Watching BUGMASTER is akin to watching one of the great Russian director Tarkofsky's movies (SOLARIS, STALKER): one is drawn in and- if one has the patience- thoroughly entertained. At no point in the proceedings does one feel bored (not if one truly appreciates solid filmmaking or sound performances), or disinterested (as long as one has the ability to keep up with some real-time storytelling), or cheated (there is payoff after payoff and even fans of state-of-the-art fx should be satisfied). Otomo has mastered yet another medium. It would be interesting indeed to see a live-action version of his classic manga, DOMU; if MUSHISHI is any indication, it would be well worth seeing.
Review of Mushi-Shi: The Movie
