mike-moran

Before I watched this film I was a high flying business man working in London. A mover and shaker, a big wig you know the type. I brought and destroyed people like you before lunch time just for kicks, but that all changed. On one of my rare moments off, I managed to slow down enough to watch this film. And let me say this I am a changed man. Instead of going to work and holding meetings with people all over the world, I just walk around in my pants all day drinking White Russians and touching myself. Oh and there's some bowling involved as well. Pay close attention to my story, for we all need to slow down. Instead of working have a drink, or go bowling. Or what ever you want I don't give a crap what you do!!!

A great movie to just sit back and enjoy, not in the mind set of Akira, Ghost in the Shell or Perfect Blue just a great all out action film. When I first saw this movie I was amazed by the high quality of the action and the animation. To this day they both still stand the test of time. One of the best anime's set around the time period of feudal Japan, although the main reason to see this film is for the characters. Not so much for the good guys but the villains. The designs of the villains are outstanding and there individual powers uniquely brilliant.

For me this was my first anime movie, and all I can say is that there is no better way to be introduced to this type of genre. I never thought an animated movie could be as thought provoking and as intelligent as this before I saw it. Although the movie is not as in-depth as the original manga version.