TLDR;
The "Digimon the Movies" collection is praised as an exceptional release, securing an S tier rating due to its high-quality content and the licensing miracle it represents. The collection features the three movies in Japanese with high definition, the nostalgic English Fox Kids dub, and brand new English dubs with the majority of the original cast reprising their roles. Additional content includes Japanese trailers, an interview with Mamoru Hoda, behind-the-scenes production art, and a blooper reel.
- High-quality video and audio
- Reuniting the original cast
- Additional content such as trailers, interviews, and production art
Intro [0:00]
The "Digimon the Movies" collection is lauded as a masterpiece and a licensing miracle, potentially the best thing to come to the Digimon franchise in years. The collection's quality and the fact that it exists at all are remarkable, considering the legal and logistical hurdles involved in securing the footage, the Fox Kids cut, the licensed soundtrack, and the original cast. The speaker expresses genuine enthusiasm for the collection, emphasizing it was purchased with their own money and is well worth the cost.
What You Get [0:55]
The collection includes the three movies in Japanese in high definition, the nostalgic English Fox Kids film, and brand new English dubs. The high definition quality is so good that it reveals details previously unseen in VHS and DVD versions. The new English dubs feature the vast majority of the original actors reprising their roles, with new actors stepping in where necessary. The collection also offers a look at the Japanese trailers, an interview with Mamoru Hoda, behind-the-scenes production art, and a blooper reel.
The Cast [3:15]
Joshua Seth returns as Tai, delivering a strong performance, especially in "Our War Game," though his portrayal of the youngest version of Tai in the "Adventure" short film is noted as the weakest part. Mona Marshall excels as Izzy in "Our War Game" and Terrier in "Hurricane Touchdown." Laura Jill Miller perfectly voices Kari, while Colleen Oshani returns as Sora, sounding good but with a slightly more cartoonish voice compared to her original performance. Brian Donovan's return as Davis is celebrated by fans of "Digimon 02". Eli Farmer is excellent as Joe, Elsie Lovelock is great as Mimi, and Bryce Papenbrook takes over his father's role as Red Greymon.
The Scripts [5:55]
Many of the best lines and jokes from the Fox Kids dub are retained in the new dubs. While the new scripts are more faithful to the original Japanese scripts, iconic lines from the Jeff Nemoy screenplay have been reintegrated. Examples include Tai's mom joking about her sister calling too much, Matt's grandma thinking Tai is selling ties, and the "Did you see that? No, I was sleeping, but you are driving" exchange.
'New' Scenes [6:20]
The new dubs unlock bonus scenes for those who have only seen "Digimon: The Movie" and not the original three films. "Our War Game" features an opening shot that was cut from the Fox Kids version, a new Ferris wheel gag, and more scenes of TK and Matt in the countryside. "Hurricane Touchdown" has numerous shots and scenes that were not included in the English movie. The original credits for "Our War Game" present an epilogue to the story, with character check-ins after the climax.
Conclusions [8:25]
The "Digimon the Movies" collection is a successful international collaboration that transcends time, continents, language, and generations. The collection was a Disco Tech project, and they deserve recognition for their work. The speaker highly recommends the collection to any fan of the Digimon films.