Brief Summary
The video is a discussion and review of the Digimon movie. The panel discusses the movie's disjointed structure, which is composed of several shorter films stitched together, and the addition of dialogue and references to connect the segments. They also touch on the animation quality, the pacing issues, and the humorous dialogue. The reviewers give a range of ratings, from A+ to C-, reflecting their differing opinions on the film's entertainment value and overall quality.
- The movie is composed of several shorter films stitched together.
- Dialogue and references were added to connect the segments.
- The animation quality is generally good, especially in the first two-thirds of the film.
- Pacing issues and butchered content are present in the final third of the movie.
- Humorous dialogue is a highlight of the film.
Anecdote and Introduction
The video begins with an anecdote about how the Angela Anaconda short, which played before the Digimon movie, led to a family conflict and the parents' separation. The speaker describes the confusion and distress caused by the short, as his parents, who didn't speak English well, were baffled by the Canadian content. This personal story sets a humorous tone for the review.
Plot Overview
The Digimon movie opens in the past, showing Tai and his sister Kari with their first Digimon, an Agumon who fights a large bird. Four years later, Tai and other DigiDestined discover a virus egg on the internet that is taking control. They team up to fight it, and Tai and another character enter the internet, where their Digimon fuse into Omnimon, who destroys the virus. The characters repeatedly mention Willis, foreshadowing his later importance. In modern day, a new group of DigiDestined in America meets Willis, whose Digimon is infected by a virus. They defeat the infected Digimon, and the segment concludes with the song "All Star" by Smash Mouth.
Production Context
The panel discusses the circumstances of the movie's production. Fox Kids, seeing the success of the Pokémon movie, wanted a Digimon movie but was initially turned down by Japan. Fox then decided to create one by stitching together two Digimon-focused short films and two Digimon OVAs. To make it feature-length, they cut half an hour from the OVAs, resulting in pacing issues in the final section. They added narration and references to Willis to connect the segments and included the Angela Anaconda short at the beginning.
Critique and Disjointed Structure
The reviewers discuss the movie's disjointed structure, noting that it feels like several vignettes stitched together. They point out that the new group of DigiDestined comes from the second Digimon series, and the OVA section introduces characters who are not well-developed. One reviewer expresses confusion about the characters, their relationships, and the Digimon world in general, but acknowledges that the animation is good.
Animation and Favorite Scenes
The panel praises the animation quality, especially in the first fight scene. One reviewer liked the scene where they hacked into the Digimon sphere and had to freeze the enemy. They also discuss the middle fight where the character Digivolves into different Digimon. The added references to Willis in the second part were noted, including a joke about nuking Colorado.
Dialogue and Humor
The reviewers highlight the witty and funny dialogue as a major positive aspect of the movie. One favorite scene is when a kid is crying over Willis's backstory, and another character tells him to get over it, which he immediately does. The panel notes that this scene is even funnier due to the 30 minutes cut from the OVA, which speeds up the character's emotional recovery.
Pacing and Final Fight
The panel reiterates that the pacing issues and butchered content are most apparent in the final third of the movie. The final fight is difficult to follow, with Digimon Digivolving and doing nothing. The animation in the first fight is praised, and the Digimon rap at the opening is considered funny.
Final Thoughts and Ratings
The reviewers share their final thoughts and ratings. One suggests that a movie about blowing up Colorado with a nuclear device would be more successful. Ratings range from A+ (for its action, voice acting, and fast pace) to C- (for being boring and a waste of time). One reviewer initially gave it a B but downgraded it to a C- after further reflection. Another reviewer would rather watch the Digimon movie than "The Patriot." The Digimon movie was directed by the same person who directed "Wolf Children".
