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›Paprika: a very crazy movie, but very interesting [ENG/ESP]@ibet147d
Hello everyone, I'm very happy to be back here. It's been ages since I last wrote, and I'm really excited to be back with a new review, this time about one of the strangest films I've ever seen. You see, I saw this anime film on the upcoming schedule at my local cinema, and it really piqued my curiosity. It turns out it's by the same director as Perfect Blue, a film I really liked, so I decided to go and see it.
Hola a todos, estoy muy feliz de volver por aquí, hace siglos que no lo hacia y realmente contenta de pasarme de nuevo con una nueva reseña esta vez sobre una de las películas mas raras que he visto. Verán, vi la cartelera de mi cine mas cercano esta película de anime que volverán a estrenar y me dio mucha curiosidad y resulta que es del mismo director de Perfect Blue, una película que me gusto muchísimo así que decidí ver esta.
Paprika (2006) is a film directed by Satoshi Kon based on the novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui. The plot revolves around Atsuko Chiba, a psychiatrist who, together with a group of researchers, developed a revolutionary device to navigate through dreams and thus improve the analysis, detection, and solution of psychological problems. Several devices were stolen, which had not been equipped with security restrictions, allowing users to enter the dreams of people connected to the machine from anywhere.
Paprika (2006), es una película dirigida por Satoshi Kon basada en la novela de Yasutaka Tsutsui. La trama trata sobre Atsuko Chiba una psiquiatra quien junto a un grupo de investigadores, desarrollaron un dispositivo revolucionario para navegar a través de los sueños y así mejorar el análisis, detección y solución de los problemas psicológicos. Varios dispositivos fueron robados, los cuales no se le habían añadido las restricciones de seguridad, provocando que el usuario pudiera meterse en los sueños de las personas conectadas a la maquina desde cualquier lugar.
What can I say? First of all, it's a beautifully animated film, and from the very beginning, you know what you're in for: a crazy movie where you don't know what's real and what's fiction (or rather, a dream), but at the climax, everything gets even crazier and more frantic. I don't want to lie to you, at first I didn't understand anything (and in the end I still didn't), but it's one of those films that, even if you don't understand much, keeps you hooked, wanting to see what happens next. This is definitely not a film for resting your brain. I was really surprised when they revealed who was actually behind the theft of the devices because it was a character I didn't expect, at least I didn't expect it, so I was surprised. I really recommend giving this movie a chance. It's very, very interesting. I hope you liked today's post. For now, I'll say goodbye. Thank you very much for reading, and hopefully we'll see each other again very soon ❤️
¿Que les puedo decir? Primero es que es una película bellamente animada y desde el principio ya sabes a lo que te vas a enfrentar, una película muy loca desde el inicio donde ya no se sabe que es realidad o que es ficción (o mejor dicho, un sueño), pero en el clímax es todo mucho mas loco y mas atropellado. No les quiero mentir, al principio no entendía nada (y al final tampoco), pero es de esos filmes que aunque no estes entendiendo mucho, te mantiene atrapado queriendo ser testigo de que pasará luego, definitivamente esta no es una película para dejar el cerebro quieto, realmente me sorprendió cuando mostraron quien estaba en realidad detrás del robo de los dispositivos porque era un personaje que no se esperaba, al menos yo no lo esperaba así que me sorprendió. Realmente recomiendo que le den una oportunidad a esta película es muy muy interesante. Espero que les haya gustado el post de hoy, yo por ahora me despido muchas gracias por leerme y, con suerte, nos veremos muy pronto ❤️
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›Anime Review ~ Paprika - A journey of a mind lost between dreams and reality@psyberkid242d
Hello Everyone, I hope you are all well. Today I bring you a really interesting anime film called Paprika. This film explores the boundaries between dreams and reality, showing how fantasy, science and human emotions can merge in both beautiful and terrifying ways. I want to tell you about this masterpiece that challenges the way we see the world inside our minds.
Story SummaryThe story is about a future world where technology has advanced so much. Where people can now enter the dreams of others. Scientists have created a special device called DC Mini. Using this device, psychologists or therapists try to enter the dreams of patients and try to understand their mental problems. The main character, Dr. Atsuko Chiba, is a cold-hearted intelligent researcher. But when she enters the world of dreams, she takes on a different form: Paprika. A lively mischievous independent girl. She enters the dreams of patients and helps them understand the darkness in their minds.
