Casshern
2004
Set in a bleak futuristic world, Doctor Azuma applies his knowledge of genetics to attempt to regenerate mankind. When his experiments go drastically wrong, only his dead son can save humanity from a plague of mutant androids. Read more
| Starring | Yusuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi |
|---|---|
| Director | Kazuaki Kiriya |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy, World Cinema |
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Casshern
Set in a bleak futuristic world, Doctor Azuma applies his knowledge of genetics to attempt to regenerate mankind. When his experiments go drastically wrong, only his dead son can save humanity from a plague of mutant androids.
| Starring | Yusuke Iseya, Kumiko Aso, Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi, Fumiyo Kohinata |
|---|---|
| Director | Kazuaki Kiriya |
| Studio | MOMENTUM PICTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 22 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Japanese |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 25 Apr 2005 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
Casshern (2004)
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Adapted from a 25-part anime TV series made in the early 70s, this Japanese computer-generated science-fiction... read more on Time Out
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Better than both Matrix sequels put together - a truly stunning Sci-Fi masterpiece.
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41 out of 53 people found this review helpful
Excellent movie
I really enjoyed this movie. A friend of mine had shown me a preview for it before the movie was released in Japan and I made it a goal to find the movie once it was released on DVD.
The movie has a fairly elaborate plot and has a few little twists here and there. The action scenes are very good and the graphics are excellent. The plot gets a little confusing in a couple of points but overall the plot isn't too hard to figure out.
I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who is really into sci-fi action films and doesn't mind reading subtitles.
The entire film is set against a blue back screen just like Sky Captain but don't let that dissuade you from renting or even buying this film. Definately one to add to your collection.
10/10 for a very entertaining movie. -
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15 out of 19 people found this review helpful
Giant... robots. Nuff said.
Anyone still doubting that CGI deserves a place in modern movie making may want to check out this truly epic tale from Asia because for sheer scope and beauty Casshern deserves to find a massive cult following. Based on a popular Manga TV series this latest sci-fi spectacular is a feast for the eyes, so much so in fact that it may even make your eyes bleed. In a good way of course.
Very similar in style to Sky Captain, Casshern truly is a movie experience like no other. On a visual level at least. Because just like it's source material, Casshern is way to congested to be deemed a masterpiece. So much is crammed in to two and a half hours that character development and many intriguing storylines are picked up and put down without even a moments thought, leaving the senses wandering and the emotions cold.
Still, even if the movie does lose you two thirds of the way in there is still so much to enjoy that it's a film you'll want to revisit again and again. And I didn't even mention the giant robots! -
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