Comments on: Black Lagoon 1-4: pirates and salarymen http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/ Get decultured Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:07:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: IKnight http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40065 IKnight Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:22:38 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40065 Mmm, I remember reading a videogame reviewer remark that 'There are only two groups it is entirely morally acceptable to slaughter in a computer game: aliens, and Nazis. And if aliens ever do visit us, they'll sue.' Mmm, I remember reading a videogame reviewer remark that ‘There are only two groups it is entirely morally acceptable to slaughter in a computer game: aliens, and Nazis. And if aliens ever do visit us, they’ll sue.’

]]> By: Martin http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40030 Martin Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:49:41 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40030 @IKnight: ah yes, the manga. I really want to check that out and do a compare/contrast thing after watching this. As for the 'sort-of-honorable pirates' thing, I can't wait to see them take on the neo-nazis. I mean, they're neo-nazis! the badness of the villains is so overdone there, I'm expecting an Indiana Jones setup or something. Which reminds me, there's another one of those coming out soon... @IKnight: ah yes, the manga. I really want to check that out and do a compare/contrast thing after watching this. As for the ’sort-of-honorable pirates’ thing, I can’t wait to see them take on the neo-nazis. I mean, they’re neo-nazis! the badness of the villains is so overdone there, I’m expecting an Indiana Jones setup or something. Which reminds me, there’s another one of those coming out soon…

]]> By: IKnight http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40023 IKnight Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:53:33 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-40023 I remember reading six or seven chapters of the manga, and being amused at the contrast between the sort-of-honourable pirates and the decidedly dishonourable corporation, but I never really found time to watch the anime or continue with the manga. I think your connection of <em>Black Lagoon</em> to <em>Bebop</em> is pretty apt; <em>Lagoon</em> is the drug-dealing, gangland older cousin of <em>Bebop</em>'s tough-but-loveable rogue. Also, I usually just refer to Attitude as 'tude, but each to his own, I suppose. I remember reading six or seven chapters of the manga, and being amused at the contrast between the sort-of-honourable pirates and the decidedly dishonourable corporation, but I never really found time to watch the anime or continue with the manga. I think your connection of Black Lagoon to Bebop is pretty apt; Lagoon is the drug-dealing, gangland older cousin of Bebop’s tough-but-loveable rogue.

Also, I usually just refer to Attitude as ‘tude, but each to his own, I suppose.

]]> By: Martin http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39939 Martin Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:32:33 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39939 @Brikhaus: an advantage of not liking something is that you can give an alternate viewpoint and spot details the fans might miss. As much as I enjoy blogging Ghost Hound, Kaiji and True Tears for instance, I can't even begin to be objective about them because I'm enjoying them so much. @Sarah: absolutely. I was expecting this to be nothing more than mindless fun, which it is. In that sense I was impressed - it's a refreshing change of pace from the angsty drama and headache-inducing sci-fi that I often watch...a guilty pleasure I guess. @Brikhaus: an advantage of not liking something is that you can give an alternate viewpoint and spot details the fans might miss. As much as I enjoy blogging Ghost Hound, Kaiji and True Tears for instance, I can’t even begin to be objective about them because I’m enjoying them so much.

@Sarah: absolutely. I was expecting this to be nothing more than mindless fun, which it is. In that sense I was impressed - it’s a refreshing change of pace from the angsty drama and headache-inducing sci-fi that I often watch…a guilty pleasure I guess.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39914 Sarah Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:26:49 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39914 I think a lot of people dislike certain series because they come to the show with too many expectations. If you drop the expectations and enjoy the show for what it excels at (and this show excels in a few major areas) then there's not much to dislike. Exploration of badass female stereotypes, as well as worldwide crime groups (throughout this and future arcs) make this a very fun show. Expect more than that and you're not really being fair. (Although I love when things get serious.) The relationships between the characters are developed extremely well (Particularly Rock & Revy). I hope you give it a chance, but yes, you are allowed to dislike it if you absolutely have to. I think a lot of people dislike certain series because they come to the show with too many expectations. If you drop the expectations and enjoy the show for what it excels at (and this show excels in a few major areas) then there’s not much to dislike. Exploration of badass female stereotypes, as well as worldwide crime groups (throughout this and future arcs) make this a very fun show. Expect more than that and you’re not really being fair. (Although I love when things get serious.) The relationships between the characters are developed extremely well (Particularly Rock & Revy). I hope you give it a chance, but yes, you are allowed to dislike it if you absolutely have to.

]]> By: BrikHaus http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39910 BrikHaus Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:22:37 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/02/28/black-lagoon-1-4-pirates-and-salarymen/#comment-39910 Nice review. I am currently reviewing this series on my own blog. I have the opposite opinion, and think it is a terrible series. Still, it's always fun to read the opinions of other bloggers. The funniest part is that when I give negative reviews, the fanboys come out of the woodwork to scream, "Why do you review this if you hate it?" I guess bloggers are only allowed to post about shows they like? Anyway, I look forward to your future reviews of this series. Nice review. I am currently reviewing this series on my own blog. I have the opposite opinion, and think it is a terrible series. Still, it’s always fun to read the opinions of other bloggers. The funniest part is that when I give negative reviews, the fanboys come out of the woodwork to scream, “Why do you review this if you hate it?” I guess bloggers are only allowed to post about shows they like? Anyway, I look forward to your future reviews of this series.

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