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Devilman (2004)
Directed by Hiroyuki Nasu
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A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira and Ryo wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.
Length 116 minutes
Actors
Hisato Izaki | Yûsuke Izaki | Ayana Sakai | Asuka Shibuya | Ryûdô Uzaki | Yôko Aki | Ai Tominaga | Bob Sapp | Mark Musashi | Masaki Nishina | Shota Sometani | Ichirô Ogura | Yoriko Dôguchi | Gou Nagai | Hiroyuki Matsumoto
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2021 | Computer | Broadcast | Other | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
Actually agreed with the IMDb rating for once! Four stars out of ten for a completely bizarro live action adaptation of this property. Seemingly eschews most of the what makes this an interesting character keeping only a few names and designs for a horny-teens-on-main modernization wrapped in an anti-immigration allegory. Fucking really weird and awful at the same time. The fact that they stunt-cast wrestler Bob Sapp as a newscaster pretty much tells you all you need to know. Just one bizarre choice after another adding up to a PS2 CGI mudfest for the finale. No wonder this wasn’t ported for release here.
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