Mind Game Page #2

Synopsis: The film follows Nishi, a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, the film follows Nishi as he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place. Nishi (and some friends) attempt to break out of their trap, and discover what it truly means to be alive along the way. This is a mind-bending trip that uses some of the most innovative animation ever created.
Production: Asmik Ace Entertainment
  1 win.
 
IMDB:
7.9
Metacritic:
66
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
Year:
2004
103 min
Website
552 Views


show it to me!

Nishi, are you there?

Nishi?

Is he here? Where is he, this way?

This ball couldn't be him, now could it?

Where are you?

This you? Curled up like a ball?

You wanted some, didn't you?

Well, turn around, take a look at that p*ssy.

You know you want to!

Your turn after, amigo!

Come on, get up and get IT up!

I...

I...

I'm gonna... I'm gonna...

Hurt you!

No way!

Ha! Did you hear that, gonna hurt you he said!

Put a bullet in him, on cue, just when he said

"hur!" Out the front before "t!"

Miserable loser!

That's not funny.

I was looking at you, you're gross!

What are you saying bro'?

Too gross. Don't move! You piss me off!

- I'm sorry, forgive me, please!!

- Don't move!

I'll do anything!!

ATTEN-TION!

Say "sh*t-pee-dick" 10 times. Very fast.

And add a kiss to the last one!

Bro'...

Add a kiss and I'll forgive you!

Sh*t-pee-dick... sh*t-pee-dick...

sh*t-pee-dick...

Er, Sh*t-pee-dick-smack!

You promised...!!

Think about what you did on your way to hell.

Sorry about the trouble,

but it's the owner's...

Ah, forget it!

I'll have a beer and a stick!

If I only had one of those magic time belts,

turn it back...

"RECAP"

"ANGER BAROMETER"

Nishi, are you there?

Where is he, this way?

This ball couldn't be him, now could it?

This you? You wanted some, didn't you?

Well turn around and...

I...

I...

I'm gonna... I'm gonna...

I'm gonna hurt you!

- I'm

- No!

- Gonna

- Stop!

- Hurt You

- Stop, please!

"Sucks, doesn't it?"

"Lame, aren't you?"

"A fart, no?"

"Snot?"

OK, I get it! I'm not cool!

I'm useless! And no fun!

"Bird sh*t?"

I'm a snot, I know! So, stop this!

Stop! Stop!

STOP!!

Something's wrong with my eyes!

I keep changing, right?

You can't decide what I should look like!

Who are you?

You know! It's flickering there in your mind!

Come on, let it go.

What's the first thing that comes to mind?

"G-O-D"

G... God!!

There we are!

Not that how you call me matters!

A, B, they're just symbols anyway!

Confused? Wanna see my tits?

The only way to make it stop is to be honest.

Easier to see the truth that way!

The truth for you, that is!

Too late for counseling though.

Since you're DEAD! What a shame!

Dead... I'm... dead?

Really?

Just like that? Gone at 20?

Why was I born then?

So you could have fun at my expense?!

What's wrong with that, huh?

Yeah, so I made you on a whim!

I made you, dipshit, for my sheer enjoyment!

What's wrong with that?

Oops, I have to go!

- Got a date!

- A date?!

Time's up. Go straight that way

and keep walking. You'll soon disappear.

And my next life?

- Huh?

- Next life?

Your what? Told you it's over. Start walking!

And disappear? No afterlife? We're done?

It's really over?!

Really, really, really over?! God?

Will you shut up! You saw how you got here,

multiple p-o-v's of you brain exploding.

A shocking documentary of your death,

deftly edited by moi!

You are DEAD!

I'm officially dead?

Them's the breaks Nishi.

Straight ahead and disappear...

So if I go the other way...

Hey! What're you doing?! I'll be late!

Wait!

Let me through, I'm going back!

Not down for the count, huh?

You're gonna fade away, that's how it works.

See, you're already fading.

I don't believe you! I'm not gonna disappear!

I'm going back!

