Review of Casshern (2004) by Chris C — 06 Nov 2009

An absolutely stunning distopian future that cuts straight to the core of social disfunction and the less than apparent (but superficial) conflict between social conscience and personal happiness. This film falls just short of a perfect masterpiece, due to the unfinished feel of some of the computer effects (although, the effects are largely amazing, especially considering the budget - but as every scene relies heavily on CGI, as did the less profound popcorn flick 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow).

The characters are all exceptionally wel fleshed out, with a very worthwhile prolonged introduction to the film and superb use of plot devices such as flashbacks, dream sequences and alternate views of the same event or conversation.

And, the cinematography is absolutely stunning! Words cannot describe the beauty Kiriya has achieved for this film. Very highly recommended. It's very difficult to believe that this film is the live action reimagining of the 1973 children's cartoon - if only Hollywood bestowed such depth upon some of its latest attempts at the same thing!