I've had some requests for more info.
IMHO, this movie has a weak plot, but *amazing* art design. If you have no idea what's going on, you won't be alone!! :) But it's worth it for the amazing animation, wonderful use of color, breath-taking fight scenes, and a diverse group of characters [though none are very well developed. :( ]
The movie is based on a long running [22 issues?] manga [comicbook], and it's kinda expected that you've already read it. [Ghost In The Shell is another manga-based anime that leaves a lot unsaid.]
This is on of my favorite movies, despite it's glaring drawbacks! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Web page info:
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I think this is the best description w/o giving away too much of the plot:
http://www.nucleus.com/~nagatomi/x/
Has a handful of info on the studio and aspects of the manga and movie:
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/6732/xstart.html
Only a little bit of spoilers, well worth reading before you see this movie:
http://nightfall.simplenet.com/X/story.htm"
A handful of links, and a bit of some spoliers in the description:
http://firestar.dragonfire.net/anime/CLAMP/x.htm
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Summary:
See you then!
Kiki -- don't forget to let me know if you want pizza!
Which: X, The Movie [aka X/1999]
When: TOMORROW, wednesday, March 1st, 7:30 eat, 8:30 watch movie
note: just come *anytime*, you'll be lost no matter when you start! :)
Where:
How: Japanese-only, and I will read an english script aloud
note: if you've not seen aniem this way, try it! You might like it!
What: Pizza from Zachary's pizza -- EMAIL IF YOU WANT PIZZA!! by noon Wed
note: let me know if there's any toppings you *don't* want