Mars Express
Directed by Jérémie PérinAline Ruby es una testaruda detective privada, y su compañero Carlos Rivera lleva muerto cinco años, pero se ha 'reencarnado' en el cuerpo de un robot. Ambos se encuentran en una carrera contrarreloj hacia Marte. Su misión inicial es encontrar a Jun Chow, una estudiante de cibernética a la fuga, antes de que los asesinos que le pisan los talones puedan atraparla. Sin embargo, lo que los investigadores descubren por el camino es más grande de lo que ninguno de los dos podía esperar.
Mars Express Ratings & Reviews
- Seabee4uuhace 1 dAn action-packed animation reminiscent of "Ghost in the Shell" exploring the themes of consciousness and technology. If you like such works as "Blade Runner" and "Neuromancer" you should enjoy this very well directed and visually stunning movie.
- Varun19 de octubre de 2024Damn I had a really good time with this movie. It gets into the action right from the start and never lets you catch your breath. The pacing is fast and concise. The procedural investigation is interesting. The characters were pretty cool. The action scenes are tense. The animation is really good. I suspect some may not like this film for a couple of reasons. The sci-fi genre of robots and AI has been done many times before and there’s a preference for slower world building and an appetite for a different exploration of themes. And people also love using futuristic worlds to escape in. I know I had the same subconscious desires and my mind wanted an easy to understand story, but I was really glad that the movie treated me like an adult and had a singular focused vision for the plot. I think this futuristic setting still has new ideas to offer and the past inspirations it took from have some really nice spins to them. I’d definitely recommend seeing it on a bigger screen with a good sound system as the heightened tension during most scenes really hits hard. This is probably an 8/10 story wise but the script bumps it up to a 9 thanks to the adrenaline pumped fun it added to my experience.
- OkaY884 de febrero de 2025Masterpiece
- Shaydeknight5 de abril de 2026Mars Express is a refreshing reminder that ambitious animated science fiction doesn't have to come from Japan or a major Hollywood studio. It's confident, stylish, and unusually thoughtful. The animation is excellent, clean, fluid, and distinctive without leaning into anime conventions or styles. The visual language feels European, slightly restrained, but still expressive. It suits the grounded tone of the story. The world building is one of the film's strongest elements. Some have labelled it "cyberpunk" but that feels too narrow. The setting is futuristic and technologically saturated, yet it isn't purely dystopian. Society functions. People work, argue, love, and deal with each other in fairly ordinary ways. Corporations exist, artificial beings exist, and the world feels vibrant rather than exaggerated. It's closer to a plausible extension of current trends than a stylized nightmare. The film also folds in bioengineering as a parallel to robotics and AI. That choice adds a layer often missing in similar stories. Instead of framing the future as purely mechanical, it explores biological modification as another path forward. The film subtly opens up questions about identity, embodiment, and the rights of crafted biological beings without hammering them too hard. The idea of "backups" is particularly strong: dead individuals whose last recorded personalities are installed into synthetic bodies. The film doesn't stop to lecture about the implications, it simply shows them. Families reacting, rights being debated, emotional bonds shifting, and showing us the quiet discomfort of continuity of life that isn't quite continuity. It handles all of this with minimal exposition, trusting the audience to follow along. The narrative itself is a complex neo-noir detective story, and it holds together well. The investigation unfolds gradually, layering conspiracy, personal stakes, and broader social questions. The pacing is measured without dragging, and the characters feel realistic: flawed, noble, and tragic. Everything is crafted with care. The animation, the voice work, the plot structure, and the themes all reinforce each other. Nothing feels preachy, yet the film raises substantial ideas about consciousness, personhood, and technological coexistence. It's the kind of intelligent animated science fiction that appears too rarely. The result is quietly impressive. The French should absolutely be proud of this movie.
- neuroparadox29 de julio de 2025A beautiful and profound triumph. So many amazing shots; it's absolutelygorgeous. I don't want to put a label on it but imagine both Blade Runners had sex with Akira. A home run first film for the director.👏 Is it perfect? No. Is it 5 stars? Yes. It has one of the most devastating scenes I've ever seen, and you could only to it in animation: 1:16:30 til about 1:17:45....oof. got me. 😭😭😭 There's some issues with plot conveniences, but I'll forgive that for the tight Sub-90 runtime. That being said, I would have been fine with this being 15 min longer. "Dear friends, you may fuck yourselves." Also, sweet homages to Demolition Man and Halo... amongst others. ❤️🤟
- ahwoo10 de febrero de 2026What a trip !
- Jeremiah16 de diciembre de 2025Dug this a lot. Ghost in the Shell, Blade Runner, iRobot, Robocop, neo noir vibes aplenty with pretty darn great animation and style. Artistically, its both stylistic and also realistic (in a cartoon way) pretty much everything is on point and done with upmost quality. No-nonsense with existential themes of technology. Could use a better title but for all the other things its got going for it thats a pretty tiny con.
- Bob Belote30 de noviembre de 2025Fun cyberpunk French anime
- David2Play29 de noviembre de 2025Good animation
- Chris C2 de septiembre de 2025There's a surprisingly deep plot underneath the beautiful animation here. The style isn't exactly what you're used to probably, but it ends up working very well for the story. There are some really nice action scenes and the "investigation" details are well done. I was all set to give this 4 stars, until the very end, which felt kind of sudden to me and a bit of a letdown. Even with that, though, it's still a very entertaining ride and well worth the time for any sci-fi fan, as you'll get to experience a great animated movie.
- Logan Smith9 de agosto de 2025So good but such a weak ending
- Rowan Krzysiak3 de julio de 2025A film that doesn't really have its own direction and ends up falling in between the gaps of the more thought provoking or exciting works it pays homage to. There's a lazy attention to detail with the world setting and the character development feels immature, ultimately failing in its attempt to evoke any real empathy. The pleasant visuals could've allowed for some leeway but the concluding third is laughable. Confused.
- cyberbillp24 de junio de 2025What a great movie. Great story, great animation, really. It grabs you from the beginning and never lets go. I liked it a lot. It made me think of Heavy Metal, Planet Of The Apes and a little Total Recall. If films of that ilk interest you, then give this one a try.
- KennyBarroz2 de febrero de 2025Amazing! very good story and also some very good esthetics in form of world and drawings. A nice fresh contribution to the sci-fi anime collection 👌 5/5
Mars Express Trivia
Mars Express was released on 22 de noviembre de 2023.
Mars Express was directed by Jérémie Périn.
Mars Express has a runtime of 89min.
Mars Express was produced by Didier Creste, Gaëlle Bayssière.
Aline Ruby es una testaruda detective privada, y su compañero Carlos Rivera lleva muerto cinco años, pero se ha 'reencarnado' en el cuerpo de un robot. Ambos se encuentran en una carrera contrarreloj hacia Marte. Su misión inicial es encontrar a Jun Chow, una estudiante de cibernética a la fuga, antes de que los asesinos que le pisan los talones puedan atraparla. Sin embargo, lo que los investigadores descubren por el camino es más grande de lo que ninguno de los dos podía esperar.
The key characters in Mars Express are Aline Ruby (voice) (Léa Drucker), Chris Royjacker (voice) (Mathieu Amalric), Carlos Rivera (voice) (Daniel Njo Lobé).
Mars Express is rated 16.
Mars Express is an Animación, Action, Misterio film.
Mars Express has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
Mars Express had a budget of 7,9 MUS$.
Mars Express has made 1,5 MUS$ at the box office.