Review: an uneven look into a grim future that does n't come close to the level of intelligence and visual splendor that can be seen in other films 
Sentiment: negative

Review: readily dismissed as the tiresome rant of an aging filmmaker still thumbing his nose at convention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: the plot is paper-thin and 
Sentiment: negative

Review: a visionary marvel , but it 's lacking a depth in storytelling usually found in anime like this . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: is the cold comfort that chin 's film serves up with style and empathy