Mind Game (2004)

Mind Game (2004)

Masaaki Yuasa will take you on a wild ride through the depths of the human mind and the heights of innovative animation

7.9

Movie

Japan
Japanese
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
2004
MASAAKI YUASA
Koji Imada, Rintaro Nishi, Seiko Takuma
103 min

What it's about

The film follows Nishi, a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, the film follows Nishi as he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place.

The take

Mind Game is a mind-bending and exhilarating animated film that takes the viewer on a journey through the depths of the human psyche. The story follows a young man who, after a near-death experience, finds himself on a self-discovery journey through surreal and constantly shifting worlds. The film's unconventional and experimental animation style, combined with its complex and philosophical themes, create a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. Admittedly, the story's progression and wild tangents may not be worth it for some viewers. But Yuasa’s signature film (now a cult classic) is a bold and visionary work of art that pushes the boundaries of animation and storytelling.

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