Armed with stark computer generated animation and lush settings that mix beautiful steam punk motifs with set pieces seemingly ripped from "City of Lost Children," the trek of Rosa through this barren wasteland is engrossing. Especially once we realize she's being tracked, then all bets are off. The motion among the character models is fluid and seamless with incredible choreography that involve one on one combat, two on one combat, and a gunfight that is absolutely rousing to witness. While the entire film doesn't give much in the way of narrative, one of its true caveats, the surprise twist in the climax more than makes up for its short comings. I don't know how they can take a one and done short film and turn it in to a ninety minute science fiction flick, but for what it is, "Rosa" is a pleasing and incredibly beautiful science fiction prologue that will assuredly please fans looking for a fix of the genre.

The story is lacking and the details of the narrative are cryptic, but that doesn't bring down what is an ultimately beautiful and awe-inspiring independent animated production filled with talent and pure skill. I hope we can see more of "Rosa" in the future and get a better idea of this world around her.