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Proman



Joined: 19 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:47 am Reply with quote
If you're looking for that next great anime movie, I suggest you check out "They Were Eleven" ("Jûichi-nin iru!") . I admit, I never heard of this movie before I saw it in my anime club but I really liked it. It's a good old school sci-fi adventure film with interesting characters. The graphics might be a bit dated (it was made in 1986) but the movie itself is very atmospheric.
The only problem is that it might be a little difficult to find.
However, if you do know where to find it I suggest you check it out.
I would also like to know what people who saw this anime thought about it.
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Cloe
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:50 pm Reply with quote
I agree with you. I really, really like They Were Eleven. I thought I read a while back that They Were Eleven would be re-released as a cheapie DVD. I can't find the link, though... I know I read it at ANN.

I immediately thought I would dislike the film because of the dated character designs and wacky hair. But the story just dragged me in and I was hooked through the whole thing. I am lucky enough to own an old subtitled VHS copy of this (I found it at a movie rental store's VHS blowout sale), but it's going to die on me really soon. :(

I believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) that it's based on an old Japanese horror story about a group of 10 kids who are staying in a haunted house, and and someone extra shows up with no explanation. I really like the sci-fi twist, though.
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Cloe
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:29 pm Reply with quote
Found it!

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On January 18th and 25th CPM will be re-releasing a number of titles they put on moratorium in August Silent Service, Garzey's Wing, Wild Cardz, Battle Arena Toshinden, They Were Eleven, Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer and Tokyo Babylon will all be re-released with suggested retail prices of $9.99.
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Renaisance Otaku



Joined: 15 Jan 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 11:45 pm Reply with quote
Wow, one doesn't see this one mentioned offen. I really enjoyed this film. All the elements fit together well, and the suspense was pulled off nicely. Nice to see some oldschool get recognized.
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AHZ



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:43 am Reply with quote
I borrowed "They Were Eleven" from a friend and watched it yesterday. I think it's a really good "old school" movie. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd say it's at least worth a rent; and if you're a sci-fi buff then this movie will be right up your alley.
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