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The Animatrix (2003)
Fresh continuation of themes displayed in the Matrix trilogy
The Animatrix shines not as a cohesive package, but as a collection of several different stories by different writers and animators, each different in style and narration.
"Final flight of the Osiris" features 3d animation but falls behind other sequences in style and atmosphere. Plot does not evoke strong feelings either.
"The Second Renaissance" part I & II brings out the sociocultural critique, asking the viewer questions about the uneasy alliance between robots and humans, criticizing the absurdity and utter desperation which war can bring.
"Kids Story" embraces the individuals problem of resisting the conspiracy and staying strong in ones belief. The segment is strongly visual, with an experimental style.
"Program" excels in style and animation; the color palette is beautiful, while contrasting shades are used extraordinarily in the scenes. The result is something one could hope to see more in animation.
"World record" continues the experimental, original animation style retaining a feeling throughout, a clear vision, while staying true to the idea of telling a small tale, like a short story in film. One of the most skillfully crafted plots regarding the ending scene.
"Beyond" is a true gem of this collection; depicting a little scene taking place in the summery afternoon. The glitches in the matrix are one not too often depicted perspective without the usual doom and gloom of the Matrix. The atmosphere is carefree, different and mystical with some nice moments in it.
"A detective story" continues in a fashion of hard-boiled noir-like detective story, with a detective hunting "a case to end all cases." The segment stands out because its own style and genre, while still staying true to the ideology and world of Matrix.
"Matriculated" continues as a post-apocalyptic story in the fashion of Second Renaissance. The animation style changes, showing futuristic 2003 animation production. Overall only a moderately effective story with some substance and attitude, with the most of the attention focusing on the visual aspects, which really get quite psychedelic at times.
Overall a good watch, a collection of early 2000's Japanese animation films with Matrix themes, focus being on the visual aspects, the feeling in the moment, and the society-critique of the Matrix. Recommended if you loved both Matrix and older 80-00s Japanese anime. 9/10