Everything was going well, but suddenly one day, DC Mini was stolen. And from here the horror begins. Now the boundaries between reality and dreams begin to blur. People's dream scenes begin to appear in the real world, some are sleepwalking, some are flying, some are trapped in a huge toy world. Chiba and his team try to catch the thief, but the situation gradually gets out of control. People do not understand whether they are awake or dreaming. And in the midst of this chaos, Paprika realizes that not only the machine but also the inner desire and fear of people are the real cause of this destruction.
In the end, Chiba unites his two sides, the rational mind of reality and the free spirit of dreams, to fight against this terrible dream world. He learns that he must also accept his inner free spirit, only then can the balance of life be maintained. This movie is not just a science fiction but a journey into the deep world of the human mind. This story, swinging between reality and fantasy, teaches us that sometimes dreams show us the truth.
My ReviewPaprika is not just an anime, it is an experience. The transition between dreams and reality is so smooth in Paprika that sometimes you don't realize when one ends and the other begins. Dr. Chiba and his dream persona Paprika represent two sides of human nature: reason and freedom, logic and emotion. Their contrast makes the movie even more interesting, especially as Chiba learns to embrace the side of himself that he hides from the world.
The animation is breathtaking. Every frame seems alive with color and movement, perfectly capturing the real nature of dreams. The music composed by Susumu Hirasawa is unique and hypnotic, adding an almost spiritual feel to the film. What I liked most is that Paprika doesn't give you all the answers. It makes you think about how technology affects our minds, how dreams reflect our desires, and how thin the line between fantasy and madness really is.
This is a movie that invites you to dream, think, and question what is real. Hope you will definitely like it.
Thanks you so much for reading. See you next :)
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›Anime Review: Paprika (2006)~ directed by Satoshi Kon.@seunruth383d
It started with a simple question: What if you could walk through someone’s dreams? Not just watching—but truly being there, seeing the colors, hearing the whispers, feeling their fears.
Paprika is based in a not so distant future whereby a group of scientists have developed a machine known as the DC Mini. This is a mini machine through which individuals can enter and record dreams. Imagine it as a dream-sharing technology, crazy, huh?
However, in this case, there is a twist: the device is stolen. And once it does, the dreams of people begin to blend into reality. The world loses its stability. Human beings become insane. The dreams seep into real life and nothing is the way it appears.
The central figure is a calm and collected scientist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba. But in the dream world Paprika is a free spirited, fiery and mysterious woman who drifts in the dream world like a dancer. Chiba and Paprika (the same soul, different sides of) have to solve a mystery together, who took the device, and how to make the world sane again.
It is not a normal movie to watch Paprika. It is like a fall into a dream of another person but you do not know whose dream it is and how much time is left.
What first struck me was the visuals, bright, chaotic, swirling. There is a procession of toy dollies, marching bands, frog tooting trumpets, vending machines, porcelain statuettes--all dancing down the streets like a fire carnival. It’s absurd. It’s beautiful. And strangely, it seems to be logical at the time. That is what dreams are all about, right? They are reasonable until you get up.
Then there was music. Oh, the music! It was strange and humorous, such as a lullaby, in another world. It accompanied me in every scene as a shadow and the dream world was more real than the real life experience.
At one time during the viewing, I wondered: Is this still the dream? Or is this real life now?
That is what the film tinkers with our minds on how easy it is to confuse the two worlds. In Paprika, individuals forget what world they live in. And honestly? I sometimes feel the same in real life. Have we not all had days when we felt that we had been dreaming--or nightmare?
This film made me wake up to the fact that our minds are strong and we should not allow them to control us.
Dr. Chiba is rational, solemn. Paprika is crazy, emotional, fearless. but they are one and the same.
That struck me like a bolt. After all, do we all have our own Paprika? The other version of ourselves? The one who wishes to laugh more, cry more, dream more?
This film reminded me of the fact about who I am when I am myself-as opposed to who I am when others watch me.
In case you are a person who prefers honest answers and simple tales, Paprika will most likely annoy you.
However, when you adore to wonder, when you adore stories that rattle your brain like a snow globe and see the world in a different way then this anime is a present to you.
It is not only a movie. It is an experience. One which opens your eyes and your heart to the weird and wonderful world of your own imagination.
And perhaps, just perhaps, there will be a day when in a dream you will encounter your very own Paprika.
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›Paprika 「パプリカ」 (2006)@onlyjob509d
Intentionally confusing psychedelic film about sharing dreams (while sleeping), visiting dreams of others, confusing dreams with reality, and even blending reality with dreams. Stylish animation and surrealism, for those who appreciate it. (I was bored.)
