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Kenji, the teenage hero of Summer Wars, is an alternate for the Japanese Math Olympics team, but math is the only thing he's good at. He works part-time doing maintenance for the global computer network Oz, so he jumps at the opportunity when his pretty classmate Natsuki offers him a job--until he discovers she wants him to pose as her fiancé at her grandmother's 90th birthday celebration. Kenji has his hands full coping with Natsuki's large, eccentric family, who constantly refer to their samurai ancestors as they squabble with each other. But when a malicious AI program known as The Love Machine attacks Oz, Kenji has to solve a series of complex mathematical puzzles to prevent the cyberterrorist from causing a disaster. Mamoru Hosoda captures the oppressive heat of the Japanese summer in the sequences involving Kenji and Natsuki; Oz is rendered in a brightly colored, hallucinatory style. Hosoda worked with Takashi Murakami on the "Superflat" project, and the avatars that populate Oz reflect its depraved cuteness. Summer Wars was a critical and box-office hit in Japan, and deserves a wide audience in America. Hosoda, who also made The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), is clearly one of the most interesting directors working in Japan. (Suitable for ages 12 and older: brief nudity, cartoon violence) --Charles Solomon
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mcinnes101
Format:DVD
Being a HUGE anime fan, I must say that with most quality anime being a series and so few full length feature films, that I was really looking forward to seeing this. Given the latter plus the movies plot line and art style, my expectations for this movie were set pretty high. Usually when that happens, I end up majorly disappointed but I am very happy to say that that didnt happen this time because THIS MOVIE FREAKING ROCKED!!!!!
It had everything in it, action, romance, comedy and drama, plus it covered so many issues. There is so much going on that you would think that the movie would lose control but some how it strikes this fine balance that just makes everything work. Whether you are an anime fan or not, I would say that this movie will leave every viewer, no matter who is watching it, entertained and with something they can relate to.
At $20, this movie is a steal and you'll definitely get your moneys worth as you'll be watching again, again and again.
It had everything in it, action, romance, comedy and drama, plus it covered so many issues. There is so much going on that you would think that the movie would lose control but some how it strikes this fine balance that just makes everything work. Whether you are an anime fan or not, I would say that this movie will leave every viewer, no matter who is watching it, entertained and with something they can relate to.
At $20, this movie is a steal and you'll definitely get your moneys worth as you'll be watching again, again and again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Waltoon
Format:Blu-ray
Summer Wars is as perfect as anime gets and is by far superior to any film I saw out of Hollywood last year. This is a family film about a family overcoming personal conflicts through saving the world when virtual reality begins to take over our reality. Both a social critique and a technological cautionary tale, Summer Wars is the cream of the anime crop. Funny, terrifying, and edge-of-your-seat exciting, Summer Wars delivers on all emotional fronts.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jaymi
Format:DVD
Excellent Movie,
For those who have seen Spirited Away or Howl's Moving Castle or The girl who Leapt through time will LOVE this movie. AMAZING soundtrack and the paper of the dvd case comes out and has a mini poster of the back. We brought it to several of our friend's house to watch and they loved it as well. A definite keeper as it appeals to all ages and is suitable for younger children as well but having parents around is a good idea at the parts where love machine gets kinda creepy. This is one is a great feel good movie with unexpected plot twists and a heartwarming but interesting story line. HEAVILY RECOMMENDED :D
For those who have seen Spirited Away or Howl's Moving Castle or The girl who Leapt through time will LOVE this movie. AMAZING soundtrack and the paper of the dvd case comes out and has a mini poster of the back. We brought it to several of our friend's house to watch and they loved it as well. A definite keeper as it appeals to all ages and is suitable for younger children as well but having parents around is a good idea at the parts where love machine gets kinda creepy. This is one is a great feel good movie with unexpected plot twists and a heartwarming but interesting story line. HEAVILY RECOMMENDED :D
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing movie!
This is another awesome movie! Starts off a little slow, but as the characters develop and the plot starts going it turns into a very heartwarming, action-packed film!
Published 1 month ago by Juliana VanderMey
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful little family movie that actually is all about the family!
Summer Wars is another of those delightful little family movies that nobody has ever heard of. So it's nice to see it re-released here so that hopefully more people will get to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Thomas Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Summer wars
I really enjoyed the film.It had fantastic animation by far one of the best anime movies ever and great for all ages.
Published 4 months ago by John Defnon Schtade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film :3
I was surprised by Summer Wars. It was recommended to me by a few people who had enjoyed it, but I don't think I expected it to be as good as it turned out to be! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Foxykin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great movie, but very familiar
I could go on and on about how great Summer Wars is, but I'll try to get straight to the point.
Summer Wars is awesome. Read more
Summer Wars is awesome. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Skilas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome to the world of OZ
If Hayao Miyazaki made a cyberthriller, the result might be something like "Summer Wars." This colorful little anime movie spends most of its run straddling the line between a... Read more
Published 21 months ago by E. A Solinas
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for any anime fan
With two parallel adventures going on, this story is very captivating and creatively done. I won't spoil it for anyone by giving away too much. Read more
Published on April 26 2011 by K. HALE
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Straight Descrption of Japanese Mind
MOst of time, we wonder is the Japanese triditional mind set? This movie explains it well and without any add-up. Read more
Published on April 12 2011 by S. A. Ju
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Flick!
This is a great flick for the whole family. It's a simple enough story with some decent action sequences to keep the kids interested, and at the same time a well enough developed... Read more
Published on Mar 21 2011 by S. Fetterly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I purchased this without really knowing to much about it except for that fact its from the same studio that brought out "the girl who leapt through time" after watching it however... Read more
Published on Mar 19 2011 by crimson
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