Millennium Actress
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Movie Reviews of Millennium Actress
Movie Review: Satoshi Kon Outdones Himself
Summary: 5 Stars
Words can't do justice to this masterpiece. It just reminds me of why I love anime in the first place. From its first scene, you know you are watching a Satoshi Kon film. His attention to details, the striking reality of the sets that reminds you of Mima's room, the deep and live characters that are rare in anime, along with his way of making you guess which is fantasy and which is real in every scene are all here. That doesn't mean that this movie is just another Perfect blue. On the contrary, it's really amazing that the production team wanted to make something like Perfect Blue but the result turned out to be totally different except for the multi-interpretation of story or stereogram as the producer calls it. Not only that, Satoshi Kon adds new visual style to his direction in which he uses rendered colors and moving backgrounds to describe the past.what about the story?!. It's wonderful. It's emotional. It's DEEP. And I mean really DEEP. The director wanted to make a stereogram and he really succeeded in that. Every one will find a different meaning from the story. I won't talk much about the story so that I don't spoil it for any body. This is an absolute gem for anime fans and casual moviegoers alike. And for those who are familiar with Japanese history and particularly Japanese films like Kurosawa's, you will appreciate it even more.
Movie Review: The love of the chase and the romance of unrequited love
Summary: 5 Stars
"Millennium Actress" does what every good animation should do. It takes a good look at the medium, and puts forth a story that utilizes the unique strengths of animation, making a film that could not be live-action. This is a master at work.Both intellectual and emotional, the story is profound and touching, deep with sorrow and hope and unspoken, unrequited love that lasts throughout the years of a lifetime. The two main stories are Chioyoko, desperately seeking the love of her childhood across the years, a man who gave her a key to "the most important thing" and Genya, the journalist interviewing Chioyoko about her life, and who also has carried a secret, powerful love for most of his lifetime.
Drifting across Chioyoko's lifetime as an actress, the story fades in and out of her movies, blending seamlessly fantasy and reality, past, present and future. The technique is amazing, as is the journey through Japan's history as Chioyoko makes various period films, becoming schoolgirl, peasant, Geisha, prostitute, Samurai princess and astronaut. Always she is seeking the man she knew as a child, and every role is a quest.
A brilliant film, on par with any great animation such as "Grave of the Fireflies" or "Spirited Away."
Movie Review: One of the greatest anime films ever made...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not quite sure how people could cling to Tokyo Godfathers more than Millennium Actress - I can only guess because of the heartfelt Christmas themes found within Godfathers. This film however is one of the best films ever made... surely the best anime movie.
The visuals are stunning, the story's presentation is freaky at times (which is exactly what the director - the same from Perfect Blue - is a master at), yet doesn't carry the same "scary" feel to it as does Perfect Blue. One of the greatest things about this film is that it is extremely realistic. The story is just absolutely amazing, and the ending will probably have you crying.
It isn't so often that an original film as powerful as this comes out. As some know who have read my review of Tokyo Godfathers, I disliked that film simply because it failed to be as original as it presented itself... this movie /is/ truly original. A masterpiece which any movie fanatic should run out and see.
I'm not sure whether or not this film did well particularly with anime fans or with film fanatics (or both), but the due to originality, creativity, and powerful story I'm going to have to give this the highest rating possible.
Movie Review: Another great masterpice!, a touching story....
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another great masterpice from Satoshi Kon, he has made 4 movies and one complete animated series, and there all great, he has a very unique touch for expresing his ideas, he likes to create diferent realities, play with symbols, and always give a message, and not something useless or typical, but somethin more pure, more related to daily life... he has a way of showing how "human" we can all be, showing we all have a sweet side, as dark one...
In this movie he shows the life on an actress through her movies, showing what moved her to become an actress and lead her from one movie to another; he shows that there is more than simple motives for what we do, and that somethimes we dont realize how deep impact our desicions have in our lives, and how life goes on so quick, becomes a great adventure, and finally comes to a conclusion, and maybe, only in the end we get to understand most of our steps along the way.
I think its an animation masterpiece, and anyone that likes anime should see it, you wont regret it. and for anyone who is starting to know about anime, you cant go wrong with this movie.
ENJOY!! i hope this has been helpful.
Movie Review: Simply........Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
Millennium Actress is a hard movie to describe when it comes to its beauty and thoughtful plot and storyline. Throughout the movie I was seemingly impressed with the different ways they animated the film. From bright and lively animation to still shots that looked very life-like. The music was also enchanting and seemed to make the movie that much better. The story can seem quite complex at times and it may take a little while to sink in, but you'll most likely want to watch it again, so that shouldn't be a problem. I thought that the character designs were very well done and the designers did a great job of showing Chiyoko as she becomes older and goes through adolescence and later, an old (but elegant) lady in her 70's. The director even describes Chiyoko as being very 'pure'. At least compared to one of her actress counterparts. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and is full of excitement, humor and an everlasting love. The story is so beautiful and although it may make you cry, it leaves a good feeling that will last all day. I can't say enough good things about it! An instant classic.