Casshern

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2004, 12:50 PM

Has anyone heard anything about this flick? The trailer looks like some wet dream of mine.

Watch the trailer and tell me what you think.

愛 · 05-04-2004, 12:52 PM

I have definitely heard about it. The director of this film is the husband of the J-Pop idol, Utada Hikaru. I'm not sure what I think of it, but it may be worth seeing. I'll have to check out that trailer at the bottom.

EDIT: .........whoa.

**Machias Banshee** · 05-04-2004, 12:56 PM

*blinks* Holy shmoley...

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2004, 12:58 PM

Well it LOOKS freakin' AWSOME. I wish I could understand the plot a bit better. I definately hope this movie sees some sort of American release.

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2004, 12:59 PM

God, I sooo have to see that movie.
EDIT: Here's the story:
An alternate world with an alternate history.

The entire planet was divided between two opposing alliances.
After fifty years of bitter warfare,
the Greater Eastern Federation triumphs over
the forces of Europa and gains dominion over the Eurasian continent.

However, this is an empty victory.
Years of chemical, biological and nuclear war have poisoned the land and
left an exhausted population at the mercy of every pestilence and newly-mutated disease.

It seems that there's little hope for humanity's future.
Debate rages over the chances of finding some way to stave off
the seemingly-inevitable decline of civilization.

One man comes forward with a possible solution.
Dr. Azuma is a geneticist who proposes a "neo-cell" treatment that
can rejuvenate the body and regenerate humankind.
He's driven in his studies by a desire to save his beloved wife, Midori,
from the ravages of pollution-related disease.

He appeals for funding to the government
but the politicians in the Health Ministry turn him down,
fearing that the new technology will threaten their entrenched powers.

However, a sinister faction in the powerful military makes
a secret offer to provide the support he needs to further his research.

When an incident occurs in the lab that sends
the Professor's "neo-cell" cloning experiment haywire,
a race of mutant human beings (Shinzo Ningen) is unleashed upon the world.

Instead of being the savior of mankind,
the Professor's miraculous technology looks set to threaten its very existence...

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2004, 01:03 PM

Thanks, dude. Sounds awsome too.

愛 · 05-04-2004, 01:06 PM

These kind of movies don't usually see an American release. Chances are you'll have to bootleg it off ebay when it comes out on DVD. Being a fan of Japanese film, I have an obligation to see this. I just can't pass up a story like that. Somehow I'll see it...I'll find a way!

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2004, 01:09 PM

This seems to be quite high budgetted for a Japanese movie, doesn't it? Maybe it will indeed see the light of the Western world.

愛 · 05-04-2004, 01:11 PM

Well, the director is American, so you never know. I'm hoping it does.

Wait, no he's not. I misread that somewhere long ago.

*damnhooligan* · 05-04-2004, 01:12 PM

I could see that movie going over damn well in the American and European box offices. Question is, will any one be smart enough to pick it up?

This is as close as we're probably going to get.

**Machias Banshee** · 05-04-2004, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barkworm

Ohhhhh... if this was bigger, it'd make the BEST wallpaper....

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2004, 01:15 PM

A remake? -=Makes a face=-

*Storm Wolf* · 05-04-2004, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Quote:

Originally Posted by barkworm

Ohhhhh... if this was bigger, it'd make the BEST wallpaper....

i hear that Machias!

o and the plot sounds awesome...to bad i can't see the trailer

this computer really sucks big left toes.....*ahem* yeah, but i think it sounds kinda interesting!

愛 · 05-04-2004, 01:17 PM

This movie is already based off a 1970s anime called Shinzou Ningen Casshern. It's basically the same storyline.

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2004, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damnhooligan

I could see that movie going over damn well in the American and European box offices. Question is, will any one be smart enough to pick it up?

And when someone picks it, will they be smart enough to not screw it? When Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust came to Germany last year, they didn't have enough money to dub it and showed it in like two or three cinemas (I'm not kidding) in all of Germany!!!

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2004, 01:27 PM

Just because I know yer interested in improving yer english, that should be "in all of Germany". No offense intended, just tryin' to help.

