Tekkon kinkurîto
Destination Films | Release Date: July 13, 2007
7.3
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Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Ratings
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JenniferH.Nov 12, 2009
Exciting and beautiful, a kaleidoscope of color and action.
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10
Watermelon789Jul 11, 2011
Outstanding strong story, for anime fans this is what we have been missing.I would love to see a sequel to it, it's incredible and well drawn ( weird character draws, but maybe the best one out there) . Animations need to keep doing moreOutstanding strong story, for anime fans this is what we have been missing.I would love to see a sequel to it, it's incredible and well drawn ( weird character draws, but maybe the best one out there) . Animations need to keep doing more stuff like this.… Expand
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10
octavioAug 3, 2013
This is a really beautiful film. It's a travel from the darkness to the light, is a wonderful metaphor of the internal fight of the spirit. And the best of all, is that the history is told from the view of two amazing kids, that have aThis is a really beautiful film. It's a travel from the darkness to the light, is a wonderful metaphor of the internal fight of the spirit. And the best of all, is that the history is told from the view of two amazing kids, that have a precious relation of love, trust and funny between them.… Expand
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joeRAug 17, 2009
Having heard nothing but rave reviews for this film, I have to say I was extremely excited to see Tekkonkinkreet. Unfortunately, as much as I loved the manga Black and White, in watching this anime adaption something seemed askew. Yes all Having heard nothing but rave reviews for this film, I have to say I was extremely excited to see Tekkonkinkreet. Unfortunately, as much as I loved the manga Black and White, in watching this anime adaption something seemed askew. Yes all the characters were there as well as that beautiful and distinctive visual style. The problem was that I just didn't feel anything for this movie. Whether it be the flat character development, heartless cliche ridden dialogue or the censored intensity, Tekkonkinkreet falls flat for me. Now initially I had thought it was my own immaturity or lack of refinement and education in interpreting all of the symbolism, double meanings and thought provoking ideas in play. I soon realized however, that those things are simply not present, or at least not in the way that they should be. This fact is made even more apparent by the awkward monologues of white, the flashy showdown with the minotaur and the cut and paste feel of the various story elements. Even the ending feels so out of place with the story that you would think the writers forgot what movie they were supposed to be working on. It's seems odd to me that any movie adaption can follow a manga fairly well and yet feel so far removed from it. In the end the visuals are the only thing that carries this frustrating and even annoying movie… Expand
0 of 2 users found this helpful
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Andys_ReviewsAug 11, 2012
A very interesting style to the animation; quite simplistic in a way, some of the cityscapes reminded me a little of the work of the artist L. S. Lowry. Still, great to look at and also quite a complex plot; maybe complex is the wrong word here, let
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6
DamienDarko777May 6, 2011
Visually interesting but I think it's a bit of an acquired taste. The dark-light metaphor wasn't executed very well, I thought, but it had a nice message about hope. I enjoyed the relationship between the 2 main characters but the overallVisually interesting but I think it's a bit of an acquired taste. The dark-light metaphor wasn't executed very well, I thought, but it had a nice message about hope. I enjoyed the relationship between the 2 main characters but the overall plot was a bit too under-developed and screwy for my taste. If you like anime, though, this one isn't too bad.… Expand
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askewglassesAug 30, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the animations aspect it feels very surreal but here it just doesn't fit. I just don't really like the style of the humans, but it does give some great angles and close-ups. It actually has some of the my favourite elements of anime, action, family, and dark depressing moments, but for some reason this movie just doesn't do it for me. One problem I have in particular is that the metaphor of good and evil (or Black and White), was way to obvious. Now if this was made just for kids the metaphor would work all right, but with all the blood and adult themes the metaphor is way to simple for its audience. In the end I thought it was okay but could have been ways better.… Expand
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JoshS.Jan 28, 2010
A wonderful representation of the dangers of succumbing to one's own "dark side". I also really enjoyed the sub theme of youth vs adulthood. I think youthfulness is something that needs to be held onto throughout one's entire life A wonderful representation of the dangers of succumbing to one's own "dark side". I also really enjoyed the sub theme of youth vs adulthood. I think youthfulness is something that needs to be held onto throughout one's entire life and I feel that this movie conveys that thought very well. The soundtrack and the visuals are the two best parts of the film, though.… Expand
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SimoneCOct 10, 2007
This movie was amazing...i loved it so much, especially for the characters and the artwork. Although I found that the main plot of the story wasn't clarified, it gave me an interesting feeling that I had to discover more of the details This movie was amazing...i loved it so much, especially for the characters and the artwork. Although I found that the main plot of the story wasn't clarified, it gave me an interesting feeling that I had to discover more of the details in the movie itself, then look over all the facts to discover what the meaning of the movie truly is. When Black and White were separated, I felt that was the most intense part of the movie. I looked over that part several times until I realized that -this is my belief-the movie is mainly about Taoism. The Yin-Yang represents balance, and without each other, Black and White are unbalanced. the movie really is amazing. I watched it about 4 times already! That's how much I loved this movie.… Expand
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YevgenySJan 28, 2008
This movie is very deep and open. I really liked the idea that director Arias explored here. He took his own life experience and put it together into the movie based on original comic book by Manga. This film explores a lot fo different This movie is very deep and open. I really liked the idea that director Arias explored here. He took his own life experience and put it together into the movie based on original comic book by Manga. This film explores a lot fo different areas of life. It gives us a perspective that some will never see anywhere beside this film. Characters are strong, imagination is out of this world, director's vision and works of art created for this fils are outstanding! Great Film!… Expand
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JoeRJan 12, 2009
Absolutely beautiful animation with a rich and moving story. not to mention the stunning backgrounds! On the service it can seem rather trite but there is way more to this piece than you can see at first glance. Deep storytelling, stunning art.
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KeenanSJun 30, 2009
Tekkonkinkreet is the greatest animated film I've ever seen and is the second best film I've ever seen. This film features a fantastic storyline, interesting characters you actually care about, stunning animation, great music, and Tekkonkinkreet is the greatest animated film I've ever seen and is the second best film I've ever seen. This film features a fantastic storyline, interesting characters you actually care about, stunning animation, great music, and even cool sci-fi themes. This was a sublime experience from beginning to end. If you like films in general and have an open-mind, this will blow you away.… Expand
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RimRipNov 10, 2018
One of the worst movies ever. I hate Black and the story progression. There's no character development that makes the movie dull.
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