The twist that the engineer never installed the software was one of my favorite parts though. It's the exact thing I'd expect from the IT guy.
@marley7868
3 жыл бұрын
anyone whos knows thing one about computers never trust the new os
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
And?
@IronicCliche
2 жыл бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348 it's a logical plot point that's both in character and appropriate for the themes of the larger series. That being the importance of practical, mundane professions.
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
@@IronicCliche Does stretching the plot more than necessary for no good reason seem like a good excuse for that movie?
@IronicCliche
2 жыл бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348 i think that's a point of divergent for us. To me, that was important characterization and demonstrated a point about the rush to move forward without consideration that's part of the film's themes. Theming and characterization are not plot though, so I can see why someone would dislike them, especially in a film format. Given film is medium that benefits more from concise story telling than others.
@trevinsingh9390
3 жыл бұрын
I think Palabor 2 is a underrated masterpiece.
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
No.
@trevinsingh9390
2 жыл бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348 Yes!
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
@@trevinsingh9390 No.
@trevinsingh9390
2 жыл бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348 Yes!
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
@@trevinsingh9390 Whatever, dude. XD
@Sonicfalcon16
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor is a series watched by alot of people who dont usually watch mecha
@cobrapanic
3 жыл бұрын
The Goto-centric episodes of the original OVA series (specifically the 2 parter) significantly lacked any mech action and explored characters or sociopolitical themes. The way I see it, the movies are an extension of that, and I do appreciate it for the fact.
@shouta1255
3 жыл бұрын
While I can agree with some of your criticisms of both movies, I also think that you might be forgetting that Patlabor isn't really just a big actiony mech series. It's not really the draw of the series even for fans. It's the characters, modern issues (for the time though some are relevant today), and how the series looks at Japanese through a near future sci-fi setting that really makes it both interesting and endearing. The movies present a deeper look at some of the issues while the TV series and OVAs look at it in a more fun way. I do agree that Ito does that monologue dissertation a bit too much though.
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
And the movies still sucks in general.
@miqqy7-08
10 ай бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348like ur mom
@kellinwinslow1988
3 ай бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348If you mean by they suck that they are amazing then yes they are.
@rickya7125
Ай бұрын
If by amazing you mean amazingly boring I'd agree
@ricarlab.967
3 жыл бұрын
After watching the last rebuild movie, I kind of want to see Bennet do an episode of the rebuild series, especially his reaction to Shinji's showdown with Gendo
@AlanGChenery
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not saying they are perfect but talking about the patlabour movies and not stressing the brilliance of scenes like the occupation sequence is just horrendous. They have a cult following for a reason, and they do deserve it.
@Gustavomazu
3 жыл бұрын
yep, my problem with this review. it's fine if it's not for you and you have your issues with it, but not taking the time to dwell on all of the masterwork behind these films makes it seem like just another "spicy take on beloved property" that he said early in the video this is not...
@weirdy8
3 жыл бұрын
You only have to look at Under the Scope’s video to get that there’s more than just talk in those scenes.
@linkeffect82
3 жыл бұрын
I've had a sense that Bennett lost his way as a more objective reviewer with better clarity a long time ago, kind of getting a little too elitist in his own right then remaining on point and seeing a subject first for what it IS, then what he WANTS, then bring in his own feelings as a side-thought.
@557deadpool
2 жыл бұрын
@@linkeffect82 you're objectively wrong but ok
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
No.
@Maioly
3 жыл бұрын
... patlabor only applies to the police mechs they are called labors in general.... why yes I am a massive patlabor fanboy and yes hearing this mistake being made is making me grind my teeth.
@WordBearer86
3 жыл бұрын
Robitz
@katsujinken10
3 жыл бұрын
As am I. I've got the 2 Manga release on DVD, The TV Series, The first OVA and I still need to get around to the second OVA. Sometime we should stat the mechs in Patlabor and play Battletech
@BioGoji-zm5ph
2 жыл бұрын
In the criminal justice system, Humongous Mecha-based offenses are considered especially heinous. The elite squad who deal with these crimes are known as the Special Vehicles Unit. These are their stories.
@MagnusPrimeZ
3 жыл бұрын
no sage, if you tried to clickbait us, this would be a violence jack video
@katsujinken10
3 жыл бұрын
I've waited a decade for Sage to showcase Patlabor for his audience but Holy Shit these are bad takes. The art is beautiful. The pace is thoughtful. The plots are intriguing. And the judicious use of mechs is the point of the series which always focused on the characters in a very grounded reality. Watch these movies, all of you.
