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The rebirth of the future from the ashes of the past... It has been 300 years since mankind s interference with the environment left Earth in ruins. Now, the remnants of humanity are divided as never before. The crumbling remains of vast cities stand in tenuous coexistence with the encroaching forest, and humans live on both sides of this brewing conflict. Young Agito, the son of an aging hero, inadvertently sets in motion a series of catastrophic events when he wanders into a forbidden zone of the forest. He stumbles across a cryogenic stasis tube containing Toola, a girl who has a vital mission entrusted to her from the past... It is an unsteady peace in an unnatural time. Only by searching their souls and examining the past will Agito and Toola understand the origin of all things and unite mankind with the forest.
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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Vine™ Review
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I was so looking forward to this film that I had to put it in the DVD player as soon as it dropped through my letterbox; and from the powerful and beautifully animated opening credits, with evocative music and stirring imagery, I knew I was going to be in for a treat. This film has excellent post apocalyptic and environmental themes that infuse it with a sense of drama and excitement, as soon as you've watched fifteen minutes you'll be hooked to the very end. The tag line on the cover says 'the most impressive looking anime movie to come out since Steamboy' and I'm inclined to agree. The film is beautifully rendered and the animation is lush and detailed. If you like ghibli and more modern manga and anime then this film will be right up your street. This film is superbly dubbed into English and you get none of that cheesy dubbing from past anime films i've seen. The story was reminiscent of 'Nausicaa' in places, what with the forest fighting back, but it comes from a genetic modification angle, that ties the film into advances in science since that film and the perceived dangers associated with them. At just under 90 minutes this film is a perfect length and will easily keep your attention for the duration. A top anime film that comes highly recommended.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
The Film
Yes, this film does have the seemingly obligatory eco-message, but this isn't Princess Mononoke [DVD]. Instead of intellectual pontification, the makers use broad strokes to present their analogies: the impoverished residents of Neutral city live in the ruins of a pre-disaster city, living off scavenging and (presumably) farming, getting their water supply through an uneasy truce with the sentient and largely hostile forest. Despite this, they are happy and healthy, leading a fulfilling life under the shattered moon and brilliant sun. By contrast, the people who have rejected the 'support' of the forest, live in a black-smoke spewing, chimney stack of a city where the air is too thick to breath and everything is mechanised and militaristic.
But this is all background (and back-story) for the actual plot, which is a coming-of-age yarn centred around the wilful Agito and the confused Toola, a girl from the past that he accidentally revived from cryostasis. As usual, the two must learn to help and rely on each other, accepting that change may be the only answer.
The talking-heads making-of makes clear that they kept struggling to bring this story down to a sensible length for a feature film, and this is apparent by the abrupt change in pace for the second-half, where action and information comes thick and fast! If there isn't one already on the way, I wouldn't be surprised to see an OVA or series re-telling this story in far more detail.
Gonzo have managed to pull of a neat trick: they have been 'eco' without being overly preachy, giving us a simple story that can be enjoyed without guilt and at a level the viewer can choose. If anything, I would liken this film to Laputa - Castle In The Sky [DVD], but shorter, and if anything, prettier.
The disc
Origin is a fantastically beautiful blend of traditional and CG animation and this Blu-Ray disc allows every frame to shine. It is crystal sharp with vivid colour and tonal range, with solid blacks and subtle shading that shows off the care and detail the makers put into the film. We appear to be given the original Japanese presentation, complete with Japanese credits!
The audio is good, and while not spectacular, it is well-balanced and generally solid. A decent English dub track is provided along with the Japanese original (with optional English-translation subtitles).
A subtitled making-of and batch of trailers complete the package.
Overall, a good, solid film that is easily worth the price of admission.
Yes, this film does have the seemingly obligatory eco-message, but this isn't Princess Mononoke [DVD]. Instead of intellectual pontification, the makers use broad strokes to present their analogies: the impoverished residents of Neutral city live in the ruins of a pre-disaster city, living off scavenging and (presumably) farming, getting their water supply through an uneasy truce with the sentient and largely hostile forest. Despite this, they are happy and healthy, leading a fulfilling life under the shattered moon and brilliant sun. By contrast, the people who have rejected the 'support' of the forest, live in a black-smoke spewing, chimney stack of a city where the air is too thick to breath and everything is mechanised and militaristic.
But this is all background (and back-story) for the actual plot, which is a coming-of-age yarn centred around the wilful Agito and the confused Toola, a girl from the past that he accidentally revived from cryostasis. As usual, the two must learn to help and rely on each other, accepting that change may be the only answer.
The talking-heads making-of makes clear that they kept struggling to bring this story down to a sensible length for a feature film, and this is apparent by the abrupt change in pace for the second-half, where action and information comes thick and fast! If there isn't one already on the way, I wouldn't be surprised to see an OVA or series re-telling this story in far more detail.
