BraveStorm
BraveStorm

BraveStorm

2017Movie81 minJapanese

In the year 2050, mankind is extinct. The last survivors travel back in time to stop the invader, Killgis, aided by roboticist Kenichiro Kurenai. When they arrive at the past, they start to build a giant robot, Red Baron, and the pilot of the Red Baron races against time aided by reinforced humans to identify the alien in a fierce battle which starts in Tokyo for the survival of Earth. This is a re-imagining of the 1970s TV series' "Silver Kamen" and "Super Robot Red Baron".

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Jun'ichi YamamotoGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Tokusatsu

Plot Summary

In a near future, an alien invasion threatens Earth. A young pilot named Kaito, alongside a team of mecha pilots, must join forces to defend humanity. Their only hope lies in the legendary Brave Command, a group of heroes who once saved the planet from a similar threat. Kaito and his companions must awaken their inner courage and pilot powerful machines to combat the extraterrestrial menace.

Critical Reception

BraveStorm received a mixed reception, with praise for its ambitious visual effects and action sequences, characteristic of the Tokusatsu genre. However, critics often pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. Audience reception was generally positive among fans of the genre, who appreciated its return to classic heroic themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive special effects and high-octane action.
  • Criticized for a straightforward and often predictable storyline.
  • Appealed to fans of classic mecha and alien invasion narratives.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited and largely focused on genre appreciation. Fans enjoyed the film's energetic pacing and visual spectacle, aligning with expectations for a modern Tokusatsu film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Tsuburaya Productions, a company renowned for its work on the Ultraman series, bringing a legacy of Tokusatsu filmmaking to BraveStorm.

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