Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
PG | 28 May 2003 (USA)
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Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are -- and to rescue Stella.

Reviews
Christopher Reid

This movie was awesome. It was so refreshing to see a movie without any dialogue. It doesn't hit us over the head constantly with exposition and melodramatic confrontations. We aren't told what to think or feel. We're free to analyse or just go along for the ride. It's very relaxed and easy to watch. The music is gorgeous and just doesn't stop. Each song flows beautifully into the next. There were no dull parts, no songs that sounded like mere filler. They matched nicely overall with the story and imagery. Sometimes they fitted perfectly with the visuals and other times they juxtaposed in an interesting way that still made sense and brought different, unexpected qualities out.The story was generally easy to follow. It's interesting as an allegory about the recording business (or corruption in general) but then it also works as just a made-up story with aliens and fancy gadgets and guitars. It creates worlds that the characters exist within. It sparks our imaginations to fill in the details about these people and their worlds. We want to believe they exist outside of the movie. The characters all have clear motivations and are always doing things for a reason. There are no vapid argument scenes, just good vs. evil, man vs. nature.I don't feel I have much else to say about this movie. It's short at only an hour but was one of the most enjoyable movies I've ever seen. I was in the right mood for it and it was highly satisfying. You can just sit back and let your mind wander. Bob your head or tap your feet. I really wish worlds like this actually existed, it feels like where humanity really belongs. Free, flying, traveling to all kinds of strange places, loving, listening to music. Alas, one can only dream...

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sandover

Being a later bloomer to Daft Punk, I am quite glad I have bloomed -this anime is really animated - it is simple, it is brainstorming, it is fearless in shifting gears, being tongue-in-cheek, blatantly and deliciously critical of the pop industry, it is absurd if you are absurd, it is not sad, for the loss that is crucial although one could say schematic or unnecessary for our interstellar band to get saved is presented in an almost adult manner, it has a message, it is a romp - I think the delight of all people involved is palpable, one feels them giving full rein to fun and imagination pop art popping us at its best!one of a rare bunch of films, or experiences, that you are in for a new ride right after the previous one has barely ended.Stunning visuals, unapologetic when romantic, sometimes laced with delicious cheesiness, and seamlessly integrated music,thank you.

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Sunny

Wow!, what a movie. Gave me goosebumps just watching it. The animation is so rich and endlessly colourful that you would want to keep watching it over and over like I do. I'm a Daft Punk fan and I must say this is a masterpiece for them as their songs really brought out all the emotion in this film, my favourite one in the movie was 'Digital Love', it was excellent, perfectly done! Although the movie doesn't have dialogue, it is kinda fun to know what is going on and whats the storyline of the movie. I've not watched the other anime series from Leiji Matsumoto, but I must say he is a genius for making this film which is out of this planet! So do watch this movie when you get the chance to, it will really make your day and you will want to watch it again! Ciao!

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whogivesajack

I am surprised at the quality of the animation. I especially like the imagination during the kidnapping of the aliens and making them into the "Cresdentdolls". The music by Daft Punk, it is the exact album from Discovery(UK) 1997 is a great accompaniment to the story. I also like the quirky Golden Award nomination of the Daft Punk animated robots.The guitar spaceship is the sweetest mode of transportation anyone could've picked for this movie. The beat and harmony of "One More Time" and "Digital Love" makes the movie captivating beyond belief. I would recommend this movie to any tech-no fans, anime enthusiasts or anyone tripping on acid.

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