![]() ![]() Incessantly over much of the racing action sequences. Indeed, Redline is defined by its pulse, which is its overlying Techno beat that More about flash rather than the real substance of racing. Redline is best described as the animated version of Cannonball Run meets Speed Racer meets Death Race (choose either version) meets any other over-exaggerated, ultra-flamboyant, To form, his relationship with Sonoshee blossoms, and tensions run high before the ultimate in intergalactic racing. Roboworld's leaders scheme to stop the race by any means necessary, the racers prepare on the nearby planet Europass, where JP's car is returned Planet with a secret to keep that might very well be exposed with the overwhelming media coverage about to descend on that planet. ![]() ![]() The race is to be held on Roboworld, a militarized Would have it, two competitors drop out of the race, and JP is granted one of the two open spots in recognition of his courageous performance at Sonoshee's win lands her a trip to the coveted Redline race, while JP's second-place finish only lands him in the hospital. JP closes in on the lead and the checkered flag, but a bomb ruins his chances of winning, though it does literally propel him to a close second behind Two of those fortunate enough to race to the finish are JP (Takuya Kimura) and Sonoshee (Yû Aoi). Race is a close one, and few make it to the end. ButĬolorful, and loud, so will audiences care if it's not the most substantive movie ever made?Īt the interplanetary Yellowline race, vehicles of various shapes, sizes, and capabilities are piloted by creatures of whom the same may be said. Smorgasbord final "Redline" race act that's little more than a nonstop barrage of fast-moving action as all of the primary conflicts come to a head. The film is at its generic best during the opening "Yellowline" race and in its It's certainly a movie with a lot on its plate, but it doesn't always work. Race, but this feature ebbs and flows and meanders around everything from mafia hits to burgeoning love on the way to the checkered flag. Previous sentence might suggest, Redline isn't a simple racing movie sure its plot and various elements are all wrapped tightly around the title We get to see a bunch of idiots get themselves killed!įast racing, several rainbows worth of colors, a catchy Techno refrain, intergalactic strife, big-chested competitors, the mafia, gambling, explosions, andĪ drooling press corps all together sum up the various bits and pieces of Redline, a 2009 Anime picture from Director Takeshi Koike. Reviewed by Martin Liebman, January 7, 2012 All the different racing movies rolled into one. ![]()
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