Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)

Welcome to post-apocalyptic Japan (isn't it always?) 300 years in the future. However, it’s not the usual cyberpunk Akira (1988) rip-off.

Humanity and the forest have a tenuous relationship.

Two young people upset the balance.

The first Studio Gonzo feature length looks beautiful, except for bad CGI, but characterisation is lacking.

2 tree-huggers out of 5