Summer Wars 4k (2009) directed by Mamoru Hosoda @ AMC Lynnhaven 18

I haven't seen this movie by Mamoru Hosoda, but he made one of my favorite anime movies of all time (Wolf Children) so this one's worth a shot.

RUNTIME: 114 minutes

SYNOPSIS (via GKIDS): Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse.

Against a backdrop of stunning countryside vistas and virtual spaces bursting with color, Summer Wars is a timeless epic that explores life in the digital age from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE).

BLURBS:
" It's a sugar rush of candy-colored images, a beautifully drawn tale of family tradition and a bracing brain tonic about the Internet's charms and vulnerabilities." - Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

"The film certainly functions as a cautionary tale about humanity’s increasing reliance on technology, but it’s also a superb example of Japanese anime, balancing science fiction fantasy with a paean to the timeless value of family life." - Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

"As 'Summer Wars' imagines it, nearly every Japanese citizen has created a cartoony alter ego on the advanced social networking site, inspired by Japan’s Mixi service. While normal life is depicted in traditional anime style, Hosoda blends hand-drawn and staggering CG visuals to give Oz a unique look." - Peter Debruge, Variety