jamesgandrew Guyver II Dark Hero is based upon the anime 'Bio Booster Armour Guyver', which follows a teenager fighting threats to the world with his newly discovered bio-armour.I know what you're thinking. What about the first Guyver movie? Well, all you need to know it starred Mark Hamill and it wasn't very good. Steve Wang directs the film and he's most well-known for special effects. He has worked on countless films including Predator, The Monster Squad, DeepStar Six and Gremlins 2. Steve Wang also uses his talents in this film to create some exceptional creature effects, especially for a low budget production.David Hayter, who plays the Guyver, went onto voice Solid Snake in the critically acclaimed video game series Metal Gear Solid. Despite Guyver II Dark Hero having its fair share of bad acting and slow moments, it also has plenty of monsters, bloody moments and cool fight choreography to make it a worthwhile viewing.

BloodTheTelepathicDog This film plays like a bloody version of a Power Rangers episode.. The target audience is unknown, as parents will find it too violent for their children, and adults will find the comic book feel to be completely inane.Kathy Christopherson, a sexy little pixy, was the only reason I watched this film through until the end credits. She reminds me a lot of Kari Wuhrer, and that is a very good thing. She deserves much better than this comic styled stinker.The main star David Hayter was laughable, but has now found his niche as a screenwriter with X-Men under his belt. Lets just hope that he sticks to writing, and doesn't attempt another Guyver flick

dee.reid As a long time fan of "The Guyver," the Japanese Manga series character who is born when an alien armor invades the body of a high school student and transforms him into a bionic superhero, I feel the live American adaptations to be lacking, but this one is worth the while. An evil corporation called Chronos wants the Guyver and will do anything to get it, including using their army of "Zoanoids," human mutants who change form into grotesque monsters at will.If you are a fan of Yoshiki Takaya's Manga series (but are unable to buy the comics or Anime series), it's best you see this live American adaptation first, not Screaming Mad George's first film which was released in 1991. This film, directed by Steve Wang, is less comical and focuses a lot more on the character, getting to the center of his dilemma and how he feels that the Guyver armor is pushing him to kill.But like I said, it's best you see this one first (it's not the best) but you might still want to check this one out if you're curious about Japan's most powerful superhero.

Seiryu Simply put, this movie does a better job of capturing the feel of the original manga/anime. The first movie did little else but spit in it's face. Not only is Dark Hero more accurate in it's presentation, but it's surprising good considering it's budget. Steer clear of the "Jimmy Walker" Guyver, and check this out.