Andromedia

Teenage melodrama. Not my type, even with sci-fi elements. Foolish story.

Not a good movie, but so goofy and ridiculous that it's still entertaining to watch. The 90's era computer technology and special effects have aged in a way that's both charming and funny.

Andoromedia provides enough ideas to be interesting. I would have wished Miike took this plot in a more insightful direction, but he apparently wanted to keep some of the kookiness running throughout (the American evil corporate leader, played by Hero Cinematographer, Christopher Doyle, is especially kooky). The two leads do a decent job and have nice chemistry. Overall, aside from the random "Da Pump" band video thrown in the middle, Andoromedia is decent, but not great fare.

Miike's worst for me so far.