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Ottocycle · 2007-12-16, 12:25

Couldn't find the thread via the forum search, guess CGI anime films aren't everyone cup of tea.

Wiki, IMDB.

I can't judge for much, since all I've seen are the trailers on youtube. A subbed version is available there too.

Anyone seen this at a film festival, or at Japanese theaters yet? There's definitely a reason why Funimation snapped this one up so quickly...

Oh and Singapore will have a limited public theatre release by Cathay, only at The Picturehouse. Premiere will be Dec 27th, making it one of the fastest anime movies to reach Singapore since it's Japanese premiere(A mere 4-month delay), Ghibli productions aside.

Finally, what a godly ED.

TinyRedLeaf · 2007-12-17, 06:45

Yup, I've noticed it's coming to Singapore. But curiously, I've heard nothing about this feature film. To be sure though, I'm not sure what to think about it after finding it compared to Appleseed. To me, that movie had nothing much underneath its glossy exterior, and I have a feeling that Vexille might turn out the same way.

Ottocycle · 2007-12-17, 08:12

I guess it's only compared to Appleseed because both are presented in 3DCG, and that people have no choice but to compare their glossy exteriors due to only the trailers for Vexille being available. But yeah, the lack of opinions is a little unsettling, which was the reason I started the thread.

Not working too well though, lol.

ziel · 2008-04-29, 04:38

Sorry to revive this old thread, but I happened to see the movie yesterday in a Dublin cinema - interestingly, it was Japanese with English subtitles.
The graphic quality of the action scenes was truly amazing, but the characters sometimes move a little stiff. The story itself is really awesome if you're interested in apocalyptic sci-fi.
The movie sure was a lot more enjoyable than Beowulf.

orion · 2008-05-01, 20:13

I truly hated this title. The character integration with the CG backgrounds sucked majorly so that I had a hard time concentrating on the movie. The story was okay but the characters were stiff.

It was the one time that I regretted traveling into another state to see an anime title.

Ryo.Massaki · 2008-05-03, 10:13

Can't say that i liked it. Technically it was great, but the story was nonsense and someway boring, characters where flat and 1 dimensional.
And those worms are

Chrono Helix · 2008-05-04, 01:44

I found it horribly cliched as well. Thumbs down.

JagdPanther · 2008-06-21, 21:43

I just saw this on the DVD rack at Target the other day.

So the general consensus is no? Shouldn't drop money on it?

TinyRedLeaf · 2008-06-22, 00:37

I'd suggest a rental. Contrary to popular opinion, I actually liked what I saw (enough for me to buy a copy). Vexille is a stunning blend of 2D cell-shading and 3D graphics. It also had once of the most gripping tunnel chase sequences I've seen in movies, live-action or animated. Be warned though - the story is indeed rubbish. The characters are mostly bland, cardboard stereotypes. But, I wasn't expecting a stellar plot out of Vexille. I wanted to see what Japanese studios have achieved in terms of 3D animation, and I was pleased with what I found. Vexille is definitely an improvement over Appleseed and Appleseed: Ex Machina (plus it does at least have a slightly more coherent story compared to those two snore-fests).

Ottocycle · 2008-06-22, 07:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyRedLeaf

Vexille is a stunning blend of 2D cell-shading and 3D graphics. It also had once of the most gripping tunnel chase sequences I've seen in movies, live-action or animated. Be warned though - the story is indeed rubbish. The characters are mostly bland, cardboard stereotypes.

Some of the truest words ever. And I have to second and third the point on the chase scene. It literally had me on the edge of my seat(YMMV if you don't have a decent home theatre system though). All I can say is "Step aside, FFVII: AC."

JagdPanther · 2008-06-22, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyRedLeaf

I'd suggest a rental. Contrary to popular opinion, I actually liked what I saw (enough for me to buy a copy). Vexille is a stunning blend of 2D cell-shading and 3D graphics. It also had once of the most gripping tunnel chase sequences I've seen in movies, live-action or animated. Be warned though - the story is indeed rubbish. The characters are mostly bland, cardboard stereotypes. But, I wasn't expecting a stellar plot out of Vexille. I wanted to see what Japanese studios have achieved in terms of 3D animation, and I was pleased with what I found. Vexille is definitely an improvement over Appleseed and Appleseed: Ex Machina (plus it does at least have a slightly more coherent story compared to those two snore-fests).

Wow, I will probably love this if you think it's better than both Appleseed movies, which I absolutely loved.

Icehawk · 2008-06-23, 09:32

Saw this just recently. The CG and action is great but the characters and overall plot/story left much to be desired, I still prefer the Appleseed movies over this title. This could have been much more epic and emotional but it just wasnt handled right IMO.

KimmyChan · 2009-04-30, 07:50

I have this movie on DVD and I thoroughly enjoy it, it really took my breath away

brocko · 2009-11-06, 09:01

Any ideas on what Maria whispered near the end?

