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Patlabor 2: The Movie

Patlabor 2: The Movie

Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1993

A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.

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Patlabor 2: The Movie

1993 Animation · Science Fiction · Action 1h 53m

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7.4 / 10

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A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Mamoru Oshii

Written by

Kazunori Ito

Mina Tominaga

Mina Tominaga

Noa Izumi (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Asuma Shinohara (voice)

Ryusuke Ohbayashi

Ryusuke Ohbayashi

Kiichi Goto (voice)

Yoshiko Sakakibara

Yoshiko Sakakibara

Shinobu Nagumo (voice)

Michihiro Ikemizu

Michihiro Ikemizu

Isao Ohta (voice)

Daisuke Gori

Daisuke Gori

Hiromi Yamazaki (voice)

Shigeru Chiba

Shigeru Chiba

Shigeo Shiba (voice)

Court is in session

Put Patlabor 2: The Movie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.