@elijahguest1885
4 ай бұрын
Bennett known for his shit takes. If he says an ova or anime is shit it’s a ringing endorsement to me that it’s kino.
@katsujinken10
4 ай бұрын
@@elijahguest1885 You know what you're right. Junk Boy is awesome - There I said it.
@Gunsight-One
3 жыл бұрын
I love the whole Patlabor franchise especially the second movie. You didnt really give these movies a very ringing endorsement but I would beg to differ. I quite like both of these movies.
@philipbanks7730
3 жыл бұрын
Reading between the lines Bennet seems to have wanted a more Mecha oriented film. He is complaining that the Labors themselves take a back seat for most of both films and seems happiest when he gets that sweet sweet mecha crunching action. For those of us who love the films we like them precisely because the Mecha take a back seat and the films are about issues bigger than just the mecha themselves. Both films are much more contemplative and slower paced. Pretty much just a different strokes kinda thing.
@felicianowong2122
3 жыл бұрын
All in all, i missed when Sage was sitting on the left.
@an2qzavok
3 жыл бұрын
People often move to the right as they age.
@fat1fared
3 жыл бұрын
I miss the old wall. It is was a much better colour.
@allegedkurd
3 жыл бұрын
I can definitely understand what you think about the first film, considering that even I found the pacing to be really tedious. However I don't agree with your assessment of the second film, except in that the labors aren't very present. I think that's mostly done to show that they're becoming obsolete with the dawn of the information age though, as we see even the military getting thrown off by computer trickery.
@tendaloin
3 жыл бұрын
Bennett, Goto was not officially ordered to scuttle the Ark. He knew they would let him when he suggested "if the Typhoon destroyed the Ark..." Shinohara Heavy Industries doesnt have to admit they knew HOS was a problem, and everyone would have plausible deniability. Thats why security system was still on, only a handful of people knew what SV2 was goinv to do.
@philipbanks7730
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. It was a face saving way to get out of the problem. Indeed it is one of the few movies where everyone both win and lose at the same time. E Hoba didn't get the massive anti progress apocalypse he planned but he still sabotaged the Babylon project. Gotoh and the SVD 2 do succeed in stopping the Tokyo wide destruction that was coming but have to do it in such a way they can't directly be credited for their work and they also don't stop it in time to prevent the Babylon project being ruined.
@frogglen6350
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor is weird. It's pretty important for the time, but none of my friends ever heard of it.
@channelwithout
3 жыл бұрын
It's a cult classic. I introduced a couple of friends to the franchise recently and they really enjoyed it, so much so that they bought my DVDs off me and binged the whole thing when I upgraded to Blu-Ray.
@joshpotter9261
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big anime' guy in general, but the two Patlabor films were beautifully animated and I'm a sucker for giant fighting robots.
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
And the movies still sucks in general.
@joshpotter9261
2 жыл бұрын
@@ramonandrajo6348 philistine.
@ramonandrajo6348
2 жыл бұрын
@@joshpotter9261 ?
@TheStormWolf10
3 жыл бұрын
First off: congratulations on your wedding and may you and yours have many happy blessed days to come. Secondly: the abridged version of Pat1 is while just parodying the plot at least makes it palatable and funny.
@LoneLoboX88
3 жыл бұрын
Yo! Good to see you again Sage!
@BennettTheSage
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you too! *finger guns*
@Whispervr
3 жыл бұрын
There was not nearly enough giant robots in these films, my heart is distraught
@astarteswillum5259
3 жыл бұрын
There's barley any robots in the show either.
@kellinwinslow1988
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for that. Oshii was always more interested in characters and the way they interact on a spiritual/political/philosophical level. There's enough giant robot shows as it is. Patlabor needed to stand out and do something different.
@frankjaeger2565
2 жыл бұрын
@@kellinwinslow1988 Oshii cares mostly about the world and themes of their story, the characters are the least important aspect for him
@kellinwinslow1988
2 жыл бұрын
@@frankjaeger2565 True but that doesn't mean he doesn't spend time on the characters. Goto gets quite a bit of development and their personalities still help drive the story. He also focused a lot on character in Beautiful Dreamer and Avalon is mainly about character. So that is a common misconception. Besides,his themes and stories are so good it never bothered me. He gives you just enough character to make it work. It's why I've always preferred his stuff over things like Cowboy Beebob ECT.
