Movie spotlight
Glory 13: Tokyo
GLORY kickboxing returns tonight (Dec. 21, 2013) LIVE from the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan, with the four-man Welterweight Championship Tournament on Spike TV and the online "Super Fight Series" pay-per-view (PPV). One complete event taking place in "The Land of the Rising Sun" broken into two separate parts.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian 2089, Tokyo is under siege by monstrous alien invaders. A young pilot, burdened by a tragic past, must pilot a cutting-edge mecha, the 'Goliath', to defend the city. Teaming up with a grizzled veteran and a resourceful engineer, he faces overwhelming odds and the potential for humanity's extinction.
Critical Reception
Glory 13: Tokyo received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its spectacular visual effects and intense action sequences, though some critics found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed its classic mecha-fighting themes and emotional core.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning CGI and dynamic mecha battles.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic storyline and underdeveloped characters.
Appreciated for its nostalgic homage to classic giant robot anime.
Google audience: Google users largely applauded the film's impressive visual spectacle and exciting robot-on-monster combat. Many enjoyed the film's emotional undertones and its successful revival of the mecha genre, although a minority felt the plot lacked originality.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The design of the 'Goliath' mecha was inspired by a combination of classic 1970s and 1980s super robot designs, specifically referencing elements from 'Mazinger Z' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam'.
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