This is How Movies Should Be Made

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Got to love how high Mamoru Oshii set the bar for these movies. It is no surprise to read in his Wiki page that he is now famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling. Nice to see that other directors in this series are not disrespecting his work.Razor sharp dialog and not only no plot holes, but a very deep plot; a multitude of relevant tangents explored for each decision the characters make in the film. The motives of people in day-to-day life are usually quite harlequin, not "black and white". We are subjected to shallowness so often in mass media that I truly believe that these movies are an important contribution to humanity. Smart and beautiful!