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Am I the only one who thinks that beyond is the best?

posted 16 years ago by s_a_p_90
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I'm not trying to win anyone over, but I am the only one?

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[–] Artificial-Soldier 16 years ago

Beyond is a very good one actually, even though the kids get annoying. I use to like it more than I do now, though.

[–] Glitch712 16 years ago

my favourite too, or maybe joint favourite with detective story. i'm drawn to the animation style in both. beyond also is the only episode to show japanese urban landscapes, which i believe are beautiful in their own way - even something which is ordinarily dull, like the backs of houses, seen when the girl runs out onto her balcony, are colourful and abstractly constructed to appeal to the eye. or maybe that's just me.

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[–] Mannex17 16 years ago

It's my favorite. Perfect for watching alone at 3AM in a dark room. I get goosebumps every time the dove flies past her and time slows down. Some of the character animation is amazing, to the point where I suspect rotoscoping. I love Koji Morimoto's superflat art style.

[–] crazytwinks13 16 years ago

I loved "Beyond". It really expounded on what the Oracle said about supernatural occurances being glitches in the Matrix.

It was beautiful but kind of creepy. If the program was messing up, any kind of terrifying thing could happen--like the Grudge!

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[–] Dockelektro 16 years ago

I simply adore it. If you watch the episodes in sequence I think it's even more poignant. It's like a calm deep breath among the bleak scenarios you are presented before. It works beautifully as the ultimate poetic view of the Matrix concept. I love the way they worked it with care and amazing sensibility. I don't think it's fair to compare episodes, they are very different from each other. But this one touched me in a way that no other did. It's a beautiful way to express a "what if" situation.

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[–] robocat893 16 years ago

Beyond is my favorite. It's beautiful to watch and I feel peaceful after it's over.

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[–] biggman 16 years ago

My favorite also. I love the animation, and the concept is cool as hell. I love it when the kid throws and breaks the bottle, then the others try to catch it when it reverses.

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[–] edgecrusher02 13 years ago

i feel like i have to pick both second renaissance episodes because of what they are. because they showed me what i have always wanted to see. but as far as stand alone episodes, beyond is my favorite.

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[–] Achivai 12 years ago

It had a very serene emotion throughout, it just resonated with me and I would also pick it as my favorite.

[–] BigBadDolemite 10 years ago

Yeah I enjoyed beyond the most