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This is a powerful film. The animation and drawing is
fantastic and incredibly realistic, in fact one of this film’s main strengths is
its realism. Every event in this film could have happened, there are no giant
robots, no demons, no magical powers or laser cannons. Special forces are armed
with MG 42's, the police drive Volkswagen Beetles, rioters throw bricks and
Molotov cocktails. This could have been a live action film but it works
remarkably well as an anime, the writer Mamoru Oshii is famous mainly for
directing Ghost in the Shell but this film is a testament to his ability in
design and scriptwriting. The best aspect of this film is the use of Rottkappchen
(the disturbing Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood) as a
subtext. This was an inspired idea, the quotes that are frequently used in the
dialogue really tie in with what is going on and the parallels between the
stories are cleverly handled. The ending is also very powerful and I didn’t see
it coming – even though I should have done if I had really thought about it. Best Bit: The shocking final scene. Worst Bit: The senior police discussions. Ratings Feature:
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