Fuck "DragonBall Z"
Animated movies from the Land of the Rising Sun, most of which DON'T suck (at least, the ones I've seen)...
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Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1999, PG-13)
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Kôkaku kidôtai (Ghost in the Shell) (Shell Mobile Force) (1996, R)
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Ghost in the Shell 2 - Innocence (2004, PG-13)
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Kaubôi Bibappu: Tengoku no Tobira (Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door) (2003, R)
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Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) (2001, PG)
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Wicked City (Yôjû toshi) (1993, Unrated)
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Ninja Scroll (1995, Unrated)
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Ichi The Killer (Anime) (2004, Unrated)
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Akira (1988, R)
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Paprika (2006, R)
How to describe this movie in two words: Fucked. Up. The colorful cornucopia of images were the equivalent of an acid trip (or, at least what I've been told an acid trip is like). It's visually stunning, and it has a great concept, but it unfortunately runs out of steam towards the end. If you need your anime fix and are looking for something like Hayao Miyazaki's take on "The Cell", give it a shot. |
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Vampire Hunter D (Banpaia hantâ D) (1985, Unrated)
Interesting from a historical standpoint, as far as animation in general is concerned. But that's about the only praise I have for it. The story is shallow, even when compared to the novel it's based on (a fun read, but 'tweren't what I'd call great literature). The design is ugly, the animation is crude, and the voice acting on both coasts is abysmal. Fans of '80s anime TV might get a kick out of it, but for people who want the polish of films like Akira or Ghost in the Shell, this is one to avoid. It's sequel of the same name*, on the other hand, is worth checking out. |
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Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust (2001, R)
A beautiful horror romance, if a bit uneven at times, that tops it's predecessor in every way... |
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My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999, PG)
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Metropolis (Metoroporisu) (2002, PG-13)
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Hotaru no haka (Grave of the Fireflies) (1988, Unrated)
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Blood - The Last Vampire (2001, Unrated)
The animation is beautiful, but it's really light on character development, or an actual story for that matter. It could've been worse, but frankly, it could've been a helluva lot better, too. |
