Kidô Keisatsu Patorebâ: The Movie
1989 / 100m - Japan
Sci-fi, Thriller - Animation
4.0*/5.0*
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January 23, 2021

4.0*/5.0*

The foundation for the masterpieces Oshii would serve in the two decades to follow. Together with Kenji Kawai and Kazunori Ito he would develop a style and tone that would fully materialize in films like Patlabor 2 and Ghost in the Shell, but the first glimpses are already visible here. A thoughtful sci-fi story sporting fun characters, a limited amount of top-notch action scenes and some very moody breathers. It can't compare to Oshii's greatest film, but it's still a blast.

May 10, 2004

4.0*/5.0*