Cast Member: Anne Suzuki

‘Hana And Alice’ is an interesting film rather than a fully involving one. At over two hours long, it is in desperate need of more judicious editing as too many minor scenes carry on beyond their logical conclusion.

The linear narrative and lack of real danger in the story may limit what would otherwise be a sure-fire hit.

‘Returner’ is a bizarre blend of sci-fi and action that rarely really seems to succeed in either genre.

The final impression is that Otomo’s steampunk epic is much like a billow of steam: diverting for a while, but once it stops there is little indication it ever actually happened.