mykk
The storyline is a little lacking, but it is interesting none the less. Where this movies really shines is in the music. The music is absolutely fantastic. It just fits so well with the movie. Most of the music is pleasant and flowing, and isn't harsh, but simply sits in the background, moving the storyline along. What's more: You can buy the soundtrack and sit there, listening to it, and see about half the movie in your head, just because the music is so good at pulling the images out of your brain. Christopher Franke really is a sonic painter.
studhead182
WARNING: SOME SORT OF A SPOILER When I first saw this movie I had no idea what Tenchi was. I never heard of the show much either. I only rented the movie because I was an Anime' fan and thought it looked rather interesting. Anyway the movie takes play space at the galaxy head quarters. A ruthless criminal none as Kane has escaped his prison cell and blown up the galaxy head quarters. He is no friend of the Jurai so he goes back in time to attack Tenchi's mother. Meanwhile in the Masaki household Tenchi and the gang are watching movies of his mother Achika. Then Tenchi starts to dissapear.Before watching this movie you should watch the T.V. show first. Then you would probably understand more.
amlosi
This is an great movie! I loved it! I recommend it to any Tenchi fan out there! I even recommend it to people who have never heard of Tenchi, although it might be a little hard to follow. The story line was great, and so was the music and animation. And all the characters really make this movie more enjoyable!
jpikachu
I waited to see this movie for two years, and had almost given up hope... But it was more than worth the wait. The central storyline is quite tightly scripted, though using a few too many (and now inaccurate) time-travel cliches and occasionally tripping over itself with continuity. It's presented with a visual style that ranges from pulp SF to classical Japanese, and with character designs that are among the best ever used in a Japanese film. Christopher Franke's wonderful soundtrack alternates between dramatic, soft, and tearjerking. The excellently-cast voice acting is indicative of what Pioneer does best, with particular kudos to Grace Zandarski, whose voice does so much to emphasise her character's loveliness. The script, however, does have numerous problems, and tends to over-rely on certain characters arguing, which does get ludicrous after a while. Still, despite its flaws, this is a spectacular film.
AD
