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"Redline" is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits with his ultra-customized car - all the while, organized crime and militaristic governments want to leverage the race to their own ends. Amongst the other elite rival drivers in the tournament, JP falls for the alluring Sonoshee - but will she prove his undoing, or can a high speed romance survive a mass destruction race?
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182 of 208 people found the following review helpful
By Daryl Surat
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Look. I understand. "Anime" isn't a cool thing to most people, not even most self-described "geeks." These days, "anime" is commonly used as shorthand for a particular type of storytelling, characterization, or visualization...and the people who do so NEVER mean it as a compliment. Maybe you're one of these people yourself.
Or maybe you used to watch anime and no longer really do because you've got music, videogames, and regular movies/TV to watch instead. Maybe you used to watch stuff like Cowboy Bebop or FLCL on the Cartoon Network, but never really saw anything else that you liked as much. Maybe you end up spotting some anime that is on Netflix or Hulu, but you don't feel like watching them all the way through.
Does any of that sound like you or someone you know? Then watch this movie.
There's no TV show or comicbook with hundreds of episodes you have to know about first. There's nothing "Final Fantasy" or "Kingdom Hearts"-like about the story or characters. There's no harem of girls surrounding some loser guy. There are no "jokes" involving giant sweatdrops or accidentally copping a feel. This is different from all of that.
Redline is visually astonishing with a soundtrack to match, but contrary to what is often said Redline's strong points aren't JUST those. This movie has great characters, each of whom is memorable in their own way. There's a lot of humor, and the film's comic timing (and restraint!) is spot-on. The story isn't shallow or even minimal. By the time everything ends, you'll know all that needs to be known about who these racers are and why they're doing what they do.
I don't care about racing or cars. But I totally dig Redline. I think you will too.
Or maybe you used to watch anime and no longer really do because you've got music, videogames, and regular movies/TV to watch instead. Maybe you used to watch stuff like Cowboy Bebop or FLCL on the Cartoon Network, but never really saw anything else that you liked as much. Maybe you end up spotting some anime that is on Netflix or Hulu, but you don't feel like watching them all the way through.
Does any of that sound like you or someone you know? Then watch this movie.
There's no TV show or comicbook with hundreds of episodes you have to know about first. There's nothing "Final Fantasy" or "Kingdom Hearts"-like about the story or characters. There's no harem of girls surrounding some loser guy. There are no "jokes" involving giant sweatdrops or accidentally copping a feel. This is different from all of that.
Redline is visually astonishing with a soundtrack to match, but contrary to what is often said Redline's strong points aren't JUST those. This movie has great characters, each of whom is memorable in their own way. There's a lot of humor, and the film's comic timing (and restraint!) is spot-on. The story isn't shallow or even minimal. By the time everything ends, you'll know all that needs to be known about who these racers are and why they're doing what they do.
I don't care about racing or cars. But I totally dig Redline. I think you will too.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Ellis K.
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I watched this when they were showing it as a part of a limited theater release, and I've been aching for it's blu-ray release since! There are few words that can describe how awesome this movie is. The animation is beyond top-notch, with an art style that pops with every frame and keeps your eyes watering from not blinking.
The best way I can describe this film is that its like taking the visual flourish and high-adrenaline action of the live action Speed Racer film, smashing it against the entirety of what made Gurren Lagann one of the most beloved Japanese anime series of the past decade, mixing the two together and cranking all of that up to 11, and then condensing it into an hour and a half experience of visual and aural orgasmica with all of the goodness, none of the filler.
Plus, there's a cute love story in it for those so inclined.
The best way I can describe this film is that its like taking the visual flourish and high-adrenaline action of the live action Speed Racer film, smashing it against the entirety of what made Gurren Lagann one of the most beloved Japanese anime series of the past decade, mixing the two together and cranking all of that up to 11, and then condensing it into an hour and a half experience of visual and aural orgasmica with all of the goodness, none of the filler.
Plus, there's a cute love story in it for those so inclined.
37 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By J. McCullogh
Format:Blu-ray
This is one of the most important anime to come along in years. Not only is it visually stunning, but the music and sounds make it truly brilliant. The styling of it makes it so appealing to watch that you won't want it to end. Combine that with an amazing soundtrack, and you will be glad you own it. If you have a home theater system, it will shake your walls.
This is one of those movies that even if you aren't an anime fan, you will love it. All I can say is if you are uncertain about buying it, don't be. Here is the official story synopsis since Amazon doesn't have anything up yet.
REDLINE is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits with his ultra-customized car - all the while, organized crime and militaristic governments want to leverage the race to their own ends. Amongst the other elite rival drivers in the tournament, JP falls for the alluring Sonoshee - but will she prove his undoing, or can a high speed romance survive a mass destruction race?
This is one of those movies that even if you aren't an anime fan, you will love it. All I can say is if you are uncertain about buying it, don't be. Here is the official story synopsis since Amazon doesn't have anything up yet.
REDLINE is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits with his ultra-customized car - all the while, organized crime and militaristic governments want to leverage the race to their own ends. Amongst the other elite rival drivers in the tournament, JP falls for the alluring Sonoshee - but will she prove his undoing, or can a high speed romance survive a mass destruction race?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great, action packed rush.
A great movie for getting pumped up, fast paced and looking great with that old school hand drawn style. The music is thumping and on bluray it looks and sounds great.
Published 8 days ago by Chad Rupe
5.0 out of 5 stars
REDlLINE
A visual ride unlike any other, just a purely fun ride that any anime fan should partake in. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this movie. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Kyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Visual Buffet
A straightforward goal of "There is a race to win" with exact opposite in everything else. Intense visuals, insane subplots, and fantastic music make this worth a watch,... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Kevin Capener
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome ending, great music
Love the music, love the ending. The animation style took me a bit to get used too -- turned me off a bit, initially, to be honest. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Matthew R. Abts
4.0 out of 5 stars
awesome animation
The animation is awesome, the story is very simple and somewhat nonsensical. The animation makes it worth watching though and blu-ray is very nice.
Published 23 days ago by Nate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I've seen this video multiple times with friends, and I still get pumped up watching this. The quality, animation, the story, all of it; pure genius and so very unique. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
The movie is simply amazing and the animation is worth praising. I bought the movie in blue-ray and I'm very happy with my purchase.
Published 1 month ago by Alejandro Macini
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Beautiful animation, Bumpin' soundtrack, Insane, off the wall racing action.
This movie was in production for around 8 years, and you can really tell. Read more
This movie was in production for around 8 years, and you can really tell. Read more
Published 1 month ago by UnknownDream
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some of the best visuals I've ever seen
Redline is a movie that I was told, by a friend, to watch and put it off for a long time. When i finally sat down and watched it, I immediately wanted to watch it again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RT
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST SEE ANINE
this anime movie is one of the most original animes I have seen in some time. it has a basic story and no deep charters but it was made for the action... Read more
Published 1 month ago by andy opheim
