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Summary: Never I've Seen Such A Story About The Internet
Review: Lain is a very complicated story. It does not rely on violence but may be unsuitable for kids because it may change their opinion about many things. But still, I gave it a five star ranking because of the way the director advanced the plot slowly such that it gave us time to wonder whether we're actually living in a real world or the Internet is the real world and we're just the puppet of the Net. The story almost made me believe that "WE'RE ALL CONNECTED" as what the "GOD" of the "Net" said. Layer 1-4 (Disc 1) shows us how a life of a 13-years-old girl changes after she received an e-mail from a dead schoolmate. It changes her life from a very 'Dunno' type of girl to someone who would want to explore the Net. (I shan't continue bout the plot, but if you want to get Lain, you should get all 4 of them) Remember that we're real, ..............or are we?
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Summary: Oh my God this is beautiful.
Review: I've seen this related to the X-files in descriptions. Forget that. This is perfection. If you like anime or are intelligent, buy, rent, or steal this DVD. It has taken over my thoughts. I've only seen "Navi" but have just ordered the other 3 DVDs (couldn't they fit this series on two DVDs? Oh well, hopefully my extra money convinces them to create more perfection) I truly fear for Lain after watching this. I am spellbound.
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Summary: ..:: close the world ::....:: open the nExt ::..
Review: Ok, I have NEVER watched this anime. But i found a magazine review for it and just came here (to Amazon.com) to know more about it. I'm a big fan of animes anyway, and I love Evangelion indeed. Well, this anime follows the same "mood" of Evangelion and the same complexity of Ghost In The Shell. The story is fantastic, the animation is perfect, the characters are excellent and the music rlz. If u r going to buy this one, u should have already done that... WHAT R U WAITING FOR? And remember, "Close the world, txEn eht nepo"
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Summary: Japanese "X-Files" to the next 3 levels
Review: To say this whole series is weird would be an understatement. The boundary between two worlds, one the electronic "Wired", the other the flesh-and-blood world, is beginning to decay.And at the center of it all, and even SHE doesn't yet know why, is an introverted 13-year-old girl named Lain. She is two completely different people at the same time. One is shy and polite, the other is a would-be omnipotent presence in the Wired. And even the barrier between these two personalities is beginning to blur. If you don't find this review helpful, I don't blame you. Even I still don't understand it all.
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Summary: Slowly, you will be immersed in world of Lain
Review: Ever since I wandered around Amazon's DVD section, some uniquetitle name caught my eye over and over again. 'Serial Experiment Lain'hmm... Strange name.... I thought... Lain develops very slowly, pullyourself slowly to its (or her?) world, which is strikingly similar to present time/present day. Very original compostion of each scenes, haunting but beautiful color schemes, with unforgetable heroine. And that plot... I saw something big and menacing is underneath beyond that quiet and almost suffocating environment, but I'm not sure what is it. It teases me and I want to see more of it...
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Summary: Supa Tight!
Review: I was kinda doubtful about this one myself before I bought it. But now that I've viewed it I cant stop thinking about it. I just ordered 2 more lain dvd's and will probably get the entire set. Yup, it's that good. It reminds me alot of Ghost in the Shell, but way way more weird and with a better story. No anime buff should be without it.
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Summary: A great DVD!
Review: I got this for Christmas and I never thought I'd like it so much! It's one of the best anime that I've ever seen. It's SO cool!
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Summary: amazingly enrapturing
Review: well, at first, my thoughts were: "What is this? fastforward to some fights!" but, when I reached for the button... Ijust couldn't do it. It was sooo... odd, I only got the first two, 'navi' and 'knights' but now i'm sorry i didn't get the rest. The movies leave you with a feeling of 'wow, that made no sense, but damn! it was soooooo cooooolll!" END
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Summary: Stunning, But Not for Everyone...
Review: I'm sure that one could find as many people who hated Lain as who loved it. There's not much in the way of middle ground for this enchanting, completely original animated serial. By today's standards, Lain moves very slowly, but that is a large part of the appeal. The story is unfolded so lovingly and deliberately, that by the end, you're desperate for more. And the series gets better with each set, up to the rousing climax in Reset. If you're a fan of 2001 you'll very likely enjoy Lain as well. Much like 2001, the Lain series examines humanity and its origins through the ways in which we interact with technology. And also, as in 2001, this exploration is done with stunning imagery and visuals. Lain is unlike any other animation you've probably ever seen. For those who decide to purchase it, please have some patience and give the story time to develop. You'll be glad that you did!
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Summary: Is Lain the next step on anime?
Review: I really think so. Trying to explain Lain is a bit difficult, i have already seen the whole series and has left me wanting for more, this is not your usual anime which almost always suffers from poor scripting, a lot of things happen on the movie and i mean a lot. Some are answered clearly enough and some are left for the viewer to wonder. It may sound a bit cryptic, but i am telling it this way so whoever reads this review and is still doubting wheter to buy this or not answers himself this question: Do you like movies that make you think? If the answer is yes then buy it and do not worry about the vase. I really hope that they make more anime like this from now on
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