Review of Redline

Takeshi Koike's Redline puts the gear in overload and comes rushing out full blast.This animation is heavy on the science fiction and despite a thin plot, it offers a lot in a matter of 100 minutes. In fact, it offers too much. There are so many things thrown on the screen that there isn't enough time to explain or digest everything. Sure, this picture is far from boring, but is it an enjoyable watch? Somewhat. Many of the characters lack sufficient development, which make them difficult to follow and the same can be said about some of the plot details.In regards to the racing, itis a blast. These scenes are packed with adrenaline and energy that provide a full on adrenaline rush.Visually, the animation looks great. It has that mature look and feel to it, which works well, because this is made for an older audience. The voice work is also a positive, although it is difficult to screw that up with the over the top and wacky characters popping in and out from scene to scene.Redline definitely has its moments, but maybe a little more control and time management of the story is what it needs.