Shin Ultraman Blu-Ray
When Japan's SSSP kaiju defence taskforce finds itself in the midst of a particularly challenging kaiju encounter, a giant silver robot descends from the sky to rescue the country. Dubbed Ultraman, this robot’s identity and purpose are a mystery. As further alien forces arrive on earth, the taskforce, led by Kimio Tamura (Hidetoshi Nishijima, Drive My Car), attempt to identify their true intentions.
Release Details
Classification: PG Mild science fiction themes and violence
Languages: JAPANESE
Subtitles: ENGLISH
Number of Discs: 1 Blu-Ray Discs
Format: Blu-ray, Region: B
Audio: 5.12.0
Video: 1.77:1 Widescreen (16:9)
Copyright: © 2022 Tsuburaya Productions Co. Ltd / Toho Co. Ltd / khara, inc.
Critical Response
"Tongue-in-cheek but never campy, “Shin Ultraman” is an object lesson in how to reboot a superhero franchise for modern times."
- VARIETY
"There’s no winking self-awareness here, no digital recreation of costume seams or slightly visible wires, just an appreciation for the fact that the original series — colorful, imaginative, ambitious — had an aesthetic that worked in its own way."
- THEWRAP
"Come for the epic ass kickings, stay for the silliness of giant monsters battling a huge metal man."
- AUSTIN CHRONICLE
"Younger viewers will adore the creativity, while nostalgic grown-ups will find it all wonderfully amusing. There is a strong sense of fun running right through the whole movie."
- FICTION MACHINE
"Shin Ultraman is a love letter to the show, simultaneously embracing the goofier aspects and adding gravitas where needed."
- THE MOVIE SLEUTH
"If you have ever enjoyed a kaiju film, you will love this."
- EYE FOR FILM
"It’s tremendously slick and entertaining, and that, above all, is indicative of what’s so vital about Shin Ultraman: it’s simply the most fun movie I’ve seen in quite a long time."
- IN REVIEW ONLINE
"The lively pace makes it easy to watch and the spirit generated by Ultraman and his steely determination to do what's right proves to be quite infectious."
- SCREENANARCHY
"It’s a wonderful example of how to do retro-modern storytelling."
- BLOODY DISGUSTING
Mixing the optimistic retro-futurism of the ’60s television show with modernist pop-art aesthetics, Shin Ultraman is destined for future cult classic status, a delightful reimagining of one of Japan’s classic superheroes with a healthy dose of large-scale city-smashing combat to leave you cheering.
Official Selection Sydney Film Festival
Official Selection Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Official Selection New Zealand International Film Festival
Release Details
Classification: PG Mild science fiction themes and violence
Languages: JAPANESE
Subtitles: ENGLISH
Number of Discs: 1 Blu-Ray Discs
Format: Blu-ray, Region: B
Audio: 5.12.0
Video: 1.77:1 Widescreen (16:9)
Copyright: © 2022 Tsuburaya Productions Co. Ltd / Toho Co. Ltd / khara, inc.
Critical Response
"Tongue-in-cheek but never campy, “Shin Ultraman” is an object lesson in how to reboot a superhero franchise for modern times."
- VARIETY
"There’s no winking self-awareness here, no digital recreation of costume seams or slightly visible wires, just an appreciation for the fact that the original series — colorful, imaginative, ambitious — had an aesthetic that worked in its own way."
- THEWRAP
"Come for the epic ass kickings, stay for the silliness of giant monsters battling a huge metal man."
- AUSTIN CHRONICLE
"Younger viewers will adore the creativity, while nostalgic grown-ups will find it all wonderfully amusing. There is a strong sense of fun running right through the whole movie."
- FICTION MACHINE
"Shin Ultraman is a love letter to the show, simultaneously embracing the goofier aspects and adding gravitas where needed."
- THE MOVIE SLEUTH
"If you have ever enjoyed a kaiju film, you will love this."
- EYE FOR FILM
"It’s tremendously slick and entertaining, and that, above all, is indicative of what’s so vital about Shin Ultraman: it’s simply the most fun movie I’ve seen in quite a long time."
- IN REVIEW ONLINE
"The lively pace makes it easy to watch and the spirit generated by Ultraman and his steely determination to do what's right proves to be quite infectious."
- SCREENANARCHY
"It’s a wonderful example of how to do retro-modern storytelling."
- BLOODY DISGUSTING
Mixing the optimistic retro-futurism of the ’60s television show with modernist pop-art aesthetics, Shin Ultraman is destined for future cult classic status, a delightful reimagining of one of Japan’s classic superheroes with a healthy dose of large-scale city-smashing combat to leave you cheering.
Official Selection Sydney Film Festival
Official Selection Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Official Selection New Zealand International Film Festival