts like John Cho.
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Chris Handsome
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I don't think they really get how how Bebop's action formula works.
Jet is rarely on the field, and Faye is either shooting or inside her own ship, while Spike is doing whatever it is he does, usually shooting. A good chunk of the action in Bebop are chase scenes, especially in their space craft. |
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dm
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I was a little disappointed that the soundtrack music was straight out of the anime, though there's only so much you can do in two minutes (and the music is telegraphing things --- like the appearance of Vicious --- adding another layer of meaning).
I'm really hoping for many new Kanno pieces. |
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v1cious
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Not great, but better than I expected. Reminds me of Speed Racer.
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jdnation
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Nice teaser. I'm glad it's standalone and I hope the show itself isn't in the style of the teaser, which was neat and creative, but I wouldn't want a whole season of that.
The more I see of Cho's Spike, the more I'm warming up to it. I still can't really judge Jet yet. However, Faye comes off the worst. But maybe they are all playing it up for this teaser? Faye's charm comes from being able to act sexy and seductive when on the job, and then really corny and panicky when things get screwed up, but also laid back on the ship as she acclimatizes herself to the crew and mellows out more. You can tell Cho is applying Spike's laid back sarcasm, and likes to be passive aggressive to goad others into a fight that he enjoys. But Faye here just comes off as a 'you go girl' character rather than the sort who prefers to be crafty and avoid head-on confrontations. The only thing she should want is to sneak up on the bounty and get the money and to get out of there. Anyway, I'll still watch it... |
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russ869
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Well, at least this show's gotten one thing right, and that's that Mustafa Shakir makes a great straight man for the jokes. I laughed.
A lot of other things about this trailer were sort of weird in presentation and tone, but I have no idea if that will be indicative of the actual show or not. And yeah, I was also thinking the difference between John Cho and the stunt double was a little too obvious (which is honestly something I rarely notice).
Agreed. As much a I think having the original soundtrack is what's really going to make this series, it would be a shame if Kanno didn't take this opportunity to compose some new music for it too. |
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photocyclist58
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Production value is good. Action is good. Hopefully there is no profanity in the show. I don't remember any in the original. It's weak when profanity is added in to make it edgier. It takes away from the dialog. I look forward to its release.
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7jaws7
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If the anime was better in English, it's only fitting that the live-action Netflix series is better in Japanese
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NeverConvex
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I feel a bit better about this teaser than the first one. I think the style and direction they're going for will fit the light-hearted, adventuresome, goofy Bebop content (which I remember as most of it) really well.
On the other hand: - I don't think this style will fit the heavy, darker scenes well. I shouldn't get "Scott Pilgrim thinking about an Evil Ex" vibes from Spike's memories of Vicious; that's just not even in the right emotional ballpark - I think the acting from 3 leads feels kind of off. John Cho, especially; he comes across as more of an uncomfortable goofball sidekick than a suave, devil-may-care badass. I think a lot of that's in his posture and facial expressions, but not really certain where it's coming from
Ooh, this is a good, more specific point. I definitely felt something was off with both his posture and facial expressions, but this helps me narrow in on it a bit; he doesn't really feel like he's having fun, and he feels stiff/tense rather than fluid -- he either looks like he's concentrating intently or holds himself in a way that seems a bit anxious/uncomfortable, or just sort of has no expression at all. But the Spike I remember from the show spent most of his time grinning, especially in a fight, and his posture was constantly a kind of relaxed, flowing slouch (also especially when fighting, heh), not some kind of tensed-up martial stance. |
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