Sailor Moon S - The Movie

Despite its slower pace, this feature incorporates all the positive qualities other Sailor Moon episodes share: sharp, eye-catching artwork; humorous but heartfelt communication among the girls; an understandable plot line; and plenty of flashy transforming. Further enhancements include an intelligent soundtrack (a nice balance of kooky sci-fi and seriously beautiful tunes) and the introduction of the "Outer Senshi." This slightly older, more mature group of young women--Sailors Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto--join our regular band of bubble-spraying, crescent-beaming skirt tossers to melt the ice princess once and for all. The dubbed movie (tagged with the new title of Hearts in Ice) is an edited version of the subtitled film. Some language and violence (a few frames) have been altered. Due to the inclusion of mild nudity (imagine a spinning, naked Barbie), parents may want to think twice before offering this movie to fans younger than 6. The DVD is of the uncut version but also has the English language dialogue. --Liane Thomas

Description
As Serena and her friends enjoy Christmas vacation, an unusual and fierce snowstorm hits town... The evil Snow Queen Kaguya has returned to claim Earth as her own. Crucial to Queen Kaguya's plan is a magical crystal from outer space, approaching Earth disguised as a comet. Once she gets hold of the crystal, she will have the power to suck away all life energy and cover the Earth in ice. Will Sailor Moon find the crystal before Queen Kaguya? Will her powers be enough to save the Earth from permanent winter? All hope lies with the Legendary Ultimate Scout Power!

As for the plot, it's fun, but not the greatest. A comet is coming towards Earth, carrying an evil Ice Princess who wants to take over Earth. Why? We never find out. But she's a cool villan anyhow. A young astronomer sees her comet... but no one believes him! Except Luna. The movie is basically about Luna's love for the man, Kakeru, and her wish to be human. If you like Luna, this movie is for you.

Overall, it's a really good movie. The art and music are of high quality, and the fight scenes are incredible! Plus there's the humor, which is even better in the Japanese version. You'll love it. Trust me.


Great Sailor Moon   January 14, 2005
Serenity (Ohio)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful

Such a cute and touching tale. Luna falls head over heals in love...not for Artemis (sorry man) but for a scientist. Guess she likes the intellectual types...especially when they save her life. Although love is in bloom in december, the scouts have a new problem and enemy on their hands. an evil ice queen is trying to freeze over the entire earth and add it to her collection of frozen planets...immediatly the scouts step up to meet the threat...but the only way to defeat her is my the legendary silver crystal power of love and friendship....will sailor moon use the silver crystal and forfeit her life to save the planet? Not if the scouts can help it!

Okay, thats a brief summary of the basic plot...but there is so muchmore to say about it, but sadly that would take up an entire page...not to mention i dont want to give away what will happen or what comes of Luna's new love. But here are some tasty tid-bits...THIS IS THE ONLY ANIMATED SAILOR MOON WHERE YOU WILL SEE LUNA IN HER HUMAN FORM...thats right...Luna goes homo-sapien and it gets better...not only are the original scouts in this movie...but so are sailor neptune, uranus, and pluto! The outer senshi fight along side our favorite sailors! Not too mention this plot is so enticing it literally sucks you in full force with suspense and action...making you sit on the edge of your seat wondering..."will luna get with her new fling....will artemis be able to steal her back...and will the scouts succeed in their endeavors?"

Here are some feature of the disk you may like to know
-Bi-lingual English and Japanese
-English subtitles
-Art galleries
-Character Profiles
-Uncut
-And more!

Running time is approx. 60 minutes with a 13+ rating, mostly due to violent fighting in the last battel scene, and seeing Luna a bit nude when she turns into a human. One note on the last battel scene, i believe it to be one of the best battle scenes ever made in sailor moon...it gets viloent and downright mean as it should...so of your into good battles....this is one of the best.


Such an enchanting romance   November 26, 1999
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This was an excellent movie. I've gotta say I like the R movie better, but if you don't mind some drama and love, this movie is worth the money! It is definitely a fantastic romance movie, with deep, touching moments. It may get a bit sappy at times, but it's still great. And I was so glad Sailor Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus were in it! Their transformations look incredible! The scene where Luna transforms into a human is very revealing, but she looks really pretty as a girl. Just one thing. Why did Tuxedo Mask have to make such a STUPID showing! I mean it's stupid! Watch to find out! One more thing. The song they play during the credits, Moonlight Destiny (Moonlight Densetsu) is one of the most gorgeous love songs I've ever heard. I mean it's beautiful! Watch this movie now!