Tekkon Kinkreet

The Japanese animation movie is faithful to the comic book and the storyline is basically the same. It's the first time an American director has ever gone and directed an entire piece of animation in Japan, at the studio.

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Genres: Action, Adventure
Director: Michael Arias
Starring: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yû Aoi, Yûsuke Iseya
Alternative title: Tekkon kinkurîto
Japanese: 鉄コン筋クリート
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 23 December 2006 (Japan)
Runtime: 111 min
Official Site: http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/tekkonkinkreet/

Plot Summary:
In Treasure Town, a metropolitan slum out of touch with the world, life can be both peaceful and brutal. Black and White, two street urchins who known together by the moniker Neko ("Cat"), they run wild in the mean streets of Treasure Town. Black is tough, smart, and beating down any thug who gets in his way, while White is naive, childish, and has an inconceivable sixth sense when things aren't right. When a foreign corporate named "KIDDY KASTLE" wants to redevelop Treasure Town and replacing it with an amusement park. It is up to the Tekkonkinkreet to save the fate of the Treasure Town.

"Tekkon Kinkreet" Review:
The Japanese animation movie is beautifully detailed and composed and editing in the action scenes is spectacular, with breathtaking characterization and striking visuals. The dynamic story deals with brotherhood, friendship, loss, insanity, the inexplicable, differing visions, and overall fighting for what you love and believe in. Tekkon Kinkreet is a deeply resonant Japanese animation movie with a heart.

Imdb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831888/

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWOCf1wNlk0