Review of Redline

I came across this a few days ago searching for an anime like TTGL when this movie turned up in my recommendation list. And since it was done by MADHOUSE with GAINAX (the same that gave us TTGL),I decided to check it out in the best quality I could find. Expectations were quite high. And boy oh boy, I wasn’t disappointed. On the contrary, this stuff blew me away. Redline is more than an anime. It’s an experience. I knew I was gonna write this review before I even reached halfway into the movie. Art and Animation (10/10): To find an anime movie of 1.5 hoursto be 100% hand drawn after Spirited Away was like finding the One Piece. Boasting of 100,000 handmade drawings and having a record of 7 years in development, this stuff right here is the epitome of animation. NOTHING comes close. This is the only anime to surpass Akira in terms of fluid animation. The amount of action and detail on screen at any time is so vast that it has a really high re-watch value. The character designs ( whether humans, aliens or cybernetic beings ) are diverse, unique. The vehicles (whether it’s simple or totally crazy) are fabulous. The art style is punk (relatively extinct these days with the moe style taking over) and the amount of colour, detail and beauty put into this movie is unlike ANYTHING you’ve ever seen. This is undoubtedly the strongest point of the film. It’s a VISUAL MASTERPIECE.
Story (6/10): For a change let’s check out the weakest part of the movie. The plot fits the movie perfectly. Yeah, that’s it. The movie wasn’t designed to have back-story riddled three dimensional complex characters! The story is fast paced. The drama is cheesy with conventional characters. It isn’t to be taken seriously. It serves its sole purpose to entertain quite brilliantly.
Soundtrack (10/10): The brilliant soundtrack in the movie was crafted by James Shimoji. Yet again it fits the theme of the movie PERFECTLY. It’s mainly techno-based with elements of hip hop. This explosive soundtrack increases the spirit and the hype of the movie exponentially.(WARNING: Unless you really want a speeding ticket, DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT PLAY THIS IN YOUR CAR while driving).
Enjoyment (10/10): This film oozes STYLE. The action is fast, fantastic and full of adrenaline. It’s an exhilarating rush of energy that is simply unforgettable. If you are a fan of fast paced, high octane over the top awesomeness that only anime can achieve, this will set the benchmark for you. Feel the Rush. Feel the Adrenaline. Feel the Energy. In the Redline.
(P.S.- This is one of the 3 films that received a full in the enjoyment category)
Overall- 9/10