The Movie of the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (Impressions/Reviews)

[-Sho-]

You know what ? I would have watched the movie if only the cam wasn't so lopsided -_-
Yeah , better wait DVD/Bluray version .

[Takamura Mamoru]

"I'm leaving early. Tell Okabe I'm about to die from the bubonic plague and dysentery and typhoid all at the same time."

CLASSIC KYON.

[kitten320]

Had accidently stumbled on the movie, had no idea that there had to be one... From all the scenes I had skipped through, movie seems to be FAR more interesting than actual series which I really didn't like...

Might take a look at it.

Spoiler for just in case:

The whole scene where that blue haired freak had stabbed Kyou surely got my attention as well as a completly different Haruhi.

[yoropa]

Just saw the movie. In the middle of it I was called out my parents who wanted to eat lunch. They were talking about a Christmas party coming up.

It's April and we don't celebrate Christmas.

Completely scared the crap out of it. I paid attention a lot to see if there was any other connections between their conversation and what I was watching, but there were none. Still, crazy coincidence.

These are my reactions to the movie:

Spoiler for MAJOR SPOILERS:

If there is anything to restore my faith in the future of the anime industry outside of Hayao Miyazaki, it would be this movie. The animation was absolutely amazing. The connections between this and the show were extremely smart and well done, especially with the first episode of season 2 (the only part of season 2 I liked). I never thought I'd hear Kyon contemplate becoming a Muslim or a Zoroastrian either, haha.

I somehow managed to go all this time avoiding spoilers on what happens in "The Disappearance" chapters of the light novel. I'm glad I did, and the wait was well worth it. Now don't get me wrong I have some complaints about the movie. Most notably its use of real life images instead of animation at certain parts, especially the final scene. But I still loved it and am willing to overlook those flaws since the rest of the movie was worth it.

The ending scene with the two Mikuru was quite interesting as well. This movie really belongs to Nagato though. We finally get an extreme in-depth look at who she is and how, despite her perfect and emotionless demeanor, she too has feelings. Now the show itself has hinted at this, but the movie seals the deal.

5/5, a stunning job by Kyoto Animation.

I cannot wait for an English release. I loved the dub of the first season so much I actually did buy it. I seriously am excited.

[Sinestra]

As much as i want to see this movie i think i might just wait for the bluray edition to appear. But its killing me at the moment iv heard great things so far.

[TadloS]

So I just now finished watching movie. I'll say just this about movie"it's perfect". Personally to me it's the best movie I've ever seen. It's already on my /top 1 favorites anime list. Yeah, it was that good.

Now all that's left DVD/Blu-ray rips. Without a doubt I'll re-watch this movie countless time.

Btw, its been a long time since last time I watched cam rip release. ;D

[SidVicious]

Loved the movie.
Yuki was soooooooooooooo cute!

[Takamura Mamoru]

Alright, watched the movie again.

I cried. Twice.

Definitely the best movie I've ever watched.

[Eak]

I compare downloading the cam rip to a red button that says "Do not press." The temptation is so strong.. God the DVD's need to come out soon...

[TheHaruhiIncarnate]

I saw it subbed! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better!

[ac195]

So...

Region 1 release by 2013?

Or is that too optimistic looking at Bandai and the shape it's currently in?

[Vegard Aune]

Originally Posted by Vegard Aune

Must... Resist... Temptation... To watch...!!!

Failed.
Horrible, horrible quality aside, it was an excellent movie, just as I had expected. The animation was excellent, (and consider this; The video-quality was absolute garbage, yet the animation-quality still managed to impress me) the music was great, and while I thought it was a bit dragged out at times, the important moments were handled perfectly. Having seen it now, I can hardly wait for the DVD to be released so I can see it again in proper quality. Only complaint? Why did they have to use that version of Yasashii Boukyaku for the credits? The a capella version is the only version of the song that I don't like, and it was the only one to actually appear in the movie...

[yoropa]

Originally Posted by Vegard Aune

The animation was excellent, (and consider this; The video-quality was absolute garbage, yet the animation-quality still managed to impress me)

That also is something I noticed.
If you have nothing else going for you, at least have beautiful animation.
Luckily this movie had a far amount of stuff going for it.

[Ryo K]

Originally Posted by kitten320

Had accidently stumbled on the movie, had no idea that there had to be one... From all the scenes I had skipped through, movie seems to be FAR more interesting than actual series which I really didn't like...

Might take a look at it.

Spoiler for just in case:

The whole scene where that blue haired freak had stabbed Kyou surely got my attention as well as a completly different Haruhi.

I doubt you will understand half of the things going on in the movie if you didn't pay attention to the series itself, actually.

[Zwei]

I'm tempted to watch it because of the large amount of positive stuff I've been hearing about the movie, but since it's LQ, I want to wait for the HQ release since I'll probably only watch it once.

[ac195]

Originally Posted by Zwei

I'm tempted to watch it because of the large amount of positive stuff I've been hearing about the movie, but since it's LQ, I want to wait for the HQ release since I'll probably only watch it once.

Not gonna happen.

This is defiantly a multiple watch movie.

I just watched in again... yeah, that's right... I watched the LQ twice...

[Archon_Wing]

Originally Posted by TheHaruhiIncarnate

i dunno. regular Yuki is MUCH better than Alt!Yuki becuase i've never liked Moe things and Mikuru already anoyed the hell out of me. i don't think I can take another person in the SOS brigade like that. Regualr!Yuki is SOOOOO much more badass. XD

idk if i'm the only one. *shruggs*

But that may be the point of the movie. Just guessing here since I haven't read the source and don't intend on spoiling myself before a HQ version comes out.

[Zwei]

Originally Posted by ac195

Not gonna happen.

This is defiantly a multiple watch movie.

I just watched in again... yeah, that's right... I watched the LQ twice...

That's rarely the case for me since I never actually rewatched an anime movie so far, except the Kimagure Orange Road movie which I watched more than once being my all time favorite movie.

[Ice Block]

Originally Posted by yoropa

Now don't get me wrong I have some complaints about the movie. Most notably its use of real life images instead of animation at certain parts, especially the final scene. But I still loved it and am willing to overlook those flaws since the rest of the movie was worth it.

Hohoho... Now, this may seem like a BIG surprise to you, but there were no real-life images at all. Everything was animated/drawn. That's just how realistic the backgrounds in this movie are! I mean, just look at these two shots:

Spoiler for large image:

[FlashFumo]

Originally Posted by Ice Block

Hohoho... Now, this may seem like a BIG surprise to you, but there were no real-life images at all. Everything was animated/drawn. That's just how realistic the backgrounds in this movie are!

A...
Are you serious?