I'm a bit surprised I never got around to this anime before. It has a decent reputation and I do enjoy a classic sci-fi from the late 80s/early 90s, but somehow I'd never gotten around to it. Until now that is. And I'm glad I did, even though this is quite generic and by the numbers.
There's some girly antics, there's a bit of space opera, and some action scenes. The designs are nice, the pacing is proper, and the…
Watch movies for a long enough time, and most people will end up spending some time weeding through minute-long shorts of the 1890s and 1900s. What sets this film apart is that it's a whopping 45 minutes, which is pretty much unheard of for that time. Sadly, longer isn't always better.
The film offers 32 famous passages from the life of Christ, though without much passion. The segments are short and very functional, which makes them quite dull to sit…
This film asks a lot from its audience. You have to be able to keep with the outlandish art style, the high levels of comedy and absurdity mixed with a well-considered (how implausible as it might be) storyline and the constant assault on the senses. In return, you get one of the most uniquely satisfying anime ever released. A film that can only be compared with a very concise selection of otherwise incomparable animation projects. Hells is a true delight if you appreciate your films a little different, if not it's probably best to stay away from it as far as possible.
Full review:
www.onderhond.com/blog/heruzu-enjueruzu-review-yoshiki-yamakawa
This film, being made in just a week, is obviously a little rough around the edges. At the same time, there's also a level of vitality and energy that is often lacking from films that are more meticulously planned. Tsutsumi made some smart decisions, keeping the cinematography and soundtrack more functional, while focusing on elements that were able to stand out more easily. With two spirited actresses, a fun and progressively more over-the-top script, nifty dark comedy and a very…
