Hmmmmmmm

Rating: 2/10 (14 August 2013)

I remember seeing this in my teens and being distinctly underwhelmed. But Akira is a film whose stature has grown with time so I thought it would be worth another look in my thirties. It's taken me five days to get to the final third as I keep falling asleep.
Many reviewers have commented on the beautiful animation that to me looks utterly average. Many have also mentioned the character development, which presumably impresses people who've never read a book. Still others praise the apocalyptic nature of Akira, which is never believable for an instant. Some decry the film for its gore content, which would at least have kept me awake.
I guess I just don't get this kind of film. Seems to me like fodder for culture-starved teens and emotionally immature adults.
Hmmmmmmm.