Steineded How sad is this?

Konterr Brilliant and touching

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Donald F Battle Angel should be great. Its got a fascinating, dark world, fine animation, brutal action scenes, even good characters. Yeah, its exploitative in its violence, but compared to other OVAs, its freaking Shakespeare.But this isn't a stand-alone product. Its based on a manga with 9 volumes. We only get a peak of the first two, in only two episodes. So much is brought to the table...and is left to collect dust. At least in the world of animation. I just hate that mentality. "Like what you see? Better buy the comics..." Does it work as a stand alone? Kind of! o3o' There is a theme of desperation, the misery of living in this junkyard world. For the brief time you spend, the events are well-paced, and you get a great sense of the culture and technology of this world. The dialog could use some work, though, and the English dub ain't that great.Its an alright sit. I wish it had a few more episodes...but then again, I don't particularly like Volumes 3 and 4. :V

Direct This is the one that taught me not to judge an anime by its cover. I expected an hour of mindless violence along with a weak story line. Instead, I found myself in a very deep and well developed world for the short time spent in it. It was all story, and an incredibly imaginative place perfect for the story.It was definately too short. It could have had a great and long lasting series life if they had chosen one. But it was none the less, an enjoying ride, and not a moment of wasted time.

JeffyP This was simply an amazing piece of artwork. This movie had the potential to be right up there next to Akira and Ghost in the Shell. Unfortunately there's just way too much left out, leaving you with a feeling that you've been conned out of a great movie. Gally (the main chick / hero) is the most beautiful anime babe out there. Overall, it's a movie an anime fan will like, but will long for more.... Find the comic books for more.

Ralik This feature deals with the possibility of full cybernetic replacement of the frail human body and the effects this may have on society and the individual. What kind of value would be placed on human life? What capabilities do you build into a machine body? Can a human brain thus sustained, have a soul? There is plenty of action and even a love interest. It's an anime' classic that should be required viewing for any anime' fan. And a great starter for anyone wishing to try anime'. Be advised, though an animated feature, "Gunnm" is graphicly violent. It is NOT a cartoon. No cute bunnys. "Gunnm" (Battle Angel) is an incredibly well animated adaptation of a popular Manga (Japanese Comic Book Style). The only drawback is that their is only one and apparently no plans to continue the work in Anime'. The Manga however... continues.