Trouble starts when an alien named Fiore suddenly appears and takes Mamoru
away from Usagi. Who is Fiore in Mamoru Chiba's life? Sailormoon vows to save
Mamoru and the world even if it means sacrificing her own life. Some of the
secrets behind Mamoru's shadowy past are finally revealed in this movie.
Review: Sailor Moon R Movie: Promise of the Rose
Of all the Sailormoon movies, the Sailormoon R Movie is undoubtedly the best
in terms of plot. It definitely lives up to the R for Romance, because what we
have here is a love story on several different levels.
As any Sailormoon fan would probably know, Usagi and Mamoru are in love. Enter
the mysterious alien Fiore, who loves Mamoru too... thanks to a meaningful
past encounter they had. Now Fiore can't stand the thought of Usagi and Mamoru
together, and so he does everything in his power to tear them apart. But
Mamoru loves Usagi, and at the same time he cares deeply for Fiore...
The Sailormoon R Movie is nicely paced, action-packed, and emotionally
charged. The main focus is on a love triangle composed of Mamoru, Fiore, and
Usagi. The other sailor soldiers don't do much except skirmish with the
Fiore's minions and provide moral support.
They do, however, get way cool attack sequences. Chibi Usa gets the job of
providing comic relief. Romance, passion, and friendship... all of these are
present and are given perspective.
The line between brotherly love and homosexual love is very thin in this
movie. Fiore's obsession for Mamoru struck me as homosexual in nature
(although this is debatable), while Mamoru feels for Fiore as one would
for a brother.
For you romantics out there, you will find what is probably Sailormoon and
Tuxedo Mask's best kissing scene ever. I also found the parts about Mamoru's
past rather interesting.
The art and animation are superb in quality. The music is great! I liked the
way they played "Moon Revenge" to highlight the climactic part. Things
do get predictable near the end, but all in all, this movie is pretty
entertaining fare. Although the Sailormoon R Movie can stand on its own, fans
of the Sailormoon series will definitely get more from this compared to
non-fans.
Miscellanies: Sailor Moon R Movie: Promise of the Rose
Now if only the TV eps had art and animation as lovely and consistent as
this... also, note that Fiore resembles the R season aliens Ail and Ann.
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Sailor Moon R Movie: Promise of the Rose (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie) | |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 1 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Dec 5, 1993 |
| Producers | - |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Rating | PG-13 - Teens 13 or older |
| Themes | Mahou Shoujo |
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