Paprika

2006

Director: Satoshi Kon

Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment

Key Elements: Concept - Visuals

Review:

In this story, based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel of the same name, a “DC Mini,” a device that enables people to enter the dreams of others, has been stolen. The main character, Doctor Chiba, teams up with Doctor Tokita, the creator of the DC Mini, to uncover the stolen device. Taking on her dream persona “Paprika,” Chiba inspects the dream world for clues. The action mounts until reality and the dream world collide.

This movie was the first thing I thought of when I saw the "Inception" trailer.  But though they share a premise, the two are very different movies.  I think Inception is better.

But Paprika is still worth watching - If only for the astounding animation.  This is eye candy - completely amazing.

Trailer:



Quotes:

• Don't you think dreams and the Internet are similar? They are both areas where the repressed conscious mind vents.

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