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Giving this an 8/10 rating

This brilliant film is in the cinemas now, I watched it in one, this really caught me off guard, in a good way. Adapting these big Japanese characters is a very difficult task, and almost all fall, but thankfully, they decided to do this animated, and spend time on story and character. The animation, by ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) is best there is this year.

Three good animated films, this week, they are 'Inside Out 2, Deep Sea' and this. What a week for cinema! The directors Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima have done a clever looking film, some very good cinema photography and clean direction, makes things very pleasant. Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes write a family story with three points of view, and you can debate on who is the real evil is, in this, so you can agree on motives or not.

To be clear, you don't have to know anything about 'Ultraman' to enjoy this, the design is sharp and colourful, dialogue is not wishy washy, and a great cast is held together by a soundtrack that punches along. A great watch in the cinema.

I originally was not enjoying this film. I thought it was going to be just a typical story about a hero getting humbled to beat a better hero. Then the baby kaiju was introduced and this film revealed what it really was, a story about parenthood and just how lovely it is. With the main character, Sato, starting off the most unlikable character I've ever seen, but throughout the film becoming infinitely more likable. The animation is drop dead gorgeous, every frame looks like a painting. The fight choreography is stellar in most fights. The score sounds pretty average mostly until some fights where they pull out the guitar and just start shredding. Overall I enjoyed the film and am looking forward to other projects to come out of this studio.

I am not really familiar with the Ultraman lore. I know he's a guy who can grow to the size of a monster and often fights against kaijus. There is some sort of Kaiju Defense Force that also fights kaijus. Somehow, this film becomes the story of Ultraman defending a kaiju baby from the KDF, which is ironic, but kind of fun.

However, the true strength (and weakness) of the movie is not in the monster battles, but in the story of a young man trying to juggle career, family, child raising and personal life at the same time. Did I want this in a Kaiju movie? Maybe not, but at the same time it was what gave the characters depth and the story emotional power.

Also, this is a kiddie film, designed to appeal to small children and their parents who, probably, try to juggle a lot of things too, so technically it was good product.

My family and I recently watched Ultraman: Rising (2024) on Netflix. The storyline follows a successful baseball player in Japan who is chosen to become the next Ultraman. As he battles a surge of monsters, he encounters a baby monster that he must care for until he can find a home for it. Meanwhile, a sinister villain emerges with a plot that threatens all of humanity.

The film is co-directed by Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima, who previously collaborated on Kubo and the Two Strings. The voice cast includes Christopher Sean (You), Tamlyn Tomita (The Day After Tomorrow), Gedde Watanabe (Sixteen Candles), and Hiro Nakamura.

This is one of those films with just enough good elements to make it worth watching, but not enough to be truly great. The animation and depiction of the universe are impressive, with both the monsters and Ultraman standing out. However, the characters were hit or miss. While I liked the hero and the villain, I wasn't as invested in the baby monster subplot. The villain's motivations were well-developed and justifiable. The "Gigantron" in the film reminded me of Rodan, and the final monster battle was solid, with a well-written resolution.

In conclusion, Ultraman: Rising features fantastic animation and enough elements of the monster universe to make it worth a watch. However, some aspects of the film, particularly the more child-oriented, cheesy moments, detract from its depth and quality. I would score this a 5.5-6/10 and only recommend it with the appropriate expectations.

I don't know anything about Ultraman, but I was curious about this movie as superhero film, since this genre becomes stale and I wanted to see what else there is.

I wasn't blown away, but there's a lot of interesting ideas and choices and all of it comes down to how good it all blends together.

The biggest deal for me is a main character. Rich baseball hothead is just not that interesting for me and setting up main story takes quite some time so we are left to look at arrogant young adult who meets first big problems in his life, or so it seems. We don't know much about Ultraman origins and I find it refreshing, since all important story beats are here and so we don't know how he became "super" but we see how he becomes "hero".

Action and animation in general is quite exiting, new trand on hybrid of 2D and 3D makes most of new animated features absolute joy to watch and this one is no exception.

By the end I wasn't completely satisfied since we got a happinest of happy ends which is quite strange considering how horrible things go in the third act. I think it's a perfect movie to watch with family or younger people, but not much besides that.

I thought it was an alright movie. Its not very complicated and does a good job being an entertaining kids movie. It may not hold adults' attention the full way through, I personally only watched the first half before finishing the rest of the movie later while eating lunch. This was because the story is very predictable and the dialogue bland. However the animation is done well and the movie carries a good message for kids.

