Lain - DVD Box Set

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Summary: What a ride...
Review: I just got the boxed set and I'm only up through the first disc and I already know that this is an amazing series. Visually as well as audibly Lain is a masterpiece. The atmosphere that the director is able to establish here remindes us that there are many things that anime excels at that cannot be reproduced by film. If you liked any of Stanley Kubrick's movies then this is definetly the series for you. Even newbies to anime will find much to like about Serial Experiments Lain. Also a nice break for the older anime fans in between episodes of Eva :)

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Summary: Great show. But still like my lunchbox boxset.
Review: This is a really great show. It's one you really need to marathon it to really understand it. Incredible video quality on this series. I love the new boxart but i still like my Lain Lunchbox Boxset better. They are relaly rare so good luck trying to find one.

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Summary: Amazing, but you have to watch the whole thing
Review: After watching Layers 1-4, I knew that Lain was something amazing. I didn't, however, have any clue what it was about or what was going on! After watching the remaining Layers, it made sense (to an extent) and was really cool. But, you have to trust that it's amazing and watch the entire thing. Don't be turned off by the slow pace of the first disc.

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Summary: undecided?
Review: if you are looking at this thinking... hmm.. it is kinda expensive for just 13 eposodes... your wrong, it is worth it. just buy it. you'll love it.

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Summary: Realy >Anime at its best> !
Review: In addition to the other review, I'd like to say that only one other anime gave me so much to think about, hours, days and even weeks after I saw it :
Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Like the other previewer said, there aren't any giant robos or such, but after looking at it, you'll have to think about many things you wouldn't have expected turning up in an anime, you simply get engaged with the story ... but you have to take this anime seriously, or, like in NGE, the story won't be as half as magnificient as if you did ...
Besides of NGE, this is my personal favorite anime, and not only mine ...

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Summary: Lain for Mange addicts
Review: Lain is very deep even for manga. Unfortunately it's so deep you can fall asleep watching it. If you are expecting a bit of action don't bother. On the good side you can watch it a several times and pick up new things each time, the down side is you probably missed those parts when you fell asleep.

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Summary: Come to the Wired
Review: Serial Experiments Lain is one of the finest animes out there. It blends wonderful imagery with haunting music to set a chilling mood. It's a stoic look at society, cyberspace, and what we deem to be reality. There is a great deal of religious symbolism, as well as bizarre imagery and themes. The animation style is very clean and crisp, and the series is very serious. There are no "facefaults" "Sweatdrops" or "Superdeformed" animation typical of many animes. It's serious anime in the same manner as Akira and Perfect Blue.

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Summary: Utterly spectacular
Review: There aren't many storylines out there(anime or not) that can leave you speechless; however, Lain has one of those. The story has been so well contrived that many of the foreshadows aren't understood until you've seen the entire series in full, leaving me watching the series over and over again. It's brilliant!

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Summary: Mind-Boggling Series for the Wired Generation
Review: Lain is a true masterpiece. Though short, it is an amazing story with eerie visuals and a dark gothic atmosphere. It is the story of a young girl and the evolving technology that causes her to question the difference between man and machine. It can be quite confusing most of the time and only leaves you wanting more. Each time I watch it, I find something new. There is little ation in Lain, so some may be bored. However, if you enjoy creepy and intriguing anime that makes you think, give Lain a try. Japanese trailers and conceptual drawings are also provided on each disc for your enjoyment.

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Summary: Anime at it's best
Review: Ok, first, think of what you look for in an anime. Great animation, story, music, characters... ext. Well, Lain excells in all of these. First thing you see is the openening, with music by Boa, and you go "woah." Then whamo! Your instantly sucked into the story of a young girl who is... well, its kinda hard to explain what the story is about. It can only be described as the Sci-fi mamma of all Sci-fi animes. No, there isn't any giant robots, or girls in mini skirts, but there is a great story that will give a trip on your mind.