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| Steamboy : 3 of 5 | |
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5.13.2005
9:28 PM | Link |
 Whenever anime gets released to US theaters, it's usually a limited release that doesn't stick around for too long (unless it's something big like a Miyazaki film). I've only seen a few great anime movies on the big screen, and whenever I miss one I always regret it. So, when I saw the Alamo was showing Steamboy for only two nights, I made sure to go! I took my pal Chris (since he needs more anime exposure before A-Kon!), and we really enjoyed the film. The movie was created by Katsuhiro Otomo, who also directed Akira, recognized as one of the films that really brought anime into the public eye. I'll say right off that the plot needs more character development and less epic battles and explosions, but once you accept that fact, the visuals are absolutely stunning and so creative! The story takes place in the 1800s when everything runs on steam, except in this fantasy plot inventors create steam-powered tanks, high-speed vehicles, mechanical battle suits, and even a type of huge rocket! There are three generations of the Steam family, with the youngest being the main character, and the story explores the purpose of science and its misuse as an excuse for war. This is a long film, and it has so many climaxes that I thought it was almost over several times! Steamboy is full of amazing detail - I'm so glad I got to enjoy it in the theater.
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