Not the most obscure movie, but somewhat unknown to American audiences, "Paprika" is one of the strangest anime films to ever be released in U.S. theaters. "Paprika" is about a newly developed machine that can help therapists enter their patient's dreams. This device is stolen and it is up to the creators and a mysterious woman named Paprika to get it back. Any further analysis is not needed, basically you are going to be watching a mixture of dream and reality done in a very trippy animated way. The film has been called one of the most visually breathtaking anime films since "Spirited Away" and I have to agree. Although I am no expert on anime, the images and artwork are what really shine in this film. I'll give an example of what this film has to offer in the visual department:
The artwork of the film is certainly something to marvel at, but that does not mean the film is exempt from flaws. Some of the characters are under developed, probably pushed aside due to the grand scheme of crazy images throughout. Also, it is an extremely hard film to follow at times. The bizarre images don't necessarily help out the clarity of the plot line. Although some of these aspects may leave you confused, I believe the film doesn't need to be completely understood and more so, experienced.
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