In the year 2065, the next great assault against an invading race of phantom-like aliens is about to be launched. Dr. Aki Ross, a brilliant young scientist, races to find the invaders' secrets, not only to save the planet, but herself as well after her body is infected by alien particles. She teams up with the prestigious Deep Eyes military squadron, led by her old friend Grey Edwards. But as Aki, her mentor Dr. Sid, and Grey work toward a peaceful end, the scheming General Hein devises a plot to eradicate the aliens in one swift, destructive blow...even if it destroys the Earth right along with them.
Written by H2F
During preproduction, the script went through 50 incarnations. In one such form there was a small child named Meg, who had a much larger part in the overall story. In the final version of the film the fifth spirit was drawn from a terminally ill child. This is the only reference to Meg left in the final version. Other characters that didn't make the final cut include a boy named Daniel and a fifth member of the Deep Eyes Squad called Robert.
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Goofs
Continuity:
After Aki removes the phantom particles from Gray, she picks up a canister that's hovering in the air, when she originally placed it on the table further away.
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Quotes
Ryan:
PLEASE tell me we're risking our lives for that little plant. Jane Proudfoot:
I wouldn't even call it a plant; I'd call it a weed. Neil:
I wouldn't even call it a weed. See more »
"Spirit Dreams Inside"
Written by Hyde (as hyde) English Translation by Lynne Hobday Performed by L'Arc-en-Ciel (as L'Arc'en'Ciel) Produced and Arranged by L'Arc-en-Ciel (as L'Arc'en'Ciel) and Hajime Okano Courtesy of Ki/oon Records, a Group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
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