Larissa Murray, Lorelei King, Masako Katsuki
Officer Deunan Knute and her cyborg partner Briaros Hecatonchires must prevent terrorists from gaining control of the Olympus city computer and causing massive chaos. As they fight to stop the terrori...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 24, 2001
Stats: 229 reviews
This version is fun, but it is a more action anime than the heavily padded scifi plot elements of the 2004 Appleseed. This one still has some great art, and for the most part the dialogue seems more naturalistic, perhaps this is because the characters do not hesitate to curse in ...( read more)
MUCH better than the remake. It seems that sometimes the films with older animation make up for it with better plots and storylines, whereas films that beat you over the head with special effects and computer animation are just trying to compensate for a boring film. =p
This movie is the perfect example of anime at it's best. I loved it! And even the second one, Exmachina, was great. The look of the movie is Cell Shaded, and it does indeed look unique.
Great police action, mystery, deep and higher thinking/moral dilemma. A must see.
My opinion of this film might be biased, because I saw the 2005 version first. Also I made the mistake of watching this in English instead of Japanese. Worst. Dub. Ever.
I'm afraid to say it, but this film was a disappointment. The designs are beautiful, as is the animation - and there are some stunning set-pieces. The soundtrack is great (do not use the English dub - it's really poor - subtitles all the way!). The trouble is, it sets up so ma...( read more)
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