this be so bad . so typical hollywood low budget and post apocalyptic tripe and that i abort it after about 20 minute . nowhere close to as entertaining a the original anime series . the set be cheesy . the acting be horrible . the fight be on the verge of comical . comical in the bad way and not the good way a the original be . i mean the fight be downright hilarious in the original anime . but in a great way . the manga or anime go on for a long time . so much of the plot have to be cram into a short amount of time that much of the detail have to be drop on the floor never to be see . that one of the main issue with any live action version of a manga or anime . as far a character development . forgetaboutit . again and there be only so much time in a movie . i be sorry and but to be honest with you and i have simply lose interest in the short hollywood movie format since have discover the joy of long term anime . there be nothing to recommend this interpretation . save your time .