The main character as Ultraman didn't really intrigue me too much, but I get the sense the original Ultraman had a much different origin and I would've been interested in how the original came to be. The movie didn't really delve into that or how he got his powers. I'm assuming its all technology, but I could be wrong.

First thing, I would rate this a 10/10 but giving I know nothing about the OG Ultraman it's a 9/10. All that said- it's amazing. In other reviews alot of people called the animation "good" but it's absolutely gorgeous. I can tell their are references to the OG Ultraman in it. Now a main part of the movie is "family". It's written many times very cringe in other movies but here it's actually written well without needing to become a meme. I would also say that this movie is also able to be appealing to all ages. I'm in the young adult age range (13-22) if that gives you any help. The animation did draw me in but I did stay for the story. I was able to watch it in one sitting without being bored or it just playing in the background. I extremely recommend watching it. Even the score and music in great (along with the OG references)

'Ultraman: Rising (2024)' is an animated adventure about a baseball player who reluctantly returns to Japan to take on the mantle of Ultraman when his father becomes injured and can no longer fulfil the role. The man's struggles to balance the two halves of his life are further complicated when he must shelter and care for an infant Kaiju who the ruthless Kaiju Defence Force want to capture for nefarious purposes. At two hours in length, the picture is too long for its own good. It's never especially boring or overly drawn out, but there's a sense that it isn't as zippy as it should be. It's fairly enjoyable even during its least compelling segments, but it's the sort of thing that would be more entertaining if it was tightened up a little bit. Generally speaking, it's a perfectly decent effort. It isn't all that compelling and it has this strange, almost made-for-TV sheen that's likely a result of it being a Netflix original. That's not to say it's unsuccessful, just that it never quite feels like a real movie. Still, it's fairly fun on occasion and is visually vibrant throughout. Although some of its designs are a little odd (although I can't quite put my finger on why), its animation is lively and suitably stylised. It has a few engaging set-pieces and a decent emotional through line. Although some elements of its plot aren't explored as deeply as they ought to be and, generally speaking, its narrative is a little messy, the piece has a solid understanding of what it wants to do and it does it reasonably well. I'm not particularly enthusiastic about any of it, but it's good enough for what it is and sometimes that's just fine.

I saw this movie with one of my best friends and we were commenting, pausing and rewinding the movie all the time, so many details to see, so many memorable scenes to repeat.

From the beginning the protagonist seemed charismatic to me, despite being egocentric. Although of course, later we see the reason for his attitude, and it is easy to empathize with him.

In fact, it is easy to empathize with ALL the characters.

AND THE BABY, OH MY GOD, THE BABY. SHE IS REALLY ADORABLE. Every time she appeared on the screen my heart melted.

We had a very good time watching the movie, so much so that we are now watching it a second time, to capture as many details as possible.

It has become one of my favorites. An excellent movie.

7/10 = Pretty good for me.

First things first, I wouldn't recommend this for adults. All the character motivations are fairly shallow, and the cliches run rampant. There are a few surprises, but they're out of left field and stay unexplained.

It was still an enjoyable movie to pass time. And the place it gets bumped up from "just OK" to "pretty good" is the excellent use of craft. There are dozens of scenes with excellent framing that could be frozen and used as pictures in their own right. ILM made great use of Dreamwork's "Moonbeam" program to convey the world. The textures are photorealistic enough to draw one in, while the exaggerated features enhance the personalities of the cartoon characters portrayed. And rather than pulling one out of immersion, the occasional flashes of line-art actually enhance the experience of "fun surrounding watching a cartoon".

Pretty good for any Ultraman fan out there, good job.

The story draws on many of the old and new things that make up the Ultraman series, the easy-going vibe, the cool fights, and most of all the simple but heartful message.

Ive seen complaints that it isnt as serious as Ultraman should be, but honestly you can have any story with this character, campy and easy-going at times like the original 66 Ultraman, more serious like Ultraseven or Nexus, or a middle point like Tiga, in the end it's still Ultraman, and I personally believe it's a great new story for possible new fans, specially because it's on such a worldwide platform like Netflix. I really hope this is the gateway for lots of new fans, I think it very well could be, and even if it isn't, it for sure told a great Ultraman story that newcomers and old fans can enjoy, on that note, go watch Ultraman Mebius I think the vibes are very similar.

-Shuwatch.