@animechic420
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Sage. You ever thought about reviewing Kodocha? Maybe for your birthday seeing how it’s one of your favorite anime TV series? Also, because you got married, I figured you would’ve reviewed Wedding Peach at some point.
@tskmaster3837
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor is one of my favorite anime movies. Patlabor 2 is one of my favorite movies period.
@nedmaster1000
3 жыл бұрын
This timing is kinda crazy since I picked up Patlabor the complete collection on sale the other day
@blackoutcity123
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say. I got the same thing from Sentai a few months ago, since those folks have a lot of sales. But the only problem is, the list of anime I own but haven't watched that Bennett has reviewed is getting longer and longer. I still need to watch Wolf's Rain, Outlaw Star, Paranoia Agent and then all the Patlabor stuff. I still to this day haven't watched any of those videos because of spoilers, even though I do want to
@nicklundy9965
3 жыл бұрын
@@blackoutcity123 I was thinking about getting the series too cause after watching Urusei Yatsura Beautiful dreamer Im on a Mamoru Oshii binge and discovered this show I still listen to the theme song almost every day on repeat.
@blackoutcity123
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicklundy9965 I want to get into urusei yatsura specifically cause I want to watch beautiful dreamer (and I guess that's because I like oshii). I wonder is sage will do an urusei yatsura video eventually
@nicklundy9965
3 жыл бұрын
@@blackoutcity123 I've been waiting cause he did one on Ranma and Inuyasha. But if you want and in- depth analysis on Urusei Yatsura and Oshii I recommend Kyoto Video's (video) on the first movie Only you. But you can full episodes of UY (subbed) on KZitem. it's a very charming show. Still hard to believe the author Rumiko Takahashi created so many well know titles and I'm so addicted to them and I was only familiar with Inuyasha growing up.
@lotus-prince
3 жыл бұрын
3:43 Crispin Freeman at an Otakon Q&A one year said that Balmung was supposed to say something that sounded accidentally corny, so he came up with that line, himself, as it fit the lip flaps pretty well. :-D
@AsherX9
3 жыл бұрын
It’s always a good day when Bennet uploads a new video!
@TheGentlemanVox
3 жыл бұрын
What a treat to get an upload today! Will savor this when I'm done with classes today.
@nickpalmer3065
3 жыл бұрын
When I hear anime comedy, I think of konosuba
@OrtadragoonX
Жыл бұрын
Well, I will say that I wasn’t super impressed by the first Patlabor movie, Patlabor 2 is literally my favorite anime film of all time. I love the politics of the film. I love the characters I especially love Tsuge, the main villain. It took me a long time to really understand what the movie was talking about since I’m not Japanese and I’m actually American. But now that I understand what Oshii was going for in numerous rewatches I cannot deny the truth. It is my favorite, anime film, and more importantly is in my top 10 movies of all time. And its message is actually pretty timeless and universal. Many of the things Oshii was critiquing about Japan in the 1990s I feel similarly about my country today.
@shaunmccomish8572
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe there are flaws when you look closely, but I still love the first two films. The OVA series is basically The Keystone cops but with mechs; really refreshing to see Oshii actually do light comedy where as most of his famous work like Ghost in the Shell, Skycrawlers and Jin Roh are rather bleak visions of the future. Patlabor 1 and 2 do have a couple of talky philosophical moments but at least they don't distract from the action like with Ghost in the Shell: Innocence. The films have comparatively more sombre themes; like the way technological development causing the world to feel ephemeral or how there may be such a thing as an unjust peace. However the films never lost sight of the happier aspects of the series, especially in regards to the oddballs who make up the cast. Watching these characters win the day at the end of the first film will never stop being an uplifting Anime experience for me.
@salokin3087
3 жыл бұрын
The soundtrack by Kenji Kawai is so good, it basically saved the movies from total obscurity, real MVP
@ganzatronique
3 жыл бұрын
yes and he didn't mention it ... kawaii is a killer in those films
@FARBerserker
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor is one of the old great anime IPs..
@professionalhimbo
3 жыл бұрын
I hope learning Italian is going well my guy. Always great to see an upload from you!
