Steamboy (DVD, 2005, Director's Cut)

This was a good movie for the whole family, i liked the movie and it had a little in sight on the past about the life with steam power..

When i first seen the movie I instantly had to have the director's cut edition to get the extra footage. I am a huge fan of Akira so naturally I had to get Steamboy.

We bought Steamboy on a whim one day when we saw it in sale. The anime story-line is unlike most anime. Instead of dealing with fantasy and/or science fiction it deals more along the lines of science and fact. The movie ran a little long, but overall I was happy with it. It's a sweet story about a young boy having to choose his own fate, and the fate of others around him. I suggest watching this movie if you're a lover of anime.

Great movie for family and adults. Keeps your attention! Great quality. great plot. uplifting and teaches morals. Good story line...

I took a chance on this one, because I was intrigued by the few scences I had seen and was impressed with the visual quality of the production. This became my favorite non-Hayao Miyazaki anime...ever. Based in the "steampunk" genre, circa late 1800's Japan, this hard science ficiton story features fantastic animation with super detail and is sure to impress even non anime or Sci-Fi fans. The crispness and quailty of the animation, with the shadowing and colors add to the foreboding feeling that the movie conveys. The voice actors are a who's who gallery, featuring (in the English version) Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: TNG, X-Men), Anna Paquin (Rogue in X-Men), Kari Wahlgren (Saya from Blood+, Anemone from Eureka 7, Haruko Haruhara from FLCL and dozens more), Alfredo Molina (Dr. Octopus in Spiderman 2), and other fantastic voiceover actors from anime and video games. It also helps that this movie was directed & co-written by none other than Katsuhiro Otomo, the man behind Akira. The producers spent several years making this film, with a enormous amount of CGI and animated cells. This all comes becomes very evident with the high quality final product. As for the story, the plot is very interesting with plenty of action, twists, and human interest to keep you entertained. The "steampunk" genre is a genre where almost all mechanical items are steam powered. Yes, this movie features mecha, but it is not the main feature, nor is it traditional. If you like Sakura Wars, this is a must have, and vice versa, but most anyone should enjoy this!

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Excellent movie featuring outstanding art and a fun story. Top of the line animation! Highly reccomended!

I bought this movie because I love steam punk and my 14-year old daughter loves anime. She found the movie mind-boggling. The animation is rather unusual for anime, and I found it stunning! At a few points, I had to remind myself to actually pay attention to the plot, because I was so dazzled by the scenery! Overall, I loved the movie.

Steamboy has great, colorful animation and an entertaining storyline to match. The action sequences and musical score are wonderful. I will enjoy watching Steamboy over and over, for the same reasons people love Hayao Miyazaki's films.