Mind Game

GKIDS | Release Date: September 2, 2005

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings

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StephenB.Jun 19, 2006

Its hard to believe this movie was ever made, could ever be made - so dense, it seems like a condensation of several seasons of some anime TV series - all chopped together, stirred (in your head) and spilled out in glorious chaos. Once the Its hard to believe this movie was ever made, could ever be made - so dense, it seems like a condensation of several seasons of some anime TV series - all chopped together, stirred (in your head) and spilled out in glorious chaos. Once the trip is over, you are left realising that life - as ugly and crazy as it seems - is worth the living.… Expand

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spacecatnekoOct 1, 2016

Never have I seen a film with such a profound pro-life message that had left me with a sense that anything can be done so long as one exerts the effort with the right intent. It's had a huge impact on me creatively. Other films WISH they wereNever have I seen a film with such a profound pro-life message that had left me with a sense that anything can be done so long as one exerts the effort with the right intent. It's had a huge impact on me creatively. Other films WISH they were this exciting.

Others who have rated this film low did not understand it, probably just expected another anime flick.
It's quite artsy and it does and succeeds doing things I've never seen done in a film before. Nishi as a protagonist is a reflection of anyone who sits down to watch this - whether you see yourself in him or not is up to the viewer.

The lack of popularity of this amazing movie can only be contributed to oversaturation of the market with soap-opera and harem type of stories, which, if you're looking for in this one, there's very little to be had. This film is about each of us and our journey to discovering our true potential.… Expand

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WhisperingGhostFeb 24, 2020

Almost gave this a 10. Art style is off the chain. One of the best anime films I’ve seen in a long time.

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

A vanity project, but one that has some heart with its characters and a purpose to be so wild with its various animation methods.

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