A tad bit of non relevant Japanese spoken audio. Aside from that nothing else was spoken. There was a couple English words here and there but not in subtitles more in scenery.
a true art film
Story
The artist took on multiple topics and expressed them mostly in symbolically fashion. An okay idea but without subtitles or some other form of guidance the viewer becomes lost in this symbolic jungle. Which is why some call the story a mess.
Art
While animation was limited to certain aspects in frame the art show was never the same. For a viewer to relax and appreciate something visual they have to have an idea of what is to come. If it is a black and white piece they would expect a black and white piece throughout the show. This did not happen. Not only did the color keep changing but the scenery did as well. Which can be expected in an art movie. For it is almost like taking a film recorder in a museum.You are bound to see tons of different artist styles. But to collaborate all those styles into one is like taking different pieces from different puzzles and smashing them to fit. It won't work. Not only that but certain aspects were clearly copied and pasted.
Sound:
-no vocals
- while i did appreciate the background music to some regard it did not help understand the show so in a matter of thinking it was pointless. The only plus in having it was it aided me in watching the film in its entirety as opposed to stopping it midway through.
Character
With a plot that was a mess it makes sense that the character(s) or in this character would follow suit.
Overall
This film had potential to convey a message of some matter but to not have proper direction made the entire film a pointless event. Also, what on earth was with the multiple forms of torture like alien eating babies or burning alive or stone man? So many questions i have with very little in forms of answers. My only theory behind this madness was this film was meant as a psych film. Meaning when the woman got on the train in real life and noticed that plane ad she interpreted it as a mental escape. For with life we are faced with multiple faces of trouble. Whether it is nasty traffic day in and day out, a cheating ex, or dealing with bratty kids. It can be enough pain to bring a person to a speedy end. Which is why the idea of getting away to places like Hawaii seem so appealing. But until one can bank enough time and money for a trip one must rely on religion (tranquility) as they continue to face the on going struggles that lie in front of them.