@JamesQPurcell
3 жыл бұрын
Finally. Somebody who understands my frustrations with these movies. It really feels like Oshii & Itō resent there being giant robots in their giant robot movies. Totally burying Noa, making her a bit character in her own franchise, also not ideal. Goto's cool, but oof. These are proto-Ghost in the Shell films, which is great if you're looking for GitS, not so hot if you're here for Patlabor.
@delvonte82
3 жыл бұрын
@8:18 dude sounds like morty lol 😂
@Waldorf-2020
3 жыл бұрын
These movies are a prime example of the the importance who's producing the dubs. One company adds dialogue and makes some script changes to try and plug the holes of the original story. The other tries to be as true to the original script as possible. Same movie, but the differences are night and day.
@HalcyonxTeatree
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your weeding! Recent subscriber and fellow oldtaku here. I gotta say I really appreciate your content in that not only does it come from a highly educated perspective but also from a person from my generation of otaku as well 💙 Thanks for what you do and making people like myself feel welcome
@NexAngelus405
3 жыл бұрын
The guys behind Mobile Suit Gundam Abridged did an abridgement of the Patlabor movie and did a joke about the coincidence of Noa's name with Asuma saying, "Looks like Noa will have to sink the Ark." 😏 Shinshi just responds with a deadpan and drawn out, "Yeeeah".
@bthsr7113
3 жыл бұрын
That Halloween wreath is delightful.
@FARBerserker
3 жыл бұрын
A Round Peg will fit into a square hole just fine. You mean a square peg into a round hole :P
@fat1fared
3 жыл бұрын
While watching this, I was trying to think through why the self-important philosophical debates work in Ghost in Shell, but not in so many of his other works. I think it is this point around character. The Major is established as someone not at ease with their self, and Batou is established as someone who cares enough for their friend to be willing to listen to their ramblings. Even the setting makes more sense, with them both being on a fishing boat.
@TheBlankmediams
2 жыл бұрын
Patlabor 2 is one of my favourite movies lol
@really.not.important
3 жыл бұрын
I never understood why people are so butthurt over Shirow Masamune drawing hentai. Who gives a fuck? he can draw whatever he wants. That doesn't make everything else a creator makes retroactively worse just because you say so.
@CornishCreamtea07
3 жыл бұрын
I suppose hey wish he was making more Manga.
@really.not.important
3 жыл бұрын
@@revolverswitch eh, wouldn't be the first one
@_GeneralMechanics_
3 жыл бұрын
The key takeaway of all this is they didn't want to use the Patlabors in any of "Patlabor" films. Credit for being more character driven stories but they get lost in the plot. I liked Patlabor: WXIII, as sort of a weird blend of 80s Japanese detective drama and a monster film. Labors are present in the film, and they're being attacked by the monster, even so far as to see the monster exhibit intelligence by using a Labor's armor as a shell to protect itself. Then the movie finally remembers it's a PATLABOR film and the Special Vehicle Division is called in to take it out. The problem is none of the cast from the original TV series/OVA/First Two Films get to show any of their personality. They're relegated to almost out of character cameo appearances in their own title. The irony of all this to me personally is I watched this movie the first time with my father, and he liked the detective-monster film but then he didn't understand what was the reason for when the Patlabors show up.
@FortuneZer0
3 жыл бұрын
" I liked Patlabor: WXIII" Now thats a phrase I never thought possible but you do you. Patlabor has a wide array of appeal.
@_GeneralMechanics_
3 жыл бұрын
@@FortuneZer0 Like I said, don't go into the movie expecting Patlabor action.
@FortuneZer0
3 жыл бұрын
@@_GeneralMechanics_ Yes. But I can deal with less giant robot action, Patlabor 2 being my favourite movie and all. I just dont get the appeal for the third one as the special vehicle division 2 took on a seamonster like three times now. Not counting the sewer bits.
@_GeneralMechanics_
3 жыл бұрын
@@FortuneZer0 I said in my initial remark that this movie starts out like it's a hard-boiled detective drama investigating a creature on the loose, like "Split Second" meets "The Host." The only time that this movie seemed like a "Patlabor" film was when they're trying to incorporate the Babylon Project, or investigating the monster attacks as possible espionage between Labor manufacturers that turned out to be dead ends. With exception to Captain Goto being there to provide some technical exposition, the rest of the special vehicles unit are just guest stars in what people expected to be their own movie, and even then their personalities are just muted.
