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The Shinkai Collection [2002] | ![The Shinkai Collection [2002]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51H0T23SZXL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Studio: Adv Films
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 5556
Format: Pal
Language: Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 702727165122
EAN: 0702727165122
ASIN: B000S6UZK6
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: September 3, 2007
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Doesn't quite work November 29, 2007
S. Roddam (London, England)
9 out of 20 found this review helpful
On the positive side:
- This DVD collection is better value than buying the films separately. There is a fair bit of material here for 20.
- Considering that `Voices of a distant star' was produced entirely by the efforts of one man (on a desktop PC), it should be regarded as a major achievement and inspiration to other film makers.
On the negative side:
- His sci-fi story lines are lightweight and underdeveloped (Philipp K. Dick this ain't!).
- The animation is workmanlike, but not spectacular (the CGI bits are the most effective).
- His use of background music is overbearing, and spoils the mood of the film.
- The dialogue is mostly touchy/feely adolescent nonsense, lacking in depth and intelligence.
- `The Place Promised ...' is way too long, and would have benefited from being cut down to 45 mins. I found it hard to stay interested all of the way through.
Judged on their own merits, my own opinion is that Shinkai's movies are a bit overrated. I have no doubt many people will disagree with me. But for me, neither of these two films quite worked. His mixture of sci-fi and friendship/relationship drama is not an effective formula.
`Voices ......' 4 stars.
`The Place Promised ...' 3 stars.
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