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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsRogerEbert.comSimon AbramsHiguchi and Anno not only deliver the genre movie goods but also deftly preserve their title character’s sugary purity. Rather than gigantify what was always juvenile material, Shin Ultraman allows the iconic character to retain his original shape and proportions. You and your dad are gonna love the new Ultraman movie.
- 90VarietyRichard KuipersVarietyRichard KuipersTongue-in-cheek but never campy, Shin Ultraman is an object lesson in how to reboot a superhero franchise for modern times.
- 82TheWrapWilliam BibbianiTheWrapWilliam BibbianiIt’s an exciting picture, a smart picture, a fascinating picture, and a wonderfully weird picture.
- 80IGNRafael MotamayorIGNRafael MotamayorIt’s a joyful, uplifting ode to tokusatsu and to superhero tales, and well worth a watch no matter your level of familiarity with the character.
- 80Film ThreatJosiah TealFilm ThreatJosiah TealHiguchi’s knowledge and commitment to the lore, franchise, and Toku genre make Shin Ultraman a must-watch for fans. The film balances classic tropes and introduces new characters in a format allowing any newcomer an ideal entry point into the many Ultra-verses. It’s a masterclass on reintroducing a beloved character while keeping the overall legacy in mind.
- 78Austin ChronicleAustin ChronicleCome for the epic ass kickings, stay for the silliness of giant monsters battling a huge metal man.
- 75The Film StageEli FriedbergThe Film StageEli FriedbergWhat I can’t help but miss in all this is the poetic free spirit and deep human interest that once defined most things associated with Hideaki Anno—his concerns, it seems, have shifted from individual to structural, and perhaps people just aren’t so compelling to him anymore. Higuchi’s evidently having a great deal of fun, however, and surely has more of those rubbery monsters up his sleeve. He’s doing fine.