Search found 231 matches

by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Astro Boy Coloring Book Complete Scans
Replies: 48
Views: 17982

[QUOTE=AprilSeven;99278]One of the things that irked me in the 2009 movie was that fact that "leisure suit" survived all that action with nary a tear. Actually, after taking multiple direct hits with missiles from "Spirit of Freedom" and going through a building, he got a scratch on his pants :p ht...
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Hot Toys Astro Boy figure review
Replies: 6
Views: 2165

I've seen that figure and have been debating on whether or not to get it. It's a bit of an extravagance, but I may not be able to resist... :astro:
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Astro Boy Movie: Original Plot
Replies: 16
Views: 6574

*shrug* I liked the movie very much. I think Imagi did a great job of translating Astro into 3D and adapting his story into an enjoyable film. I agree that the ending seemed tacked-on, and I didn't care for some of the movie's more overt political humor, but neither of those things hurt the film for...
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Astro Boy Movie: Original Plot
Replies: 16
Views: 6574

Interesting idea but honestly, I think the concept of Astro sacrificing himself works better for the character. This would be good for a sequal but not as a movie meant to introduce people to the character Though I do like the slightly darker tone. Even though Tezuka's original Astro Boy (though ha...
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Astro Boy Movie: Original Plot
Replies: 16
Views: 6574

So instead of Astro sacrificing himself, he gets rescued? How does that ennoble him or make him a hero?

Sorry, guess I'm the lone dissenter here. I don't see that plot as superior to the one Imagi settled on.
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Astro Boy 1960 English Theme Song Mp3
Replies: 3
Views: 3988

If you click on this link, it'll take you to Lala.com, and you'll see a list of famous TV theme songs. "Astro Boy" is at the top of the list: http://lala.com/zpwu That is the original version of the American theme song (and it's my fave!) Trouble is, Lala is shutting down, and no longer accepting ne...
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Hi....I'm a new member....
Replies: 12
Views: 4494

Nice to meet you! :astro:
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Anyone ever think this?
Replies: 41
Views: 14453

"AprilSeven" wrote:I believe in the original manga, she divorced Dr. Tenma after he sold Astro to the circus. But you never see her, and that always irked me.


I have the Dark Horse publication of the first "official" Astro Boy origin story, and in it there is no mention of a Mrs. Tenma. :tenma:
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Anyone ever think this?
Replies: 41
Views: 14453

[QUOTE=AprilSeven;98633]You know, I had that same thought!! Maybe we're both on to something here -- after all Dr. Elefun built Uran -- but Astro is not estranged from Dr. Tenma at the end of the film, so there would be no "reason" for Uran to exist. BTW I understand your feelings -- I was freaked ...
by Laughing Dragon
14 years ago
Forum: Astro Boy Discussion
Topic: Anyone ever think this?
Replies: 41
Views: 14453

Never thought of it like that, but since Astro and Dr. Tenma are like father and son again at the end of the film, then Astro would have no need for any robot siblings seeing as he ends up with a real family [or at least a real dad]. So Uran wouldn't have a reason to be built at all, besides Cora i...

Go to advanced search