During the first 20 minutes, I was riveted by the plot. The animation was spectacular. The score and sound effects were booming, especially as played on DVD. The dialogue was not as bad as some say. Actually it was quite believable. Buscemi stole the show with his wisecracks. I don't think this film was "predictable". If it was, then why are there so many unanswered questions at the end. If anything it was too unpredictable. Somehow along the way, the characters failed to explain how the eight spirits would get rid of the aliens. Second, I have a problem with the general. OK, his family was killed by the aliens and he is consumed with killing them. But you don't get to that position without having some common sense. He already had proof of her dreams to wake the council up, why did he have to let the aliens in the city. Third, how come the Zeus cannon is so powerful that it can destroy the Earth's Gaiia but fail to kill Captain and Aki when they are down in the crater. I guess I was expecting a nuclear blast or something. Fourth, how do the phantoms "feed" off the Zeus cannon? Fifth, how does Aki manage to project the spirits to kill off the aliens and Sixth, why does Captain have to die to save everyone?
Overall a 7 for animation, compelling characters, and score. I deduct points for plot holes and some unbelievable characters (the general)
Overall a 7 for animation, compelling characters, and score. I deduct points for plot holes and some unbelievable characters (the general)