Appleseed
Appleseed

Appleseed

2004Movie105 minJapanese

In a utopian society created at the end of World War III, a female warrior who has been plucked from the badlands begins to see cracks in this new facade. And what does this community have planned for the rest of humankind?

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IMDb6.7/10
Google Users70%
Director: Shinji AramakiGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by war, the utopian city of Olympus thrives, protected by biomechanical soldiers called bioroids. Deunan Knute, a skilled warrior from the ruined metropolis of Tokyo, joins the Olympus security force to maintain peace and investigate the mysterious origins of the bioroids. As she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the fragile balance between humans and bioroids, Deunan must fight for the future of humanity.

Critical Reception

Appleseed (2004) received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at its groundbreaking CGI animation and action sequences for its time. Some critics lauded its ambitious world-building and visual spectacle, while others found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually stunning CGI and impressive action choreography.
  • Acknowledged for its detailed world-building and unique blend of sci-fi and political intrigue.
  • Some viewers found the narrative pacing uneven and the character arcs underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's advanced animation and futuristic aesthetic. Many enjoyed the intricate mechanical designs and the fast-paced combat, though some found the storyline a bit hard to follow.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the highly influential manga series of the same name by Masamune Shirow, the creator of Ghost in the Shell.

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HotelCharliHill

HotelCharliHill

Definitely better than "Alpha", and certainly having some great aspects, but there are a number of detractors inhibiting me from giving it a higher score. Check out my full review at https://geekyngodly.blogspot.com/2020/04/appleseed-200...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Crappy stereotypical story, bad and cheesy dialogues and an animation that shows some quality when representing non living characters: people have not facial expression whatsoever.