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›Paprika --- made me trippy! XD@tegoshei518d
I ticked another Satoshi Kon movie from my list. I have watched two out of the four popular movies he has directed. They were "Perfect Blue" and "Millenial Actress". There are two more movies left on my list, Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika... and I chose the latter!
Photos are screenshots from the movie...
What is PAPRIKA about, you may ask... well, it's quite complicated to describe, but let me start by introducing a device called DC Mini.
DC Mini is a device developed by the main characters Atsuko Chiba and Kosaku Tokita. These two believe that the world of dreams can be a useful entryway to people's psyche as it shows people's desires, repressed thoughts, and memories. And the device they both worked on was made in order to delve deeper into their patients' minds and cure their psychological disorders in the process.
However, despite the positive potential of the device, it could also be threatening. Diving into someone's mind is a huge responsibility and if the device is used in the wrong way, it could be a form of psychological terrorism that causes mental breakdowns.
Their fear was ignited when the device was stolen. People around them started acting strange... harming themselves or acting as if they were in an entirely different world.
Because of this, they had to act fast! They had to search both reality and dream world for the mental terrorist!
Here's the trailer for the said animated film.
[VIDEO SOURCE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUqozzyW2k) First things first... the movie made me trippy! hahaha
It's not necessarily because of the story, but the animation style. The transitions were so colorful and bouncy. It's like I was warped to many places more than a dozen times. I'm not complaining though because it made the experience and the story much better.
Story-wise, this is definitely my cup of tea. It reminded me of those months when I worked as a student nurse at the psychiatric ward in one of the government hospitals in my area. It was an unforgettable experience for me. I've met various types of patients and talked with them. There were times when they spoke realistically, then they'd start talking about otherworldly things that they see and hear.
This animated film also reminded me of Inception, a Christopher Nolan film. I also enjoyed watching that one... the dream within a dream concept is so attractive for me. I've experienced it in the past... times when I'm conscious that I'm dreaming and try to wake myself up, but I struggled. (Good thing I was able to wake up! lol)
Maybe because I'm interested in people's mental and behavioral health that movies like this easily get my attention. Although they're fictional, there will always be a reference in the truth and in reality.
It's crazy how reality merged with the dream world. It's something I think about at times when my brain suddenly asks "what ifs" and the like. Our brain indeed is fascinating!
All in all, it was an amazing film. The characters were distinct and faced their own trauma and worries... the animation was trippy in the best way possible and the art style was stunning. It may be difficult to understand due to some jargon or concepts especially when you're not into psychology and/or psychiatry, but I'd still say it's a must-watch.
I have my own interpretations of the characters' situation... but it may be different from another's point of view. I guess that's what's fun about movies and stories, right? Anyway, if you're interested based on the summary and reaction I've written, then give it a shot! ^^
Thanks for dropping by... and I'll see you in the next one! (^^,)/›Paprika: The Surrealist Dream Journey, & the Definition of a Masterpiece@chris-chris92526d
One morning you wake up, you go to work. You have to spend more than 2 hours every day, during 6 days a week to get from home to work and vice versa... One night, no longer in the morning, after having had to endure the above, you get home and you don't quite know how but there she is, you are caught by her visual art; surprisingly, in spite of what you have done with your day and your tiredness, you are face to face... You and Paprika, the film begins, the beginning of an experience that (you don't know yet) is about to mark your life?And so, with those words begins my story/review about Paprika: an absolute work of art. I, a woman, a freak of anime and American comics for as long as I can remember, must say that it is a pleasure not to lose the ability to be amazed. In art, I was never too fond of Dalí, nor of his surrealism... Leonore Carrington was always my favourite, I loved her vision of dreams. Jung and Freud, pupil masters, both pillars of psychoanalysis, have left a deep and dense mark on later generations.
