This Japanese Anime film was directed by the same guy that did the Cowboy Bebop movie and the modern-masterpiece, Akira so I was super excited to finally see it. While it doesn’t reach the levels of Akira it’s still really good.
It’s set in a dystopian version of Japan where a military police state is in control. A resistance movement has developed. A soldier and a rebel girl end up building a relationship despite the turmoil. There are some amazing visuals in this. Brilliant animation. The first part of the film is particularly strong but the 2nd action struggles to find its footing and move the story along. Luckily, the conclusion is powerful and really ties things together.
If you like anime, this is a must-see.