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Akira
Genre: Action
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Average Overall Score (of 3):
6.3
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Reviewer:
Walker Paranor Overall
Score:
8.0
Type of Review: General
"Akira,
known by many as the grandfather of anime. My opinion
is that this movie definitely deserves that title. The
idea isn't very original, and yet in some ways it is.
This anime is very gruesome and tragic, and it still
is one of the best.So, what? It doesn't matter that
the animation isnt that great, its still an enjoyable
movie. I got used to the way it was drawn after a good
while, so I isn't that much of a big deal. The animation
isn't the worst, but I think that animation shouldn't
affect much of its overall rating anyway..."
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Reviewer:
KalaxDGOverall
Score:
6.0
Type of Review: General
"A
monstrous manga, both in size and popularity. Also one
of the key releases in the mid-90s. Unfortunately, two
hours was definitely not long enough to fit the 5-volume
manga Akira. Still, although it is obviously lacking
on many levels, Katsuhiro Otomo's epic Akira holds together
quite well as a full-length movie, if a little unhinged..."
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Reviewer:
ShouryuOverall
Score:
5.0
Type of Review: General
"Akira
continues to be proclaimed a masterpiece by anime fans
throughout North America, and when I look at when it
was produced and premiered, I can understand the fanfare
it receives. However, in comparison with anime of the
late '90s and the 21st century, it no longer stands
out. It does remain a high quality and ground breaking
work, but it is no longer uncharted territory, and can
be held up against other similar works such as Evangelion
and Lain..."
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