I'm rather surprised on how small this thread actually is to be honest lol

drobertbaker · 2009-11-06, 19:49

How do you solve a problem like Maria ?

She says 「このプレツルでのどが渇きまして」

何てね

2007-12-16, 12:25	Link #1
Ottocycle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 37	Vexille - 2077 Nihon Sakoku Couldn't find the thread via the forum search, guess CGI anime films aren't everyone cup of tea. Wiki, IMDB. I can't judge for much, since all I've seen are the trailers on youtube. A subbed version is available there too. Anyone seen this at a film festival, or at Japanese theaters yet? There's definitely a reason why Funimation snapped this one up so quickly... Oh and Singapore will have a limited public theatre release by Cathay, only at The Picturehouse. Premiere will be Dec 27th, making it one of the fastest anime movies to reach Singapore since it's Japanese premiere(A mere 4-month delay), Ghibli productions aside. Finally, what a godly ED.

2008-05-01, 20:13	Link #5
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	I truly hated this title. The character integration with the CG backgrounds sucked majorly so that I had a hard time concentrating on the movie. The story was okay but the characters were stiff. It was the one time that I regretted traveling into another state to see an anime title. __________________

2008-06-21, 21:43	Link #8
JagdPanther WE ARE.... PENN STATE.... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nazareth, PA Age: 36	I just saw this on the DVD rack at Target the other day. So the general consensus is no? Shouldn't drop money on it? __________________ A good plan violently executed today is better than a perfect plan executed at some indefinite point in the future. –General George S. Patton, Jr. Avatar v. 37.0: Fighter Squadron 31. The VF-31 "Tomcatters."

2009-11-06, 09:01	Link #14
brocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ¯\(º_o)/¯	Any ideas on what Maria whispered near the end? I'm rather surprised on how small this thread actually is to be honest lol __________________ http://www.freerice.com/ - For each word you get right, 10 grains of rice is donated through the UN to help end world hunger.

2009-11-06, 19:49	Link #15
drobertbaker Major Lurker Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <clap> <clap> <clap> <clap> Deep in the Heart of Texas	How do you solve a problem like Maria ? She says 「このプレツルでのどが渇きまして」何てね __________________ no puran no aidia

2007-12-17, 06:45	Link #2
TinyRedLeaf Moving in circles Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 49	Yup, I've noticed it's coming to Singapore. But curiously, I've heard nothing about this feature film. To be sure though, I'm not sure what to think about it after finding it compared to Appleseed. To me, that movie had nothing much underneath its glossy exterior, and I have a feeling that Vexille might turn out the same way.

2007-12-17, 08:12	Link #3
Ottocycle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 37	I guess it's only compared to Appleseed because both are presented in 3DCG, and that people have no choice but to compare their glossy exteriors due to only the trailers for Vexille being available. But yeah, the lack of opinions is a little unsettling, which was the reason I started the thread. Not working too well though, lol.

2008-04-29, 04:38	Link #4
ziel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Age: 42	Sorry to revive this old thread, but I happened to see the movie yesterday in a Dublin cinema - interestingly, it was Japanese with English subtitles. The graphic quality of the action scenes was truly amazing, but the characters sometimes move a little stiff. The story itself is really awesome if you're interested in apocalyptic sci-fi. The movie sure was a lot more enjoyable than Beowulf.

2008-05-03, 10:13	Link #6
Ryo.Massaki Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Berlin	Can't say that i liked it. Technically it was great, but the story was nonsense and someway boring, characters where flat and 1 dimensional. And those worms are

2008-05-04, 01:44	Link #7
Chrono Helix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	I found it horribly cliched as well. Thumbs down.

2008-06-22, 00:37	Link #9
TinyRedLeaf Moving in circles Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 49	I'd suggest a rental. Contrary to popular opinion, I actually liked what I saw (enough for me to buy a copy). Vexille is a stunning blend of 2D cell-shading and 3D graphics. It also had once of the most gripping tunnel chase sequences I've seen in movies, live-action or animated. Be warned though - the story is indeed rubbish. The characters are mostly bland, cardboard stereotypes. But, I wasn't expecting a stellar plot out of Vexille. I wanted to see what Japanese studios have achieved in terms of 3D animation, and I was pleased with what I found. Vexille is definitely an improvement over Appleseed and Appleseed: Ex Machina (plus it does at least have a slightly more coherent story compared to those two snore-fests).

2008-06-23, 09:32	Link #12
Icehawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 42	Saw this just recently. The CG and action is great but the characters and overall plot/story left much to be desired, I still prefer the Appleseed movies over this title. This could have been much more epic and emotional but it just wasnt handled right IMO.

2009-04-30, 07:50	Link #13
KimmyChan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I have this movie on DVD and I thoroughly enjoy it, it really took my breath away