The action is sudden and fierce. The TV cameras are close behind. With every match, beautiful winners inch closer to the grand prize - gorgeous losers strip naked before an audience of billions. Harmless fun? Not quit... more »e. Black magic oozes from every pore in the tournament's public facade. Variable Geo is about more than the opponent in the arena. It's about the reach of an international conglomerate, the genius of well-paid scientists, the bond between best friends and what it truly means to be alive. It's about one powerful woman's burning desire to achieve life everlasting, and defeat the one opponent that stalks us all.« less
Todd Rennells | Mesa, AZ United States | 10/30/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know anything about the game this video is based on. I bought the video because there was a buxom babe on the cover and it said "17+". (If this makes me a pig, so be it.) After a few minutes I learned the basis of the movie, namely, waitresses are fighting in a tournament. The winner gets money; the loser has to take off her clothes. My first thought on learning this was the intelligent and well-thought-out query: "Whut the--?!"As I watched more, I can't say the premise made a whole lot more sense, but the movie was decent. The animation was surprisingly good and the fights were cool, though nowhere near the level of Street Fighter II: TAM. The story was actually pretty good, too, better than SF2 or Fatal Fury: TMP. The movie also benefitted from who I consider a very cool villain. This was Damien, the long-limbed, misshapen psychopath whose drug-induced speed and strength make him more than a match for the fighters of the tournament. My only real complaint (and here comes my piggishness again) was that there was not as much nudity as I might have hoped. The main character, Yuka, is absolutely gorgeous but never takes it all off. Bummer.Still, this was a good title and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't need anime to be as thoughtful as Akira to enjoy watching it."
Very Tight Anime Fighting Title
civic82 | Lafayette, CA United States | 08/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have no clue why someone could give this video less than 4 stars. It's one of the best action flicks I have ever seen. The dubbing was EXCELLENT and the animation was super smooth. The fight seens were incredible especially the special moves. They were bright and spectacular and the story was also cool. There is drama in this video but can be really funny at times. This video is well worth a look. Especially since its so cheap and its 90min! Can't beat that. Think about it...Scantily clad waitresses fighting, and the loser has to take it all off. I'd recommend it to 17+ since it does have mature situations. Great video! BUY IT!"
Variable Geo - An interesting take on the fast food industry
afura_of_wind@hotmail.com | VA Beach, VA | 12/20/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Variable Geo is based on a fighting game, and for that reason alone I was unsure about how to aproach this video (anime based on fighting games don't have that great of a track record). The character designs in this video helped to enhance a story that sometimes pushed the bounderies of believability, providing the characters with an extreme amount of personality. The fights between characters were good, but be advised that there is a lot of skin shown (gratuitious fan service). This isn't an anime you should watch for a serious plot, but for those days when you want to watch something silly. Overall, a good video game translation, and worth looking into if lighthearted action is your genre of choice."
Movie Good, Dub Bad.
the DragonBard | Kansas | 05/25/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The anime isn't that bad. The fights are fun, lots of special attacks used. There isn't as much nudity as I would like for a +17 story, and what there is, is pretty much censored.
My main problem with this tape, is that the dubbing, stinks. Even with the volume of my TV as hi as it would go, I could barely understand what they were saying over the sounds of the special effects.
My suggestion, get either the subbed version, or the DVD. That way, you'll at least be able to understand what they're saying."
Poor Fighting Anime
coopertex | CA United States | 01/06/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Variable Geo is a fighting anime mixed with fan service. Waitresses compete in a martial arts tournament in hopes
of earning the title as...(get this)..the "strongest waitress in the world". Yup, you heard it right. Yes it's true, low paid waitresses aspire to beat up other waitresses and be known as the world's strongest. The winner of the competition wins $10 million dollars and a piece of real estate. The losers have to strip off their clothes and bear their shame to the audience.
Yuka, is the main character here and we get to follow her around as she competes in the many boring battles. The action in the fighting sequences are average at best, the martial arts moves
do not look very realistic and were poorly animated. Granted that the series is fantasy based as some of the fighters have powers and can shoot energy beams from their hands or eyes, but the actual physical fighting is weak. The story of course is non-existant. So you might be thinking that at least you'll enjoy the fan service. Let's face it we want to watch anime like this for fan service and you will be disappointed to find out that it is brisk, and far apart. They did NOT include enough topless shots of the female characters and rarely will you see them completely nude! I don't understand why this anime got a "17+" rating when the fan service and violence is very minimal and disappointing. I suggest you watch other fighting anime like "Battle Angel Alita" , "Street Fighter II" and even better "Ikki Tousen" "Fist Of The North Star" and a bunch of others better fighting anime with fan service too. Variable Geo is a rental at best. It is not worth owning.