![]() ![]() By the film's climax you find yourself straining every muscle as you try to will the Redline's potential winner across the line, and it's at that point you realise just how gripped you've been by the whole thing before the film's beautiful ending theme soothes the excited tension that's built up within you over the previous hour and a half. ![]() As per the start of the movie, this is an eye-popping visual spectacle from beginning to end that eschews realistic physics or any kind of common sense in deference to over the top insanity and pure, simple lowbrow entertainment, backed up by a thumping techno soundtrack - and boy does it work a treat. Thus, the final act of the film is an almost non-stop barrage of racing, running and gunning as the assortment of Redline racers try to win the biggest prize in the universe without being blown to smithereens by their enraged hosts. ![]() ![]() Whether it's via TV-style introductions to the other racers which inform and entertain in equal measure or a peek into the covert preparations for the race, there's always something to keep your interest.įinally though, we come to the big event itself - the Redline, hosted against their will by the planet of Roboworld a host with a strong desire for peace according to their words but an even stronger desire to unleash the full force of their massed weaponry upon the Redline's competitors according to their actions. JP and Sonoshee's relationship never feels forced or over-bearing, nor does it ever outstay its welcome as we frequently shift our attention to other competitors and the more general build-up to the Redline itself. It's the relationship between Sonoshee and JP which occupies a fair portion of the film's middle section, as it almost flawlessly walks the tightrope placed between the aforementioned Yellowline and titular Redline faces which book-end the movie. Our focus as we're taken into the film's slightly crazy world is a racer who goes by the name of JP, as on the one hand we explore his relationship with mechanic and long-serving friend Frisbee as the latter wheels and deals in race fixing to pay off old debts, while on the other we find a burgeoning love interest for our quiff-sporting hero in Sonoshee McLaren, a fellow racer with more interest in machines than men. While Redline could get by quite easily by simply feeding us adrenaline-pumping race after race for the entirety of its running time, it nonetheless does offer us a couple of on-going plot threads across the course of the movie. For the next ten minutes we're treated to a fireball of colour, movement, noise, blood, sweat and tears, all of which are animated with an often stunning eye for detail and a superb appreciation of how to convey the feeling of movement and intense speed, occasionally in some rather innovative ways. As the race enters its final stretch, we soon get a taste of what this form of sport is all about - an anything goes blend of Wacky Races meets Cannonball Run, but with missiles and harpoons. In all honesty, the best advice to any potential buyers of Redline would be to find a way to watch its first twelve minutes, which sees us joining a gathering crowd of weird and wonderful creatures from around the galaxy before both they and us are blown-away by the arrival of a motley crew of racers currently engaging in a road race known as the Yellowline. Explore, create, and be inspired as we embark on a journey filled with limitless artistic possibilities.Reviewing Redline for its physical UK release is actually rather a daunting prospect for a couple of reasons - firstly, on account of the ever-swirling hype around this animated movie which spent so many years in the making, and secondly because it's such a visually arresting film that trying to sum up its impact and appeal in words alone is a challenge in itself. Whether you're an established professional, a student, an aspiring artist, or simply an admirer of the art form, CDR invites you to join our ever-expanding community and partake in the celebration of character design excellence. Through our collective appreciation for visual arts, we foster a dynamic and supportive environment where artists can connect, collaborate, and grow together. We gather the finest references and tutorials, serving as a valuable resource for artists seeking to refine their skills and explore new techniques in character design. It stands as a vibrant hub for the largest community of character designers on the Internet, uniting over 1 million artists, art enthusiasts, and animation fans from across the globe.Īt CDR, we curate and share exquisite artworks on a daily basis, providing a constant source of inspiration and creative fuel for our passionate community. Character Design References (CDR) is an online platform that celebrates and showcases exceptional character-focused art within the realms of animation, illustration, games, and comics. ![]()
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