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Macross 2 Vol 2 [VHS]

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Let's get one thing straight, Macross II is NOT a true sequel to Macross. Why? Because Shoji Kawamore and Studio NUE (the creators of Macross) were not involved in this project (unlike Macross Plus). The story is about a purehearted young man, Hibiki, who meets (and falls in love) with an alien singer, Ishtar. The two try to stop an alien invasion with the help of a tough, attractive military woman, Silvy (which starts a love triangle). They find out that Ishtar's songs has the power to confuse the enemy. Sound familiar Macross fans, it should, because it is almost the same plot of the original Macross. But it does'nt come close the paragon of storytelling that Macross was. The animation was OK, but the dubbing was terrible. I would have rated this VHS higher if it did'nt have the name Macross written all over it. Very dissapointing.

The plot is overused. It's another "guy meets important alien girl who thinks are customs are strange" movie. It doesn't start off bad, but after the first battle and maybe another 10 mins, it became extremely boring. The movie just drones on from one slow, boring scene to the next. If you are going to watch it, just fast forward to the siege of Earth at the end, which isn't even that great.

The mechanical and space craft designs are great. Unfortunately the plot is a total turn off. A reporter jumps into a fighter jet, then becomes a ace pilot? You tell me ! The japanese can do better than that! They did, in Macross and Macross Plus...............

A friend had let me borrow this movie and I was glad I saw the movie before buying it. The animation quality is inconsistent and not the greatest in many places for one thing. Then of course was the dubbing that was so bad I was laughing and rewinding scenes just to imitate the attempt at being serious with my friends. My favorite instance of this was Hibiki's strange monotone speaking co pilot with a hangover that died on a mission. I was actually delighted he was dead cause his voice was so annoying. I have seen plots much worse than this even though this plot couldve been better and I did like a few scenes that actually made me smile. Sadly though after Hibiki's close bond and relationship with Ishtar in the movie, suddenly Hibiki turns around and kisses Silvie? Silvie was a brat to both characters throughout the whole movie and then Ishtar just gets sent away in the end. Really dumb. Picture Top Gun with Tom Cruise, where Tom Cruise suddenly turns and goes out with Meg Ryan (His dead co pilots girlfriend) in the end instead of his flight instructor. Thats how strange this ending was to me, giving the whole movie a slightly pointless feeling. As an anime fan, I recommend to still see it just for a comparison to other movies.

I just rented Macross 2 last night, what a stinker. I have to give it credit for good animation but the plot was horrible. Make sure you do not add this title to your anime collection!

In all fairness, people should know Macross II was made during a period where the Japanese Animation industry was in a bit of a slump. Titles produced during this period saw a marked drop in animation quality coupled with so-so scripts. Macross II's storyline simply followed the Macross formula--a love triangle, clash of cultures, and space battles. Macross Plus is also more or less cliched in this regard. However whereas Macross Plus has spectacular animation which makes forgiving its tired plot extremely easy, Macross II is saddled with laughably inconsistent animation quality, and hence has virtually no redeeming value. (Sidenote: for the OVA version of Macross II, only two episodes--4 and 5, can boast decent animation) Perhaps, if this were made just a couple of years later, it would have been better received...

Macross ][ is great. In every sense it follows the Macross template to a T. Fast paced, intesne action, and a good plot. It even shows the effects of Zentraedi/Human culture and genetic mixing. The only flaw I can point out is that it does not follow the Macross storyline with advanced colonization (as M Plus and M7 does), still a great movie as a atand-alone; even if it's not part of the official Macross story. Very fitting of the legacy!

How bad is Macross II?

Well, I had the Macross II tape, I sold it off after three or four viewings. As a comparison, I have Macross Plus: The Movie Edition, watched it more than 50 times, I can still feel the "magic!"

The plot for Macross II is confusing and incoherent, to say the least. To be fair, at least Macross II looks okay for the 1st hour or so in several battle scenes, but frizzle off miserably at the end.

Avoid Macross II at all costs. Buy Macross Plus instead.

Iv'e seen Macross Plus and was amazed at how a story seemingly basic became a story of great expectations. But Macross 2 isnt even worth the title. It has barely any connection to the original and how many times have we heared this same plot about aliens taking on the offensive with the goal of crushing the Human race. They couldn't at least make it seem interesting. The graphics took a major downfall with this sequel. The creators of this sequel put in alot of music like the original but uninspiring it was. This movie has little value at all. Anyone could make the story better using the same plot including me. The original was spectacular a film but the sequel, well should I even call it a sequel. A film is meant to be invisioned by its creators, the makers of this sequel just wanted to make a sequel for a great story and what they made is a major dissapointment. The creators of this story had no vision except to finish a movie sequel that should have never been made. its not even one star its worth a five, minus five that is!

i keep hearing people say Macross II is bad but to me if your're looking for something good to buy ,then buy this because it sure is better then Ghost in the shell and Ninja scroll .And all my friend who watch Macross II agree it is good like mad . So if i were you i'll buy it ,you won't regret it.