Gen:Lock...
I saw previews on Cartoon Network for Gen:Lock...
During the course of Gen:Lock, we see the gathering together of a diverse group of young people for this last-hope-of-humanity effort -- tried and true giant robot genre stuff. In my humble opinion, what lifts this series out of the ordinary, is the voice talents of actor, David Tenant and the wonderful writing showcasing his talents, as he breaths life into a mad scientist type with a peaceful inclination, not unlike his iconic role in Doctor Who.
Another aspect of Gen:Lock that I liked is featured in a short scene in which one member of the group of young people who has never played a guitar, describes having vague memories of learning to play a guitar in a city that she never visited and the group of young people realizes that their memories are blending into one-another in unexpected ways. This scene brings in another tried and true science-fiction staple in which the lines between humans and machines become blurred. As it happens, in my humble opinion, the blurred lines between humans and machines were illustrated better in Ghost In The Shell, but, I do like that there is this extra layer of depth in Gen:Lock.
Overall, Gen:Lock was intriguing enough to hold my attention for a little while, but, I have concerns that the lack of a clearly defined enemy could cause the series to become bogged down in politics and ideology. It remains to be seen if the series will continue to hold my interest, but, at least the first season was reasonably entertaining. I would give Gen:Lock a 3 out of 5.
I'm not really a fan of giant robot shows, but, I decided to give Gen:Lock a try. First off, I should note that the animation is not as polished as I would like, but, the story is not half bad and makes up for some of the deficiencies in the animation. The story centers on a mysterious force that is attempting to take control of portions of the United States. As far as I can tell, it's unclear if the attacking force is part of a coup, if the U.S. is in the midst of a civil war, or if this force is part of an international threat. Gen:Lock is set at a time in the not-too-distant-future where there are walking robots equipped with artificial intelligence and weapons that incorporate nano-technology.Featuring an all-star cast of voices from award-winning actors such as Michael B. Jordan, Maisie Williams, David Tennant, and Dakota Fanning, the science-fiction series Gen:Lock delivers an action-packed tale of mechanized warfare. Set in a dystopian future, Earth's last free society recruits a diverse young team of robot pilots in the hopes of saving the world. The story follows the Gen:Lock experiment as the members upload their minds to control giant mecha robots to do battle against the invading forces of The Union and its tyrannical leader.
During the course of Gen:Lock, we see the gathering together of a diverse group of young people for this last-hope-of-humanity effort -- tried and true giant robot genre stuff. In my humble opinion, what lifts this series out of the ordinary, is the voice talents of actor, David Tenant and the wonderful writing showcasing his talents, as he breaths life into a mad scientist type with a peaceful inclination, not unlike his iconic role in Doctor Who.
Another aspect of Gen:Lock that I liked is featured in a short scene in which one member of the group of young people who has never played a guitar, describes having vague memories of learning to play a guitar in a city that she never visited and the group of young people realizes that their memories are blending into one-another in unexpected ways. This scene brings in another tried and true science-fiction staple in which the lines between humans and machines become blurred. As it happens, in my humble opinion, the blurred lines between humans and machines were illustrated better in Ghost In The Shell, but, I do like that there is this extra layer of depth in Gen:Lock.
Overall, Gen:Lock was intriguing enough to hold my attention for a little while, but, I have concerns that the lack of a clearly defined enemy could cause the series to become bogged down in politics and ideology. It remains to be seen if the series will continue to hold my interest, but, at least the first season was reasonably entertaining. I would give Gen:Lock a 3 out of 5.
