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Space Pirate Captain Harlock
キャプテンハーロック
2013 115 min Japan PG-13 12+
★6.6
Animation, Science Fiction
Director: Shinji Aramaki
💬 Based on the comic
«Captain Harlock»
byLeiji Matsumoto
Trailers
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Description
Space Pirate Captain Harlock and his fearless crew face off against the space invaders who seek to conquer the planet Earth.
Budget:
$30M
Worldwide:
$18.01M
Starring
Shun Oguri
Actor
Haruma Miura
Actor
Yû Aoi
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Captain Harlock is a visually stunning achievement in CGI animation that features impressive world-building and philosophical ambition. However, many viewers find the narrative disjointed, with complex lore that often feels rushed or underdeveloped, leaving the emotional impact and character motivations inconsistent.
| Production | The high-end CGI and detailed space battle choreography set a new standard for animated science fiction. | |
| Theme | The film successfully tackles sophisticated themes regarding existentialism, political corruption, and the definition of freedom. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure suffers from rushed pacing and inadequate character development, leading to an experience that feels like a long, fragmented trailer rather than a complete story. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are divided on the screenplay's clarity; some appreciate the complex, non-linear plot, while others find it illogical, confusing, and filled with significant plot holes. | |
| Accessibility | The film is difficult for general audiences to follow, as the dense lore and lack of context for the source material require external research to fully comprehend. |