The Sky Crawlers
(2008)
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The Sky Crawlers
(2008)
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Suito Kusanagi
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| Ryo Kase | ... |
Yuichi Kannami
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Shôsuke Tanihara | ... |
Naofumi Tokino
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Megumi Yamaguchi | ... |
Mizuki Kusanagi
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Daisuke Hirakawa | ... |
Aizu Yudagawa
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Takuma Takewaka | ... |
Uroyuki Shinoda
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Mugihito | ... |
Kyoku Yama
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Hôchû Ôtsuka | ... |
Honda
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Mabuki Andou | ... |
Fooco
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Mako Hyôdô | ... |
Kusmi
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Hiro Shimono | ... |
Pilot
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Yoshinori Fujita | ... |
Pilot
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Ayumu Hasegawa | ... |
Pilot
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Oki Sugiyama | ... |
Pilot
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Fumie Mizusawa | ... |
Call Girl
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On an alternate future Earth, there is no longer any war between nations. Peace reigns over the entire planet... See full synopsis »
Just occasionally, you'll find a film where thew execution of drama over powers your awareness that the film is animated.
The Japanese style is arguable the most exploitative of animation, which is why Mamoru Oshii's rather minimal and refined approach which he brings to The Sky Crawlers is extraordinary in it way. The film is rather static with little physical movement, elongated cutting, wide open Kurosawa type shots, psychological use of color, light and shadow, and a haunting and mystic score. The film is kind of cold, but with a scene of mystery which makes it seductive. Even when we are up in the air with dozens of aircraft, gunfire, and spectacular balls of fire, the film maintains it's sense of calm. Oshiii handles it almost like a ballet. This is not a kids movie, and it's not for those with a short attention span. It it a deep slow psychological piece.
The ending is one that may divide an audience. Some will see it as giving The Sky Crawlers a sense of moral function, while others will argue that it makes the whole thing seem useless. I won't take either side. All I'll say is that I enjoyed the flight.