Set in the future where there are dozens of different planets all over the solar system there is still one past time all species can relate too. Racing. With the new advancement of hover cars, vehicles that can float above the ground, there is one man name JP Smooth who still races in his ancient, but highly upgraded Trans Am. With a kicks ass opening that sets the mood for everything to come, JP is injured in the Yellow Line, the qualifying race that gets you a spot in the covenant Redline race. But after two races duck out, he is given a spot. The race, which takes place every five years and is extremely illegal, is being held on the planet, Roboworld. Despite everyone's excitement, Robobworld's high conceal doesn't want the race to happen on their world in fear that their top secret weapons will be reveled, leaving them defenseless.
It's actually a good reason and you kind of understand why this world that has done nothing really wrong wouldn't want their secrets revealed on live television. But it doesn't matter, the eight racers are picked and the race is happening right smack dab in the middle of the planets main city. What ensues next, is high octane action that blurs the screen with its fast action and wacky, wild animation. I really did love the way REDLINE looked, it was a balance between old school looking anime, but felt completely new to the medium. The characters don't have a whole lot to say, probably because there are too many of them and the film only runs at a quick hour and forty-two minutes. But with its lack of main character development for the two leads, it makes up for giving us a fair does of all of its characters. JP Smooth gets as much background as everyone else, because just like him, everyone else is fighting for one goal, to win Redline.
Everyone from the sexy female driver, Sonoshee McLaren to the vicious, multi time winner Machinehead. To the wacky Boiboi and Bosbos of the grassland planet. Each character is cool in their own way and you can have fun picking a favorite. I dug REDLINE it was cool, smooth, fun, action packed, silly and just plain awesome. Oh yeah, and the cars could go really fast.
