Tamala is cute and cuddly. She’s a “Punk Cat in Space” and the headliner in the animation movie bearing her name. It’s an intermixture of anime, science fiction and psychedelic art. A melange of ‘Clockwork 2010’, ‘Blade Runner’ or ‘Matrix’ with ‘Yellow Submarine’ from the Beatles. A medley of film noir and Mickey Mouse. But in the future. And with zombies and wolves.
Most viewers say this movie is not digestible without the prior use of a hallucinogen. I disagree. Just enjoy the complete weirdness, pointlessness and chaos. Three warnings to illustrate this:
1. Paintings of disemboweled cats are – especially when placed in hell – not directing you to the toilet.
2. You should not call your caring, loving mother ‘Anaconda bitch’!
3. Don’t get eaten by a dog! Or the police. Or both.
Oh, the Box Office Mojo tells me the total lifetime gross of this masterpiece is $3,386? No sense for dadaism, America?
Look for yourself: Tamala’s homepage (in Japanese), the movie trailer on YouTube, an article about the soundtrack including the soundtrack. (Downloading it is illegal, I do not recommend it) If you’re undeterred and want to buy the DVD, you’ll have to check Bidders in Japan.
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