Redline [Blu-ray]

First off, the animation and art style is just beautiful to look at. The colors are so vibrant and the animation style itself just looks great. This is definitely a must watch for any fan of animation. The visuals alone will have you captivated for the entire movie. The story is not the most detailed nor the most serious, but it’s still good in my opinion. It has a lot of unique and colorful characters as well as some really interesting and over the top designs. It’s basically about a race tournament happening on this alien planet with all sorts of oddball characters joining in. The action is fast paced and is extremely over the top, paying homage to all sorts of anime cliches. Some might say that the story is simplistic and cliche, but honestly the way the movie executes it, it comes off really nice. The love story between the two main characters, while it is cliche, is still done really nice and heartfelt. It also helps that the characters are really likable. The whole movie just has this nice upbeat feel to it and it’ll definitely leave you feeling nice afterwards. Overall, this movie is cliche and over the top but EXTREMELY well executed and very enjoyable to watch. It’s not a deep thought provoking film. It’s just nice film you can have fun with. I highly recommend it.

Many other reviews have done a great job of explaining just why Redline is something of a must-see, so I'll just throw in a few words on the matter myself. Every once in a few years an animated movie comes along that's sheer originality, energy, and sense of immersion serves as a reminder of how great the medium can be, including to people who usually aren't especially into animated films. Redline is one of these. Redline is one of the most thoroughly enjoyable and exciting movies I've seen in long time. It's the sort of movie the appeal of which is hard to explain; "Racing cars on an alien world with explosions and colors" isn't likely to get to many people willing to watch it with you. Really, it's one of those films that you have to say to your friends "just trust me," and stick the disc in. This is what I've done every time I've shown Redline, and whatever skepticism people have tends to disappear in seconds as the adrenaline-cranking wildly creative first race bursts on to the screen with it's pulsating techno beat, full of insane and inventive alien characters. And the attention never wanes. One of the best things about the entire movie, and the reason why the ridiculous action is so effecting, is that each and every character in the huge cast is unique and strangely lovable. They each get their moments to shine in their own peculiarities, and while Redline is far from deep in a very self-aware way, the characters shine through like a beacon. The result of the crazy inventive animation, literally edge of your seat racing, and strangely lovable characters really is one incredible film that I frankly don't see myself getting tired of watching anytime soon. Do yourself a favor, and watch Redline.

Already had Redline dvd, but thought to try the Bluray. Glad I did, gave me an excuse to watch Redline again. What a great movie, one of a kind. The musical cues are insane, of course so is the story and artwork, and voice acting... Redline is a must if you like racing, or you like Aliens in an alarming array of sizes, shapes and colors. And then there's Funky Boy, and the Army and the mob boss, so its got everything you usually look for in a racing movie about Roboworld and as a bonus it actually starts with the Yellowline to get you in the groove. Just a joy to watch, they just don't make movies like this anymore. The only way to top this is if Dorohedoro makes a racing movie with brooms.

Redline is in the top 3 of anime movies in the past decade. The visually gorgeous cyberpunk/sci-fi/psychedelic aesthetic is a rare treat. Interesting and often funny characters are revealed like a Christmas present throughout the film. It's races are as close as you're going to get to mainlining adrenaline without a prescription. The plot is not too deep, but the non-stop pacing and complex animation, even during character development scenes, means you never want to take your eyes off the screen. There is some gratuitous nudity and non stop smoking, but nothing overtly offensive. Just keep it away from young kids. Put it on a big screen TV, and turn up the volume! This is a gem that stands up to repeated viewings. Anime purists will want the option to switch between dubbed English and subtitled Japanese soundtracks. Avoid the English dubbed Amazon Digital version if it is important to you. The English dub is funny and very well done, but a good portion of the original dialogue is lost in translation. The Blu-ray offers Dolby 2.1 and 5.1 sound in both languages and is cheaper than the digital. Get the "Multi-format" Blu-ray sold by Amazon, not the overpriced "Blu-ray" from 3rd party sellers.