@amberace
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the wedding and great review
@allegedkurd
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, I needed more patlabor analysis
@nich0la5
Жыл бұрын
I was with you until the end there. "OVAs and TV anime are more memorable than the movies"? Seems like a bad advice. Slapstick, action, mecha anime are a dime a dozen. However, there aren't many anime with realistic socio-political and geopolitical themes projected at the fore front. The movies are what make Patlabor memorable.
@victorbreak
2 жыл бұрын
Now I remember why I cancel my subscription
@kevinb158
3 жыл бұрын
You know it cool I do enjoy these movies as well so
@gantzisballs
3 жыл бұрын
Bennett: "Oh boy! Cops using construction robots to fight bank robbers with construction robots! This is going to be a fun romp!" Patlabor 2: "For the next 8 minutes I'm going to monologue so bare with me. Does Japan really deserve praise for being pacifist for a few decades? Are we making the world a better place? Do we deserve peace? Notice that our economic prosperity is due to trade with the United States, whose wealth is gained by imperialist wars of resource exploitation. By trading with the US, are Japan's hands not stained red with the blood of Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East? It's just as Lenin stated, imperialism is merely the natural highest form of global capitalism" Bennet: "You can't be serious with this shit!" Patlabor 2: "Oh I'm VERY serious! Did you think giant robots are a game?"
@derBene
2 жыл бұрын
Made me chuckle and it's true. Love the movies for that.
@backtoklondike
3 жыл бұрын
I would be lying if said that I didn't want an anime abandoned plus video on Evangelion. Now Bennett has hinted that he still doesn't like it but given the reassurance of the series since the netflix release and all rebuild movies being out and the fact that talking about mental health has changed, I'd like to see a mature take on that even if still ends up negative (and oh boy, is there a lot).
@animechic420
3 жыл бұрын
That may take some time, if Sage does plan on reviewing those movies.
@kaiawase
3 жыл бұрын
Given pegs and holes are the same size, a round peg will go through a square hole, but a square peg will not go through a round hole.
@LungsOutJem
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking I hadn't heard from you in a while.
@asarishepard8171
3 жыл бұрын
i gawked at the screen when you said "Rahxephon" :P
@otakuevolution2131
3 жыл бұрын
*Clears throat* I disagree. Personally, I think the first two Patlabor movies are brilliant, and some of the best storytelling and theme-driving forces in anime history. The second movie especially largely eclipses anything Oshii did later on, including Ghost in the Shell. Ghost in the Shell is a nice, pat story about transhumanism, but told somewhat well with good visuals. Patlabor 2 has much more to say and says it better than GitS, themes about war and peace, society's relationship with media and panic, the state of the militarization of Japan (or possibility), the contrast between everyday life and real danger living right next to each other. It's fantastically woven into a tapestry that hits all the right cords intellectually and emotionally. Better characters than GitS, too. As far as the first movie being "terribly written" just because the mecha are pushed to the side for the sake of theme and atmosphere, that's laughable. It's not like their being able to use their Labors would have helped them discover how to fix the OS problem to begin with, nevermind that Patlabor has NEVER been mainly about the mecha themselves. Did we watch the same movie? And there's no more exposition in this than in Ghost in the Shell. And the mystery is in discovering what Hoba was really up to and how to resolve it. The Rock is written better? Sage, have you taken leave of your senses? Patlabor 1 is about cynicism over whether or not new things replacing old things are better or not, and what that means. It's all over Patlabor. The religion stuff is just dressing and you know it. In Patlabor 2, Tsuge had the help of the organization Arakawa and several other embedded politicians and military personell to plan his project. Arakawa only broke with Tsuge just before the project began because he was more militant. It was a major part of the main story, that Arakawa had been part of Tsuge's group before this all started. All the planning Tsuge did over years needed the help of the organization Arakawa mentioned during the night car ride scene. It's how he was able to pull everything off. Patlabor 2 has its roots in episodes 5 and 6 of the original OVA, which has a military and police standoff in Tokyo orchestrated by a guy named Kai that Goto knew from his school days. In Patlabor 2, the premise is grandly expanded on and the relationship is switched from Goto knowing the mastermind to Shinobu Nagumo having had an affair with him in her college days. What makes the movie so engaging is that it takes the simpler concepts of the original work and expands them, and the character comes from Oshii's trademark visual style and the maturity of the approach. Plus Goto and Nagumo are especially fascinating as the leaders of their respective divisions, very close to each other in intelligence and sharpness, but fundamentally different in action and perspective. They're genius movies.
