Patema Inverted

Name: Patema Inverted
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Animation
Released: August 29, 2014
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 66

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GKIDS | Release Date: August 29, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: Patema lives in an underground world of tunnels, the long-abandoned ruins of a giant industrial complex. Though she is a princess, she is held back by the rules imposed by the elders of her clan. One day when she is exploring in a forbidden zone, she is startled by a strange bat-like creature and tumbles headlong into a void – and out intoPatema lives in an underground world of tunnels, the long-abandoned ruins of a giant industrial complex. Though she is a princess, she is held back by the rules imposed by the elders of her clan. One day when she is exploring in a forbidden zone, she is startled by a strange bat-like creature and tumbles headlong into a void – and out into the wide open world above the surface, a place with reversed physics, where if she let go she would “fall up” into the sky and be lost forever. Age is a student on this surface world, a totalitarian society whose compliant population has been brainwashed against the “sinners who fell into the sky.” When he spies Patema hanging upside-down from a tree, he pulls her down to safety, struggling with all his might to keep her earthbound as she grips on to him for dear life. Together their weights cancel each other out, and once they master the art of navigating competing gravitational forces, they set out to evade the leaders of Age’s world and discover the secret that keeps their worlds apart. [Gkids]… Expand

Director: Yasuhiro Yoshiura

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Kevin Harley

Aug 26, 2014

From the texture of the underground havens to the idea that our leads have to – literally – cling to each other lest gravity tears them apart, it’s a wonder of detail and ingenuity. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Aug 28, 2014

The music is lovely, and the animation is soft and imaginatively detailed. Patema and Age may not know what’s upside down or right-way up, but their director is never in any doubt. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Aug 28, 2014

At once a touching adolescent love story and a visually evocative portrait of society torn apart by literally competing forces, Patema Inverted is an uncommonly ambitious animated effort that beautfully illustrates the need for both physical and emotional connections in a topsy-turvy world. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Aug 29, 2014

Yoshiura’s film resonates with the fantastic visions that we’ve come to hope for in the best Japanese animation. When the flat character design, two-dimensional villains, and unengaging narrative counter-act that, it falls flat. Like its two lead characters, it is of two worlds. Read full review

The Guardian Dee Rudebeck

Aug 26, 2014

The animation is intricate and beautiful but the narrative is clunky and heavy-handed in places. Read full review

Time Out London Trevor Johnston

Aug 26, 2014

It’s impressive but not dazzling. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Aug 27, 2014

The film by Yasuhiro Yoshiura suffers from many of the same flaws as other anime features — a plodding pace, broad humor, a bland heroine and snarly, one-dimensional villains. Read full review

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NerdConsultant

Dec 9, 2014

This movie is outstanding. I really regret not seeing this movie in the cinema because this was visually stunning with outstanding animation,great characters a well done english dub and a original plot that got me really invested i seriously was worried that i wouldn't be satisfied with theThis movie is outstanding. I really regret not seeing this movie in the cinema because this was visually stunning with outstanding animation,great characters a well done english dub and a original plot that got me really invested i seriously was worried that i wouldn't be satisfied with the ending but it worked from start to finish. do what you can to see the movie in blu ray with the lights off because it makes for an amazing experience… Expand

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LeZee

Sep 24, 2015

When the sky is not the limit...

Another direct-on-net release from the director of 'Time of Eve'. A very unique concept that resembles Hollywood's live-action 'Upside Down'. It should not be a reason to you to discard from watching. In fact a lot better than that and completely aWhen the sky is not the limit...

Another direct-on-net release from the director of 'Time of Eve'. A very unique concept that resembles Hollywood's live-action 'Upside Down'. It should not be a reason to you to discard from watching. In fact a lot better than that and completely a different storyline. When I picked to watch it I did not think it will reach beyond my expectation, but it did. And now it becomes one of the top rated by me among a few others from the year 2013. Anime movie fans must not miss it.

Patema, a young girl who lives in the underground tunnels is curious about the outside world which is forbidden to enter. Her father, a pioneer who was disappeared trying to find a bridge between the worlds. One day while exploring on the danger zone she falls into a deep hollow pit. Wake-ups and finds in a strange world where people are upside down and to them she's. Meets someone who she can trust, and he saves her from falling further into the sky. The mystery about the inverted world and what cause it was told while Patema makes her escape while other men try to hunt her down.

''The sky eats all sinners.''

Initially I laughed because few scenes looked so funny, like a kid walking on the street having a hydrogen balloon in his hand. In the other end the story narration was pretty serious, so I put back my concentration to the movie. Falling in a hole and finding yourself in a different world is what basically inspired from the fairy tale 'Alice in Wonderland'. We could have expected that from Studio Ghibli, but this one was completely a science-fiction and that is what this director is famous for. The concept was not the fresh, the story created around it was. The animation was only a little disappointing in few parts. Art was great and I don't know what is the framerate, but the motion was not smooth, especially in the slow motions. Other than technical aspect, it can be enjoyed by anyone without age limit.

The end twist totally changes the perspective of the story that involved in the earlier. A nice solution, but it will not explain in detail the experiment that caused the world split with two opposite gravity forces. In my opinion, it is fine for not binding it to thoroughly on the science. As it now, everyone can understand it, even the common people. You know everyone can't be intelligent like who are, entertainment is the notion and this movie serves it well. I thought after the legend Miyazaki's retirement, the anime industry may fall behind, but his son and especially this filmmaker looks very promising and a few others I have noticed. We usually see quite a lot animation movies every year, but not that much anime movies. It is limited, so don't miss the opportunity if you get one for this movie.… Expand

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TheOpinionator

Jan 4, 2015

This is one of the most interesting and visually stunning dystopian future films I have ever seen. Although the character development and interactions can seem somewhat rudimentary at times, the concept and artwork are executed so spectacularly that I was completely engrossed for the entireThis is one of the most interesting and visually stunning dystopian future films I have ever seen. Although the character development and interactions can seem somewhat rudimentary at times, the concept and artwork are executed so spectacularly that I was completely engrossed for the entire movie. Also, the flow of this movie is nearly perfect; the action and twists are mixed well with the emotional scenes, light comedy, and exposition to maintain an enthralling experience through and through. It may not have the most enveloping love story, but Patema Inverted is sure to thrill your eyes and mind.… Expand

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Dubeau

Aug 30, 2017

Amazing anime. Very original story, nice animation. Maybe the emotions aren't there all the time but the way the story is presented always keep you interested. By the end you will feel a bit confused about what is what. There are some theories (2 of them) on the net that explain that worldAmazing anime. Very original story, nice animation. Maybe the emotions aren't there all the time but the way the story is presented always keep you interested. By the end you will feel a bit confused about what is what. There are some theories (2 of them) on the net that explain that world very well. This is for young peoples of 10 years and more, because it require some deductions and spatial orientation. Excellent movie. I give it a 80%… Expand

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alejandro970

Feb 18, 2022

The animation style and story are presented in their own style, and close enough to the specialists. The movie has enough surprises up its sleeve to keep diehards interested for those 98 minutes. What else could I say for it.

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Raphael67777

Dec 5, 2018

Even though the characters are basic and the love story cheesy at worst, the concept of the movie and how they creators played with the gravity left me with a dazzling sense of upside down, that I couldn't shake even after the end.

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