Very well executed

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

The movie is incredibly jaw dropping, and the ending, though reminiscent of some other Japanese movies gave me a tear. It gets 5 points for that...Now the scenario, which I think, counts as half of the grade (unless one movie is supposed not to have one) gets a poor 2/5... I sincerely think that at one point there is a missing page... I mean when the turning point of the movie arrives and the Ningen appear, it is bunkum...So it still gets a 7/10 because that was the only part of the scenario that was catastrophic, the rest was okay.I would advise you to watch it expecting an awesome visual experience and to ignore any hogwash you happen notice!

the history of film is full of entries that have more style than substance, but rarely has the divide between the visuals and the content been this wide. casshern is a unique, dazzling visual spectacle, but otherwise its deeply flawed.lets talk about those flaws first. casshern makes the classic sci-fi nerd mistake of wrapping an undercooked idea in an overcooked plot. the resulting story is boringly simplistic and incomprehensibly convoluted at once. at its core, casshern is an anti-war movie, but not only does it have nothing interesting to say other than "war is eeeevil", but it contradicts itself by fetishizing violence, and clutters its main message further with a vague anti-bio-engineering stance that seems completely unfounded. add some outrageously dated gender roles, a sluggish pace, unclear character motivations, lots of heavy-handed melodrama, and a plot so byzantine its all but incomprehensible on first viewing, and you have... a hot mess.however, for those who are patient and bring some good-will, some of those problems become less pronounced on second viewing. once the plot more or less clicks, the story shows a little more depth than it initially seemed.but the one thing that makes this movie worth watching - and make no mistake, it IS worth watching - is its visuals. words can not describe what a gorgeous steam-punk sci-fi animé masterpiece this is. every minute is brimming with dazzling pictures, from the eye-popping landscapes, to the head-spinning battle scenes, to the terrifying flashes of war-memories. really, I'm not gonna go further into this, because whats the point? just go and see it. you will probably find the story acceptable at best, terribly boring at worst, but the visuals will make sure that you wont regret a single second of it.

I just have to say most of the negative reviews posted are quite shallow, debasing the entire film simply the entire film simply because the plot line isn't so straightforward? Or because the musical score is 'generic'?I don't know if its just me but i feel that, at its essence, film is an art form that lends a little insight on the world. Sure there are times in the film where an unlikely chain of events happens, but isn't that the beauty of film? That we are able to free ourselves from the shackles of reality and express our perspectives in a different manner? If it's possible to have talking animals in films, why shouldn't it be possible for a group of refugees to stumble upon a castle?For me, the film offered some very provocative ideas from the age old questions on the human condition to modern questions on equity, science and many others. It provided a dynamic mix that i found very original and potent in todays society. The cinematography was very well done (although one can argue that it was generic), the musical score was brilliant at setting the mood, the story line coherent.All in all, if you're looking for an average run of the mill 'unique' story, with some flashy action scenes and are quite discriminative about what's on the surface, this movie will probably not be for you. However if you want a provocative piece of art that lends you a unique perspective i'd strongly recommend this movie.

I'm astounded by some of the low scores for this movie. I watched in awe as a quasi-fascist future was brilliantly brought to life in a highly stylised manner. I was taken in by the visuals from the off and found the story constantly gripping and well considered. The ideas regarding the origins of humanity are even more disturbing than the "battery" idea from the Matrix!! I found the action sequences were superbly done, but by no means were these the be-all and end-all of this movie experience, indeed most of the film is given over to monologues and evocative imagery, rather than the high octane thrill provided by Hollywood. Maybe this is the reason for the low score, it doesn't necessarily do what it says on the tin...but blame the marketing men for that, rather than detracting from a stunning movie experience.