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Nov 19, 2010
Firstly, please don't judge this movie by its poster - its not what you thought.
Secondly, please don't rate unless you've done watching it, thank you :)
Prince De La Bun, which is a sequel to the character Mcdull, this title may sound nonsense to you - in fact, it is a parody(and mixture) for the story "Little Prince" and a classic Hong Kong food (So called Bor-Lor-Yao, looks like a Japanese melon bun with a slice of butter in it) Ok that's the background, now start the review.
Story: 10/10
It is not suitable for children, though it does content a few well-planned jokes(Mainly HongKonger oriented). The story
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itself has a gloomy atmosphere as it goes on, full of desperate, as the director wanted to show the contrary between fairy tales(the world in Prince De La Bun's eyes) and the cruel reality. Characters in this movie are so realistic that they're no way graceful and no way a hero - yet they had their own not-so-graceful ways to live on. And more importantly it brought out a message, the Prince(which actually is Mcdull's father) lives in the past as he missed his good old days, and Mcdull's mother as an opposition, she lives in the future, spending all day long planning her "future".
Only their poor son, lives in the present and cherish it. The movie itself contains more which I didn't plan to state it all here, it is deep, darkened and thoughtful, definitely not a children movie though. (I watched it when I was still a kid, and I felt somehow depressed)
Art: 8/10
The art is very appealing. It mixed with several media including photos, 3D techniques, plain pencil drawing etc. to show different feelings in different scenes. Sometimes it is really Western alike and dreamy (while is is describing the Prince's good old days), but sometimes you would just see flocks of buildings at the background - which representing the no-so-pretty side of Hong Kong and the no way romantic society. You would never get bored with arts in this movie.
Sound: 8/10
It made good use of classical music. Yes, most of its background music are classical music from famous composers. They match very well with each particular scene in the movie (some of them are even written with lyrics to sing with) - you will find familiar but it takes a few seconds for us to figure out what it actually is. Lastly, its original music are really good as well, all are preformed by famous artists from Hong Kong, in addition.
Characters: 6/10
The three main characters, father, mother and son are well created, but that's all. Other background characters didn't have much chance to develop themselves and shine in the movie. And I have to admit that, I'm not so satisfied with the character's appearance and drawing style - seems a little bit - dull to me. Just me may be. Anyway maybe they make it dull for the concept Mc"DULL".
Enjoyment: 7/10
It does help one to help and understand life (cherish it as well). And its jokes are really laughable as a local HongKonger :)
However, as I mentioned above, I felt depressed after first watched the movie, for that I deducted some marks for this masterpiece...and for I'm in MAL(An English oriented site, I need to be neutral, the enjoyment for none HongKonger is not that great. (It bothers sometimes, even Chinese that live in the Mainland failed to understand all jokes it contains)
Overall: 8/10
Undoubtely a good movie I reccomand to watch. But I have to warn you, it contains tons of Hong Kong's culture and MAY sound boring to some of you(Oh, of course, it might be interesting for you guys as well!)
Remember, it tells jokes, but it's not a children movie, its an adult one with deep thoughts. And if it didn't please you, its neither your or its fault, blame the culture gap, enjoy :D
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 18, 2010
First of all, I AM A CHINESE living in China Hong Kong. I do studied The Three Kingdoms period for acadamic needs and self interest. Again as a Chinese, I'm quite strict on stories/animes based off The Three Kingdoms - and in this case, Ryofuko is not that good.
Story: 4/10
Being a fanservice anime, I didn't require story that is very rich or interesting. And though the first half of the story is decent to me (where it explained that how the manly man Ryofu turns into a loli girl), however, the storyline totally didn't made good use of the Three Kingdoms. Some characters with the
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same names are appeared but their personalities, settings etc. are totally not related to the originals, and the Three Kingdoms background didn't play an important role despite naming the characters.
Art: 6/10
The art is okay, you know as a fanservice anime art is important right? The main girls are pretty well drawn, fans of this genre would be pleased. Though the guys are comparetively poor (compared with other fanservice anime's minority guys). I do not like the show, but I Chinkyu is very appealing to me I have to admit. (and I'm not a loli con)
Sound: 6/10
Cute op and ed. And the ost is decent, fair enough for such a fanservice anime.
Characters: 5/10
Most female characters are cute, but then again their bonding with the Three Kingdoms are way too weak. The main selling point for a Three Kingdoms based anime is its Three Kingdom theme! Lacking those important bondages is simply no fun, no different from watching a below average lolicon fanservice anime. (And Ryofuko who is a magical girl didn't feel like Ryofu, and the famous Sou Sou even has a personality that TOTALLY opposed the original historical figure)
Enjoyment: 2/10
It is boring, no fun. So far below average - and mainly because of my strict attitude on its Three Kingdom theme so that I failed to focus on its cuteness.
Overall: 5/10 (I rated 4/10 in my profile, but 5/10 is much more decent for all)
If you'd like a fighting magical girl, I reccomand Dokuro-chan for you.
If you'd like a very cutre magical girl(with tons of fanservice), I reccomand Moe-tna.
It you'd like a Three Kingdom based fanservice anime, I highly reccomand Koihime Musou(which I love very much) for you, it has awesome characters, soundtrack and storylines.)
But not Ryofuko, this anime attempted many high aims(fighting scenes, Three Kingdoms, magical loli girl etc.) but none of them was achieved. Anyway if you just wanna take a break, kill time, this simple, brainless - but somehow quite cute(Just look that that Chinkyu, Cuute!), watch it then.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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