Product Details

• Actors: Christine M. Auten, Victor Carsrud, Mandy Clark, Melinda DeKay, Jason Douglas (IV)
• Directors: Matt Greenfield, Kôichi Mashimo
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Adv Films
• DVD Release Date: May 13, 2003
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008G8PK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,163 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Noir - The Firing Chamber (Vol 3)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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NOIR: THE FIRING CHAMBER

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A deffinate "WOW", May 20, 2003

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Lizabeth Stephens (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Noir - The Firing Chamber (Vol 3) (DVD)

This edition of NOIR I have to say is my personal favorite. It starts with the startling new character Chloe, and a whole bunch of questions. This girl is a mysterious yet talented killer that kept me on the edge of my seat going "who" "Why" and "man I love this show!!" I deffinately must say that it didn't dissapoint me in the least and I am eagerly anticipating the next volume's release - you see, the last episode ends very unexpectedly and leaves you with a whole bunch of questions and excitement that just made me want to pop from all the exitement!!
I deffinately reccommend this volume to any and all who want to see a good exiting and wonderfully made few episodes about the mysterious assasins. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After a slow start, the storyline now shifts into high gear!, November 29, 2003

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Courtland J. Carpenter (Fort Wayne, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Noir - The Firing Chamber (Vol 3) (DVD)

The next episode has an informant trying to bring them additional information on Noir, and the mysterious Soldats. He talks about bringing them an ancient book, which will provide some of the background on the group. In somewhat predictable fashion, he's going to have trouble completing the transaction, as dozens of killers show up. Again they are helped by the mysterious Chloe, who briefly sits down for a very nervous tea party.

Episode 12 explores more about Chloe; the two principals are not even a part of this episode. It involves a general, long retired, who is perhaps too dangerous to leave alive by certain factions. He still knows the game well, and treats Chloe as an honored guest, even though he knows she's there to kill him. The bounds of Noirs honor are perhaps explored, as the general has an unusual favor to ask of his potential killer. In many ways, this episode echoes an early episode, with Kirika and the white cat. It shows the depth of character within Chloe, and of course more of her spectacular abilities. It appears someone else also has the same contract... or do they?

The final episode on the third DVD is the closest thing to a true romance in the series. It involves Kirika, and a painter she meets while trying to draw along the riverbank. He shows her the proper technique, and they develop a fast friendship. Mireille advises Kirika, that her relationship with the painter is not a good thing in their profession. Is this something that Kirika must learn for herself?

Like the two DVDs that precede this, we again get great music, and near flawless animations. If anything, the stylishness which is the main strength of the series, has picked up along with the plot.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mad Tea Party, June 5, 2003

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Bryan Weber (San Angelo, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Noir - The Firing Chamber (Vol 3) (DVD)

Just when you thought that Mirielle and Kirika were the baddest babes out there, in comes Chloe. As skilled as Kirika, but with none of her doubts or dilemas, Chloe is a cold blooded killer who never lets her guard down.
But this strange girl is not without her softer side. She honors an old man's final request, and she is respectful and even affectionate towards her mentor, the enigmatic Altena. And Altena, despite being behind Les Soldats, dotes on Chloe as a mother would her daughter.

Much remains to be learned, but this is definitely an interesting series so far.
My one complaint: Will ADV make up their blasted minds about how many episodes go on one disc?! Five, four, and now three? Sheesh.