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Inventive!
Review date: 2008-03-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
Very inventive, clever film that mixes up the plot so much at the start that you're left wondering what on earth is going on, but it does resolve itself. Graphically interesting. Worth a look
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Review date: 2007-09-11 Rating: 8 out of 10
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If you enjoyed the plays on reality and perception in Perfect Blue and would like to see similar interplay used to good effect in a family film, you will enjoy this anime without doubt.
good looking but slightly shallow
Review date: 2007-06-30 Rating: 6 out of 10
The concept is good, and it is interesting to see how the characeters jump through various time periods, but there's not much else: chiyoko keeps searching for the artist, in real life but this is mirrored by the films she makes, she tells her story, and the camera crew follow her around. That's it. I thought it was excellent film the first time I watched it, but was tedious on the second viewing. It is too short really, but because the story is as one-tracked as it is, it's probablt around the best running time. The soundtrack is great, and it is visually fantastic, and I loved the overall 'look' of the film. The extras are pretty poor, and it's only worth one watch really, so I highly recommend this as a rental.
Gorgeous
Review date: 2006-06-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film is absolutely fantastic. Really beautifully drawn and entertaining. The music is wonderful as well.
I definitely don't even nearly understand all the subtleties of this film. I've watched it a fair few times and it still confuses me. I do love it though.
One of the best things about this film is that it skips through different time periods. So you'll see Chiyoko dressed as a Geisha, then an Empress of a different period, then a ninja surrounded by samurai, then it's set in the war. Definitely a feast for the eyes.
Beautiful
Review date: 2006-04-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
Visually stunning, beautifully crafted and heart rending animation, that will not disappoint the sentimental of film viewers out there. This is a perfect example of Anime at its most mature and intelligent and should if justice be done be enjoyed by more than just your anime faithful. As with most japanese animation it truly has to be watched in its original language to be fully appreciated, and anyone who shuns it because they don't like subtitles then i guess you really don't get foreign film at all....your loss. On the subject of subtitles if anyone from the manga label is reading, we really don't need a description of whistle blowing and rocks falling, thunder cracking etc, this isn't subtitles for the hard of hearing, believe it or not we can actually hear whats going on. Other than that fault top stuff :)
Product Details/Specifications
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Recording label: Manga Entertainment
Manufacturer: Manga Entertainment
EAN: 5022366203845
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Animated, Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2005-09-26
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 83 minutes