You know what? I'm just going to say it. Fuck American mainstream entertainment media. Every time I watch a movie like this, I become ever more ashamed of what passes for entertainment in this country as of late. When did we start settling for run of the mill action and drama movies that are just carbon copies of every other movie of their type? When did we become okay with non-originality (as long as the special effects are flashy), and when did the focus in North America become remaking every God damn movie that has ever existed? And when we're not remaking something, we're filming a sequel.
When did we lose our imagination?
Anyway, personal gripes aside, Tekkon Kinkreet is a wonderful movie. It is charming, emotional (at times, heart-wrenching), deeply interesting, and the art is absolutely gorgeous. The story is set in a corrupt, dilapidated city (the time is ambiguous: it seems futuristic, but not for any particular reason) that is run by gangs, and follows the antics of two young delinquent orphans by the names of "Black" and "White." Of course the story becomes more than that, but that's the basic set-up. It is an absolutely wonderfully told story, with strong character development. I was incredibly attached to the two main characters by the end of the film, and felt genuinely interested in what was happening to them throughout the story.
This movie is a work of art, in every respect. There's not much more I can say, because frankly, it's just excellent.
Verdict: Highly Recommended
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