This is how this Japanese anime film was born. It was, in the first instance, a literary work by Yasutaka Tsutsui. A man born in Japan during the Second World War, whose creativity and intellect were driven mad by the influence of jazz, surrealism and psychoanalysis. All these elements are present in this powerful film. I will only be brief in the argument. Those of you who read me before, will know, that I am of the ‘school’ of not revealing plots or giving spoilers....A tech company develops a device that can interact with everyone's minds. Either at will (someone invites you to do so) or not. From there, the story unfolds. Like any story, there are arcs, character, classic plot and denouement, but it is not the what that is important in Paprika, but the how and why. These two questions you have to see for yourself, I will never reveal them to you.... It's not fair to anyone, especially not to the film itself. Which is simply stunning and fantastic.Once you watch the first 5 minutes of this ridiculously impressive film, I can tell you that your mind will be hijacked by the visual impact of its images, colours, cinematic shots, effects, animation details, and so on and so forth.... It is, without a doubt, one of the hidden treasures behind Netflix. And one of the many successes of this platform in terms of choosing anime for its catalogue. A bet that has set them apart from the rest. Finally, Paprika is a sensorial and introspective journey. In other words, a singular experience. I doubt that there are two opinions about this film... Sceptical? See for yourself.
›Let's Take A Look At Paprika@youloseagain633d
Evening all I've been away from posting for a bit due to illness but I'm on the mend so here's to hoping I can come back more often in the future!
Today we are looking at the beauty that is Paprika. I originally watched this back in late 2007 and it has stayed with me till this day. So last night I was having a better day and feeling a bit more alive. So as I was browsing for something to do, I came across Paprika on a streaming service I use. The soundtrack for Paprika is a regular on my playlists so I thought I'd have another watch and oh boy did I enjoy it just as much as all them years ago when I watched it for the first time!
Year of release: 2006 Studio: Madhouse Genre: Avant Garde, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Psychological Film run time: 90 Minutes Age rating: R My rating: 9.1 out of 10
Onto the story now. Paprika starts with the world of dreams and how they can be a window into the mind of the dreamer. Being able to show the dreamers aspirations in life, their deepest desires and even repressed memories is something amazing but also dangerous. A genius lab tech, Kosaku Tokita and his colleague Atsuko Chiba have been working on a device known as the 'DC Mini'. A device that will enable the user to delve into the dreams of other's. Their hope is to use the DC Mini to explore the deepest reaches of their patients minds with the aim of helping them overcome issues in the lives such as psychological disorders.
As you may have guessed, such a device brings a ton of responsibility to the user, as it is allowing them access to their patients deep and dark corners of their minds. Used in the wrong way, the DC Mini would be capable of out right forms of abuse. Psychological terrorism being the form of abuse would have the potential to cause severe issues within people, from mental breakdowns to full loss of their minds!
The DC Mini is stolen and it is up to Kosaku Tokita and Atsuko Chiba, along with the help of a patient, Officer Konakawa, to find the culprit and stop the terrorist from continuing to use the device.
Now normally I would give a bit more info, but if I do it really does ruin the story and it's a great but disturbing story that makes you go what the fug at times.
The artwork is brilliant, parts are so bright and vibrant that I actually forgot that the story is a bit grim and thoroughly enjoyed the visuals more than I probably should have. The song Parade by Susumu Hirasawa plays in a great part of the film and the visuals are utterly mad but brilliant at the same time. Here's a clip that shows exactly what I mean, it's bonkers!
Now let's focus on the musical side of the film. It is a work of art, pure brilliance that has stuck with me since I first saw it. Susumu Hirasawa is an amazing artist, and how he weaves his magic is stunning to watch. I recommend you to check him out if you already haven't. The films kicks off with the track Mediational Field by Susumu Hirasawa. Just from the first few seconds I was hooked and remember getting comfy on the sofa to watch a great movie that I knew would leave a lasting impression just from the beginning of the movie!
I can't recommend Paprika enough, but it definitely isn't for kids, some of the subjects within the film are not kid friendly and may even disturb some young viewers. Heck I reckon some adults would be just as disturbed by some of the scenes, it really is a great film though and deserves all the awards it won.
Produced by the legend that was Satoshi Kon, the producer behind many perfections such as Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent. If you have seen them be prepared for a similar style and you know what you are in for.
Let me know what you think and If you haven't seen Paprika, what are you waiting for?
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›Exploring Dreams and Reality | Paprika Review [En/Es]@adalathu1047d
Hello, #HiveCon friends. Today I bring you the review of one of the best Japanese animated films I've ever had the chance to see. It is Paprika, this anime directed by Satoshi Kon, was released in 2006 and belongs to the genre of science fiction and psychological thriller. It explores the confines of the mind and the interplay between dreams and reality in a rather special way, and although it may seem similar to Christopher Nolan's Inception, it differs from it in its much more abstract and emotional approach.
