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Memories

Memories

1995
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
1h 53m
"Memories" is made up of three separate science-fiction stories. In the first, "Magnetic Rose," four space travelers are drawn into an abandoned spaceship that contains a world created by one woman's memories. In "Stink Bomb," a young lab assistant accidentally transforms himself into a human biological weapon set on a direct course for Tôkyô. The final episode, "Cannon Fodder," depicts a day in the life of a city whose entire purpose is the firing of cannons at an unseen enemy. (imdb)
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Memories

1995
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
1h 53m
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Rated 21 Oct 2010
80
68th
The first part is easily the best, with some very nice hard sci-fi elements (zero-G ohhhhhhhhhhhh). The following two are less impressive, with part two seeming incongruous and utterly unbelievable (though fun) and part three being rather ugly and difficult to relate to, even though it's nicely satirical. Overall good, but part one probably would have worked better as a stand-alone feature, if the plot arc was tweaked a bit.
Rated 23 Apr 2011
69
70th
The first seqment is the best, which left me a tad disappointed with the last two. Even so, each segment has something going for it.
Rated 26 Jul 2011
80
61st
The first part, "Magnetic Rose", is amazing. The other two don't really match up to it though "Stink Bomb" is kind of humorous but still weak and frustrating (to me). The long take (almost single take) "Cannon Fodder" is a technical feat that I haven't seen in any other animation though the story is rather light and not particularly creative. The strength of "Magnetic Rose" basically covers for the weaknesses the others have but if it had just been that alone I would have rated it higher.
Rated 22 Sep 2008
80
67th
Very different shorts, though very entertaining.
Rated 27 Sep 2012
79
63rd
I really enjoyed Magnetic Rose, but thought Stink Bomb was a too silly and Cannon Fodder was lacking in substance.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
62
30th
Magnetic Rose is great. Stink Bomb kinda stinks. Cannon Fodder is visually impressive but not much else.
Rated 20 Dec 2017
7
63rd
Magnetic Rose was excellent and the only one I really enjoyed, and I can't talk about it without risking spoilers. All I can say is for you to go watch it right now. On the other hand I did not care for Stink Bomb which was dumb or Cannon Fodder which was just boring.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
78
72nd
Very good first, terrible second and absolutely brilliant third part. Sadly, the third is about 10 minutes and the second takes ages, but for Otomo's part alone, it's highly recommended.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
74
61st
All 3 shorts stand out in their own way, but it's hard to find them fitting into a cohesive whole. Kon shows his usual reality-bending brilliance, while Otomo's too-short coda is a piece of art in its own right.
Rated 20 Nov 2008
78
46th
I expected more after those ratings. The short's aren't really bad but far away from awesome. There's much better stuff outside. The best one is the first story " Magnetic Rose"
Rated 27 Dec 2008
70
78th
Magnetic Rose is like the greatest thing ever.
Rated 29 Jan 2009
79
82nd
The opening story "Magnetic Rose" is stunning on animation, story and directing. The best of three. "Stink Bomb" is stunningly animated as well. The story goes mainly excellent, but ties to surprise in the end without success. "Cannon Fodder" is well animated too, but it's more moody story. The Nazi undertone is clear and I liked the parallel world idea. The story does not rise itself on the level of the others.
Rated 15 Feb 2009
70
79th
Two decent anime shorts are the bread for the truly great short making up the meat in the middle. All around a fun watch.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
70
40th
The first short is self-indulgent and boring, the second is a lot of fun, and the third is exceptional.
Rated 10 Feb 2010
5
80th
The first is decent, second one showcases a great premise with comic relief, and the end piece is something I'll never forget (Otomo really creates something here). Displaying a long take technique I've never seen an anime duplicate, beautiful artwork, and one of the most genuine visions of dystopia - all in under 30 minutes. Masterful.
Rated 06 Aug 2010
84
84th
A fucking solid anime film. If all three films were of the same quality as Magnetic Rose then I'd rank this even higher.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
75
51st
