Reviews
Area 88: The Blue Skies of Betrayal (1985) IMDb
Categorization |
Military action. |
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Subject |
A fighter ace and a frontline photographer are the only two Japanese in a secret desert airbase locked in a war against vaguely characterized “rebels”. The pilots are foreign legion mercenaries of “Aslan”, paying for their own fuel and weapons, while earning money on missions and kills. |
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Commentary |
The traditional animation is the main attraction. As science fiction, action, or drama, it’s not very good. The conclusion is implausible, but does at least attempt to indicate that war is deeply destructive on a psychological level. |
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Remake: Area 88 (2004) IMDb
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