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The film is set in a kind of near future, where there is an experimental device called a "DC Mini", which allows therapists to enter the dreams of their patients in order to help them understand and overcome problems and traumas. However, several "DC Minis" are stolen and used by terrorists to bring the chaotic world of dreams into reality. Our protagonist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba, who uses an alternate identity known as Paprika, must enter the dangerous dream world to stop the merging of reality and dreams.
The plot of Paprika is a fantastic combination of science fiction and psychology. The concept of entering people's dreams as therapy, and helping them work through the chaos of those dreams in order to overcome their problems and traumas, is an approach that I find quite interesting. The development of the plot is like a puzzle that is slowly pieced together, but at the same time mutates over the course of the film. And every dream has clues and events that end up interconnecting in a surprising way to give the story a perfect and completely satisfying ending.
Each character in the film has a unique psychological dimension, and their journeys between the worlds of dreams and reality significantly affect their minds. My favourite character, of course, was Atsuko, I loved the duality that exists between the serious scientist of everyday life and the brave and curious Paprika of dreams, I think that duality represents the reality of many people, yet few dare to let themselves be carried away by their own inner Paprika. Another character that managed to captivate my attention was Detective Toshimi Konakawa, a patient of Paprika, who is affected by the attack on the dream world and must confront his own inner traumas to help Paprika and prevent the triumph of the terrorists.
The design used by Satoshi Kon throughout the film is truly spectacular and striking. He uses a myriad of striking visual elements to depict the complexity of dreams and the transition between the two worlds. Through certain details it announces that the line between the two worlds is beginning to blur, alerting the characters to the short time they have left to try to save reality. Undoubtedly dreams are the element to highlight in Paprika, these are full of surreal images that are beautiful and disconcerting at the same time.
One of the central themes of Paprika is the exploration of the human mind, the film questions the nature of reality and how our perceptions can be influenced by our dreams and subconscious desires. It also invites us to reflect on the need to accept all aspects of oneself, even those that may seem irrational, disconcerting and repulsive. But this does not mean that Paprika is a boring film; on the contrary, it has a pace that can be a little crazy, especially during the dream and chase sequences. This fast pace evokes the feeling of being immersed in a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, just as dreams are.
Paprika is a truly amazing cinematic experience. The combination of an intriguing plot, stunning visual design and a narrative that includes elements of science fiction, psychology and philosophy create something simply brilliant, all of which have made it a true classic of cinema and animation. It's an experience that stirs deep emotions and a sense of wonder that lingers long after the end credits roll. It is definitely a must-see film whether you like Japanese animation or not, as it goes beyond anything you normally see in anime series.
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Hola, amigos otakus de #HiveCon. El día de hoy les traigo la reseña de una de las mejores películas de animación japonesa que he tenido la oportunidad de ver. Se trata de Paprika, este anime dirigido por Satoshi Kon, fue lanzado en 2006 y pertenece al género de ciencia ficción y thriller psicológico. En ella se exploran los confines de la mente y la interacción entre los sueños y la realidad de una forma bastante especial, que aunque pueda parecer similar a la producción Inception de Christopher Nolan, se diferencia de esta por su enfoque mucho más abstracto y emocional-
La película se desarrolla en una especie de futuro cercano, donde existe un dispositivo experimental llamado "DC Mini", el cual permite a los terapeutas entrar en los sueños de sus pacientes con el fin de ayudarlos a comprender y a superar problemas y traumas. Sin embargo, varios "DC Minis" son robados y utilizados por unos terroristas para llevar el mundo caótico de los sueños a la realidad. Nuestra protagonista, la Dra. Atsuko Chiba, quien usa una identidad alterna conocida como Paprika, deberá adentrarse en el peligroso mundo onírico para detener la fusión de la realidad y los sueños.
La trama de Paprika es una combinación fantástica entre ciencia ficción y psicología. El concepto de entrar en los sueños de las personas como terapia, y ayudarlos trabajar con el caos de esos sueños con la finalidad de superar sus problemas y traumas, es un enfoque que me parece bastante interesante. El desarrollo de la trama es como un rompecabezas que se va armando poco a poco, pero que a la vez va mutando a lo largo de la película. Y es que cada en sueño hay pistas y eventos que terminan interconectándose de forma sorprendente para darle un final perfecto y completamente satisfactorio a la historia.
