Rojin Z

1991-Japanime

For years now i always considered this film to be on of the greats, due to its lovable characters, Sci-Fi lite ideas, and its veiws of the elderly. I was now i considered it a 'Great' due to the fact that as a 12 year old and my older friend that showed me this film said that it was awsome i agreed even though i couldn't totaly grasp the scope of the movie. Well now, 7 years latter, a more (hopefuly ) mature Riko steps back into plate and view this film with its total unfiltered nature.

Synopsis:

In this near future, Japan has an overflow of Elderly and a Nursing/Medical field that can bearly keep up with its demands of care and treatment. A bubbly Nurse named Haruko assists an old helpless man that everyone gave up on including his family and lack of funds for hospital care. One day an upstart company creates an ultimate 'Bed' with practicaly living AI to care and treat the elderly and the old mans family signs his life for the experiment. One thing leads to another, the AI discoveres itself or quite possibly is posses by the old mans departed wife.

All-in-All:

Its everything i remember when it comes to the Animation. Amazing, and totaly creative. At times of viewing this film i couldnt help but feel saddened by the way american cinema abandoned this medium. The plot, though paper thin, was sweet and to the point. I enjoyed the way the theme of this film is that the elderly are amazing and that they are rich with history and to not be forgoten in a world focused on selfish ambitions and forward thinking. I enjoyed this film

I rate this film:

B-