I loved the gritty, dark premise of the movie. The execution, however, was extremely lackluster.
Objective Review:
Usually, any story is driven by either the characters, story, or some underlying theme that seems to work (for example, comedy). All these driving factors tend to work hand-in-hand, the best stories incorporating multiple and sticking with one main driver.
Shisha no Teikoku is definitely story-driven. What brings it down is the unsatisfactory character thought processes and disappointing lack of personality depth. It also suffers from not being able to convey its main themes to the audience on a personal level. The movie brings so much potential to character development,
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Sep 18, 2015
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace
(Anime)
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Ranpo Kitan Game of Laplace had so much potential. From the get-go, it slams its unique artwork, storytelling style and grasps you with a psychological mystery thriller vibe. As the series goes on, however, the initial chills and salivation for a potentially amazing anime I had was replaced by pure disappointment. If you're thirsting for an anime with a strong plot, I wouldn't recommend Game of Laplace. For general viewing pleasure, go for it.
In the beginning, it was awesome. Sure, some of the "mysteries" were simple, but the episodic feel and pacing felt right. Most of all, with rapid-fire dialogue and a tinge of dark ... |
