AKIRA 1988 title character not lead

    by Franciscodog: Movies

    AKIRA (1988) stands as perhaps the definitive example of a film where the title character is not the protagonist. Akira's name adorns the poster, yet it is Kaneda and Tetsuo who drive the narrative forward, while Akira lingers as a near-mythical force that looms over the entire movie.

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    I don't know how to ride that. I'm going to ride that. You want me too. You're a big one. I'm sorry. Good luck. Let's go. You're good. It's a good time for your students. That's what I'm talking about. I'm not sure. I'm not sure what they did. I'm not sure what they did. I'm not sure what they did. What happened? I'm not sure what they did. I'm not sure what they did. I'm not sure what they did. Where? Suck! Abunditemi no more!