Title, everyone giving this 8, 9, and 10/10 scores either aren't serious or rate any mildly good movie a 10 out of 10. This movie was an entertaining childrens movie at best, I dont see many adults or teens rating this movie within their top 20, which is what I believe should constitute a 9 or higher score. This is why I think the 8 plus ratings are either being disingenous or the reviewers rate every movie a high score. Yes, it has good animation. But the characters are boring and everything they do is quite telegraphed. If the animation alone can hold your attention, I say go for it. The only honest sounding review here comes from the one that claims they watched it in two sittings. It's an ok movie that will probably take two sittings due to its underwhelming story. Either that or viewers will skip through it to get to its fantastic animation, no judgement on my part, I was very tempted to do the exact same thing.

This movie lacked substance. Very lackluster. For a Netflix film it was ok, but did nothing else for the audience. The main chatacter, Ken, isn't even that protagonist that the audience is looking for. The rumor mill is that the ladies are simping over him. I don't see it myself.

The plot was subpar. It has been done before, time and time again. Character dynamics were mid. I just couldn't seem to get into it. Maybe it was the protagonist, or lack there of. The father/child dynamic was cute, but couldn't save the movie. Save your time with watching this. If anyone at Netflix has any sense they will remove this movie immediately.

PS. Ken Sato was trash.

Definitely the cutest Kaiju movie. I liked the characters to where I was able to feel for them, but not to the point to where I was attached to them. It's a bit of a roller coaster. It has some solid, fun action sequences, to some that were boring. I do have to mention the final fight. That was definitely the highlight of the movie for me. I loved that by the end all of the characters came together. The action at the end was top notch, and it was probably the best animated part of the film. It also had a killer theme! That's also when Ken's arc became more clear. It's just the fact that all of this great stuff is saved for the end, is what makes me dislike some parts of the film.

Ultraman: Rising is a visually stunning animated film that breathes new life into the beloved franchise. My experience watching it was thoroughly enjoyable, as the film combines spectacular action sequences with heartfelt storytelling.

The vibrant CG animation draws strong inspiration from the Spiderverse films, creating a dynamic visual style that kept me captivated throughout. The characters are well-developed, particularly Ken, who serves as a relatable model for responsibility and forgiveness. I appreciated how the film balances humor and emotional depth, making it suitable for viewers of all ages.

While the pacing occasionally felt uneven, the overall narrative was engaging and kept me invested in the characters' journeys. The action scenes are exhilarating, showcasing Ultraman's iconic battles in a way that feels fresh and exciting.

Overall, Ultraman: Rising is a fantastic addition to the franchise that successfully combines family-friendly entertainment with sophistication. It left me feeling uplifted and eager for more adventures in this universe.

Ultraman is a franchise that has existed in some form or another for about 60 years. I have been aware of him, but my only real exposure to him was a SNES video game. So, I'm sure there are plot points in this film that don't make sense to me, but a real "ultra fan" would be able to tell why it happened. Although I may not know Ultraman, I do know baseball, and they call a home run a "grand slam" despite no one else being on the bases. The movie even feels like it is setting up a TV series.

But how does it hold up as a self-contained film? It is pretty good. It is a nice family film about parenting and humility with a mix of comedy and action to wrap things up. It doesn't feel complete; it's a bit predictable and some plot points don't add up. But overall, it's fine. Not Ultra but fine.

So it's a Netflix movie, keep that in mind.

But overall, this hits all the right boxes and even a few surprises. The emotional aspect is really well done and they make you care about the characters along the way.

Make sure you have seen the first one it'll be a little confusing. I appreciated the they didn't force any romance and they didn't make everything perfect for the character.

As a parent I thought they did a good job of displaying some of the difficulties that come with raising kids, especially if they sometimes act like monsters.

If you have Netflix, give this movie a shot. I think you'll like it.

One of the few Netflix Movies which really pulled me in. Watched this with my youngest brother and he adored it just like me. I'm wasn't familiar with Ultraman until I saw the Netflix Film and now I'm planning on watching the Anime soon. The Movie captured a lot of emotions within Sport, family and the thing I love most but unfortunately can't relate to, being a Superhero. The Animation was brilliant and the plot was captivating. Netflix need to keep producing magic like Ultraman: Rising, these sort of Films are what the people want. Ken Sato's character development from start to finish is something terrific to see. Learning that there's more to himself than being an Athlete and Ultraman but more about what his platform as an Athlete and Ultraman should stand for. Also as himself, Ken Sato he should make the most of the family he has left (His father) and he shouldn't turn his back on them because of mistakes but instead try and resolve those mistakes with each other.

