somethingawesome The best House/Dance music album ever, played with some of the best Japanese animation ever. Daft Punk seamlessly work the stories told by their Discovery album in to this movie, and give the music a whole new meaning. One half of Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter, said in an interview that the reason Interstella 5555 was released 2 or so years post release of the Discovery album is because they intended the audience to listen first, gain their own meaning, and then water later. This means the audience hears the album, and find their own meanings through it,etc, then they see the movie, and discover a whole new amazing universe they never expected could come from any kind of music.

sandover Being a later bloomer to Daft Punk, I am quite glad I have bloomed -this anime is really animated - it is simple, it is brainstorming, it is fearless in shifting gears, being tongue-in-cheek, blatantly and deliciously critical of the pop industry, it is absurd if you are absurd, it is not sad, for the loss that is crucial although one could say schematic or unnecessary for our interstellar band to get saved is presented in an almost adult manner, it has a message, it is a romp - I think the delight of all people involved is palpable, one feels them giving full rein to fun and imagination pop art popping us at its best!one of a rare bunch of films, or experiences, that you are in for a new ride right after the previous one has barely ended.Stunning visuals, unapologetic when romantic, sometimes laced with delicious cheesiness, and seamlessly integrated music,thank you.

Torgo_Approves Ignore the insipid title: this film is brilliant, and one of the most enjoyable flicks of the last 10 years. Featuring beautiful visuals, an original and engaging plot, and great retro-stylized animation, Interstella 5555 works on every level and is much more than just an obnoxiously long music video. To make a film based on this concept - and making it work - sounds like a near-impossible task, but director Kazuhisa Takenôshi skilfully keeps the film entertaining all the way through. The good guys are easy to like and the villain is deliciously evil and self-centered; despite the fact that not a line of real dialogue is spoken, their personalities, emotions and intentions are always as clear as the colourful, stunning animation.From the opening - which strongly echoes Kubrick's masterpiece "2001", as do certain other parts of the film - to the upbeat (not nauseatingly so) ending, I was transfixed, stunned, intrigued, saddened, and overjoyed that films this original and enjoyable are still being made. This is truly one of those films that are greater than the sums of its parts, as it is more of an experience and a ride than just a movie. As a bonus, there is a not-so-subtle message about the dangers of selling out as an artist and that you should never value profit higher than your own style since it will most likely make you miserable. Granted, "Interstella" might not be perfect, as it does get a little slow towards the end and has one or two cheesy scenes, but the majority of the film is so overstuffed with awesomeness that it's hard to care about minor flaws.Perhaps only fans of anime or Daft Punk will love the film as much as I do, but music video directors should check it out as well and take note - the songs are seamlessly and expertly synced to the action on-screen. For the most part, the tone of the music is more in tone with the film than in most mainstream films; especially "Harder Better Faster Stronger", "One More Time" and "Crescendolls" are perfectly applied. Overall the film is an emotional, original, dazzling experience, a work of pop culture art, and a must-see for fans of the band or just of good movies in general.

whogivesajack I am surprised at the quality of the animation. I especially like the imagination during the kidnapping of the aliens and making them into the "Cresdentdolls". The music by Daft Punk, it is the exact album from Discovery(UK) 1997 is a great accompaniment to the story. I also like the quirky Golden Award nomination of the Daft Punk animated robots.The guitar spaceship is the sweetest mode of transportation anyone could've picked for this movie. The beat and harmony of "One More Time" and "Digital Love" makes the movie captivating beyond belief. I would recommend this movie to any tech-no fans, anime enthusiasts or anyone tripping on acid.