Great looks, shame about the plot

A lot of people must have spent a lot of time on Sky Blue, a painstakingly gorgeous piece of Korean animé. If only they'd worked harder on the story.

It's 2142 and pollution has divided the globe, with three childhood friends - Jay, Shua and Cade - caught in a battle between the privileged elite (safe and sound in an organic city called Ecoban) and downtrodden Diggers, slowly dying outside.

When the going gets tough, this lot get going on their motorcycles, weaving through storms in a valium trance.

The girl looks like a boy with breasts, the boys have pert noses and endless limbs. As a vision of beauty, it's far from inclusive. As for the tragic ending, it's so funny you'll cry.

Sky Blue
Cert: cert15