THE SKY CRAWLERS (2009) - PREVIEW

The Sky Crawlers (Sukai kurora) (2008)

Starring: Rinko Kikuchi, Chiaki Kuriyama, Shosuke Tanihara, Ryo Kase
Director: Mamoru Oshii
Rated: Unrated
U.S. Opening Date: TBA 2009

THEY SAY

Dwelling in a pneumatic void of memories live the Kildren, teenagers destined never to grow up. Unless they are killed in action, they persist forever in a dull adolescence. The Kildren are a human breed of fighter pilots; created to play the much-needed game of war in a world that keeps real conflicts at bay, they are hired to entertain the citizens of Europe with their celestial battles. Top-notch Japanese fighter pilot Yuichi Kannami has just been assigned to a new air base. He has only vague memories of his past, and knows only how to fly and fight. However, when he meets Suito Kusanagi, the beautiful girl in command at the base, a disturbing new awareness of the meaninglessness of his life starts creeping into his timeless soul.

WE SAY

A disturbing new awareness of the meaninglessness of his life starts creeping into his timeless soul? Sheesh, what is this? An anime flick or Ingmar Bergman? Sartre eat your heart out!

Trailers

• Japanese Trailer: Flash