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EDOG123Oct 10, 2017

Cowboy bebop is by far one of the best anime ever created. Even today, this anime looks graphically appealing as well as hooking. I watched this movie years ago and it left me curious and reflective about the meaning . Watching this series asCowboy bebop is by far one of the best anime ever created. Even today, this anime looks graphically appealing as well as hooking. I watched this movie years ago and it left me curious and reflective about the meaning . Watching this series as a kid leaves nostalgia for me . Please if you're looking for a nice anime to watch this will be more than you're looking for.… Expand

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bobbsywNov 11, 2012

Not an avid anime fan, and I've never seen the CB series, but this was a really enjoyable flick. As you'd expect the visuals are stunning, but the real bonus for me was the excellent soundtrack. From my limited experience of anime, this wasNot an avid anime fan, and I've never seen the CB series, but this was a really enjoyable flick. As you'd expect the visuals are stunning, but the real bonus for me was the excellent soundtrack. From my limited experience of anime, this was one of the more comprehensible (dumbed down, perhaps?) films from the genre, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Must be watched with subtitles though - the English language version is jarring.… Expand

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HikaruSep 14, 2010

Great movie for an anime adaption. This will leave you wanting more, and probably have you googling the anime for it as soon as it cuts off. If you do not enjoy animes, prepare to be surprised, as Cowboy Bebop was better than most realGreat movie for an anime adaption. This will leave you wanting more, and probably have you googling the anime for it as soon as it cuts off. If you do not enjoy animes, prepare to be surprised, as Cowboy Bebop was better than most real movies to date. A must see for any Cowboy Bebop fan or eve someone just looking for something to watch.… Expand

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JarvisAug 11, 2016

It seems to be a general rule, If theirs ever a campy, serious animated movie,critics will not give it a pass, regardless of how good it is.from the numbers on this site, this film is one of those few exceptions, (Well sort of.) and there's aIt seems to be a general rule, If theirs ever a campy, serious animated movie,critics will not give it a pass, regardless of how good it is.from the numbers on this site, this film is one of those few exceptions, (Well sort of.) and there's a reason. This film does a good job of what I think most TV to Movie adaptations should, Try to be a big budget, longer episode of the series, set on a larger scale. If you liked the series theirs a good chance you'll like this movie. On the other hand, if you never saw the TV show, you still might enjoy this. the film isn't really set in any specific part of the TV show, so if you were interested in checking out the anime, this might be a good sample of what it's like.That being said, you will probably get the best experience out of the film if you watched the show. overall, defiantly worth a watch, maybe even buying the disk.… Expand

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PleiadesuFeb 8, 2016

Very, very enjoyable. Great action scenes too, which is to be expected from Bones. While I would certainly give it a 10 if I got the chance to, I feel that it lacks the 2% that would have been nice if included.
Definite recommendation for anyone.

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BernardoBenvDec 30, 2017

Cowboy Bebop The Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a good movie even for someone who has never watched the series. It's story is good, with moments that can make the viewer stand on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-madeCowboy Bebop The Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a good movie even for someone who has never watched the series. It's story is good, with moments that can make the viewer stand on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-made aswell, although the antagonist's goals might be a little weak, even the side characters can be captivating. The soundtrack for the movie, just like the series, is a masterpiece, the "americanization" of the setting is crafted meticulously by Watanabe and Nobumoto, which makes the songs even more fitting. The animation itself is quite good (considering it was made in 2001) having detail filled backgrounds in most scenes. One thing that really stands out in Cowboy Bebop are the fight scenes, because they actually make sense, being carefully choreographed making them feel like real fights, especially the last fight of the movie.
Since it's Cowboy Bebop, we also have to take a look into the meaning behind the movie, it's "philosophical" meaning is quite a cliché one, but that doesn't make it bad.
If there's a downside to this movie it would be the same as the series, where the pacing sometimes feels a bit odd and also some minor plot holes that can make you scratch your head, but none of these are enough to take you out of this futuristic bounty-hunting masterpiece.
See you space cowboy.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 11, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great movie, fun, original, just like the anime, sadly the only real big flaws of the film are the music (not as jazzy and bluesy as i would have liked) and the fact that it really doesn't really add much to te main plot of cowboy bebop i wanna know if spike is dead or alive so spoiler review) either way its time for the cowboy bebop crew to return for one last adventure its 2013 and i want more Bebop)… Expand

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YannySp101Nov 20, 2021

I already did a review on Cowboy Bebop before, I absolutely loved it, but I didn't watch the movie.
Today I found a way to watch it and it was worth it!
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is like an episode of Cowboy Bebop, but longer than the rest. HowI already did a review on Cowboy Bebop before, I absolutely loved it, but I didn't watch the movie.
Today I found a way to watch it and it was worth it!
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is like an episode of Cowboy Bebop, but longer than the rest.
How does it compare to Cowboy Bebop's other episodes? It's probably one of the best.
How does it compare to Cowboy Bebop as a whole? Well... It doesn't really reach Cowboy Bebop's brilliance, but it gets quite close in some aspects, and even surpasses most of Cowboy Bebop's action sequences.
The plot is very interesting and it's definitely better than the plot in most of Cowboy Bebop's episodes.
The characters are the same old characters from Cowboy Bebop - albeit not as fleshed out as in Cowboy Bebop - but with 2 new, nice additional characters and a really good antagonist.
Music is like Cowboy Bebop's, but more upbeat.
All in all, it's a strong package overall.
My only complaint about the movie is that it isn't deep enough; it has it's moments, but it really does feel like watching an episode of Cowboy Bebop instead of something... bigger.

Pros:
+ Engaging story
+ Same old cast
+ Great music

Cons:
- Doesn't stand on its own perfectly

Narrative: 8/10
Characters: 8/10
Score: 8/10

Final Rating: 8/10
- Great -
For those who are looking for more Cowboy Bebop, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knocking on Heaven's Door is definitely worth to watch, but it's also a decent movie on it's own.

Do I recommend it?:
Yes, especially to the fans of the anime.… Expand

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TubieNov 2, 2010

If you like the series you probably already watched this movie. If you haven't then go and find a way to get this movie. It has all the elements that make Cowboy Bebop what it is. This movie is much better than many real life action crap weIf you like the series you probably already watched this movie. If you haven't then go and find a way to get this movie. It has all the elements that make Cowboy Bebop what it is. This movie is much better than many real life action crap we get today.… Expand