In a Nutshell. Mini reviews of movies old and new. No fuss. No spoilers. And often no sleep.

Tuesday 9 August 2011

The Sky Crawlers (2008)

In a world where war is privatised and fought by children, who are the real benefactors and why? A deceptively deep plot and slow pacing mean kids and action-junkies will bore quickly. Thinkers will embrace it.
2D characters sit alongside 3D vehicles and it works.
Stay for the post-credits surprise.

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