Akira

Movie
80/100
MovieNerd Score
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A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.

Filmmaking

Overall
80
Screenplay
75
Acting
70
Cinematography
94
Production
90
Directing
70
Concept
50
Story
70
Dialogue
70
Characters
75
Pacing
80
Musical Score
93

Attributes

Entertaining
80
Uniqueness
80
How Much I Like It
80
Twists
10
Artistry
87
Fun
?
Cliche
50
Cheesy
30
Broad Appeal
50
Cerebral
25
Emotional
20
Discussion Worthy
70

Genres

Comedy
?
Drama
70
Suspense
?
Action
?
Mystery
?
Thriller
?
Horror
?
Adventure
?
Romance
?
Science Fiction
75
Fantasy
?
Animation
?

Maturity

Family Friendly
40
Positive Message
40
Thematically Mature
60
Intense
40
Sexuality
20
Nudity
10
Violence
80
Gore
50
Crude
10
Profanity
20
Scary
15
Substance Use
10

1 Review

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80 Overall75 Screenplay70 Acting94 Cinematography90 Production50 Concept70 Story70 Dialogue75 Characters93 Musical Score80 Uniqueness80 Entertaining

Cool, amazing visuals, great musical score but OK script which isn't unusual for animes in my experience. Got to see it in a theatrical re-release which I would recommend if you have the chance.

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AKIRA Rerelease Theatrical Trailer [1988]
Akira (1988) - Trailer (U.S. Trailer) HD 1080p