A terrorist explosion releases a deadly virus on the masses, and it's up to the bounty-hunting Bebop crew to catch the cold-blooded culprit.A terrorist explosion releases a deadly virus on the masses, and it's up to the bounty-hunting Bebop crew to catch the cold-blooded culprit.A terrorist explosion releases a deadly virus on the masses, and it's up to the bounty-hunting Bebop crew to catch the cold-blooded culprit.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Jet Black
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Edward Wong
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Rachid
- (English version)
- (voice)
- Spike Spiegel
- (voice)
- Jet Black
- (voice)
- Edward Wong
- (voice)
- Hoffman
- (voice)
- Shadkins
- (voice)
- Harris
- (voice)
- Captain
- (voice)
- Colonel
- (voice)
- Murata
- (voice)
- Steve
- (voice)
- Elektra Ovirowa
- (voice)
- Carlos
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film takes place between Session 22 Cowboy Funk (1999) and Session 23 Brain Scratch (1999) of the Cowboy Bebop (1998) series.
- GoofsNumerous grammatical and spelling errors on computer screens (this was a loose translation by the Japanese crew).
- Quotes
Vincent: Why don't you shoot?
Spike: What?
Vincent: What's wrong? Lose your nerve? You started out so fearlessly. Go on. Pull the trigger.
Spike: I don't think so. I blow the bounty if I blow you away.
Vincent: I have no fear of death. It just means dreaming in silence. A dream that lasts for eternity.
Spike: [sarcastically] You're an original, aren't you?
- Crazy creditsAfter the closing credits we are taken back to the Bebop living room. Spike naps on the couch. Spike: He was just all alone. He couldn't enjoy a game with anyone else. Like living in a dream... That's the kind of man he was... He spots a butterfly in the air and grabs it. He opens his hand. Nothing is there. TEXT: ARE YOU LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD?
- Alternate versionsIn the American theatrical release prints, a Samuel Goldwyn logo was displayed after the Destination Films logo in the beginning of the film. The logo is missing from subsequent DVD and television versions seen in the US.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Featurettes (2003)
The plot is a bit haunting, especially with the bad guy being a bio-terrorist, but then again, this was made back in 2001, before any of the stuff was going to happen. I'm not going to say much, except it is a bit hard to understand if you only see it once. Also, it helps to better understand the characters if you've seen the TV series.
Yoko Kanno once again composes the music, and it's awesome. Just about every tune perfectly fits in with the scenes.
And what scenes they are. The action scenes kick dirt in the faces of most live action movies I've seen recently. The fight scenes literally make the weak action in the Matrix films look like ballet. Just see the fight at the end of the film and you'll know what I mean. It's just...... wow. I can't really describe it without spoiling anything, and I do not want to do that. Another thing good about animation... you can get away with stuff you could never do in live films, without a ton of CGI. This helps when you see some really big animation stunt. And of course, it couldn't be CB without one of those awesome chases in Spike's ship, the swordfish.
BOTTOM LINE: With the DVD out at most stores, including places like Walmart, you have no excuse to miss this thrill ride.
- SSJAniFan
- Jul 7, 2003
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,000,045
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $234,429
- Apr 6, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $3,008,706
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1