Vexille

Went into Vexille on the heels of the disappointing Appleseed Ex Machina and was BLOWN AWAY. Everything about this is top notch; the storyline, while involved, is still easy to follow and very engaging. You care about characters when they die, even the ones with limited screen time. For a standard (read: non HD) disc, the image is fantastic, though I watched it on a PS3 so the upconverting may have helped. The surround sound mix is totally immersive and goes a long way to bring you into the story. The action sequences, while somewhat derivative, are brilliant and very well staged and executed. All of this is served spectacularly well by the music, which is a combination of Oakenfold's signature breakbeat techno and selected songs by other artists, and is never off putting or out of place. Also, the anime style, a blend of cell shaded 2D and CGI, is reminiscent of Appleseed, only a bit more fluid and stylized. The Japanese audio track is solid as to be expected, and to my surprise the English dub is actually very well done. Bonus points for that. All told, Vexille is a must buy for cyberpunk, sci fi and anime afficionados, and is definitely reference material for your home theatre system. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Good movie.

There is a lot of goodness to say about this movie and very little drawback. Let's start with the one thing that I didn't fully like then move on to the good stuff. Vexille Soundtrack The soundtrack, done by Paul Oakenfold was really good - but a little to hardcore in some of the action/fight scenes. We had to keep turning the volume down during those parts then turn it back up for dialogue. This is just a personal preference - many of you will likely love the heavy feel to it. Ok that's it for what I didn't completely like! Animation - superb. There was however, a very interesting aspect to the animation. The details on the characters (the people) were scaled back when compared to the details on the environment/effects/buildings/etc. You could see rich wood grain on the walls of buildings, but the character's hair barely moved in a harsh wind. Skin features were missing, yet mechanical aspects to body armor were complete with detail. It was an interesting perspective that the environment was more detailed than the actual people. Even things such as lighting effects from a vehicle were amazing to watch. Plot - also superb, and very impressive offering from Japan. Vexille is the main character of the movie - but you don't find out that it's actually the character's name until half-way into the movie. It starts out with a bang - Japan has cut off all uncontrolled contact with the outside world and has erected a very impressive barrier/shield around the entire island to prevent signals coming in or out - basically a total blackout of the island. A team of elite soldiers operating outside the auspices of the US and United Nations is tasked to infiltrate the island - the first "visitors" in 10 years - to determine if they are building a prohibited bio-mechanical technology. What's been going on in Japan for the last 10 years since the blackout? You'll have to watch the movie and see. This is a full length feature with exciting action sequences, violence, a bit of romance, and an effective storyline that has made me want to watch more animated movies like this. Sci-fi is thick in the plot, so expect a lot of "tech". We watched it with the English audio track and no subtitles, but you can watch it in native language with English subtitles if desired. There are a few special previews on the DVD, but they are mostly advertisements of other Japanese animations that are now available for purchase. Highly recommended for fans of action/adventure, sci-fi, and animation - even for those who don't necessarily choose animated movies, you'll forget that you're watching animation!

I was expecting Vexille to be something interesting, a codename for some kind of robot or android, it turned out all it was, is the main character's name. This movie is from the same team that brought Appleseed and Ex Machina to the world and they're up to their usual visual brilliance here. Despite the excellent graphical designs and cinematography though, the story is a little flat footed and by the half-way point I found myself caring less about the protagonist and more about those around her who we see very little of aside from their brief appearances in relation to her. The audience is never given any reason to like or relate to Vexille and in fact she comes off as little more than an annoyance frequently enough during her interactions with the other characters who seem far more central to the plot than she ever does. Another issue with the story, is how rushed everything seems, the audience is literally whisked from location to location with little or no regard for pacing and by the end you're left wondering what exactly has happened as you've been given no downtime during the film itself to consider what the story is trying to get at. Despite these shortcomings, the Appleseed team is able to create an impressive world view when the movie slows down enough for you to appreciate it and there are moments which are just as powerful as either of the Appleseed movies. So if you're a fan of those two films, or just of the Appleseed team, take a look at Vexille you might find it to your liking, or you might feel like you've just suffered storyboard whiplash. I suffered the latter effect, and plan to watch the movie a few more times.

Vexille is one of those CGI Anime Films like 2nd version of Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell. In fact the story is kinda similar to both of those, leaning more towards Appleseed though. Great story, beautiful animation, crisp audio.

