Art: 10/10
Truly beautiful. From the background to the characters, no small detail was spared. In particular, I liked their hair; their creative hairstyles were drawn so well that you can discern the layers, the braids and the hairpins.
Sound: 10/10
I usually skip the sound in my reviews because they all seem pretty standard to me. However, the music to this anime was well selected and suited, notably so and worth mentioning. The sound effects were also nicely paired and complemented the movie without detracting from the art or the story.
Story: 9/10
I'm not familiar with the manga and didn't know of the franchise before seeing Blame! on Netflix. I was pleasantly surprised by its originality and simplicity. More often than not, movies about cyborgs, machines vs. humans, and the like, tend to tout elaborate stories that are either unbelievable or so confusing that they end up full of holes and paradoxes. I'm not saying Blame's plot was perfect, but it took a refreshing and interesting approach to the popular theme that I found believable.
Character: 8/10
I had a hard time rating the characters because I don't actually think they were supposed to be significant to the anime. Of course, likable and credible characters are necessary to any great movie, but I think the art and story were more of the focal point. You don't really get to know any of the characters or their back stories. Yet, perhaps that was purposefully done. It could be argued that the characters weren't remarkable (for lack of a better word) because this could've happened to anyone. Regardless of who Killy had chanced upon, the outcome may have been the same. Speaking of Killy, though, I would have liked to know a little more about him because he remains an enigma, even by the end of the movie.
Take away: The plot makes sense even if you're unfamiliar with Blame (as I was). If you appreciate aesthetics and have an open mind toward cyborgs and humans and the like, then you'll enjoy Blame! the Movie.