Anime bellissimo, folle, animazioni con uno stile veramente bello. L'ho riguardato più volte, veramente divertente

Hallo liebe Anime Fans und Freaks hier habt Ihr ein etwas anders als ein Anime die Darstellung erinnert an eine Kunstart auf Retro getrimmt viele Farben und Computeranimation. Die Geschichte ist einfach erzählt es ist eine Gruppe Rennfahrer die um die Wette fahren. Der Rennfahrer JP fährt gerne Rennen und dabei betrügt er gerne, mit seinen Partner kassiert er dann ab um Seine Schulden abzubezahlen. In den Rennen verliebt er sich dann in eine andere Rennfahrerin. Tippt das bei YouTube ein: Redline 2009 Eng Dub Full und ihr könnt euch einen Eindruck für den Film verschaffen. Ein gelungenes Kunstwerk der Animekasse.Gekauft hier für 12,97 Euro. Beschreibung der Box: Ein Digi-Pack mit festen FSK-Logo mit Pappschuber ohne FSK-Logo und 2 Disks Hauptfilm und Bonus. Bild und Tonqualität: Super Bild Super Ton Animeart ist teils Computer animiert was deutlich zu sehen ist. Sprachen:Deutsch Japanisch Mein Fatzit: Wenn Ihr wisst wie der Film so ist könnt Ihr euch den Film in eure Sammlung hollen. MfG Turbo-Galant

私の嫁さんは映画に誘っても作品に相当興味が湧かないと一緒に来てくれない。 今作が映画館で公開された後、前情報が少ない状況で今作を一緒に見に行こうと誘ってみた所珍しく嫁さんが賛同。 正直な所自分自身も今作がどの程度楽しめるのか期待半分不安半分であったが・・・・ ただただ最高な作品でした！！！！ とにかく素晴らしいクオリティの作画で動く動く！ 映像も素晴らしいが音響も負けない位素晴らしい！！ 全方位から大音響で重低音がズンズン響き、体の芯まで揺さぶられる大迫力の音響！！！ 映画館では一回しか楽しめなかったのが心の底から悔やまれる・・・・。 当時は嫁さんも本作の音響の良さにテンション上がってました。 しかし客入りが悪く上映期間も短かった為、ブルーレイ版のリリースも危ういのではないか・・・と、 勝手に不安な気持ちになったりもしました。 冗談抜きで本当にこの傑作がブルーレイ化されて良かったです。 二度と見れないんじゃないかと悲観していましたので（汗） 事前情報では確かDTS HDマスターオーディオ音声は収録されない予定だったと思うのですが、 途中で音声表記が切り替わり大喜びしました。 今作のBDが自宅に届いた際には可能な限り大音量で自宅のホームシアターにて鑑賞。（勿論隣近所に迷惑をかけない程度にですが） さすがに映画館の迫力には及びませんでしたが、重低音を強めに聞かせると自室がビリビリ震える位にはなり、良い塩梅で楽しめました。 音ばかりについて感想を書いてしまったので音響以外についても書かせて頂きます。 今作は見た目で分かる通り画風が濃い目です。 アニマトリックスでランナーのエピソードを作った方が作ったそうでタッチは近い感じです。 アメコミチックなメリハリのある影付けですが自分としてはこういうタッチも好きです。 個々のキャラクターは非常に個性豊かで見ていて楽しく、声を当てている皆さんもキャラとマッチしており不満無し。 ソノシー役の蒼井優さんは特に演技が素晴らしかった。 サブキャラも味があり見ていて楽しいです。 レッドラインの開催地でタバコを売っていたおばあちゃんとか良い味出してますw レッドライン戦ではレースというより戦争の様になっておりますが、スタッフ陣が描きたい物を盛りに盛ってくれており良い意味でお腹イッパイになります。 理屈とかは抜きにして、この作品の映像と音響の激流に身を任せて楽しむのが本作の正しい楽しみ方だと思います。 正直この作品にケチを付けたく無いのですが、数少ない不満点としては レース が二回しか描かれていない点。これが残念。 もっともっと本作の迫力あるレースを見たかった。 本作は非常に手間をかけた作りの為、続編や関連作は恐らく作られないのでしょうがこんな作品を送り届けてくれたスタッフの方々に大感謝です！！ 日本のアニメは世界一だと実感出来る一作です。

Redline is probably one of the best anime films I've seen to date. Being stuck in development hell for a long time, it came bursting onto the scene with gorgeous visuals, a banging soundtrack, and a pretty fun story to boot. This is a great film to watch if you want to see some freaking fantastic animation.

Gorgeously animated film. It's a shame that it can be a bit difficult to track down. More people should see this masterpiece of animation.