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Well, the gakuhai fandom has gone into uproar upon the release of Moon Child in the US. (and Canada? Someone fill me in there.) Personally, I'm finding it hard to get terribly excited on the whole prospect.

I have yet to see the infamous movie which has spawned so many of the fans within the fandom (Personally, I liked the couple before I even knew there was a Moon Child movie.) but I have serious doubts about it. From the reviews I've been hearing, it's not that good of a movie. The only people who seemed to really enjoy it were overly-hormonal 14-16 year olds. (Not that there's anything wrong with 14-16 year olds, but I hardly think they're a good judge for how good a movie is when their favourite (really hot) singer(s) are in it, right?)

I have no doubt that I will see the movie eventually. I mean, I'd like to, just to see what all the hullabaloo is about if nothing else. Hell, I'll probably even like it, seeing as I have a thing for campy B movies. However, if I see one more person join

gacktxhyde and start their intro post with "I love Gackt and I'm only just getting into Hyde now because he was so hot in Moon Child Oh.Em.Gee.One.One." I do think heads are going to start rolling.

THERE'S MORE TO THE FANDOM THAN JUST ONE FUCKING MOVIE. GET OVER IT.

Thank you. nutmeg's going to go over there *points* and fume quietly, now.

<EDIT> Amazon.ca has it. That means it's in Canada. (For those who don't know, Amazon.ca is one of the worst places for getting anything. Usually, one just goes to Amazon.com, as they have a better selection. Why? I'll never know, but it's all good.) But... it's $30. Holy fuck.
However, it seems Blockbuster.ca and Chapters.ca do not have it. Hmmn. </EDIT>

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FOR KIA~

Moon Child isn't my ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE [that would be Legend :D], but, Kia still likes it. I don't LOVE it, I just like it, like, very much but not to the point to obsess over it or anything. ^_____^

Everybody's different I guess. Though, I kinda agree with Helayne on the ending [and Dark Innocent does too], where Gackt/Sho "dies." I couldn't cry because I thought it was a TAD bit "corny" but that's just me. XD I think many that are fans of Gackt and/or HYDE are going to automatically love ANYTHING they do, you know?? I'm not saying ALL of them, but I've seen a few that ARE like that. Or the others that can't accept change and live in the past. >____> Everyone has different tastes I guess, it's kinda funny how some absolutely ADORE the one movie that has Gackt and HYDE in it.^^; I don't adore Legend because Tom Cruise is in it.

I think many just got themselves all "hyped" up for it, or something like that. Also makes me wonder if most of them have seen it with subtitles [unlike me :D] or even watch for the characters/storyline and not just because HYDE and Gackt star in it. That's like me with "Last Quarter." I actually want to see it because of the translation I read about the manga, as it sounds REALLY interesting/something I'd like. I don't just want to see it because HYDE's in it. But yes, this is getting long. @.@

All in all, Moon Child was okay for me. I felt it moved a little too fast with the timelines, but, I guess that's what yah gotta do with a budget and what not. :\

and to chip in again, I agree with Kia. XD Watching it with subtitles is a plus. :P And I'm one of those people who watched it for characters/storylines (that ended up with some massive plot holes, but that's not the point). My favorite character is Luka, and he has all of five minutes in the movie. @_@ so there you go..

Is it just me? but I thought the acting was totally fine in the movie.. or at least much better then I expected ( oh well that is cutting them short... )

I say my disappoint is w/the script- the holes in the plot.. but besides that .. I'm still impressed with it. ahahah Like everyone should have their rock idols be so multi talented

Kia thought the acting was alright, just, the ending there where Sho was dying and coughed up the blood, I dunno, I thought that was a little too... corny for me.^^; I didn't buy it I guess, as I'm not used to Gackt not acting the way he normally acts.^^;

I agree about the plotholes though, and like I said, I thought it moved too fast. But I guess it had to move fast being a certain length and what not, but still, made me blink a few times when it did that.^^;

Well, you know I've read the entire plot and have seen screen caps of practically the whole movie, so I'm pretty much totally spoiled for it. Anyway, I think the movie is totally camp. Mind, camp movies can definitely hold their own charm (my example being my personal movie collection which includes such wonders as The Man Who Fell to Earth, Evil Dead 2, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show) but I think it's absolutely ridiculous how so many people within the fandom call it their favourite movie ever or some such.

*sighs* Yes. That is my major complaint. Fans who love something just because it's by the artist. I'm a huge fan of Hyde, but there's songs of his I don't like (Shining Over You) and there's Laruku songs I don't like and there's even Bowie songs I don't like. (a whole 2 of them) I think some people are just too goddamned extreme in their 'fan-ness'.

Honestly, I think I'll like it, but on the same level I like T.M.W.F.T.E. - in appreciation for an artist I enjoy's other work, and for whatever story it can offer. But I already know it won't be a favourite. (>.> Yeah. I'm a horror buff.)

Heh heh. I'm with Kia: Moon Child is NOT my favorite movie, by far. It's not a masterpiece, it's not genius. But it got me awfully emotionally involved in the characters and despite the camp, the cheese, the guns held sideways... it's just likeable, to me.

"I think many just got themselves all "hyped" up for it, or something like that."

I was the opposite of hyped, actually, I abhorred the idea. =P

"Kia thought the acting was alright, just, the ending there where Sho was dying and coughed up the blood, I dunno, I thought that was a little too... corny for me.^^;"

Actually, I thought that was better than him dying with flawless hair, make-up, and clothes. It was an ugly, gross death, much less romantic than it could have been.

"Fans who love something just because it's by the artist... I think some people are just too goddamned extreme in their 'fan-ness'."

This is true. I tell myself I'm not so bad because there are several Gackt songs I dislike (I refuse to allow Nine Spiral anywhere near my hard drive, for a vehement example), Star Wars novels I loathe with a passion, etc.

I'm sorry for turning your LJ into a forum, Nutmeg. *profuse bowing*

:O You agree with Kia, kinda?? XD *tee hee*

If there is one thing Kia shall say, it is this: watching that movie REALLY makes me want a gun.^^; My brother actually said that, and I agree, it does make me want one. .___.

Okay movie, not the greatest thing I've ever seen, then again, not the worst thing I've ever seen. :) *fwee~*

Kis is so adorable. ;_;

Yes, Moon Child makes guns just look downright sexy and entertaining.

On the other hand... you have different fingers.

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