Ultraman: Rising

With a surprising level of complexity for a show with giants & monsters, Ultraman: Rising may be the best family film in years
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Starring
Christopher Sean, Tamlyn Tomita
Directors
Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima
Rating
PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation
Where to watch
Netflix
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It can be a little schmaltzy and repetitive, giving important characters too little time to develop while rushing important plot points, but Ultraman: Rising is not what you expect. Instead of a non-stop strobe light of 100-decibel monster battles, it is one of the last ten year's most heartfelt love letters to the challenges of parenthood, self-sacrifice, and doing what's right over what's easy.

Ultraman

began its cinematic life as a Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) television series created by Eiji Tsuburaya and produced by Tsuburaya Productions. The series, Premiering in 1966, introduced the iconic giant superhero Ultraman, who defended Earth against monstrous threats. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations. The character’s enduring popularity has led to a legacy of over 50 years, influencing various media, including TV shows, movies, comics, and video games. Ultraman: Rising is the 37th entry into the giant hero’s cinematic universe.

Ultraman: Rising

Ultraman: Rising revolves around Kenji Sato, a famous baseball player who secretly takes on the mantle of Ultraman. When he ends up caring for the offspring of his arch-enemy, a newborn Kaiju, his heroic path takes an unexpected turn.

 

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James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.

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