WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3

Name: WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Crime, Animation
Released: January 10, 2003
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 47

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Pioneer Entertainment | Release Date: January 10, 2003 | R

Summary: This animated film, set in a future Tokyo, features bioengineered construction machines that cause a series of deadly accidents.

Director: Fumihiko Takayama and Takuji Endo

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Crime, Animation

Rating: R

Runtime: 102 min

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Robert K. Elder

While sci-fi conceits still permeate the plot (alien DNA, rogue scientists), attention to personal detail float world-weary, superbly-drawn protagonists in a rare movie-a character-driven animated film. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

Lacks excitement, although its solid story makes for decent viewing. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

The backgrounds are handsome and moody, and the character animation is less distractingly cartoonish than that of films like the otherwise breathtaking Metropolis (2001). Read full review

Carla Meyer

Follows the Japanese tradition of humanizing movie monsters, this time in a rather disturbing way. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

The two encounters with the beast WXIII -- first in a darkened factory, and later in an empty stadium, to the strains of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in G Minor (Pathétique) -- elevate the disappointingly flat animation into a vivid fable of monster and morality. Read full review

Mark Holcomb

A competent if overlong blend of policier, sci-fi conspiracy thriller, daikaiju eiga (giant monster) stompfest, and tragic romance. It's also anime (short for "cheaper than live-action"). Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

The full title of this animé import is WXIII (Patlabor the Movie 3), and if you think the name's confusing, you may want to spare yourself the work of figuring out the film itself. Read full review

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Canella

Jun 20, 2017

I find this movie a pleasant deviation from the original style found in the Patlabor series. It ain't comical and the mood is rather dark, like in the second movie, but this one focuses more on a simpler story mixed with horror and biology (this last one, a theme that was present in theI find this movie a pleasant deviation from the original style found in the Patlabor series. It ain't comical and the mood is rather dark, like in the second movie, but this one focuses more on a simpler story mixed with horror and biology (this last one, a theme that was present in the original series, but that had a ratter light approach to it).

In summary, all 3 movies are unique experiences and I think the viewer will be disappointed if he goes into them expecting more of the same. Each of them has their own style and favorable aspects. Just keep an open mind and you will enjoy all of them.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1

Apr 9, 2017

I'm surprised that people think this is the weakest of the film trilogy. Personally, I think that goes to Patlabor 2. Though technically proficient, I found that film to be too slow and talk-heavy.

WXIII I rather like. It is a combination of detective story, mystery, and science fiction.I'm surprised that people think this is the weakest of the film trilogy. Personally, I think that goes to Patlabor 2. Though technically proficient, I found that film to be too slow and talk-heavy.

WXIII I rather like. It is a combination of detective story, mystery, and science fiction. Not something you see everyday. You get corporate and military intrigue as well as grief and obsession. Liked the two main characters as well. Yes, they fit the stereotypes of laid-back but experienced older cop and more emotional younger cop, but if it's not broke then don't fix it. Animation looks really good. Once again the series maintains it's detailed, realistic backgrounds. The monster fight scenes, though admittedly few and far between, look great.

Is this the greatest anime film ever no, but I feel WXIII is an enjoyable experience.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Apr 17, 2019

+Once again an intriguing mystery to solve!
+Excellent animation/production quality
+Superb soundtrack -Overall feels like a mis-step into horror fiction :( A superb production overall marred somewhat by its deviation towards a horror/giant monster genre where I personally always felt like+Once again an intriguing mystery to solve!
+Excellent animation/production quality
+Superb soundtrack
-Overall feels like a mis-step into horror fiction :(

A superb production overall marred somewhat by its deviation towards a horror/giant monster genre where I personally always felt like the strengths of the film series have derived from the complex geopolitical tone, where WXIII tells a far more personal story... Nonetheless PL3 is well worth your time!… Expand

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raporgi

Nov 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredibly self-serious that it turns into a parody of itself. the patlabor movies have always been shiiit and this one just further solidifies that. its slow poderous and the anemic characters are annoying and lack any human emotion. the twist is predictable and the action is just disappointing.Watching the Labors confront the giant guppy with a six-shooter and extendable baton is just dumb. its a b-movie thinking that its some sortof Noire masterpiece. It aint. Pretentious drivel.… Expand

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