Appleseed (Widescreen) (2004)
by Shinji Aramaki
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Actor: Ai Kobayashi, Akimoto Tsubasa, Asumi Miwa, Jûrôta Kosugi, Yuki MatsuokaDirector: Shinji Aramaki
Producer: Eiichi Takahashi
Producer: Fumihiko Sori
Producer: Haruyo Kanesaku
Producer: Hideki Goto
Writer: Haruka Handa
Writer: Masamune Shirow
Writer: Tsutomu Kamishiro
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; Japanese (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 101 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-05-10
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
DVD Reviews of Appleseed (Widescreen) (2004)
DVD Review: "Bioroids Don't Kill Other Bioroids !"
Summary: 4 Stars
Appleseed is a CGI (computer-generated imagery) anime movie directed by Shinji Aramaki ,Based on Appleseed manga series that was published in 1985 by Masamune Shirow . And this is a completely separate work thats not to be confused with Appleseed.
~ Story :
Well , First of all i personally found that the plot was unnecessarily complex . Keeping track of all the events and information presented through the different events taking part in the anime is something rather difficult . I am sure others may disagree but most fans of the show agree on this . However to try and give you the best idea about the story without ruining the movie for you I summed it up in the following :
After a series of events Deunan wakes up in a Utopian city called "Olympus" , Its population is half human and half clone, a genetically-engineered species called Bioroids made from the best technical components. Olympus is governed by three factions: Prime Minister Athena, who Deunan seems to know; General Edward Uranus III, head of the Olympus Regular Army; and the Council of Elders -- seven old men hooked up to life support and anti-gravity chairs. Yet everything in the city is observed by an artificial intelligence named Gaia, which resides in a building called Tartarus. Here, Deunan integrates into the prestigious ESWAT organization to serve as the city's guardian and becomes friends with a Biorod named Hitomi. Bioroids are created from the DNA Deunan's father, Carl, making the Bioroids her brothers and sisters, genetically speaking. Unfortunately, they have a lifespan much shorter than those of humans due to the suppression of their reproductive capabilities. When the facilities that were used in the Bioroid's life extension processes are destroyed by a secret faction of Olympus army , Appleseed is revealed as a data created by Deunan's scientist mom Professor Gia . However some believe that Bioroids are a threat to the future advancement of mankind, whilst others believe that humans themselves are the threat. The ultimate question is over everyone's right to life, and whether or not one group deserves life more than the other. At the center of this battle is Appleseed, the data that is able to extend Bioroid life.
~ Art and Animation:
This is CGI at it's best , Looking at the fact that this movie was created back then in 2004 . The character movement may seem awkward and unnatural at times but nothing that would ruin the overall quality of this movie . The action sequences are Mind blowing , The Robot design are more than out-standing and as a person who enjoys Mecha/Robots and Sci-fi i found Appleseed's execution to be more than full-filling . However i struggled to get through this movie at first , Heck I've had the DVD for over a year but only got to finish it today . I've tried to watch it many times in the past but found my-self getting bored fast .. BUT when you get to a certain part in the movie and past the first 30 minutes it all starts making sense and you truly get to experience the beauty of the work behind this movie.
~ Music & Soundtrack :
Well , the soundtrack was one of the reasons that got me to watch this movie 'till the end. It's Awesome .. The soundtrack and music to the series features an electronic, techno and trance theme, And it's all in english. No J-pop / J-rock or metal .. It's techno × Trance , Appleseed is truly worth purchasing if you enjoyed the show .
~ APPLESEED Ex Machina
Appleseed EX Machina ( Ex: 'outside / out of', Machina: 'machine', pronounced [eks-mah-kee-nah])Is the anime movie sequeal to Appleseed , Directed by the same director Shinji Aramaki. It was released on 20th October 2007 in Japan . The movie made it american premiere at The Jules Verne Adventures Film Festival in Los Angeles on December 15th, 2007. It is scheduled for release by Warner Home Video on March 11, 2008, onto Appleseed Ex Machina (Two-Disc Special Edition) Appleseed Ex Machina (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD], and Appleseed Ex Machina [Blu-ray].
Conclusion :
This is a review for those who aren't sure about Appleseed , But please keep in mind that this is not a drama / Psychological anime that well shock you or move you or teach something or two about life. But it's rather an action fast-paced sci-fi movie that well surely entertain you . I only gave this movie 4 stars because i wanted to see more emotions and a better conclusion but as i haven't seen the squeal yet . I'd settle down with 4 stars. Bottom line just give it a try who knows maybe you'll like it ? .
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