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| Topic Started: Mar 3 2008, 10:48 AM (111 Views) | |
| J-Syxx | Mar 3 2008, 10:48 AM Post #1 |
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Ok, there's probably only one film that fits that bill, but I think that would be genre for D.E.B.S. This movie: I saw the trailer for this in 2005 in theaters. It looked like a live-action version of Totally Spies, and strangely enough the trailer promised yuri. XD So finally, after being reminded of it again after seeing a bit of it on LOGO, I decided to cop the DVD. Big similarities between TS is that it's about D.E.B.S. a spy organization composed of young girls, in this case chosen from a test hidden in the SATs. Biggest difference is that instead of wearing spy suits they wear plaid mini-skirts, and they pack heat. The directing and cinematography of this movie is also very cartoon-like, giving it an even closer feel to TS. Unfortunately, despite getting a wide release and being backed by Sony, this movie falls directly into b-movie category. I wouldn't expect this to be Citizen Kane, but the script is pretty weak. Ironically, TS probalby has slightly better scripts. I was also expecting some more action and thrills than what I got. I guess doing more would've cost too much money beyond what they accomplished with cheap CGI from their obviously sparse budget. This movie however delivered on the yuri. One half of the romance is with, goody two-shoes, blond spy girl Amy Bradshaw, who got a perfect score on the hidden test and just dumped her douchebag spy boy-friend (think Dean). The other half is the dark haired, hot, supposed criminal master-mind, Lucy Diamond. While their romance is pretty badly written, it is cute, and that is the main redeeming thing about this movie. And unlike how it was portrayed in the deceptive trailer, it is the main focus, if not the only focus, of this movie. So major points for being "ballsy" enough to do that. This is pretty much the only yuri-centric live-action movie that made into theaters that I'm aware of that didn't revolve around lame, "real-life" melodrama. I'm glad I own the DVD, I'll probably watch it again sometime. For other TS fans, I would suggest this as at least a rental. XD |
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| Infinite Leviathan | Mar 4 2008, 03:25 PM Post #2 |
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Very Special Forces
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I've never seen it, but I do know that it has Devon Aoki. This is good, this is very good. |
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| Mezoroth | Mar 4 2008, 04:40 PM Post #3 |
The Serious Business
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Take notes Marathon...this is a good thing to have.  Rented it after spotting the aforementioned schoolgirlish outfits and reading the blurb on the back. Sounded TS-ish to me, so figured I'd give it a shot. Syxx hit the nail on the head with his recap. I'll reommend a look as well. 
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| Trillium | Mar 30 2008, 01:38 PM Post #4 |
Osaka Gots Melon Roll.
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I found this in a bin at FYE today as part of a "3 for $12" promotion today. Thought of this topic and bought the dang thing. I'm looking more forward to it then I probably should be, but dang it, live action spy cartoon with lesbian relationships! How often does such a movie get made? For those wondering, the other two movies were "Steamboy" and that "Final Fantasy" movie that came out some years ago. I don't think "The Spirits Within" is too good, but for $4, I can't complain. And it's the special two disc edition. |
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