The film shows a preference for forgiveness over vengeance, which feels like an okay way to end this particular year.
It partially redeems Katsuhiro Otomo’s legacy by supplying a coherent narrative to go along with its stunning imagery.
Malkovich ultimately pushes the film so far into an emotional void as to render it completely useless.
John Malkovich ultimately pushes the film so far into an emotional void as to render it completely useless.