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Kite [DVD]

Rated: NR | Format: DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews) |

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Product Details

  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: MEDIA BLASTERS
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005R5GX
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,202 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Cross "Death Wish" with "La Femme Nikita" and you'll get this thrilling, violent animated drama about pretty college student Sawa, who years earlier lost her parents to a brutal killer. After being raised by a police detective, Sawa trains herself as a vigilante and sets out to deliver justice as only a Japanese schoolgirl can! WARNING: Contains nudity and sexual situations; adults only. Uncut version; 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Japanese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
(Uncut version) Uh Oh! March 22, 2005
Okay, I saw Kite (Ki-tay) a couple years ago. Me and a friend rented it from Block Butser, this was the (Cut version), we both liked it. Returned it, and forgot about it for a couple years.

So, I decided this year that it was good enough to add to my collection. I had my mom call Fry's Electronics to see if they carried it. They did, she asked what section it was in, the guy said in the adult.

She gave me weird looks the whole night, but I assured her that it was adult because of sever violence and gore. After she had bought it for me, I noticed the cover changed.

"Kite Summery"

The uncut version was filled with extreme sexual/rape scenes, and disturbing content. The violence didn't bother me, but all the child molestation scenes were too much. (If you are not bothered by graphic sexual/rape situations then go ahead and by it, otherwise, 21 and up.)

Besides that, the animation was beautiful. The voices very well done, giving emotion to the characters. And made you believe you were there inside the movie.
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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
I have seen the original Japanese uncut version, which, since it's from Japan, contains much more sexual and gore content.

But don't be confused. This is not some cheap porno cartoon. The movie itself has a very twisted, but deep and many sad parts. The creator here has a movie that will really intrigue you as you watch this movie.

It's much deeper than an action movie. Tons of human emotions are involved.

Highly recommended for Anime Fans who are Adults. It's not appropriate for children.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
An Anime Classic August 1, 2002
I've only been watching anime for close to 5 months, yet I've tried to drown myself in the classics. Kite is the kind of japanimation that makes you realize how truly deep this film genre goes. While the version sold here is only 45 minutes long, I must use the old adage "Quality not quantity." With extreme twists in storyline and incredible imaging, Kite is the kind of film that makes you want to have only more of it. As with any reasonably good anime, the story, while short, causes you to spend a fair amount of time reviewing the story in your mind and the messages laid within it. I must warn future Kite viewers though, that if you're looking to watch an up beat happy ending, humourous saturday morning type of anime, this is not that kind of film. Rather the movie leaves you feeling a bit depleted in spirit. Also you're kind of left hanging, which, I suppose is part of the reason why Kite is such an excellent anime.

--Also, if you watch the film "Mezzoforte" you can catch a glimpse of Sawa (the main character in Kite) passing by in the street.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Classic Anime
This is an anime from the late 90's so it goes without saying that the animation quality isn't up to today's standards. However, the story and action are outstanding. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. O. Booker
kite the director's cut,don't you believe it.
i bought this version cause i had seen the censored cut version before and it was good but very confusing cause the missing sexual things to it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sherry Seward
Prepare to be shocked
At first, "Kite" appears to be a cyber-punk action anime, with plenty of brutal assassinations. However, with four graphic sex scenes, it's clear that "Kite" would cause quite a... Read more
Published on March 23, 2009 by Jonathan Oyama
Kite
I haven't seen this movie yet. From what reviews I've read it is a must see. It is a shame that Kite is less than fifty minutes. Read more
Published on June 11, 2007 by Goddess Anjanee
Just as good as Mezzo but still just like Mezzo: edited version=good...
First and foremost Amazon doesn't sell the unedited version of Kite. So, I should say don't bother looking here since the edited version leaves out the huge sex scenes that are, in... Read more
Published on June 10, 2007 by cube
Solo para adultos
Una excelente película en la cual se destaca la fluidez de la animación, los personajes tienen conflictos internos y motivos ocultos. Read more
Published on May 24, 2007 by Jaime M. Mejia V
OUCH!!! ...And I thought "ARMITAGE III" was bad!
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It's a rare anime feature that moves me to rate it with the lowest marks possible, but this one accomplished the once-thought impossible! Read more
Published on September 1, 2006 by Ace-of-Stars
Promising, but the ending ruined the movie.
To be honest, I found this movie because of the hentai, then decided to buy it for the same reason. While the action and hentai was alright, I followed the story pretty well. Read more
Published on August 7, 2006 by J. Bruzan
Close to a classic
I had heard of Kite before but it never intrested me until I got it by accident. At first I didn't really much care for the story until the first assasination which was the start... Read more
Published on March 20, 2006 by Mayle
Need to stick to the story
When I purchased Kite, I did so based upon a description of the action. I did know that the movie was unrated which often meant nudity in anime. Read more
Published on December 17, 2005 by E. M. Flowers
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