Title: An impressive sophomore effort...
Product review: Overlong and uneven but with production this staggering it's useless to carp. Imaginative, insightful story-line is given emotional depth thanks to film's charming protagonist (well voiced by Anna Paquin) and Steve Jabonsky's rousing score. A must for animation enthusiasts and a welcome return from veteran anime/manga artist Otomo who is at the peak of his powers. This special Director's Cut edition is 14 minutes shorter than its original theatrical release.
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