| Actor: | Mitsuo Iwata Nozomu Sasaki Mami Koyama Tesshô Genda Hiroshi Ôtake |
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| Director: | Katsuhiro Ôtomo |
| Format: | PAL |
| Audience Rating: | R (Restricted) |
| Category: | VHS Tape |
| Product Group: | Video |
| Theatrical Release Date: | 2001-07-24 |
| ASIN: | B00004CLNO |
Akira
After Tokyo was destroyed in a mysterious blast in 1988, the elaborate city of Neo-Tokyo was built on its ruins. By 2019, Neo-Tokyo has been divided between a powerful and wealthy upper class and the violent punks and motorcycle gangs who haunt its slums. When the members of one gang attempt to strike back at the arrogant lords of the city, they unleash a wider and more destructive conflict than they anticipated. Neo-Tokyo is destroyed in another conflagration, but a new city will arise on its ruins, like a phoenix from its ashes. It's not always easy to tell the thuggish characters in Akira apart, but the emphasis is on expertly cut motorcycle chases and violent gun battles, rather than nuanced performances. The striking, dystopic designs reflect the influence of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, an interesting example of cultural cross-pollination. Akira defines anime for many Americans and is the object of an extremely loyal cult following. Uninitiated viewers may find the two-hour length of this animated epic a bit daunting and choose to watch it in sections. --Charles Solomon
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Average review rating(based on 10 reviews)
(based on 10 reviews)
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Posted:
September 30 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :excellent movie!
Great Movie
...I really love this movie, it has action from the begining and explains what happens till the end! Excellent movie! Guaranteed to buy! read more
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September 14 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :this blu-ray offers perfected sound and picture quality that is high definition heaven with extras being teasers and trailers with storyboards.
The ultimate anime hits Blu!
...Tetsuo goes berserk with his powers as he terrorizes the city through a rampage of destruction until he can find the source of his powers known as Akira.A brilliant, beautifully animated and visua ... read more
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September 12 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :glad to add this to my collection.
Great buy
...Wonderful condition. Glad to add this to my collection. I hear there's a real-life version in the making. read more
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July 21 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :while there's certainly more intelligent content in this one than the typical hollywood fare and to justify the intense focus on visuals, i feel it's underwhelming compared to superior anime titles like grave of the fireflies and ghost in the shell.
An overrated but good installment in the anime genre. 80%
...It was also so impressive, it turned me on to the whole anime genre and even convinced me to pursue a career where I can put my drawing skills to work. After watching Akira for the first time, I ... read more
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May 2 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :the voice over actors associated with the movie had their careers take off with success and respect by the world.
The Film that opened the doors for anime to be accepted internationally.
...Akira kicked the door down for anime to be accepted by the world. The voice over actors associated with the movie had their careers take off with success and respect by the world. I Highly recomme ... read more
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April 26 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :you know, my previous samsung progressive scan dvd player with the hdmi hook-up option, really made my old dvd's look better than my first dvd player did, anyway.
Some improvements here and there, but some scenes not as good as the regular DVD
...This Blu-Ray isn't much better than the DVD that I've had for many years. Some scenes may appear to be sharper on Blu-Ray, but some scenes are b ... improved video quality. I hope you all know t ... read more
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April 15 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :while as a traditionally-animated film it lacks that three-dimensional "pop" associated with the finest live-action transfers, the visual presentation on this disc is astounding and a tremendous upgrade over the dvd.
...This is really a small grievance, however, because the presentation quality of this newest release is so wonderful. It really is the best way to enjoy AKIRA, barring a theatrical presentation.Abs ... read more
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April 1 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :it's quite a bit different from the manga, but it would be difficult to crunch a six volume graphic novel into a two hour film.
...This movie is a masterpiece. It's quite a bit different from the manga, but it would be difficult to crunch a six volume graphic novel into a tw ... us, it is equally as difficult to compare the ... read more
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March 25 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :!" the truth is that i love the film.
...These are the two biggest problems, but they're not the only ones.(Another reviewer labeled them) Akira doesn't even show up until the end, and, when you think he will, it's something else entirel ... read more
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March 21 2010
review from Amazon User
Pros & Cons :there were scuffs on the case but i was warned before hand about those.
...Got my product in a timely fashion no complaints. There were scuffs on the case but i was warned before hand about those. Great to work with and ,again, no complaints. read more
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