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Bionicle 3 - Web of Shadows

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Don't get me wrong, I think Bionicle is Ok. I'm not as huge a fan as my brother, but living with him, I've had to get to know a thing or two about this series.
Web of Shadows was not terrible, it was certainly better than the first and maybe moreso than the second, but it is soooo obvious that these are just one BIG commercial.
Overall, the plot line is a bit stale and hard to get caught up into. There are several sequences, such as "Keetongu" (or however it is spelled) or the transformation of the toa that will have anyone that is not a die hard fan rolling their eyes. Roodaka, the queen, was a refreshing new twist on the scenario and gave us something interesting, however, the relationships of the toa still seemed rather forced, which is somewhat surprising at this point.
Fans of the "bionicle" series will rejoice at yet another installment of their favorite series, but there isn't much here for anyone else. If you don't know much about the plot, watch this with someone who knows all the names, locations, and references made, because you won't understand a word of this story otherwise.

The Bionicle movies just keep getting better with every release!
Web of Shadows features the best CGI thus far in the series along with the greatest action sequences to date. The voice acting is again top level and the storyline logicaly fits between "Mask" and "Ledgends". This is a must buy for any fans or owners of the first two DVDs.

My son wanted all 3 Bionicle dvds, but The Mask of Light is too expensive...He hasn't gotten this yet bc his b'day isn't until December. But the price I paid & the speed at which it was received were excellent!

When I first heard there was going to be a third Bionicle movie, I wondered exactly how much better it would be compared to Bionicle 2 - Legends of Metru Nui--a piece I love dearly even to this day. However, after seeing the movie for the first time, I began to wish the people who made it had made a more complex storyline or at least a longer movie.

For a Bionicle movie, the story is pretty simple--a fact I was slightly disappointed in, as I loved Bionicle movies for their complex storylines. However, it still manages to capture my attention.

The story starts with the main protagonists from Bionicle 2: Vakama, Nokama, Nuju, Whenua, Onewa, and Matau. After crash-landing back to Metru Nui to rescue some of the remaining matoran on the island, they discover their city covered with webs and fog. Shortly after are they captured by Visorak: slaves to their king Sidorak and queen Roodahka. Fortunately for the toa, they are placed in cocoons by the Visorak and become the mutated Toa Hordika. Just when they fear they are about to fall to their deaths, they are saved by Turaga-like creatures called Rahaga.

The Rahaga leader, Norik, tells the toa many things about their Hordika forms--and even goes as far as to tell them about the legend of a Rahi named Keetongu. Unfortunately for the toa, Vakama leaves them and makes his way out into the strange city he once knew as his home--only to be captured by the Visorak once again. This time, however, he is introduced to Roodahka and becomes pursuaded to work for her as her servant.

As the other five toa and Rahaga try to find Keetongu, Vakama grows more and more powerful and evil with time. This all leads up to a big fight in the Coliseum in the center of Metru-Nui.

In some ways, the storyline itself is much like the storyline from Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith.

Just like with any other Bionicle movie, Bionicle 3 - Web of Shadows perfectly captures its characters' personalities and offers fantastic 3D visuals. Unfortunately, the weak storyline draw me away from it and make it not as good as the first two movies.

A great movie for the Bionicle fan. My son enjoys the Bionicle movies and action figures very much. This and the other Bionicle movies helps to incorporate them together.

I ordered the item and it was delivered to my home within 3 days. It said that it would take about 2 weeks and it didn't the disc works great and my kids are very happy.

First note: those who gave this 5/5 stars need to be shot.

Now back on topic, this newest installment of Bionicle is actually a well made movie, yes it's corny at parts but it's still decent. The creators even improved the soundtrack (which was fantastic to begin with).

Even non-Bionicle fans might get some enjoyment out of it.

Luckily the series has matured, it even shows some violence, my one complaint about it is that they didn't push for a PG-13 rating (which I think would have helped the film alot) they decided not to rate it, I think it would have been much more intense with a PG-13, and much more enjoyable.

7/10 stars (3.5/5 stars)

I purchased this DVD for my 11 year old son. He loves Bionicles and he loves the DVD. I would recommend it for any Bionicle-loving child.

My son has watched this movie numerous times and he enjoys it just as much as the first time. A must have for all series Bionicle collectors.

SIMPLY AWESOME, THE CGI IS GREAT, THE STORYLINE IS EXECLLENT AND THE VOICES ARE AMAZING!