The plot of Vexille is complex and sophisticated and so is its animation/CGI/motion-capture, along with the depth of the ethical problems its plot revolves around. Good dramatic writing, coherent action and well-defined characters complete the package. In the end it's the rebels versus big business/government/evil guys with a mad dash to smash everything before civilization falls, etc. Even though that's a trite premise, it's still so well done that one doesn't mind. That action isn't meaningless and baffling is one clear reason why Vexille stands above so many other animes. Maybe the word is maturity. It's a see and re-see movie. If the drama doesn't get you, the painterly art will; see it and you'll see.

I'm a big anime fan (movies and series) which is probably partially due to the fact that I have a Graphic Arts college background and a degree in photography. I have a massive Anime collection (and I'm not afraid to admit that some of them are pretty bad). This special edition of Vexille is one of the good ones. It takes place in the not too distant future when the world outlaws androids. Japan is pretty pissed -off by this condemnation and builds a massive wall around their country so no prying eyes can see what robotic laws they are violating. A special forces tactical unit is snuck into Japan via their seaport.. And find themselves involved in several battles with Japan's robotic forces. The animation is first rate and the disc extras are just as good. You can't miss this Special Edition if you are a true anime fan. You won't go wrong here.

Japan is isolated from the world as they delve into the cyborg genetics research banned by the UN. They sell futuristic mecha and equipment, but don't allow any outsiders to see what and how they are progressing. . .In reality, no one in Japan is alive after experimentation, except the creator of the drug that causes all the people to turn into cyborgs. The delusional mastermind is targeting the US next with Special Forces on his tail. Great possibility to the near future of the world.

Film d'animazione con una qualità tecnica superiore a final fantasy 7,bella storia.unica cosa negativa(per me)come al solito gli americani fanno la figura degli eroi Qualità dvd: video 7,audio 7

It's only recently that I considered watching animated feature films, ands the standard has now reached a suffciently high quality that this opens up a new 'genre', eg Beowulf. I read about the Japanese 'anime' offerings and tried Vexille and Appleseed - they are extremely good. The animation is very detailed and, frankly amazing (especially backdrops, which in traditional animation always looks like stage scenery. These Japanese features are so cleverly made. Add to that an acceptable fantasy storyline and you have a winner. I love it.

Good show, nice animation.

Hallo liebe Anime Fans dies ist ein Computeranimierter Film der Film ist ein Meisterwerk richtig gut umgesetzt die Story ist sehr gut erzählt in der Story geht es um eine Organisation die die Menschen durch Biodroiden ersetzen will. Die Japaner leben sehr abgeschottet von Rest der Welt und Tokyo gibt es fast gar nicht mehr da dort nur Biodroiden leben, als die Amerikaner erfahren das die Japaner die ganze Welt mit Biodroiden besetzen wollen schicken sie eine SWAT Einheit nach Japan um die Organisation zu stoppen, als die Mission misslingt und Vexille nach Tokyo kommt kann sie es gar nicht fassen, dass dort keine Menschen mehr leben sondern Biodroiden die bald zu Sklaven werden sollen. Sie beschliessen gemeinsam die Organisation zu stoppen und entwickeln einen Plan der Plan geht auf. Ich hoffe meine Rezension konnte dir helfen Beschreibung der Box: Die Box ist ein normaler Amaray in dem 2DVD's Platz finden Bild und Tonqualität: Die Bildqualität ist Super gut der Ton auch Mfg Turbo-Galant

Je reviendrais pas trop sur la "forme" (technique utilisé, film dynamique, beauté générale qui s'en dégage) car le commentaire "Une très belle réussite" en parle bien mieux que moi. Je rajouterais toutefois pour la forme une légère touche de poésie que l'on peut extraire (de façon générale) du film. Par contre au niveau du fond, on retrouve des thèmes cher au marché japonais, à savoir la place de la robotique dans la population et la recherche d'identité. Le scénario, bien que reconnaissables dans ses grandes lignes, n'en reste pas moins bien mené, ouvert et n'est ni trop lent, ni trop rapide (ce qui s'allie très bien avec la dynamique dans les techniques d'animations utilisées). De plus, il n'y pas "d'action pour l'action" comme on aurait pu le craindre dans ce genre de films. Enfin, la BO était bien choisie amha (mais en anglais). Les petits points noir quand même : un sous titrage perfectible (en tout cas sur une PS3) : deux trois (courtes) phrases pas sous titrée, quelques problèmes de timing (~décalage de 250/500 ms sur qq phrases), et de temps en temps des textures qui aurait mérité un peu plus de travail (surtout les fauteuils dans l'avion à la fin). Mais bon c'est vraiment des micro détails. Pas de karaoké non plus. Si vous aimez le cyberpunk, ghost in the shell et apple seed ex machina, n'hésitez pas ;)