@mariadocarmosobreira8323
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like he expected something the movies (and the series) were never really about, that is, giant robots. This is not supposed to be Gundam or Macross.
@jamesadvincola9687
3 жыл бұрын
@Otaku Evolution episodes 5 and 6 of the OVA are some of the best anime episodes I’ve ever seen. And I gave the first move a 9/10 it was great. Agreed with. Never got around to watching the second movie though, unfortunately.
@SoujiMonaru
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't hate you for your opinion, as that's what opinions are for. I still like these movies, despite the janky parts and sometimes bad dialogue choices etc. I was majorly disappointed in the lack of Noa in the second movie, since by the time the second movie came out on VHS in Australia I had found out who the main character actually was. And don't get me started on how much I was disappointed by the third movie...anyway, thanks for the video and your opinions! And your wedding - may you enjoy your lives together! ^_~
@channelwithout
3 жыл бұрын
I love both of these movies, though the second definitely takes at least two viewings to understand fully. Having seen both dubs, I prefer the older Manga UK dub. It does go off-translation a couple of times but the voice cast just feels right.
@Dougie-Jones
3 жыл бұрын
Manga UK gets a lot of shit (sometimes rightfully so) but their dubs really do offer this unconventional realism, they provide that grit. Their VAs don’t sound like people you’d hear in the anime scene but I think it benefits certain works like Patlabor 2 or any of Kawajiri’s films.
@Sewblick
3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree that the manga uk dub is way better for these movies. I love them
@channelwithout
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dougie-Jones oh yeah, stuff like their dub for Orguss 02 was terrible. But I do miss that US-UK combo they had for their cast, gave some great variety to the accents you'd hear in their dubs. While dubbing is a lot more faithful now and features mostly "better" voice acting, a lot of modern dubs feel overly sanitized and Texas-centric. I miss when dubbing was done in multiple different places, not just Texas.
@dwainsimmons3447
Жыл бұрын
@@channelwithout and Los Angeles
@Technobabylon
3 жыл бұрын
This shindig was indeed the bomb-digetty
@jakarnilson
3 жыл бұрын
From a collaboration group that Masami Yuki was in (Headgear) to a standalone Masami Yuki project? What a smooth transition!
@AzureIV
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the upcoming wedding!
@TedShatner10
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor 1 had a plot that kinda vanished when looking at it when tilting your head (and grinds to a halt halfway through) but its intro and finale action scenes are REALLY well animated, and save the movie. Plus it's one of the first anime films I watched as a kid, so its odd mix of giant robots and police procedural left an impression. Patlabor 2 is good, even great, and while a slow burn, there's this sense of tension and extreme unease building up in the background of everything. Soundtrack is very memorable and adds to the strange ambiance.
@ArrowXskyReborn
3 жыл бұрын
I'm commenting for the Al Gore Rhythm.
@striker6677
2 жыл бұрын
.Hack// is a winner, you just lack appreciation for the shindig.
@CharleyIV
2 жыл бұрын
Patlabor or “Boring Appleseed” as my friends and I called it at the time.
@captainautobots
3 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with all of Sage's criticisms about these films, but I can't deny they have problems. For me, the biggest issue with Patlabor 2 was Noa's character. Out of nowhere, she suddenly announces to Asuma that she no longer wants to be known as the girl who's obsessed with labors. Putting aside that this is inconsistent with everything we've ever seen of Noa to that point, TV or OVA, it left me wondering why. Why doesn't she want to have that reputation? Why is it a bad thing for Noa to be obsessed with labors? Wasn't her interest in labors key to her becoming a better pilot? What problems did it create, and what does she want to be known as now? These questions aren't answered in the film. Worse than that, if the scenes of Noa, who wasn't the focus for P2, were taken out, the film wouldn't have lost anything (it'd be better). Still, I do like both films for their music and atmosphere. I agree tho that the TV series and OVAs are better than both movies. If you can get them at a good price, check them out.
@leonardotavaresdardenne9955
3 жыл бұрын
Noa saying she doesn't want to pilot robots anymore is just a vehicle for Oshii to - directly- tell the audience HE doesn't want to make robot movies anymore.
@vashstarwind36
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers on your upcoming wedding!