Gonzo have managed to pull of a neat trick: they have been 'eco' without being overly preachy, giving us a simple story that can be enjoyed without guilt and at a level the viewer can choose. If anything, I would liken this film to Laputa - Castle In The Sky [DVD], but shorter, and if anything, prettier.
The disc
Origin is a fantastically beautiful blend of traditional and CG animation and this Blu-Ray disc allows every frame to shine. It is crystal sharp with vivid colour and tonal range, with solid blacks and subtle shading that shows off the care and detail the makers put into the film. We appear to be given the original Japanese presentation, complete with Japanese credits!
The audio is good, and while not spectacular, it is well-balanced and generally solid. A decent English dub track is provided along with the Japanese original (with optional English-translation subtitles).
A subtitled making-of and batch of trailers complete the package.
Overall, a good, solid film that is easily worth the price of admission.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Vine™ Review
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When a girl is revived from cryo-stasis she is told how trees hold power over the world, even going as far as controlling how much water is made available. This convenient explanation fills us in on the back story and explains the reasoning behind the incredibly impressive opening sequence. And it really is impressive, the dramatic music and the slick animation show the advancing of the plants from the moon, burning through the Earth's atmosphere - an event which eventually led to the dystopia we see on screen.
The age of technology has passed and humanity exists against a ravaged backdrop of ruined cities. A blend of hand-drawn and computer animation work well, and the backgrounds are beautifully drawn to give amazing detail - almost photographic in some cases!
I have seen many films which deal with forest spirits (Princess Mononoke (Special Edition) and My Neighbour Totoro being two studio Ghibli examples) but the idea of genetically modified plants with their own intelligence feels like a clever alternative.
The ensuing adventure/battle between those who want the trees to be obliterated and those who want harmony introduces the familiar anime themes of environmentalism, giant mecha constructions, and the desire to finish off a father's work.
In a nutshell: staggering animation with a plot which should have been better but sometimes simply dragged. I'd give this 3.5 if I could, but I can't. So I'm opting for 4. I enjoyed this, and it's a 'must watch' for anime fans, if just for the visuals alone.
The age of technology has passed and humanity exists against a ravaged backdrop of ruined cities. A blend of hand-drawn and computer animation work well, and the backgrounds are beautifully drawn to give amazing detail - almost photographic in some cases!
I have seen many films which deal with forest spirits (Princess Mononoke (Special Edition) and My Neighbour Totoro being two studio Ghibli examples) but the idea of genetically modified plants with their own intelligence feels like a clever alternative.
The ensuing adventure/battle between those who want the trees to be obliterated and those who want harmony introduces the familiar anime themes of environmentalism, giant mecha constructions, and the desire to finish off a father's work.
In a nutshell: staggering animation with a plot which should have been better but sometimes simply dragged. I'd give this 3.5 if I could, but I can't. So I'm opting for 4. I enjoyed this, and it's a 'must watch' for anime fans, if just for the visuals alone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Outstanding opening followed by a really good film.
This film hasn't always got the greatest reviews but I really liked it and thought it would have made a good series. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lottie
It was good
Good film but there are much better anime films
Doesnt have a great story line but it is watchable and is value for money
Doesnt have a great story line but it is watchable and is value for money
Published 2 months ago by raging_gypsy_homo
quick delivery
ordered this on 12th of december, arrived 2 days later. bit apprehensive ordering it as it was a present for an avid manga fan but shouldnt have worried, very good movie worth a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by teapot
kinda lame at the end
The original idea is interesting, but the implementation of the storyline fails badly in the end. The visual images are OK, but nothing as detailed and rich as the work from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dr. Ruy Jauregui Sandoval
Eyecandy with a puerile excuse for a plot
Visuals 5/5
Story 0/5
This Anime is visually stunning, easily equal to any other Anime of the past decade, visually, that is and only visually. Read more
Story 0/5
This Anime is visually stunning, easily equal to any other Anime of the past decade, visually, that is and only visually. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andrew C
No-no!!
I love mangas and Japanese Animes like Spirited away and others I have seen, because they are full of magic and beautifully drawn. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Pechabadens
Origin's a lemon
The plot is a re-tread of eco-sci-fi ideas with technology - as ever - losing out to mysticism. The characterisation is equally derivative and often half-baked. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sporus
brill film
I bought this because i am collecting the Ghibli collection, i thought this was a lovely film, thoroughly enjoyed it would recommend this to any Ghibli fan. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Hayley Bardsley
Good film
Not for very small children, a familiar eco tale, otherwise quite entertaining, probably best in the original language with sub-titles. Mark Green.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. M. A. Green
Pretty, but cliched and makes no sense
Warning: spoilers ahead
This movie was described to me as "cliched". Yes, it is, but not exactly in the way I expected. Read more
This movie was described to me as "cliched". Yes, it is, but not exactly in the way I expected. Read more
Published 10 months ago by vadim
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