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The Professional - Golgo 13 [1983]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 5022366504041
Label : Starz Home Entertainment
Manufacturer : Starz Home Entertainment
Publisher : Starz Home Entertainment
Release date : 2007-02-26
Title : The Professional - Golgo 13 [1983]
Audience rating : Suitable for 15 years and over
Format : PAL
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 1983-01-01
Region code : 2
Running time : 93
Studio : Starz Home Entertainment
Theatrical releaseDate : 1983

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review by: trivium_89 date: 2008-08-17 rating:

A real retro anime cult classic
Golgo 13 is an assassin who can complete any assignment, and only needs one bullet for the kill. However, after he kills the son of a wealthy businessman, he becomes the hunted rather than the hunter.

The story layout for the professional is incredibly simple...but that's one of the movies strngth's as it just sucks you in and gives you a 90 minute action packed rollercoaster ride and then leaves you feeling satisfied with the ending.
Very little is known about Golgo 13 alias Duke Togo. His real identity is a secret. However, it is obvious that this character is as badass as they come. He's basically like the anime version of James Bond with his excellent skill, his knack for getting the women, and his need for fast cars and big guns.
The artwork is clearly dated as this movie was made 1983 but it still has a certain attractiveness towards it, such as the use of mood creating neon lighting. Furthermore, some of the fight scenes are surprisingly smooth and slick, and the car chase is fantastic for it's time, which is pretty impressive as some of the older animes suffered with quite static and boring action scenes. However there is one dodgy piece of CGI in this anime which I must admit looks a bit silly, (think, CGI in 1983).
In my opinion, this movie is well deserving of it's 18 certificate as there is some quite a few scenes of nudity and buckets of blood throughout.
On the musical side of things, Golgo 13s retro soundtrack is as cheesy as they come, but thats what makes it awesome. From the retro music to the dodgy CGI this movie is pretty cheesy, but its a movie that captures the feel and the spirit of the 80's perfectly, and creates a nostagic feel.
Overall, Golgo 13 wont leave you with a huge lasting impression, but it is really enjoyable while it lasts. If you need a break from all those philosophical and complicated animes then The Professional could be the one for you.

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