Won't happen!

I'll make it, I'll get there, you'll see!

Not bad, can you keep it up?

With that brain? Body?

I'm gonna take care of that creep.

Be stronger. Determined!! Free and happy!

Live life to the fullest!

Pretty good...

Alright give it your best shot!

YES! I'm going back! I'm gonna do this!

I'm on your side... I'm on your side...

Your turn after, amigo. Get up and get IT up!

Never... never...

Never again!

Don't move!

Yang, come here.

I'll blow your head off if you move,

I'm done being the loser!

Give me the car keys!

Nishi...

You're on your own sir, come on, let's roll!

Hey!

Get in!

Wait...

Atsu got wasted!

My fault... They're in my car, we'll get them.

My apologies!

Nishi, watch out!

Help!!

And a hero is born...

Hands on the wheel!!

Don't worry, I'm on it! I'll protect you!

I love you both!!

Moron, eyes on the road! Why are we running?

We should go to the police, self defense, right?

No! No! No! No cops, no questions,

no regrets! I'm through with that!

Making a break for it, with you two!

Like I want!

No one's gonna get in my way!!

I'm following my heart's desires!

Like an outlaw!

Hey, can you hear me?

I do hope you realize you were living

in paradise till today.

Like angels flying around in heaven.

But now you're on a super express to hell!

The guy you smoked, that bald SOB, Atsu?

Fine football player and athlete,

known as the Maradona of Osaka!

For good and for bad reasons.

Beautiful bod' like a wild animal!

Not that it has to do with anything.

You knew Atsu was packing,

that the car was full drugs,

money, you knew all that, you planned it.

A clear cut armed robbery and murder case.

His folks abandoned him,

he grew up without love!

Got tickets for the World Cup,

for him and his girl.

A model Japanese footie fan.

But just before the game,

a young guy like you puts out his light.

Ah, the ever-egocentric,

unfeeling youth of today!

Immature adults on the loose,

everything a blur except their friends.

Living life like a video game,

finger on the reset button!

You're a roller-coaster with no breaks.

It's not true, you're making it up.

Typical story, nice and easy

for the cops to follow!

What I'm sayin' is, nobody's on your side!

This is it, kids! Make it a good game!

Nice speech old man.

Will you stop it!

- I can see you sweating in front of a prompter!

- Nishi!

It's improv!

Sure!

What?!

This roller-coaster you're trying to stop

is a genuine Angel Express!

And I can see you moved to tears

as you watch that mystic angel...

...spread its wings and disappear into the sky.

The f***?!

F***!

Nishi!

Offside!

A**hole, this ain't football!

Now get in as close as you can!

Offside-trap!

STUNT DRIVING!

My nose is bleeding!

Mine too!

Mine too!

The bridge!

What the f*** are you doing?!

My Pitch, my little pitch!

Pitch. You came back! Pitch!

No more fooling around.

We'll get 'em on the bridge.

Perfect defense plan. Even Zidane and Figo

couldn't get through. We'll get 'em.

Whale?

What, you again?!

Not just yet!

You there, Nishi?

Are we... dead?

You both there? Wait a sec...

Where is it?

Bingo!

We're alive...

Thank God!

Seawater? Can't see sh*t.

Near the harbor, maybe.

Smells fishy...

Have no fear!

Fear takes the shape we're willing to give it!

Let's light a candle in our hearts,

make it gleam.

Try to enjoy the moment!

In spite of this turn of events.

"This is FUN"

This will shed a new light on things!

Remember our days in grade school?

When it was all play,

no restrictions or tomorrows?

We didn't end up here 'cos we were chased!

We came here seeking adventure!

An epic journey!

Let the party begin!

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Masaaki Yuasa

Masaaki Yuasa (湯浅 政明, Yuasa Masaaki, born March 16, 1965) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, anime television and film director known for his wild, freeform style. In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded a new animation studio by the name of Science Saru. His most recent work as of January 2018 is the animated series Devilman Crybaby. more…

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