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This epic film tells the story of the first space flight on a parallel Earth. The film focuses on the young hero Shirotzugh Lhadatto who signs up for the space program after failing the entrance exam ... read more read more...for the royal navy. Unfortunately, the space program is not taken seriously by the government, but against all odds the program succeeds and Shirotzugh becomes the first astronaut. The picture features an original score by Oscar winner Ryuichi Sakamoto. ~ Brian Whitener, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 1 min.

Directed by: Hiroyuki Yamaga

Release Date: June 1, 1987

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DVD Release Date: November 28, 2000

 

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  • April 21, 2006
    Slow moving but always intriguing. I like that the characters are all depicted as being imperfect, yet in the end it's the voyage into space that gives them purpose.
  • July 1, 2007
    A slow film, but I thought it was unique in how it developed space flight and the contraversy behind it.

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Daniel M. Kimmel
May 8, 2005
Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety

The Wings of Honneamise: Royal Space Force showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese adult-oriented animation... Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A visually sensational two-hour extravaganza... Full Review

Richard Harrington
January 1, 2000
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

Ambitious and daring in its seamless melding of color, depth and detail. Full Review

September 3, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Its deliberately paced, meandering storyline demands extraordinary patience. Full Review

Douglas Pratt
June 15, 2007
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser

It is these visions, and the narrative, which also has a strong religious subplot, that make the program so compelling, a work of fantasy that is designed to make you think and contemplate. The artwor...

James O'Ehley
January 1, 2000
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page

Almost as if Ingmar Bergman decided to direct animated movies. Full Review

Joey O'Bryan
January 1, 2000
Joey O'Bryan, Austin Chronicle

While there are but a few action sequences, they are spectacularly rendered and made doubly exciting due to the emotional involvement generated by the rest of the film. Full Review

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

There are moments when the English dubbing seems at odds with the visual action, whether because of specific dialogue or its delivery. Full Review

Philip Martin
January 29, 2003
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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