Amazon.com: The 1999 theatrical feature of You're Under Arrest turns the rather tame "fan service" comedy into a straightforward cop movie. After a year of training in other areas of police work, Miyuki and Natsumi return to Bokuto Police Station. In the broadcast series and specials, they went after panty thieves and peeping toms. This time, a gang of terrorists has obtained the plan for a simulated attack created for police training--and they're putting it into action. Instead of the usual showers and locker room scenes, director Junji Nishimura offers outrageous chase sequences involving patrol cars, motorcycles, boats, and helicopters. Miyuki and Natsumi save the day, but the fast-paced action can't quite cover the gaping holes in the plot. The terrorists are thwarted, but never identified, and no one explains how attacking a small Tokyo police station is tied to sabotaging global financial institutions. (Rated 15 and older: violence) --Charles Solomon
An Arresting Development A little action, a little comedy, a little drama, and a solid story wrapped up in some very fine animation makes "You're Under Arrest: The Movie" enticing to watch and own. Though more serious with an overall darker tone as compared to the light-hearted tv series, the movie paces itself with the antics of the police partner duo Miyuki and Natsumi yet stays like that at best.
The crisp animation of the actions sequences and theatrical aura will give viewers a ride for their money but the abrupt red lights in the form of brow-raising still frames leave goers bewildered and dazed. Though sparce and lasting only a second or two, they appear in the midst of heated action sequences and temporarily suspend you in your seat and cut off interest until the moment passes.
The storyline itself is intriguing and pushes the series towards an interesting direction. However, the 90mins doesn't allow for the story to develop much and sink in. Things often seem too rushed and the end leaves a bitter sweet satisfaction.
In terms of audio, the 5.1 Surround Sound makes listening a breeze.
Good not great. The movie has great potential but doesn't bring in the thrill viewers are accustomed to watching from the series. Overall, it's still worth having and you'll find yourself eyeing it once in a while.
Not the same 'Slice of Life', but highly enjoyable nonetheless... In the YUA movie, it's important to consider it's release some time after--long after--both seasons of the television show and the original OVA. It's fairly apparent that the creators made an effort to broaden it's appeal from something of a niche market for tech-heavy, light fanservice comedies, turning out what is far more seriously-minded than any of the previous material.
That being said, it's very entertaining, with animation that's superb compared to the rather visually-disappointing first and second seasons of the TV series, with good voice acting and a steady pace of plot. This isn't a cliched shoot-'em-up cop movie--if you want to see people die horribly in gunfights, you're not going to like this (or the rest of YUA, for that matter). In this regard, it does stay true to the material, though it's not the same slice-of-life sort of script that defined the show. However, even if you're not a YUA fan, so long as you're patient and willing to pay attention to detail and a complex plot, you should enjoy this. Not for lazy watchers.
Could have been better... First off, this movie is pretty good at least if you like police Anime. With the action scenes such as the quick fights and car chases and the exciting climantic ending much like New Dominion Tank Police but with a little scooter and tough little Natsumi taking out the bad guys in the helicoptor by doing a wild stunt. While it was fun to watch, it did seem more serious than the first season. The second season is still in Japan, I think its called Taiho Sichauzo No Mercy or that might be another part of the series where Natsumi and Miyuki are working for the Los Angeles Police Department.
funny and safe for kids This is good! I liked what I've seen of the original series and the movie didn't let me down. The characters are the best thing about YUA (I love the Chief, Yoriko, Aoi, and Nakajima Ken)!, and we get a chance to see some different sides to them in the movie. It's way more serious than the series, but still very funny, and it's something I can watch with my kids without feeling dumbed-down or bored out of my mind.
Wait for the Special Edition instead... Do not buy this letterboxed crap that looks absolutely horrendous. It sets an example of what not to put on a DVD. ADV will be releasing a special edition on 9/27/2005 that features a brand new, anamorphic transfer and 5.1 audio.
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