Fresh and Exciting

Absolutely Fantastic

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Why you should see it, in a nutshell: Superb art, superb storytelling and superb message. Will take your tears and give you a new breathe of animation. From the very first scenes, you will be immediately charmed by the intricacy of the Japan alleyways, outlandish buildings and yes, store signs. Yet contrast with such detailed backdrop is the simplicity of the characters' delineation. But don't be deceived by the seemingly effortless art style, the characters' movements are incredibly vivacious, flexible and spirited. After a while, I was wondering how a few lines could be that animated. Visual theme 10/10 The plot surrounds the battle of two brothers, Black and White (Kuro and Shiro, originally) against the maleficent undercurrent of Yakuzas, aspiring to take over Treasure Town. But the film does not stop simply at being a predictable hero movie. In every flashing image you will see, it will unfold another aspect, another side of a character and raise the question about modern life morals, through a somewhat bizarre and dark storytelling.Tekkon Kinkreet is, by all means, a beautiful story about love. There are bloodshed fights, disturbing expressions, dark scenes and all, but after all, it will make your faith in humanity restored. The story of our two urchins, it reveals the ongoing battle of one between the good and the dark side. It is a universal inner battle and you have to have something to believe in. In Tekkon Kinkreet, it is love.Love appears in the benevolent side of Kimura, the just-got-a-pink- slip Yakuza. One of my favorite scenes is in Kimura's house, specifically on his bed. He complains about his wife's smoking habit, with a very caring tone. Then it diverts to the overview of the room. Hanging underwear, worn out furniture, moldy ceiling, you can see them in any tenement in our today world. It makes the story more credible and genuine. And the rest of the characters, each has a unique story to tell.It is such a shame that Tekkon Kinkreet is rated so low on many sites. But oh well, I like it and sure I did draw something out of it. So maybe you will, too.

It was incredible. its so peaceful, masterful, and calming, with a little bit of spice, of thrill and adventure!!!! If it was up to me I would give this movie the biggest movie award in the world!!! This movie made me cry twice, and I'm not easy to cry during a movie, but I did!!! Although it is rated R I think kids over the age of 13 should be allowed to experience this incredible movie. What makes this movie so incredible is its beautiful art style and storyline, but I will say you do need to have an open mind to fully enjoy this movie. Also be a little bit patient, but don't let that ruin the movie for you. One more thing, when you go see this movie see the original version with subtitles, so you won't have to deal with the horrible English Dubb. I highly recommend this movie!!!!

Well, well, a a refreshing piece of animation. Up until now I've enjoyed everything coming out of Studio 4C I've seen, and thats a lot. Starting with the well aged Memories, over Arete up to Mind Game (Now that was a genius movie.) Also of course their shorter works (Genius Party and Matrix' Beyond).They always deliver Stories (granted, not necessarily written by them) that are simply original, animations that are top-notch and an overall styling of their movies that blows my mind every single time. (Do watch the Genius party episode called Dimension Bomb and you will know exactly what I mean.)To not turn this into a glorification of a studio, let me say, that Tekkonkinkreet has all the above.The animation and setting are simply gorgeous. Treasure city is so full of details in every single shot, over the top, over stylized, but still believable. See to believe. best example for me would be the home of Black and White. The sun setting on the car just at noon, the props strewn all around just speaking: "I'm a messed up boys tree-house, but a car, under a bridge and also beautiful."3D elements are also nice to behold. I think GitS: Innocence did it this way first. This way meaning actually painting the texture on the models (and I mean painting). This just integrates everything so much better into the rest of the picture, that you stop to notice it. This works especially well in the action pieces. Under bridges, over rooftops, on the train.The only smudge on this glorious movie is the overall story. While original, entertaining and interesting throughout, there are some parts in which its lacking. The minotaur, while always hinted at, DID sort of come out of nowhere at the end. You do see it coming somehow, but I didn't expect the movie to turn that metaphysical all of a sudden. Another hole is the character Snake. His motivation or the origins of his organization never become very clear. The whole Yakuza plot, linking all of the fragments also doesn't lead anywhere really. Well it does, but I expected a little more then a headshot. Its like the whole point of the movie is just to give a cross section of the town and its inhabitants. While this is nice to watch, the movie itself seemed to build up to a grand finale, which didn't really happen. More like two and a half separate main story lines (there are also a lot of sub-plots) that just happen to overlap a few times and end on their own. I can't quite put my finger on it why this rubs me the wrong way but it does. On the other hand, maybe thats just me.Still, to finally come to an end, I can only recommend this movie to anyone interested in something you don't see every day. Be it animation, story or movie-watching in general. Well worth your time.

What is fascinating about Japanese anime is that it's something even adults can enjoy. Among them, Tekkon kinkurîto is a high-quality film with a well polished finish in terms of philosophical and inner psychological depth.Tekkon kinkurîto was originally serialised by Taiyo Matsumoto in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits between 1993 and 1994, and was made into a film in 2006 by Michael Arias, the same producer of "The Animatrix" (2003). The title, Tekkon kinkurîto, is derived from the author's personal experience of not being able to pronounce "Tekkin konkurito" (reinforce concrete) as a child but he said "Tekkon kinkurito" instead.An orphan as well as a street kid, Black (Kuro), lives almost like a homeless person, using violence as one of his means for livelihood. He also lives together with a younger, brother-like kid, White (Shiro), in a broken car as their home. White always wears funny clothes, and looks a little mentally retarded, but he is also a good fighting supporter for Black. The two, together known as "Neko (Cat)", Black and White can fly around like a cat in a town called "Treasure Town (Takaramachi)".Black is smart, physically strong, and good in fights, but shows his mental weakness occasionally, and he can only live as his true self, attaining hope using violence and protecting his buddy, White. White is innocent, strong, and sometimes shows a grown-up face. It looks like he portrays himself as a sensitive child who sees the world through a lens called "innocence". The two are anchored together, missing the pieces of each other down by protecting one another, connected like a shadow and light.Treasure land is an imaginary town, modelled after Osaka, Japan, where it is portrayed as a nostalgic old town with heart-warming people. However, this retrospective town is being corrupted by local yakuza joining up with a new entrant corporation, scheming to open up a new leisure town by demolishing Treasure Town, and with these emotionless killers, a restlessness envelops the town.Each one calls Treasure Town "My town", where Black struggles to save the town through his violence and his unique viewpoint whilst leaving White behind for his own safety.Black and White, people who love the good old days and who want to create a new era, darkness and light, and quietness and violence. Through various two-sided lenses, audience will see each characters' value. Anime also exists to take you back to a half-remembered mind you are missing as an adult. Wonderful!