- Directors: Moon-Sang Kim
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005WGIN1U
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An environmental catastrophe has left the future of mankind in the year 2140 fighting against extinction. Slaves inhabit the outside world whilst the lucky ones live in comfort in Ecoban. One man dares to fight against the injustice - he enters the city to find its secrets and bring freedom to the slaves who have been consigned to an early death.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By M. Vernon
Format:DVD
As alot of the other reviews say the animation in sky blue is flawless,the detail is breathtaking(see the bikes in the mist scenes).I Also think the plot and storyline although slow burning at times held me captivated throughout,it is not as complex as somthing like "akira" but it is deeper and more powerfull than "Appleseed"(both films of which im a big fan).The soundtrack was both powerfull and moving,using many stles of music throughout.(want to find it on cd)I have watched this anime several times in the last few months and i enjoy it more and more each time as i notice more detail in the animation and the storyline.Its a film that i have been proud to share with friends that arent anime fans...all have enjoyed and some have even bought it for themselves!I have yet to find another Anime that mathes this in both its animation and story!A must see for all anime fans new or old!
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Russtafarian
Format:DVD
I had heard about this film years ago under it's original title "Wonderful Days" and kept an eye on it waiting ages for it's UK release. For the English speaking market the title changed to Sky Blue for some silly reason. It was released in UK cinema's but it must have been a select few screens - none of my locals were showing it!
I was patient enough to wait for the fully fledged UK DVD release. The movie was re-editied and given a new soundtrack for the English speaking audience. A fine job done, too!
I was patient enough to wait for the fully fledged UK DVD release. The movie was re-editied and given a new soundtrack for the English speaking audience. A fine job done, too!
The other reviews are correct - this film looks absolutely fantastic. The option of using a hybrid of 3D and 2D animation works a treat. It's taken something like 5 to 7 years to produce this movie. Time well spent in the beauty department!
The plot on the other hand starts off quite promising, building pretty well, but the ending is somewhat disappointing. It left me feeling quite empty, as the film hadn't really explained why the characters took the actions they did in the films climax.
I felt a little bemused, wondering if production funds were cut short causing a sudden need to hurridly end film-making, or whether it the Korean's were creating a typically Japanese climax causing you to think long after the movie credits rolled by. (If it's the latter, they failed miserably.)
Fans of animated flicks will enjoy and drool over the visuals, probably not caring too much for the plot, and loving it all the way through. The standard film buff will probably be disappointed by the weak plot and not care too much for the animation style, classing it as eye candy. As mentioned the animation is flawless, but the plot obviously holds it all together - it does do this well until 2/3's of the way through where things crumble somewhat.
... Read more ›4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great film, beautifully imagined and animated. It would have been good to see the human characters rendered in the same way as the fantastic scenery, but the hand drawn animation does work well.
It is a pity that the film contains such graphic violence as I'm sure my 9 year old would have loved it.
Over all though recommended viewing - well worth a rental.
It is a pity that the film contains such graphic violence as I'm sure my 9 year old would have loved it.
Over all though recommended viewing - well worth a rental.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J Kilby
VINE™ VOICE
Format:UMD Mini for PSP
SKY BLUE is the first UMD movie I've bought, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. It's a Korean movie, a beautiful (if initially peculiar) mixture of futuristic CGI imagery and traditional animation.
The story focuses on social imbalance, with the safe and idyllic lifestyle of the HAVES being facilitated by the hazardous work of the HAVE NOTS. Into this mix throw a heroic revolutionary figure trying to level the playing field, his beautiful lost love, her ambiguous boyfriend, and an evil grafter trying to maintain the status quo, and you've got a good tale for the telling. The pace is fast, the characters well formed, and it's gorgeous to look at. I'd heartily recommend it!
From a technical point of view, the movie looks terrific on the PDP screen, it's a vibrant and crystal clear transfer to UMD. Special features are lacking, but as a newcomber to UMD movies I'm not sure if they're typical in most offerings so I've not let that affect my rating.
FOUR STARS!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Momaw
Format:Blu-ray
Unfortunately this Blu-ray release tried to cram the movie, a Dolby True HD and DTS HD MA track onto a BD25 and the result is excessive banding in the image.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The film Sky Blue is in my book a real masterpiece of animation; visually stunning, with an interesting storyline that manages to include a romantic element without swamping the action. The music is beautiful. I had the dvd, and loved it. Upgrading to blu ray was my mistake. The blu ray version doesn't look anything like as good as the dvd, for some reason; scenes that simply blew me away on the dvd were reduced to just 'pretty good' on blu ray. Watched on the same HD tv, with the same HDMI input, and the same Sony blu ray player, the only difference was the format itself, and it just hasn't enhanced the film. On top of which the dvd extras had almost all vanished, and there was not even an option to watch the film in the original Korean with English subtitles. If I were you I'd go for the dvd 2 disc edition, because this was a letdown.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I checked this out on here since I was curious what other people had though of it. I've owned this myself for months and I have to say I consider it a top drawer film. The combination of animated characters and CG works great, with only one or two places I can think of where they didn't quite mesh. The story has a great deal of depth, and the charaters are wonderfully developed with some interesting twists. I'd definitely recommend getting this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's OK but don't go out of your way to see it.
As other reviews say, it is a beautiful film to watch. The mix of anime, CGI, 2D and 3D give it an edge over other animes.
But plotwise? Read more
But plotwise? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Abi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eco - Anime adventure
Fantastic anime adventure. Tight visual images with minor macro blocking. Top notch HD sound. Well worth the import. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bobby Player
3.0 out of 5 stars
not quite manga
this has great animation, (check out the motorbike action scenes) but a predictable story. its well worth a look, but not quite manga.
Published 4 months ago by Joseph Fearn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Proof that VFX and Budget Don't Make a Movie
Sky Blue is the story of a young man named Shua in a post-apocalyptic future where the world has been made all but uninhabitable by environmental disasters caused by global... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Russell Fawcett
4.0 out of 5 stars
First class anime.
A long time in the making and it shows. The animation is beautiful. Not as sophisticated in plot or characterisation as Ghost in the Shell but charming in its o
wn way and... Read more
wn way and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dogtuckerman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mind your language!
I enjoyed watching Wonderful Days many years ago and eagerly awaited the UK release, I first got let down by the name change, but then, the English dub only audio tracks really... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Zentron
2.0 out of 5 stars
Complicated
The first thing that will strike you about Sky Blue is the amazing quality of the animation, it really is truelly breathtaking and you can understand how the film took 7 years to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Crooty
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie but horrible UK edition
This movie is 4 stars for me, I enjoyed watching it and would recommend it if you're a fan of the genre. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mark Twain
1.0 out of 5 stars
One star for no option to watch the film in the original Korean...
I can not watch those kind of animations or any anime with English dubbing, in those cases subtitles are absolutely necessary.
The dialogs in English are irritating!
The dialogs in English are irritating!
Published 23 months ago by pi
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful visuals, yawn-inducing story
Oustanding cinematography, sharp editing and stunning art direction, in a 2003 film that obviously later became a direct inspiration for Tron: Legacy (Tron's light-bike 'levels'... Read more
Published on 9 April 2011 by Stokie Dave
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