- Published January 27, 2016
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In a world where clone soldiers from three military tribes are locked in a perpetual battle of air, land and technology, one clone is separated from the battle and finds herself on the run with a group of unlikely companions.
Slipping under the radar of Hollywood and pretty much every other movie goer in the world back in 2014 – Garm Wars is one of those films that have to be appreciated for the simple little gem that it is. Garm Wars is a joint effort between IG Films, Bandai Namco Entertainment and Lyla Films, blending live action with spectacular CGI – Writer/Director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost In The Shell) and Writer Geoffrey Gunn brings us something that I found truly remarkable.
Yes Bandai Namco…as in the game company.
Look – I’ll be frank, this movie didn’t do well anywhere in the world, it got 4.6 out of 10.00 on IMDB and the general consensus is that the film lacks story, is far too short and that what shiny and chrome appeal it does have is stamped out by poor acting. In fact some people tell me they fell asleep during it.
I, on the other hand, think this film is a masterpiece – visually it’s beautiful. The sheer depth of the created world is staggering. Everything from the mechanics of the vehicles and ships to weaponry has been finely crafted and designed according to the writers created lore. The soundtrack accompanies the unfolding scenes with the haunting melodies of Kenji Kawaii who does a great job at setting the mood for this magical world full of turmoil and war, leaving an ever present little sparkle of hope in the distance.
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Watching Garm Wars: The Last Druid brings you a feeling of nostalgia and odd familiarity with the world, it feels like you’ve seen many of these things before and indeed you have seen similar worlds. The world of the Garm can easily be compared to something you’ll find in Final Fantasy. The depth of the universe and the effort put into the visuals are also equally familiar and amazing. In fact it feels like this entire film is the intro to a game…or should be part of some larger story world. It feels short and unfinished…like there should be more.
If you appreciate good visuals, original ideas, great soundtracks and can overlook some mediocre acting in places – do yourself a favour and check this one out. Bear in mind that Ghost In The Shell isn’t well liked by everyone either and that’s pretty damn good isn’t it? Give this one a chance, just a little one, you know you want to – give it a look!
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Desolation Morris
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Werner is a strange one...he quotes a lot of things...incoherently I might add, also he reviews stuff from time to time. We still don't truly understand what he is or where he came from.
To quote him verbatim:
Make sure they see my twitter handle so I can get hookers and drugs.
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