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2004, 01:30 PM

I really appreciate that, thanks.

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2004, 01:42 PM

No problem. Anytime.

*That Matt Guy* · 05-04-2004, 05:32 PM

That does look pretty cool.

Wait... it's from Japan isn't it?

I take back what I said about it looking cool.

愛 · 05-04-2004, 05:33 PM

Good excuse there, Matt. You truly are an asshole.

05-04-2004, 12:50 PM	#1
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	Casshern Has anyone heard anything about this flick? The trailer looks like some wet dream of mine. Watch the trailer and tell me what you think. __________________ Make ***, not kill! Last edited by Barkworm; 07-11-2007 at 04:54 AM.*

05-04-2004, 12:58 PM	#4
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Well it LOOKS freakin' AWSOME. I wish I could understand the plot a bit better. I definately hope this movie sees some sort of American release. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2004, 12:59 PM	#5
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	God, I sooo have to see that movie. EDIT: Here's the story: An alternate world with an alternate history. The entire planet was divided between two opposing alliances. After fifty years of bitter warfare, the Greater Eastern Federation triumphs over the forces of Europa and gains dominion over the Eurasian continent. However, this is an empty victory. Years of chemical, biological and nuclear war have poisoned the land and left an exhausted population at the mercy of every pestilence and newly-mutated disease. It seems that there's little hope for humanity's future. Debate rages over the chances of finding some way to stave off the seemingly-inevitable decline of civilization. One man comes forward with a possible solution. Dr. Azuma is a geneticist who proposes a "neo-cell" treatment that can rejuvenate the body and regenerate humankind. He's driven in his studies by a desire to save his beloved wife, Midori, from the ravages of pollution-related disease. He appeals for funding to the government but the politicians in the Health Ministry turn him down, fearing that the new technology will threaten their entrenched powers. However, a sinister faction in the powerful military makes a secret offer to provide the support he needs to further his research. When an incident occurs in the lab that sends the Professor's "neo-cell" cloning experiment haywire, a race of mutant human beings (Shinzo Ningen) is unleashed upon the world. Instead of being the savior of mankind, the Professor's miraculous technology looks set to threaten its very existence... __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-04-2004, 01:03 PM	#6
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Thanks, dude. Sounds awsome too. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2004, 01:09 PM	#8
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	This seems to be quite high budgetted for a Japanese movie, doesn't it? Maybe it will indeed see the light of the Western world. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-04-2004, 12:52 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I have definitely heard about it. The director of this film is the husband of the J-Pop idol, Utada Hikaru. I'm not sure what I think of it, but it may be worth seeing. I'll have to check out that trailer at the bottom. EDIT: .........whoa.

05-04-2004, 12:56 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	blinks Holy shmoley...

05-04-2004, 01:06 PM	#7
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	These kind of movies don't usually see an American release. Chances are you'll have to bootleg it off ebay when it comes out on DVD. Being a fan of Japanese film, I have an obligation to see this. I just can't pass up a story like that. Somehow I'll see it...I'll find a way!

05-04-2004, 01:11 PM	#9
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Well, the director is American, so you never know. I'm hoping it does. Wait, no he's not. I misread that somewhere long ago.

05-04-2004, 01:12 PM	#10
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	I could see that movie going over damn well in the American and European box offices. Question is, will any one be smart enough to pick it up? This is as close as we're probably going to get. __________________

05-04-2004, 01:15 PM	#12
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	A remake? -=Makes a face=- __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2004, 01:17 PM	#14
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	This movie is already based off a 1970s anime called Shinzou Ningen Casshern. It's basically the same storyline.

05-04-2004, 01:27 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Just because I know yer interested in improving yer english, that should be "in all of Germany". No offense intended, just tryin' to help. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2004, 01:30 PM	#17
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	I really appreciate that, thanks. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-04-2004, 01:42 PM	#18
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	No problem. Anytime. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2004, 05:32 PM	#19
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	That does look pretty cool. Wait... it's from Japan isn't it? I take back what I said about it looking cool.

05-04-2004, 05:33 PM	#20
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Good excuse there, Matt. You truly are an asshole.