Robotech the Shadow Chronicles [RtSC] is Harmony Gold's first real attempt to breath life into what had become, at least in the US, a dormant giant.
I personally feel the movie ranks 3.5 out of five, so I rounded up. RtSC is basically the 88min pilot for what will become the next Saga of Robotech, adding a fourth to the previous three of the original show. I consider it to be more of an OAV episode than a stand alone movie, and indeed HG is at the moment working on a new sequel, Robotech Shadow Rising, and a live action adaptation of the original series with Tobey Maguire and Warner Brothers.
My only real complaints stem from the fact that RtSC did not have nearly a big enough budget. Lets face it, bringing back a dormant franchise after nearly 20 years is a risky business. There are a few little things that could have been fixed, mostly minor animation problems or goofs.
On the whole RtSC is a fun start that came closer, I think, than anyone realistically expected to recapturing the elements that made the original so great and enduring. If you are a Robotech or anime fan this one is a must, if you are curious, I would suggest starting with the original series first, then getting this movie when you are done.
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- Scott Bernard and Vince Grant fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the Invid. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Admiral Hunter will unfold in a treacherous mystery that could tear apart our young heroes - and threaten their very survival! Format: DVD Genre: ANIMATION Rating: PG Age: 704400071003 UPC: 70440
