Paprika
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Movie Reviews of Paprika
Movie Review: Paprika Grabs You Within Minutes and Doesn't Let Go.
Summary: 5 Stars
The beauty of Satoshi Kon's movies is that it's a waste of time trying to play chess with the story and attempt to beat it to the end. Clever twists are there, but aren't the reward of careful viewership. Instead he celebrates the process of unpredictiablity over the product, which is good news if you're willing to just let go and be lead by the nose through his stories. Transitions from image to reality are usually subtle in his films. With Paprika, he goes all out and dunks you into a dream world one minute and yanks you out the minute after. It's the best whiplash you'll ever have. And like so many of his films, Paprika is one that stays with you long after the movie is over.Movie Review: a work of genius
Summary: 5 Stars
I was going to get this film in time, but the death of Kon just hurried my purchasing it. There is nothing I can say that will get you ready for the experience that is Paprika. Like most Japanese anime, it treats the viewer as an educated partisipant. you will get involved with the story and characters, though at different levels. I think Roger Corman was right " If Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney got together...." this would certainly be the end product. The story is simple, but thats not what will keep you glued to watching this anime. The graphical story is what will hook you.
whatever you do, watch it a couple of times, just to get all that it has to offer.
Movie Review: New appreciation for anime's possibilities
Summary: 5 Stars
Most engaging, thought provoking animated film I've ever seen. What is a director? A meglomaniac who subjects his audience to his private dreams projected large on the screen? You will find yourself asking this and many more profound questions related to art, psychology, and entertainment after watching this.
What a soundtrack. If you can watch this on an HDTV with a surround sound system, it will be a film experience to rave about.
Also included: A great short documetary about the author of the novel and the director of the film working together. PAPRIKA transcends all concepts I had of anime. Final note, the English dubbing is superb.
Movie Review: A wonderful, exotic, and captivating movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was recommended this movie by friend. I had seen Satoshi Kon's film Perfect Blue and knew that his works were often deep, surreal, and sometimes disturbing.
Paprika took me by surprise. While the film has a deep, and sometimes dark, story is well balanced it with an equal measure of fun and whimsical images. The film has a great score and appealing characters.
I will have to stop here so I do not give the plot away. I can wholeheartedly recommend this film if you are a fan of Satoshi Kon's work or if you are interested in movies that have a unique feel.
Movie Review: Mindbending!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this film in Manhattan. I wasn't really there to see it, I just picked it at random. It's the sort of film that shows you just how far ahead in the animation business the Japanese really are, especially compared to us Americans. The film is strongly character driven, which is important because many of it's scenes use dream sequences, and dream logic depends strongly on the characters involved in it. It's deep, involving, and has quite a few unexpected twists before the end. I recommend this film to everyone.