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Is there a doctor
in the house?
Yes, there is, we
call him Black Jack, and he’ll cure what ails you, plus, he does
house calls. Actually, all he does are house calls, because he is
unlicensed and shunned from the world of legal medical
practices, but that doesn’t mean he can’t attend to specific
emergencies personally; it just means he doesn’t accept OHIP.
Needless to say, if you want the best in care, you’ll be forced to
fork out plenty of money. Black Jack doesn’t work for free.
The story begins
with a man named Crossword, and he suffers from a weird disease
that no doctor has been able to cure. Obliviously, he didn’t
think of Black Jack until now. Upon arrival at Crossword’s castle
on a secluded island, Black Jack is greeted by the old and ailing
Crossword. Although sceptical or his skills, Crossword is
prepared to pay Black Jack three million dollars to cue him. This
is easier said then done, as Crosswords symptoms are similar to
those of a water fountain, something that most diseases don’t do.
While the perplexing display of Crossword’s disease takes place,
his wife, Seido runs to his aid with several bottles of water,
which apparently, quell Crossword’s symptoms. Obviously, Black
Jack has his work cut out. The next day, a local child breaks
into the castle and is injured by guard dogs, he takes refuge
inside the castle, and Black Jack tends to him. He reveals that
he must steal in order to support his father who suffers from a
similar disease as Crossword. Black Jack takes a trip to the
village, meets up the local doctor whose brother also suffers from
the same disease,
Kimyra, which
only exists on that island. What is the fate of Crossword, and
can Black Jack cure him?
The second
episode begins with Black Jack swerving in the snow, lost; he
stumbles across a group of girls. He approaches to ask
directions, but ends up treating one of the girls, Ryuuji, after
being injured by a chunk of sharp ice. He guarantees that
everything will be fine.
Six months
later, he returns to the same city after an inconvenient flight
error, and finds himself running into Ryuuji, whom he treated six
months earlier. Her injury has healed quite nicely, and she’s
been waiting for him for months. Sadly enough, all of her friends
are either dead or in a coma. Black Jack agrees to help her
comatose friend by performing nearly impossible and delicate brain
surgery. Overjoyed, Ryuuji takes him out on a date, and
frequently offers to take him home wither her, for various
pleasures. Black Jack gracefully declines and rests for the
upcoming surgery, meanwhile Ryuuji returns to her apartment filled
with angst. She sooths her sorrows with of all things, a cactus.
Can Black Jack pull off the surgery, and will we ever find out why
those cacti are soo damn good?
I won’t spoil
anything, but Black Jack is often able to explain these
supernatural occurrences with oddly mundane medical mumbo-jumbo.
Those who watch ER or study medicine will enjoy this, while those
with weak stomachs will be advised to get a bucket. Soon. Also,
if you’re the action type, don’t get too hopeful, Black Jack
rarely fights, he learns toward the dramatic type.
The visuals
are quite nice, but there is an abundance of still shots, some of
which fit in quite well, while most intrude in the most annoying
manner.
Extras are
limited, as only a theatrical trailer, previews and gallery are
included.
Although
short, I liked BlackJack: Infection, I’m not sure how many will
feel the same. Its unique, mysterious and dramatic, and I’m sure
action junkies will frown at that. However, unless you faint at
the sight of blood, you should check out this title if you’ve got
a rainy day to spare, or studying for a exam in med school. |
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