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Content rating: 8
Posted 2003-09-03 by StupendousMan
Endorsed by kurt on 2003-10-01 04:52:00
Some thoughts on this, the fourth disc in the series, containing episodes twelve to fourteen.
- Hitomi is tormented by her visions: the image of the Zaibach spy's
death comes to her over and over. She finds that her gifts
come with a stiff payment. I agree. Being able to see the future
would certainly not be all fun and games. Imagine
seeing a car accident in which your brother is killed. So far,
Hitomi has been able to prevent death from claiming Van --
but can she keep it up?
- She is also greatly upset when Van and the others turn to her
for help in the struggle against the Zaibach Empire. "I'm not
a tool!" she shouts, "I'm just an ordinary girl." Again, her
emotions ring true. But this time, I think I'd sit her down and
tell her, "Yes, you are. You didn't ask for this. But look at
Van, and Allen, and -- more to the point -- Prince Chid. They
didn't ask for any of this either, yet they go out and risk their
lives to protect the ones they love." At the level this little group
is playing, everyone is a tool. Not very nice, but that's
the way it is.
- Being a member of the ruling family must be really tough
(if you take your responsibilities seriously). The Duke of Freid's
strategy involved sacrificing hundreds or thousands of his
people to protect a valuable treasure ... yet within days, he
decides to give up the treasure to Zaibach. Ooops. I'll bet
he wishes he could have seen this inevitable outcome sooner.
- More Star Wars parallels: the Ispano clan (the makers of
Escaflowne) are satisfyingly like Jawas, even down to the
size of their transport. Excellent.
- The connection between Van and Escaflowne reminds me of the
relationship between Leto II and the sandtrout in
Children of Dune. Will Leto's fate be Van's, too?
I hope not.
- When the chips are down, Dilandau is a coward. Somehow,
I'm not surprised.
- Kanno's score fits the action in the big battle perfectly.
Crank the volume as the Duke makes his stand.
Equipment used when writing this review:
Sony DVD player, JVC 27-inch TV, stereo speakers
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