
Renaissance
2006, Animation/Sci fi, 1h 45m
76 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Renaissance attempts to blend sci-fi wonder with stark noir animation, but is often more fun to look at than to watch. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Barthélémy Karas
Voice
Bislane Tasuiev
Voice
Ilona Tasuiev
Voice
Jonas Muller
Voice
Paul Dellenbach
Voice
Nusrat Farfella
Voice
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Critic Reviews for Renaissance
All Critics (76) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (39)
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It's a testament to the production design that one quickly gets caught up in the story without ever completely losing the "ooh-ahh" factor. Ominous, wall-to-wall music bolsters the appropriately uneasy mood, and the bittersweet conclusion is satisfying.
July 22, 2008 -
The style doesn't just overwhelm the substance, it makes it irrelevant.
March 24, 2007 -
For its retro-futurist look alone, this outdated thriller set in 2054 Paris is worth seeing.
November 3, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Its dark images echo in the mind's eye. And for that alone, it's worth seeing.
October 12, 2006 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
An empty experience; lots of shadow and noise, adding up to very little.
October 6, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
It's unfortunate that it's all in the service of a story as dull as it is complicated, though if you can make it to the end without drifting off, there is a small reward.
October 6, 2006 | Rating: 2/4
Audience Reviews for Renaissance
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Oct 08, 2015Renaissance has a unique visual style that is more than gimmick. I give it high marks for doing something different and doing it well. Beyond that, solid voice acting from the male lead and solid animation carry the film. The plot is so-so and most of the characters are weak. Renaissance is not very dark or thrilling, but it is noir and it is definitely French. The trailer does not give much away; if you give that a look and like what you see then Renaissance is probably worth the view.Robert B Super Reviewer
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Mar 19, 2012Beautiful, stark images and a wondrous score do a lot to sell this French made sci-fi/detective hybrid (ala Blade Runner) that's unfortunately undercut by a script that's too standard film noir. The medium is stunning ... if only they'd concentrated a bit more on the story ...Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2011the art direction and noir feel is cool but oh so forgettable and boring for daniel craig.Nay Nay B Super Reviewer
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Aug 12, 2009A graphic novel in movie form that works really quite well in providing a cool, dark, film noir atmosphere. It helps having the new James Bond to provide the lead voice too. The sci-fi story is a fairly good one and quite appropriate to the style of the movie. However, the plot can drag a bit at times.Ross C Super Reviewer
Renaissance Quotes
Barthélémy Karas: | People around me disappear. |
Dr. Jonas Muller: | Without death, life is meaningless. |
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