While a case could certainly be made for the great Italian Poet Dante Alighieri spinning in his grave for what director Jonathan Knight did to his story of a lovesick warrior literally going through hell for the woman he loves, it’s just as easy to imagine him being psyched by it, too. While it may not have the same poetry as Dante’s epic, Knight makes up for it with some truly beautiful scenery, strong characters and lost and lots of violent action – just like in the poem. Fans of the popular video game interpretation of The Inferno that the film is based on will agree. This anime Inferno is a feast for the eyes and, thanks to some top-notch voice talent (including Mark Hamill and Victoria Tennant), it’s eventually good for the soul, too.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Dante's Inferno
While a case could certainly be made for the great Italian Poet Dante Alighieri spinning in his grave for what director Jonathan Knight did to his story of a lovesick warrior literally going through hell for the woman he loves, it’s just as easy to imagine him being psyched by it, too. While it may not have the same poetry as Dante’s epic, Knight makes up for it with some truly beautiful scenery, strong characters and lost and lots of violent action – just like in the poem. Fans of the popular video game interpretation of The Inferno that the film is based on will agree. This anime Inferno is a feast for the eyes and, thanks to some top-notch voice talent (including Mark Hamill and Victoria Tennant), it’s eventually good for the soul, too.
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