A must see film watch it with an open mind

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 2005)

I'd heard about Akira for a number of years but had never felt particularly compelled to watch it. Yet after stumbling around the music store and finding nothing of any real interest i fought what the hell and decided to buy the two disc DVD set the first disc been the original re-dubbed version and the second the newly digitally enhanced version. I have to be honest the first time i watched i was somewhat confused and wondering if spending £17.99 had really been worth it. Sorry to bring up my consumer history but the point iam trying to make is that one must really be patient when watching Akira. Some people (disneyites and airheads) will probably tire quickly of its somewhat elaborate plot and grisly beginnings. But if one watches this film with an open mind then you should come to appreciate just how good of this movie this is. I really only came to realise this fact after watching it for a second time and started truly appreciating not only a visually stunning movie but one with a gripping storyline and some excellent characters. I've decided not to go into the storyline namely cause i don't want to ruin it and every other review on this website seems to tell you anyway. The point Iam trying to make is to not be put off if you don't feel yourself initially warming to this film because if you stick with it you'll come to realise like i did that this film is a masterpiece and deserves to be talked about in the same breath as films like the Matrix etc. For gods sakes my 16 year old sister who loves Disney films and pap like Bring it On thought it was cool if a bit odd. Don't be put off Akira rules!!!! One other thing watch the digitally enhanced version the animation is far superior plus the English re-dubbing is miles better