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"Casshern" is one of those movies that makes you say "wow!" Confusing and over-the-top, this is one of the most visually impressive films I've seen in a long time. Director Kiriya borrows elements from nearly every classic sci-fi film and combines them into an enthralling piece of art.
As with many a Japanese film, the future is damned bleak. Cities have fallen and people are savages. The government is run by old men and young, brash guys who want to take over the world. Somewhere in this story, Tetsuya Azuma (Yusuke Iseya) is killed in war, then miraculously brought back to life by his father, Dr. Kotaro Azuma (Akira Terao). The plot involves Neo-Cells and mutants bent on destruction. Don't worry. I was a little confused on what the story was about. Hot babes run around kicking butt, while giant robots search and destroy. Essentially, it's a movie high on visuals, and that's where it impresses. The film's look reminded me a lot of "Sin City" (2005). I'm not sure who borrowed from whom. Did Kiriya borrow from Frank Miller's graphic novels? Or did directors Robert Rodriguez and Miller borrow a bit from Kiriya's film? No matter, because both are stylistically cool. Even though the film was released in 2004, "Casshern" feels fresh. It doesn't get caught up, at least not too much, in making its hero monolithic like the two "Matrix" sequels did. He and the rest of the cast have some impressive fighting scenes. The mixture of visual effects and animation will glue you to your chair. Although not the most original movie out of Japan, "Casshern" will captivate you. Bill Kallay Special thanks to Click Communications Photos: © DreamWorks/Shochiko. All rights reserved. |