Following up on the successful Cowboy Bebop TV series, this movie features the
same cast of characters -- Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Edward,
and Ein.
While chasing a minor bounty named Lee Sampson, Faye comes across a tanker
truck explosion while a man clad in black escapes into thin air.
It turns out that a mysterious deadly virus was released within the explosion,
affecting everyone within a three kilometer radius.
The bounty on the culprit is set at 300,000,000 woolongs, which immediately
puts the Bebop crew on the case.
But the criminal succeeds in pulling off one act of terrorism after another,
and no one seems to be able to put an end to the carnage...
Review: Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven's Door anime starts like the drop of a roller
coaster ride, which means you will be glued to your seat breathless in
anticipation all the way through the end.
Like the series, this film's strength lies in its characterization; each of
the Bebop crew take part in this new adventure, and in the process certain
events are connected to their past(s) -- which further reveal the essence of
their characters.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door takes a more in-depth look at the two newcomers --
the female fatale Electra and the cold-blooded villain Vincent.
The story pacing and effects are superbly done. Things progress smoothly. Each event is very creatively transitioned, building up to the climatic
conclusion.
The animation is also top-notch like in the regular series. With a two-hour
time frame to work with, Knockin' on Heaven's Door offers a delightful blend
of action, romance, comedy, drama, and good music.
While the film is set in the timeline between episodes 22 (Cowboy Funk) and
23 (Brain Scratch), it can stand alone like an independent feature.
I would recommend that you view at least a bit of the series in order to get a
feel for the characters though, because they shine in this film.
If you have had experience with the Cowboy Bebop anime series, then "Knocking On
Heaven's Door" will bring more of what you love about Bebop.
Although criticized for being "more of the same thing" I conclude that if you
have a successful formula, then by all means use it.
Miscellanies: Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
This movie (Cowboy Bebop Knockin on Heaven's Door) is not out in America yet, Columbia Tri-Star has picked up the
rights for its release though.
Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira (Cowboy Bebop: The Movie) | |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 1 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Sep 1, 2001 |
| Producers | Sunrise, Bandai Visual |
| Studio | Bones |
| Rating | R - 17+ (violence & profanity) |
| Themes | Adult Cast, Space |
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