Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Movie (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
by Tommy Yune, Dong-Wook Lee
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Actor: Chase Masterson, Mark Hamill, Yuri LowenthalDirector: Dong-Wook Lee, Tommy Yune
Brand: Funimation
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Anamorphic, Color, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-20
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Funimation
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- "Anime fandom wouldn't be where it is today without Robotech". -- Anime Insider Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is the latest exciting chapter of the Robotech saga. A heroic cast of returning characters, led by Scott Bernard and Vince Grant, fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the Invid. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary
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DVD Review: "Fire up the Protoculture, Louie! We're movin' out!"
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After an absence of more that twenty years, Robotech is finally back. The Shadow Chronicles is basically a retelling of the final cliffhanger episode of the original Robotech series from the point of view of the expeditionary force, rather than that of the resistance force led on Earth by Scott Bernard. The story utilizes and expands on original plot elements like the Shadow Fighters and the Neutron-S missiles, but ignores many major characters like Rand, Rook, Lancer and Sera. It also features a few characters from the failed Sentinels story, namely, Janice, Vince Grant and Jean Grant.
Protoculture addicts will hear many familiar voices in this production. Tony Oliver reprises his role as Rick Hunter...whose hair has inexplicably turned white, even though he's only 54. The voice of Roy Fokker, Dan Woren, portrays the foul-mouthed General Gunther Reinhardt. Iona Morris, the voice of Claudia Grant, here portrays Claudia's sister-in-law, Dr. Jean Grant. Richard Epcar returns as the voice of Vince Grant (he also voiced Ben Dixon and Lunk). Alexandra Kenworthy reprises her role as the Invid Regess. Edie Mirman, the voice of Miriya Sterling (and Nova Satori), now voices Miriya's bossy daughter, Maia Sterling. Eddie Frierson, the voice of Lynn Kyle, portrays the perpetually green-goggled Dr. Louie Nichols. Greg Snegoff returns as the voice of Scott Bernard (he also played Khyron in the Macross saga). Kari Wahlgren, Robin Sena from Witch Hunter Robin, now provides the voice of Ariel (formerly known as Marlene, but not to be confused with Marcus Rush's deceased sister, also named Marlene). Chase Masterson from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine voices the buxom android songstress, Janice. And the legendary Mark Hamill has a small role as the scar-faced Commander Daryl Taylor.
Instead of providing a conclusion to the epic saga that took the country by storm in 1985, Shadow Chronicles continues the story by launching a brand new chapter with new heroes and a mysterious new enemy even more dangerous than the hated Invid. Thus, Chronicles ends as the TV series did, with yet another cliffhanger. Harmony Gold has assured the fans that further adventures are forthcoming, and promised that this chapter will not go the way of the Sentinels. If that's true, one wonders why they are double dipping on part 1 instead of moving on to part 2.
If you don't already have the single-disc release of Shadow Chronicles, you're in luck. This fully-loaded two-disc Collector's Edition is the one to own. If, like most rabid Robotech fanatics, you bought the first DVD as soon as it hit the shelves, you now have the unenviable task of trying to decide whether or not to purchase this new set. Since the movie is exactly the same, and you're only going to watch the special features once anyway, it's probably not worth a second purchase...unless you want to collect all things Robotech. If so, here's the lowdown on the new edition. The discs come in one of those overlapping cases that require one DVD to rest on top of the other. The keep case is wrapped in a clear plastic sleeve that compliments the attractive cover art. When you open said case, you'll see full-color production sketches of several of the characters under the DVDs. These character designs actually look better than the ones that made it into the film. Disc 1 has the movie along with an informative commentary by director Tommy Yune, screenwriter Ford Riley and composer Scott Glasgow. Here you'll learn all about how the movie was made despite a frantic production schedule and a very tight budget. You might even feel compelled to purchase the Soundtrack CD. Disc 2 is crammed with extras, such as: The Making of the Shadow Chronicles Featurette (also on the single disc edition), which includes interviews with several Robotech voice actors; an Anime Selects Featurette filmed at RoboCon 20; the Original Score Video, showcasing Scott Glasgow's orchestral music; a bit of Robotech 3000 footage starring some odd looking CGI characters; eight Deleted Scenes with optional commentary; a couple of Commercial Bumpers; a Podcast interview with Tommy Yune; six Split Screen Animatics with commentary; Teaser Trailers and DVD Trailers; a Personnel Dossier with images and info on all the main characters; a Ship Registry and Mecha Database with diagrams and details on all the mecha and spaceships; and finally, some cover images from the Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles comic books.
Shadow Chronicles might please fans of the original TV series, but it may not appeal to newcomers who have no previous Robotech knowledge. The visuals in this film pale in comparison to much of the anime available today (i.e., Karas, Appleseed, and Metropolis). The CGI looks primitive, with boxy spaceships and large flat interior surfaces without much texture. The subdued color palate consists primarily of dark gray, light gray, pastel pink and purple against the pitch blackness of space. All of the explosions are the same shade of orange, and most of the characters have color-coordinated eyes and hair. Maia has lavender hair, purple eyes and lavender trim on her flight suit; Janice has pink eyes and wears red flowers in her pink hair and a red jewel at the base of her neck; Scott has blue hair and blue eyes and wears a blue trimmed flight suit. Only the scenes that take place on Earth and, of course, the cell-shaded Cyclones look truly spectacular. Despite its aesthetic shortcomings, The Shadow Chronicles lays the foundation for a compelling new adventure in the Robotech universe. Hopefully, the profits from the two DVD releases can be used to fund a vastly improved sequel. Who knows, maybe we'll even get to see Lisa and Minmei again...I just hope their hair hasn't gone prematurely white too!
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