Search - Freedom Vol. 2 (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) on HD DVD

Glad I saw it when I did

Carleton Smith II | 09/20/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I know this product has not hit american shelves yet but I had a chance to screen it at otakon in baltimore on an impressive HD-TV and sound system.

I screened both episodes and the plot of the first was not all that interesting to me. Worth watching on the equipment that was avalible to see it on just to see the high def in action but aside from that nothing special.

This episode really got me intersted in seeing the rest of the series, however, as it delves far deeper into the exodus from earth as well as exploring more fully what is apprently a giant lunar government conspiracy. I fully expect to watch all of the remaining episodes when I have the time and the money...

Which brings me to my last point. In order to get $30 out of this HD DVD you would have to be a big fan of akira and that kind of animation style AND own an impressive 1080p television AND own a surround sound system to match. Even given the criteria that you love the series and the other work but the director and writter (like Akira) it's still barely even worth the money unless you have the equipment to see it on.

As far as this episode goes I'd say it was a very entertaining "