A different way of telling a story

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

I only have watched 15 of the 27 Episodes of this anime, which concludes the first mayor ark of the story, because I really wanted to give this show a shot. And I must say, the animation is quite stunning, but the story isn't too good, pretty basic in fact, but so over the top like only anime can. Most of the characters are pretty annoying, and aren't really that likable, because they scream almost all the time, which in itself is pretty aggravating . At least the dub isn't too bad. A few characters you grew to love. And many of the gunman designs are very creative and fun to watch. Still, I can't really get warm with it, it's just isn't my taste, which is why I only give it 6/10 I see that they put a lot of effort in the animation and style and did the best they could with the source material. I wish other anime would get that good animation as well.

First off, the fan service is slightly heavier than most anime series i tend to follow, but this show is much more than the fan service. It is an excellent observation of human survival, that reminds me of elements of Doctor Who when it comes to human perseverance. it has elements of many things but its all compressed into 27 episodes, minus one thats just a recap. it covers a lot of character growth and many epic fight scene. every few episodes seem to increase the magnitude of each fight and power wielded by each party but somehow it holds together and stays inspiring despite the eventual outrageous of each struggle, which also reminds me of the ridiculousness of DBZ with the many levels of furthering the super saiyan state but this anime holds that elevation together with much less of a feeling of the writers floundering for ideas. In my book its an excellent watch and has a little bit of something for everyone, a bit of humor, a bit of serious emotions in the mix and a bit of fan service if thats your thing.

Gurren Lagann is action-packed, funny and colourful to the viewers. It's an absolute feast for the eyes and every hard-boiled otaku should watch this show. It's got robots, busty yet rough-and-tough babes, and ultra-masculine protagonists who inhabit these shonen-esque stories and can be role models to boys that have low self-esteem and look upon these larger-than-life characters as inspirations. Simon and Kamina are great leads for the show; and their big-brother/little-brother dynamic is nearly comparable to FullMetal Alchemist. Gurren is a romp that doesn't really break any new ground; but the thing is its memorably creative take on the mecha genre helps Lagann identify itself as a unique show that knows all it wants to do is have fun and not be taken too seriously.The Japanese hardly ever cease to amaze animation lovers the world over; and this lover here approves of this cult-classic show big time! Wonderful stuff!

If you want a series that can bring entire classes of people together. If you want a show that can make parents, kids, teens, and even my 60 year old uncle watch, then watch this show. TTGL(Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) is a perfect mix of the elements that make anime the great product that the have become. When most people say cartoons are for kids tie them to a chair and make them watch TTGL. It's comedy has the high and low brow elements that you miss from Hollywood movies. It's action-sequences beat every single anime and action movie I have seen other than Gundam Wing and The Matrix. And the dramatic themes of love, coming of age, depression, grief, forgiveness, friendship, revolution, combine with this underdog as dominator feeling that out does anything you have seen before. You will finish this series and start quoting it after the very first episode. I defy you to not quote Kamina when he says Don't believe in the you that believes in me, or the me that believes in you. Believe in you, the you that believes in yourself. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is truly epic. And to quote the shows fans, completely chock full of GAR!