Indescribable, dreamlike

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2003)

I just saw this in the theatre last week, and was completely blown away. Just saying it's a good anime doesn't do it justice- face it, it's a great movie, period. Everything about this movie shines. The wonderful animation style and backgrounds, the bizarre but compelling plot, the sympathetic main character (although she is annoying at the beginning of the film, we grow to like her as her character grows in turn), the great musical score- I can't pinpoint one flaw here, although some scenes are a little intense for small children- I'd say Ages 8 and up for this one. It honestly felt like being transported to an insane but compelling dreamworld. And for those who complain about the story or lack of explanation behind some of the elements, who cares? Does a dream have to make literal sense to be enjoyable? Of course not.
Rent this movie now. If you have an open mind, you won't be disappointed.