Magnetic Rose is lengthy and boring. Stink Bomb is a black comedy that is a lot of fun. Cannon Fodder shows a dark dystopia shot through one sweeping long take; I consider it the most memorable and exceptional short of the three.
Rated 29 May 2011
75
60th
What attracts me to an anime is the intimacy that Japanese artists seem to have with the imaginary. This ability gives originality, strength and truth to their work, as if each story would open a new window to a parallel universe, a place beyond time and space, full of surprises and with its own logic. "Memories" is another example of that mastery, made by some of the great masters of anime.
Rated 04 Jul 2011
90
90th
Three short films with a lot of style and great soundtracks. Magnetic Rose has a classic scifi short story feeling to it. Stink Bomb is simply fun, and you'll constantly be thinking "we'll that's not going to go well", most likely out loud. Cannon Fodder goes nowhere but it doesn't have to
Rated 31 Dec 2012
88
90th
Gorgeous animation and three unique and all-around fantastic films. There are not enough words to express my muted adoration of this anthology film.
Rated 07 Sep 2013
75
74th
What a masterpiece! 3 very different parts (one for everybody!) The first part (magnetic rose) for me was the most serious of the 3 and reminded me of a random cowboy bebop episode. The second part (magnetic rose) was the best; it made me laugh out loud often and was the most beautiful art-wise. The whole Japanese army vs 1 normal guy who has no clue what's going on :D. Great ending too! The last part (cannon fodder) was the worst part; WW1&2 references, grim with little depth in the story.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
75
65th
I initially watched this because of Satoshi Kon's involvement, but found a very wide breadth of talent on display. The very suspenseful Magnetic Rose will always be the star attraction (check out that sense of natural lighting; incredible), but Cannon Fodder delivers some of the greatest animation I've ever seen. Stink Bomb is weaker and far too long, but it lasts as a breath of fresh air after the heavy opener. Memories possesses a truly theatrical feel to it that elevates it to classic status.
Rated 22 Nov 2014
70
26th
First part is great, the soundtrack as well, but I'm not a fan of shorts and the last two didn't click
Rated 08 Jan 2015
72
59th
I) To Homer's Odyssey, where Calypso emprisons Odysseus and to Tarkovsky's Solaris (1972), where objects are materialised from the memories, Magnetic Rose, like a sculpture made of trash, but filled with butterflies, mixes the beauty of an opera and the coldness of the space. II) Stink Bomb - Sketches of Smell III) Cannon Fodder - Metropolis, steampunk and some nazi symbols * Introspection from the first half of the 20th and a projection to the end of the 21st of .jp in reverse.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
8
80th
Could stare at the cannon's animation for a lifetime. Hard to connect all three shorts but they're all fairly tremendous to look at. Definitely enjoyed all 3 shorts.
Rated 16 Sep 2020
88
71st
magnetic rose was the best in the collection tbh sb and cf were ok tho 95 magnetic rose 82 stink bomb, 87 cannon fodder
Rated 08 Nov 2020
83
63rd
Each one has a unique, engaging storyline and glamorous art style. I like 'Magnetic Rose' very much. It reminded me Tarkovsky's 'Solaris'; where the memories can take a physical form...
Rated 17 Feb 2021
79
73rd
rvw. 1 and 2 80. i'll never watch 3 again unless someone explains something i'm missing lmao. loved the victorian astronaut look, had powerful daughter stuff kinda forced. stink was fun and funny and nice end. so they really needed a powerful 3rd
Rated 15 Jun 2022
65
56th
Great animation and production. Not so great stories.
Rated 21 Jul 2023
80
86th
Magnetic Rose carries the rating, but the other shorts are nothing to scoff at. Stink Bomb is wildly entertaining and still superbly animated. And Cannon Fodder is deceptively thought provoking for how simple the story is. Each story will make you yearn for more creativity and human relatability in animation, which is in short supply in the age of cheap animation and Otaku culture.
Rated 21 Sep 2023
75
78th
first short should be stand alone. the other 2 dont match up at all. the second is a comedy. the third fills me with dread with the 1984 dystopian type. you can imagine china forcing its citiziens like that. sad and scary
Rated 21 Dec 2023
70
57th
'magnetic rose' stands out, 'stink bomb' is forgettable and 'cannon fodder's animation is a technical feat
Rated 01 Feb 2024
75
49th
Pretty cool anthology movie. The first of the three short films on its own would have gotten an even higher rating.
Rated 15 Feb 2024
88
97th
'Magnetic Rose' is the standout, but all three segments go very hard and are great in there own right.

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