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Sin: The Movie

1 rating: 2.0

An Anime film

Sin: The Movie is the anime adaptation released in 2000 by ADV Films, based on the game of the same name. Without the credits, this film is only 58 minutes and 24 seconds long.

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There are far worse titles out there to sit through. Believe me.

Aug 11, 2011

by Madpenguin
posted in ASIANatomy

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During a funeral, Colonel John Blade goes through a flashback on one of his partners being killed during a mission. The confrontation had something to do with biological monsters having an uncontrollable blood lust. John Blade and his allies find themselves fighting these creatures, in an attempt to bring down a corporation named SinTek, which is owned and ran by a vicious woman named Elixis Sinclair. They also seek to avenge the lives of their friends who were lost in the battle. -summary

Based on a video game I have never played or seen up to this day, Sin: The Movie is an action oriented anime, that continues to provide the perfect reasons on why a majority of video games should never make it to film. Movies like these are almost always atrocious, and Sin isn't very far from the very definition. The only things working in favor of this nightmare are the violence and soundtrack. Everything else is pretty much a hot mess with the characters, story, and plot all leading the charge.

I don't know, but there's just something about a man taking a knife straight through the head that is so cool to watch. Especially, when his eyeball goes crooked, and the killer continues to stab his dead body. One thing is for sure, anime newbies and gorehounds will be impressed with the graphic violence found in Sin. The animation is fairly good exploiting the murder and mayhem. There's a pretty good amount of detail when showcasing the severed spines, and heads being stepped on into oblivion crushing everything, with even the teeth breaking out of place. Unfortunately, this amount of detail is lost in other areas. People step out of pools, and they're bone dry in about half a second with no drips whatsoever. To include, the CG looks really flat, and really doesn't mesh well with the animation a majority of the time. The character designs for the monsters are alright at best but nothing mind blowing. I would go so far to say that they're on the creative level of the original Guyver or even Arc the Lad, take that any way you want.

The high tempo soundtrack is just right for this type of movie, and it works well with the pacing and action. As bad as the movie may be, it moves by pretty quick. I really didn't care for the voice acting, because everyone seemed as if they were trying too hard to fill their roles.

The problems are in the movies development from start to finish. The characters are bland stereotypes with little to no personality at all; hero cop, wise cracking cop, evil genius, etc. The story and by the numbers plot is extremely cliched and cheesy beyond belief as well; from the revealing of the "secret weapon", to the dialogue concerning revenge and world domination. It even has the spectacular explosion to cap off the ending. There was no real creativity to speak of with this movie, and the final act plays exactly like a video game, with the hero shooting his way through different levels, climbing ladders, meeting a sub boss, and battling the end boss. If John Blade happened to die at any point, and the "continue" count down showed up, I wouldn't have been the least bit surprised. Also, lets not forget the cheap drama and shower scene that holds no meaning other than fan service, as well as the done to death government conspiracies featuring cover-ups, which are nothing more than desperate attempts to land some type of substance in an overall bland action flick. It feels embarrassing to sit through this.

Sin is definitely something that should be skipped, whether you're a die hard action fan or not. There is nothing remarkable about it, and if you do find yourself curious on checking it out. Then it should probably be after you seen just about everything else. The movie has a 60 minute run time.

Pros:
-Pacing and music score, some of the violence

Cons:
-Walking bag of been there, done that, and done much better. Poor story, plot, etc.

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FM_ALEX August 13, 2011

I have seen this around but have never seen it.

Madpenguin August 13, 2011

I think even you would think low of this one, but you'll find some enjoyment in it.

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woopak_the_thrill August 12, 2011

I think this was one of those titles that you warned me about and so I skipped it altogether. I think this was one of those things when you and I started to become friends too. Man, I would never forget the $$ you saved me from buying bad anime...

Madpenguin August 12, 2011

Man, and my take hasn't changed since then. This is definitely something worth skipping. If you can peep it on youtube, then I say go for that. Don't give these hacks your money.

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stormtamer August 11, 2011

I don't know I've ever heard of this. So I guess I can continue not knowing about then? You know, I recall that ADV had some pretty decent titles, but most of them seemed like crap that I never cared to watch.

Madpenguin August 12, 2011

Outside of some violence there really isn't much to offer. ADV is like every other company out there. They'll have a few gems here and there, but probably just as much trash.

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