If you don't get it don't knock it!

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2002)

I have commented before on Akira but I want to make some things clear. You CANNOT compare this movie to the computer animated feces that is unfortunately taking over. eg. SHREK, FINAL FANTASY.These movies are synthetic in terms of animation and pure bubblegum fluff in terms of story, which most people seem to love, thus marketable. Akira is hand drawn and although there are some computer effects they act only as an aid to true artwork. When people don't understand something they will stay away and continue in there mainstream way of life;Hence people comparing this to SHREK (what a joke). AKIRA is not what most people call conventional storytelling. In these terrible days of hollywood movies one might think this would be a breath of fresh air. As for the dogs being blasted near the begining of the film; this shows the type of society Neo-Tokyo is with terrorists posing a threat on the city every day. Yes it's brutal and if you understand that , good, your on your way. The people that come on here and compare this to ICE AGE are the same ones walking out of Scorpion King saying "That was great!" There is a story in AKIRA and it does make sense. If you understand the movie and it's social comments and still don't like it I respect your opinion. But to come on here and cut it up and then say "I didn't get it" makes no sense So please stick to your Julia Roberts movies and Oprah Whinfrey viewing and stay away from hardcore storytelling...It's not for you.
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