"Ultraman: Rising" is an animated feature set in Tokyo, created by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes. It's a family-friendly mashup of "Pacific Rim" and "Big Hero 6" without explaining its extraterrestrial nature. The only barrier is a Netflix subscription. It's a fun, sincere, and thoughtfully conceived kids' entertainment.

"Ultraman: Rising" is a film that focuses on the work-life balance of Ken, a baseball star who returns to Japan to become the new Ultraman. The film showcases Ken's growth and the emotional impact of his absence from his father, Professor Sato. The story is filled with dramatic sports action and battle scenes, with the animation being vibrant and fluid. The film also explores Ultraman's relationship with the public and his relationship with a baby kaiju. The film focuses on the growing relationship between Ken and Professor Sato, highlighting the importance of finding balance in a family. Despite its lack of a richer sense of history, "Ultraman: Rising" is a satisfying film for both adults and children.

I'm brand new to the Ultraman Movies so I haven't watched a lot of those movies, but I was definitely excited to watch this movie and after watching it, Ultraman: Rising (2024) is easily one of the best movies of 2024 so far.

Positives for Ultraman: Rising (2024): The thing that I'll definitely remember this movie for is the theme of family. The them fo family started off slow, but once I got to a certain point in the story, this story hit me hard with a lot of emotion. I also really enjoyed the journey of the main character of Ultraman in this movie. When you first meet Ultraman, he starts off as a selfish punk but as soon as he meets a certain character, he starts to grow and change into a much better person and hero. I also really liked the villain and he's one of those villains who really isn't a villain, he just a normal guy who's lost a lot in his life and he just wants to protect the people from the Kaiju even if that means he has do some horrible things. You can sympathize with him and his motivations, but he also needs to be stopped at the same time. And finally, the action in this movie is absolutely phenomenal from start to finish.

Overall, Ultraman: Rising (2024) is easily one of the best movies that I've watched this and it's definitely one that I'll remember for years to come.

Walking into "Ultraman: Rising" blind, I was primed for a classic throwdown: giant hero vs. Monstrous menace. Boy, was I wrong. But hold on, because that unexpected turn wasn't a bad thing at all.

Sure, the epic Kaiju battles I craved were there, but in smaller doses. Instead, the film surprised me with a heartwarming family story. Here's the deal and a mild spoiler so that you don't flip this on and say, what the hell did they do to Ultraman (just in case you didn't pay attention to the poster art, like me).

Our hero, Ken, is a former athlete thrust back into the world of Ultraman - a legacy passed down through generations. Only this time, the burden of heroism clashes with his everyday struggles as a single dad and that is where the true heart of the film lies in the surprisingly touching relationship between Ken and a newly hatched baby Kaiju.

While the plot might lean towards a familiar family-friendly formula, it's executed well. The humor is spot-on, and the characters, even the villain (looking at you, Professor Sato, you slightly underwhelming mastermind), are endearing.

"Ultraman: Rising" might not be the Kaiju throwdown you expected, but it's a thoroughly enjoyable ride with a surprising amount of heart and great to watch with your kids of almost all ages (because you know, teenagers). The animation is a knockout, and the story, though familiar, is executed with charm.

This is a very bad Ultraman movie. I will have to admit the animation is very good, but damn the story is just bad. Ultraman is now a kaiju defender against human evil villain, wow. No explanation or background information is provided for changes to the ultraman universe. Human lives is just so cheap, they are not worth defending apparently. The one party that is actually defending humanity is turned into a villain, even though in the movie itself there is no one else who is protecting humanity, because ultraman is busy with his life and his father, the former ultraman is now a kaiju loving activist.

It's important to remember that this is an Ultraman animation. Unlike the original series, this film presents a cohesive storyline and makes a genuine effort to expand and develop its characters over its two-hour runtime, particularly focusing on the transformation of the main character from an egocentric individual.

While it may not reach the pinnacle of A-list Hollywood productions, the film successfully captures themes that resonate in the real world such as family, love, and sacrifice. Even the antagonist's motivations are explored, adding depth to the narrative.

For those who grew up with Ultraman in the 80s, this movie is a nostalgic treat. Grab some popcorn, gather your kids, and settle in for an enjoyable ride. Ignore the negative reviews and experience it firsthand to form your own opinion.