@joshuaharris3039
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
@richardgadberry8398
3 жыл бұрын
Patlabor has one thing over Indiana Jones: The characters here know that Jehovah starts with an "I"
@curtisalanmcgee
3 жыл бұрын
You make the best videos bro.
@Foreststrike
3 жыл бұрын
3:36 Ah yes, also combined forces on Vlad Love. THAT went well for him.
@jd-py5nm
2 жыл бұрын
this was one of my early anime titles-jr high age renting vhs at blockbuster. I recall being bored and having a hard time making it through. Might revisit but...
@godhasabandonedme1643
3 жыл бұрын
Digging that opening
@Jeffersonia120
3 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest Ninja Scroll for an AA+?
@VierteMann
3 жыл бұрын
I love these movies, I really do, it hurts me that Bennet doesn´t but it´s ok, cool video. Congratulations on the wedding!
@CornishCreamtea07
3 жыл бұрын
Well if you were to say that a Michael Bay film was better than something else, at least it was his best film.
@drakependragon8439
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the impending wedding
@louisduarte8763
3 ай бұрын
4:15 But I liked LOKI. It was like Marvel's answer to Doctor Who, and it began around the same time as my last job in a vast bureaucracy. 11:47 Same reason EVANGELION did it: SYMBOLISM! [GONG!]
@RaccoonRevolution
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your impending wedded bliss
@cdle007
Жыл бұрын
Creating Rahxephon is nothing to be proud of.
@Novaargh
2 жыл бұрын
7:24 FORESHADOWING!!!!!!!!!!!
@salokin3087
3 жыл бұрын
So, whats the chance of a Rahxephon video?
@CornishCreamtea07
3 жыл бұрын
I expect it one day.
@AzureIV
3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine showed me the Patlabor 1 movie. I thought it was fine. Dull, but fine. I actually am fine with dull dialogue when I can talk to a friend.
@frankjaeger2565
2 жыл бұрын
01:47 CLAMP is a group of manga artists, not anime creators.
@Elyseon
3 жыл бұрын
What is it with Patlabor and the big bad killing himself right at the start?
@B00rz
3 жыл бұрын
The first movie is the one I use when I'm having trouble sleeping, by about 20 minutes in I'm fast asleep, works every time!
@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat
3 жыл бұрын
Your wedding is days away? Congrats man! In retrospect, it probably already happened given that this video is now a few weeks old.
@Blacknight8850
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't even finish _Patlabor 2_ when I watched it, and it wasn't because there weren't enough giant robot fights. Tuning in to see almost all the characters aren't there anymore and focusing on the most dry, emotionless one as he listens to a new character monologuing about made-up politics involving fictional, onscreen ministers for what felt like hours... it wasn't even like listening to an audiobook of a political theory textbook, it was like watching a guy listen to that audiobook and occasionally go "huh". It just felt like the creators wanted to be doing anything else, so why make it at all?
@MatteoTomatto
3 жыл бұрын
Juke Joint Jezebel!
@vjara94
3 жыл бұрын
After watching the movies I went and watch all the ova and TV series and I felt in love with all of the ones that weren't the TV show.. That is good but not great as the movies and ovas, that are not perfect but with a world, a lore and characters that I couldn't get enough of
@thedatatreader
3 жыл бұрын
Wait.. "A former soldier disillusioned with war who goes on a systematic (terroristic) rampage against the Japanese government?" Did someone from the team happen to write Ghost in the Shell : Second Gig as well?
@chavesa5
3 жыл бұрын
And Cowboy Bebop The Movie
@Swindle1984
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the impending wedding, Ben.
@asarishepard8171
3 жыл бұрын
oh man i remember this one. hope youre doing well in Rome, sage.
@AustinCapitalofGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I've never watched patlabor but after checking this out I do want to give the ova's a try. by the way youtube did not put your vid on my list so i had to go to your channel to find it. just letting you know
@Maioly
3 жыл бұрын
9:08 and thats all I need to know about this video goodbye
@1sttobylopez
2 жыл бұрын
What? I've been gone a while so? What? somebody's marrying you Bennett?
@attackofthecopyrightbots
3 жыл бұрын
Still better than the live action series
@ZillMob
2 жыл бұрын
I used to have that shirt nice
@curtisalanmcgee
3 жыл бұрын
You don't have it? You not going to hold out up? Just a picture?
@SeekerLancer
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a bigger fan of the fun and light-hearted and character-centric TV series and second OVA but the movies are still great.
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