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"Kaze, Ghost Warrior" was an interesting low-budget cgi short from the early 2000s, almost entirely produced by a single person.

Sure, the animation might be dated by modern standards, and the voice acting might be a bit uneven (Probably as a result of all the characters being voiced by the same person) but it has a very interesting premise with lots of incredible potential, which unfortunately never had the chance of being turned into the 90 minute feature film promised before the credits.

I still remember how impressed was by this the first time I watched it during the 2000s. How time flies!

I have to say, I was disappointed by Kaze: Ghost Warrior.

Visually, it was stunning and beautiful. However, the plot was practically nonexistent. I couldn't tell what was going on, or who Kaze really was. The "exposition" at the beginning didn't really help clear this up. The ending left me feeling rather unfulfilled. Nothing seemed to have been resolved, although nothing had really been introduced that NEEDED resolution.

Additionally, there seemed to be no "physics" in the film. Bodies would flop, sure, but nothing seemed to have any weight. Kaze flipped his attackers around as if they were as light as a feather, giving the fight a very unrealistic look. When he impaled one of the bandits near the end, there was no "resistance". The sword just slid on through like the bandit's flesh was water. Also, Kaze's fur did not ripple, his muscles did not flex, and his body did not brace as if he had actually impacted the bandit while impaling him. Basically it just looked like nothing had weight, which gave the film an overall unrealistic feel.

The textures, fur, and expressions, however, were exquisite.

"In a distant world's feudal past" a DVD is born of grandiose failure.

I have just finished watching the "Special Wide Screen Collector's Edition" of Kaze Ghost Warrior, and never before have I been so disappointed. Yes the animation is good and for one person it is impressive, but this entity in no way shape or form should be considered a film. Any film that puts enough money, time, and effort into the making of the DVD Cover (which is an overstatement) and neglects any sort of sound effects track is ridiculous. For example, the six sound effects in the film does not constitute sound design nor shall it deserve five credits of sound effects supervisor/editor/designer, etc. The dialogue is hyper-dramatic and trying too hard to be honorary or meaningful.

The fact that the film has three characters who have little to no vocal differentiation also condemns this "thing" into mindless oblivion. "Oh but isn't it amazing that this was all done by just one guy...?" NO, especially when the credits of the film excessively announce the conceited man behind these wispy voices. Writer: Timothy Albee, Cinematographer: Timothy Albee, Director: Timothy Albee, Post Production Supervisor: Timothy Albee, Producer: Timothy Albee, Executive Producer: Timothy Albee, Craft Services: Timothy Albee, The ultimate and most blatantly ridiculous self-importance ever displayed: Timothy Albee.

All I have come to realize from watching this film that boasts a sales price of 17.95, is that it was the most selfish display of nonsense that could ever come from Timothy Albee Animation ®. Oh and also beware that this production warns "Parents Cautioned" for martial arts violence, but oh that's odd, EVERY "fight" sequence utilized a blur technique to the extent that none of the action was visible. But be careful... I think I saw a sword or something. I will forever be scarred with the experience and the realization that the name Timothy Albee be synonymous with the phrase poorly packaged arrogance.