Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion
Synopsis
Rune Balot is weeping and trying to save both herself and a severely injured Oeufcoque from Shell's assassin Boiled. Luckily for her, Doctor Easter finally shows up in the Humpty Dumpty – a special militarized vehicle made for protecting those in Welfare cases if their lives are threatened. From there they go to Paradise, where the Scramble 09 technology (and Boiled's rebirth) was developed. All of the secrets of the past of Mardock City (and possibly its future) are revealed in this riveting second part of the Mardock Scramble series, upping the stakes and making Balot choose between justice for herself or peace within Paradise instead. (Source: the witch of theatregoing)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some viewers appreciate the film's ambition to delve deeper into the characters and expand the world, finding the story intriguing. However, many are left confused by the convoluted plot and random elements, criticizing the lack of coherence and meaningful symbolism.
Strengths
- The story is intriguing and exciting.
- The film attempts to give more depth to the first movie and explore characters in further detail.
Weaknesses
- The plot is confusing and difficult to understand.
- The author puts random, incoherent scenes together without creating a coherent screenplay.
- The film has a problem with symbolism, exemplified by the egg-themed character names.