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Old 07-24-2009, 01:36 AM   #1
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Totally Spies: The Movie



Yes! Finally, a guilty pleasure at the theatre (albiet french theatres)

(for the record...yes, it's superficial, no the girls arent role models in the slightest except Sam, yes it's got all the depth of a plank of wood..but it's fun and often gets away with nifty things when noone's looking)
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Old 07-24-2009, 12:14 PM   #2
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This I want to see. It's one of the few "girly" anime that I allowed myself to watch (also as a "guilty pleasure") when I was 10-11 years old. It would definitely be a nostalgia trip...
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Old 07-24-2009, 12:16 PM   #3
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This I want to see. It's one of the few "girly" anime
But.. it isn't anime...

Would I need to see the show to watch it? I always liked girl hero shows, but I dont feel like going back and trying to watch the series to see the movie. I enjoyed the Winx movie more than I probably should have.
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Old 07-24-2009, 12:20 PM   #4
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Would I need to see the show to watch it? I always liked girl hero shows, but I dont feel like going back and trying to watch the series to see the movie. I enjoyed the Winx movie more than I probably should have.
It's a pretty simple concept in itself, teenage girls saving the world with cool gizmos and equipment, etc. The movie will probably tell you all you need to know.
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Old 07-24-2009, 03:42 PM   #5
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Yep, it isnt anime...it has the usual anime-esque influences, but it's distinctly NOT anime

The series doesnt have any dramatics, the girls don't evolve much (Clover finally aqquires a boyfriend in the final seasons), and things are back to normal even after season finales. It's as accessible and as old-school as you can get
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Old 07-24-2009, 03:47 PM   #6
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Looking at that trailer again, I am quite impressed with the animation quality...
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:27 PM   #7
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I am squealing with joy on the inside. This was definitely a guilty pleasure when it was still on CN. Can't wait to check it out!
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:39 AM   #8
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I actually enjoyed this series. I too thought it might have been anime at first but i was pleases to find out that it wasn't. I actually enjoyed alot of the storylines. And I've always felt that Sam had such lovely red hair.
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Old 07-30-2009, 03:49 AM   #9
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Yes, this isn't anime. Oh, and before someone brings it up, Avatar isn't anime as well.
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