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Sans Famille (1977)
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Animation - 9.0 |
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Sound - 8.0 |
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Story - 8.5 |
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Character - 9.0 |
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Value - 9.0 |
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Enjoyment - 9.0 |
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Average - 8.8 |
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petran79 |
(2008-01-23 09:29:53) 2007-09-01 15:52:28 |
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| Average |
8.7 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Story |
8 |
| Character |
9 |
| Value |
9 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
| Another gem I missed during my childhood. From what I read this was an all-time favorite for many viewers in many countries but since now most of them have more serious things to do and the younger viewers have other supposedly better titles to watch, no one bothers with such titles anymore.
Fortunately an official DVD with Japanese audio and English subtitles is now available.
I watched the French dub . Since this was based on a French novel the French dub was the best possible option and all the voice actors were superb.
Since this was directed by Osamu Dezaki who directed later Rose of Versailles, expect to see a lot of impressive visuals that are sometimes haunting, especially for younger viewers.
I havent read the novel but from a short summary I saw what changes were made so as to make the anime more accessible to children. It rivals the WMT titles and has some unique touches not found in Nippon Animation adaptations.
This series is intended fom children and in scenes that were supposed to be lyrical so as to appear dramatic for them, I found them very funny now at the tender age of 28.
The visuals, though limited in frames, feature very good character design, expressionistic visuals, amazing visual fx that no children's show (even from Japan) would dare put on screen, colourful and detailed background and need I repeat myself, all this in 51 episodes produced in one year.
Almost every 2-3 minutes you get a unique visual effect. This fails to make the series more dramatic but it reminds the young viewers that there are also other elements in a series besides drama.
And as it happens in most 70s shoujo (Candy Candy, Rose of Versailles, Sandybell etc) many many still frames, uniquely coloured and sketched
The sound as with the visuals consists mostly of string and harp fx (typical of 70's shoujo). But some moments the music changes to normal and turns very touching.
The story is adapted very well for 51 episodes and only 3-4 episodes were below par. Overall a solid story from the first to the last episode, though they could use the better plot twists of the novel. Despite that 19th century France is well depicted and the harsh conditions people had to endure as well. Child labour in coal mines and fields was common fare that time, not only in France but in most countries that time.
The first arc with Remi and his master was a little better but the second arc that takes place also in Britain has some more action.
The characters are something you will not find in todays anime. Children need today to be cynical and cold, so such mellodramatic characters are out of the question. Animal characters were unforgettable and how couldnt they be when you see a dog cry with human eyes. The monkey is also good though in the anime they add a second monkey later on, since a cartoon without pets would not fare well in the ratings and viewers need comedy sometimes.
All of the main characters shed at least one tear and to make children anxious for the next episode, a plot twist is introduced that would push the story further.
Still the anime got a deserving ending and I couldnt stop thinking what golden times where back then for television and VHS.
Today younger viewers (those who are exposed and accustomed to the wonderfull crop of todays animes and cartoons) would laugh at such series but this series has more heart than any of todays anime.
Back then anime were more lyrical, today they're more cynical. Sums up the preferences of today's viewers, both old and young.
There's also a WMT remake of 1996 that made some modifications to the story and main character (though theres also a novel by the same author that features a female lead and it was adapted in the anime "Perrine") and even if it is worse than the 70s version adn 26 episodes (it had to replace poor "Lassie" anime) you could give it a look if you despise 70s animes. Theres also a film of 1970 but the length of the movie is not enough for a very good story
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| Average |
8.8 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Story |
9 |
| Character |
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| Value |
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| Enjoyment |
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| This belongs in my top list of all time favorite animes. I consider this to be a classic eventhough not even 1 has given areview to this. I watched this 12 yrs ago and after all these years I still remember most of whats happened.
The story is about Remi, a 10 year old boy who was sold to a vagabond by his step father. Remi and Vitalis began to travel to different towns of France to perform on the streets and gain money in order to survive. And whenever they are penniless, they have to sleep outside whether its raining or not and whether its hot or cold. Just imagine having to endure that kind of suffering. But the hardest part of their travel is during the winter season. One by one Remi loses his companions due to extreme cold, till he was about to be left alone. Luckily he met Mattia who became his bestfriend and together they search for Remi's true parents, but it won't be easy.
The good thing about watching this series is that it teaches the viewers a lesson, and that is to never give up whatever happens. Remi endured so many hardships in life being just a kid but he never gave up. It tells us that there's a light at the end of the long tunnel. It also tells us the value and importance of family.
More of my review, please read (^_^)
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