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A duck with the heart of a princess, is still a duck ... with the heart of a princess, December 26, 2006
This review is from: Princess Tutu, Vol. 6: Abschied (DVD)
This is a very dramatic story told with beautiful classical music, somewhat rough but powerful and charming animation, and the American voice actors do a great job of bringing the characters to life (I haven't heard the story in Japanese yet). From a traditional Fairy Tale love story point of view the ending of "Tutu" might surprise the viewer, but I think it is a mistake to categorize "Tutu" as a traditional Fairy Tale - it goes beyond. I found the ending of "Tutu" both emotionally and intellectually satisfying being mindfull of the story's own premises, for Ducks love is not a possessive kind of love, but rather an altruistic kind, and our heroine succeeds to show, that the power of hope makes it possible to influence ones destiny itself, even when you are not a powerful being ... and that's not an unhappy ending in my book ;-)
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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reality_tale, November 26, 2006
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Princess Tutu, Vol. 6: Abschied (DVD)
This was a superb anime, right to its suspenseful and bitter end. Smitten with a prince deprived of his heart, the bumbling but endearing heroine strives to aid the one she adores and ultimately is left with unrequited love and the physical form of a duck. After considering this, I find that this is what so enthralled me. A fairytale which begins in a predictable manner is fed a wicked twist of reality for its finale. I believe that this anime depicts the grimmer view of love as many are accquainted with it. In a brilliant manner, this anime also contrives to portray a finish where wrongs have been rectified yet the good characters recieve misery as evil ones are perserved. Of course, that is another factor which I would comment upon. What is gradually revealed to the watcher is that no characters are directly capable of being classified as good or evil. Each was compelled to act as their emotions deemed proper, another similarity to reality. Truly, this anime is intriguing and thought provoking, a must-have for any fan.
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Princess Tutu, November 6, 2007
This review is from: Princess Tutu, Vol. 6: Abschied (DVD)
I absolutely loved every moment of Princess Tutu. I think it's in bad taste that others have spoiled the ending by mentioning it here in the review, but it still is a MUST see and a MUST own. The story is beautiful, the music is lovely, and yes, the ending may seem sad to some, but I didn't get out of it what others must have. Since the ending has already been mentioned...in the final episode, they make it clear that Fakir will finish the story.. so, what do they end with but Fakir writing by a pond and Duck happily swimming off to the side.. to me, this is an open ending. Who knows what Fakir is writing, Does he now have the power to finish a story that will become real life? Who is to say. I was a bit unhappy with the end and at first when I heard Duck would stay a duck, I felt cheated because I invested so much time and emotion into the characters, but once I saw the final episode myself, I truly feel there is more to the story. I think it's lets the view imagine whatever they want. It's Wonderful! Please add it to your collection!
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