I agree, the animation is top notch. My surround set-up is not the greatest, so I did not notice the sound too much. I've only watched it in the DD 5.1 dubbed English. I'll give it a try in Japanese DTS. Now, mind you, I always watch foreign films in thier native language, but animation is the exception. I just like to get caught up in the visuals the first time around.
I remember getting a couple of "Appleseed" comic books as a kid. Kinda lost on the story, but I really dug the look of the art.
Unfortunately, animated movies in the U.S. seem only aimed at kids. It's a shame because there are so many possibilities to tell great stories, as well as visually striking stories. The trend is slowly shifting thanks to Pixar for finding the right balance between adult and kid entertainment, as well as recent imports like "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke" (I hope I spelled that right).
Oops, longer than I intended. Sorry bout the rant.
