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(1 - 18) of 18 OFCS Rating: 50% Rotten Page   1   B+ "Otomo’s film is highly inventive, refreshingly epic in scope, and the English voice cast fits strongly with the characters."   FilmJerk.com   Brian Orndorf 4/5 "Ôtomo is a good enough storyteller to keep ‘Steamboy’ from overheating."   eFilmCritic.com   Dan Lybarger A+ "An exhilarating action film, a stunning and singular work from one of the best animation directors in the world."   FilmJerk.com   Edward Havens B- "It serves -- it's charming and inventive enough -- but greatness consistently eludes it."   Film Blather   Eugene Novikov C- "Offers stunning background art but characters that are drab...with apologies to Jude Law, just call this 'Private Pipsqueak and the World of Yesterday.'"   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 3/5 " In spite of...obvious and unfortunate flaws, if you’re going to see Steamboy do so on the big screen so as to be reminded of the marvels of hand-drawn animation"   Los Angeles Alternative   Jay Antani 3/5 "The sci-fi wonders ... are truly marvelous and go a long way toward making up for the film's erratic pacing."   TV Guide's Movie Guide   Maitland McDonagh 9/10 "This refreshing and enjoyable alternate history anime film packs quite a lot of action and adventure in one film."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Mark R. Leeper 2.5/4 "Storytelling and philosophy don't measure up, leaving only audio and visuals to entertain"   Movie Habit   Marty Mapes "Jules Verne would appreciate all the flourishes of... Industrial Revolution gingerbread... But no amount of cool visuals can make up for the thin plot and weak characters."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 2/4 "By the 100th beautifully crafted plume of smoke and explosion of twisted metal, this gorgeous film has lost more than a little steam. "   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager C "Visually impressive, but I thought it was never going to end."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten 3.5/5 "In the movies, action doesn’t necessarily equal a reaction."   Film Threat   Rory L. Aronsky "Despite its investment (it is the most expensive animé ever produced) and tried production (which began in 1995), Steamboy is an uncommonly disappointing effort."   Not Coming to a Theater Near You   Rumsey Taylor B- "The talky debate over scientific morality is simplistic to say the least, but there is a sneaky undercurrent of social satire and a retro glory to the animation..."   Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Sean Axmaker 2.5/4 "With its stunning visuals, exciting set pieces and larger-than-life characters, Steamboy often succeeds as a ripping good yarn -- but only in fits and starts."   Reel.com   Timothy Knight 1/4 "A lot of chore for a tiny bit of reward."   Film Freak Central   Walter Chaw 2/4 Read review   Big Picture Big Sound   Joe Lozito  (1 - 18) of 18 OFCS Rating: 50% Rotten Page   1