Avalon - Mamoru Oshii (2001)

Avalon
From Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell)

Quote :

In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon...

Good! I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the movie and visually it is really nicelly done. I also enjoyed the contrast with the real world and the main character who is emotionless, almost like her life has no meaning outside the game. It is a bit slow but that didn't bother me too much. I think what bothered me more is the lack of subtance. it is lacking a deeper phylosophic meaning which you can find more in Ghost in the Shell: I mean, in Avalon, except the last scene, the only talks the characters have are about getting further in the game.... Also didn't like the concert scene, almost like it was only there to promote the soundtrack. Missed used in my opinion!
For the rest, I enjoyed it