A experimental device allows scientists to enter a patient's dream, so they can better understand their subconscious and help cure anxiety, etc. But a villain stole it, and is using it to make people go crazy. If he isn't stopped, the device will be deemed dangerous and its future development put at risk. A bit of Paranoia Agent , a bit of Ghost in the Shell , but mostly its own thing. Movie, 90 minutes, anime original. 8/10★ - Wha... what in the world did I just watch?! Strengths: dialogue, characters. Weakness: bad science fiction. A bewildering parade of suspense and twists. The artwork captures well the psyche of the characters, whose exchanges are great to watch. It'd be perfect if only the science were better. Like many of the psychological genre, Paprika builds up tension and psychosis as time goes by, things just get crazier and crazier. Both music and art display the nonsensical maniacal euphoria, the disconnect from reality, with incredible auth...
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