Vexille - 2077 Isolation of Japan (movie)

Title: Vexille - 2077 Isolation of Japan (movie) Vexille Vexille - 2077 Nihon Sakoku ベクシル 2077日本鎖国 Overall: Rent Keywords: 2008, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Movie, Sci-Fi Notables: R1 License - FUNimation Concerns over the implications of the advancements in biotechnology and robotics, and their effects on the human body and humanity finally erupted in 2067. The United Nations deemed certain advanced technologies and research trends in cybernetics to be a dangerous threat, imposed restrictions and instituted global surveillance on prevent any misuse and abuse. And while the world accepted the decision, Japan stood alone in disagreement. Under the influence of the Daiwa company, the government of Japan refused to their halt biotech research and withdrew from the UN, created electronic barriers to restrict communications, travel and surveillance, and isolated itself from the world. Now some ten years later, word gets out about problems in Japan, suggesting that they may be up to something. It falls upon an American special forces unit named SWORD to infiltrate and uncover the truth hidden behind Japan’s electronic veil. Animation production by TBS. R1 Licensed by FUNimation. 110min Movie (released in 2008). 2:05min Movie Trailer - YouTube Video

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Overall	Art	Animation	Character Design	Music	Series Story	Episode Story	Reviewer
Rent 4							Jan-Chan	#
Vexille - 2077 Isolation of Japan (movie) This computer-generated futuristic apocalyptic movie is a certain WINNER for those otakus and gamers who are into stunning mecha and demolition action. Reported to be one of the most anticipated anime titles of the year, Vexille is a visual feast of high tech action. The production team who created Appleseed (2004) reunite under the direction of SORI to present a sci-fi thriller that dips into the murky pool that spawned Ghost in the Shell to ask the question; just how far can humanity be upgraded before we stop being human? In addition to asking such difficult questions, they take a sharp jab at the paternalistic manipulations of Japanese corporations by casting them into the roll as the evil technological overlords who have ‘decided’ as to what course humanity should take and what price the people of Japan will be required to pay. With a tone that is critical of Japanese nationalism and certain trends towards isolationism, Japan is cast into the role as the international villain, marching to the beat of a drum last heard during a past great war, with the Americans having to come to rescue again. While the action scenes are top notch and the story is well thought out, certain weakness are readily apparent. The title of the film is drawn from one of the main characters – Vexille, a member of the SWORD assault force with a history of enforcing the UN sanctions in Japan prior to the barrier being errected. Her character and the time spend in some of her personal scenes are very weak, and IMHO detract from the dynamics of the overall story. The true heroine of the story is a woman call Maria, who does not get enough screen time and probably should have been cast as the main character, if not as the center of the story. The merger of animation and CG works well most of the time during the film. The storyline is interesting and engaging, so despite the mentioned weakness, I found myself really enjoyed the 110minutes spend watching. If you are a fan of top notch mecha action or enjoyed the Final Fantasy Spirits Movie, then this is something that is certain to entertain you. And if you are a fan of Frank Herbert’s DUNE series, you will find a fun chuckle in their take on Sand Worms. Last updated Sunday, August 31 2008. Created Tuesday, July 08 2008.

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