What is Patlabor 2: The Movie like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Patlabor 2: The Movie as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.

Is Patlabor 2: The Movie violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Patlabor 2: The Movie as moderate.

What did critics think of Patlabor 2: The Movie?

Critics broadly acclaim the film for its atmospheric direction, mature political ideas, evocative music, and sophisticated animation, while some find its storyline convoluted and its English dub distracting.

Which films are like Patlabor 2: The Movie?

Films with a similar feel include The Sky Crawlers, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, The Siege, and Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.

How long is Patlabor 2: The Movie?

Patlabor 2: The Movie runs 113 minutes.

Patlabor 2: The Movie

Name: Patlabor 2: The Movie
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 1993-08-14
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 7.407999992370605
Cast: Mina Tominaga, Toshio Furukawa, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Michihiro Ikemizu

1993113 min★ 7.4

A brooding anime mecha thriller turns a suspected air-force attack into a tense examination of terrorism, military power, and the fragile meaning of peace.

Overview

A police unit must navigate a web of political intrigue and terrorism to protect their city.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Dense
Violence: Moderate

brooding
atmospheric
paranoid
late night anime viewing
serious science fiction marathon

Movie Details

Director: Mamoru Oshii
Release Date: 1993-08-14
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: 7.4 / 10 (158)

Cast

Mina Tominaga
Toshio Furukawa
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Michihiro Ikemizu
Daisuke Gori
Shigeru Chiba
Issei Futamata
Osamu Saka
Tomomichi Nishimura

Common questions

What is Patlabor 2: The Movie about?: A brooding anime mecha thriller turns a suspected air-force attack into a tense examination of terrorism, military power, and the fragile meaning of peace.
What is Patlabor 2: The Movie like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Patlabor 2: The Movie as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
Is Patlabor 2: The Movie violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Patlabor 2: The Movie as moderate.
What did critics think of Patlabor 2: The Movie?: Critics broadly acclaim the film for its atmospheric direction, mature political ideas, evocative music, and sophisticated animation, while some find its storyline convoluted and its English dub distracting.
Which films are like Patlabor 2: The Movie?: Films with a similar feel include The Sky Crawlers, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, The Siege, and Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.
How long is Patlabor 2: The Movie?: Patlabor 2: The Movie runs 113 minutes.

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Patlabor 2: The Movie

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