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They are nothing relatively new, as fans would see some similarities in the characters' struggle about their own existentialism, and what I enjoyed most, the connected thread between war and peace. Adapted by Chihiro Itou from Hiroshi Mori's story, you could see the themes that this movie had that would interest Oshii to be at the helm. After all, it's brought to us by Mamoru Oshii, and as far as his filmography goes, this Japanese maestro's works is often deep, and have more than enough room for multiple viewings, each time allowing you to take away something different, or unnoticed from the previous time round. The Sky Crawlers seem to live up to its name, that it really took its time to tell a story, but in doing so, allowed for the narrative to sink in. If your tastes lean more towards Star Wars or The Incredibles, I advise you to see something else. If your tastes run more towards Blade Runner or A Clockwork Orange, you will probably appreciate The Sky Crawlers. Although I found the transitions from CGI to 2D and back to be perfectly fine, particularly after getting into the rhythm of the film, many viewers will likely find the transitions jarring. What didn't work: The pacing was slow—this is a psychological drama, not an action adventure—and could have benefited from some judicious editing. The character design and art direction were top notch—the CGI segments were almost photo-realistic, and the 2D segments were beautifully drawn and lighted, too.

The characters' emotional depths were thoroughly mined—although not always pleasantly so. What worked: The CGI aerial combat sequences were amazing—dizzying and spectacular, with intricately designed air vehicles that spurred the imagination. It is up to the viewer to interpret the meaning. Like most good science fiction, The Sky Crawlers presents somewhat ambiguous characters and ideas. Why they suffer this loss is one of the twists that will either spark heated discussion or bewilderment afterward. I was reminded of the recent death of famous amnesiac "HM" while watching The Sky Crawlers, as some of the characters suffer from a similar type of memory loss. The film examines weighty themes such as the meaning of war and the nature of memories. Mainstream audiences will undoubtedly be bored and confused by what happens in the film. The Sky Crawlers is a thought-provoking alternate history that will appeal to literate science fiction fans. Do stick around for the epilog after the closing credits. I advise you to see the movie without reading too much about it beforehand so that you can enjoy and think about what happens without bias.

It is hard to write a coherent review of The Sky Crawlers without revealing major plot twists, but I will try.