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'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' Review: Anime Prequel
IndieWireStory by David EhrlichImage from IndieWire
scrn loglineThe anime prequel 'The War of the Rohirrim' tries to blend Tolkien's epic with Studio Ghibli flair, but stumbles in the execution.beat sheet- Director Kenji Kamiyama ('Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex') helms the project, attempting to capture the grandeur of Middle-earth with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- Despite its ambitions, the film has received mixed reviews, with critics noting the uneven pacing and lack of emotional resonance compared to the live-action 'Lord of the Rings' films.
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'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' Review: Anime Prequel
IndieWireStory by David Ehrlich
scrn logline
The anime prequel 'The War of the Rohirrim' tries to blend Tolkien's epic with Studio Ghibli flair, but stumbles in the execution.
beat sheet
- Director Kenji Kamiyama ('Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex') helms the project, attempting to capture the grandeur of Middle-earth with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- Despite its ambitions, the film has received mixed reviews, with critics noting the uneven pacing and lack of emotional resonance compared to the live-action 'Lord of the Rings' films.
call sheet
Kenji Kamiyama, Studio Ghibli, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim