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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) (1001 movies items)" Notes: The first time I saw it, I was about 15 years old and it completely blew me my mind. Indeed, I had never seen anything like this before and I thought it was just fascinating (Eventually, I also bought the comic-books which I also highly recommend). Indeed, this animated movie was just so well done and it was definitely a milestone when it was made. The whole thing looked great (and still does 20 years later) but, above all, the story was just mesmerizing. I always had a weak spot for th"
2016: Films I've Watched in August (28 movies items)"Re-Watched in the theater 8/2/2016 My face was slapped with a permanent grin when I saw this film would be shown at my local theater for a flashback event. I already loved Akira when I first watched it after buying it from a closing sale from Blockbuster; seems so long ago XD But, seeing it again on the big screen brought a whole new level of appreciation towards this anime film. Its retro, its animation is gritty and stylistic (a style from the 80's and 90's I wish studios today would try to "
Agent Kermit's Favorite Things About Movies
“Akira is without doubt the best animated film ever!
The backdrop is neo-Tokyo after the third WW, where we follow some youngsters who have nothing else to do than ride bikes & and take pills. It's a VERY violent film, as it will knock you to the floor and keep you there. The animation is by far the most fantastic i've ever seen, with excellent coloring.
Of course, like manga, it blows completely out of proportions for an eye-dazzling ending.
I recommend the big LaserDisc release, with an amazing making-of.” read more