Cada personaje dentro de la película tiene una dimensión psicológica única, y sus viajes entre los mundos de los sueños y la realidad afectan significativamente sus mentes. Mi personaje favorito, desde luego que fue Atsuko, me encantó la dualidad que existe entre la científica seria de la vida diaria y la valiente y curiosa Paprika de los sueños, creo que esa dualidad representa la realidad de muchas personas, sin embargo, pocas se atreven a dejarse llevar por su propia Paprika interna. Otro personaje que logró cautivar mi atención fue el Detective Toshimi Konakawa, un paciente de Paprika, el cual se ve afectado por el ataque al mundo de los sueños y debe afrontar sus propios traumas internos para ayudar a Paprika e impedir el triunfo de los terroristas.
El diseño usado por Satoshi Kon durante toda la película es verdaderamente espectacular e impactante. Utiliza un sinnúmero de elementos visuales sumamente llamativos para representar la complejidad de los sueños y la transición entre ambos mundos. Mediante ciertos detalles nos anuncia que la línea entre ambos mundos se comienza a desdibujar, poniendo en alerta a los personajes sobre el corto tiempo que les queda para intentar salvar la realidad. Sin duda alguna los sueños son el elemento a destacar en Paprika, estos están llenos de imágenes surrealistas que son hermosas y desconcertantes al mismo tempo.
Uno de los temas centrales de Paprika es la exploración de la mente humana, la película cuestiona la naturaleza de la realidad y cómo nuestras percepciones pueden ser influenciadas por nuestros sueños y deseos subconscientes. También nos invita a reflexionar sobre la necesidad de aceptar todos los aspectos de uno mismo, incluso aquellos que pueden parecer irracionales, desconcertantes y que nos generan rechazo. Pero esto no significa que Paprika sea una película aburrida, al contrario, posee un ritmo que puede ser algo alocado, especialmente durante las secuencias de sueños y persecuciones. Este ritmo acelerado evoca la sensación de estar inmerso en un torbellino de emociones y experiencias, tal como lo son los sueños.
Paprika es una experiencia cinematográfica verdaderamente asombrosa. La combinación de una trama intrigante, un diseño visual impresionante y una narrativa que incluye elementos de ciencia ficción, psicología y filosofía crean algo simplemente genial, todo esto la ha convertido en un verdadero clásico del cine y de la animación. Es una experiencia que despierta emociones profundas y un sentido de admiración que perdura mucho después de los créditos finales. Definitivamente, es una película que deben ver les guste o no la animación japonesa, ya que va más allá de todo lo que normalmente se ve en las series de anime.
### Thank you very much for reading me, see you in comments.
Muchas gracias por leerme, nos vemos en comentarios.
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›Paprika - The animation movie that inspired Nolan for Inception@aurzeq1563d
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Dr. Shima's Psychiatric Center will soon employ ground-breaking equipment that will allow the institute's psychotherapists, supervised by Dr. Atsuko Chiba, to observe patients' dreams on a monitor. Tokita, a brilliant but psychologically immature scientist (as indicated by his terrible obesity, from which he can't seem to break free), invents an even more advanced technology, the DC Mini, that allows psychiatrists and patients to share dreams. Shima, while waiting for the authorities to approve the use of the DC Mini, authorizes Atsuko to use the machine in secret, posing as the alias Paprika to clients. Shima's old buddy, Police Detective Konakawa, who is plagued by a reoccurring nightmare, also seeks "Paprika's" assistance. Three copies of the DC Mini are stolen one day, and because Tokita failed to include a protection system, the thief is free to enter other people's dreams and manipulate them for his own ends. Furthermore, the DC Mini has undesirable side effects, as everyone who uses it runs the risk of confusing reality with a dream, even if they are not sleeping. Doctor Shima's head is filled with a dream of a mad parade composed of the most diverse objects while he is awake, and in a delusion of omnipotence, he throws himself from the balcony, risking death. The nightmares eventually manifest in the "real" world, driving people insane and causing the city to be destroyed. Using the DC Mini, even Atsuko/Paprika is unable to restore order to the dream world. Konakawa, on the other hand, has resumed his dreams...
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* An open dedica to cinema: Paprika becomes the definitive reflection of his author (Satoshi Kon) on his admiration for the Seventh Art from a strictly conceptual standpoint. It's not just a confession of love for cinema; it's also, and perhaps most importantly, a comment on the power of images. Because, according to Kon, cinema is the artist's willful portrayal of reality. To put it another way, cinema is like a dream. Even more so today, when social and Internet dynamics force a new, unprecedented role for the image, which overrides reality. The image is at the center of everything on Instagram and Tik Tok; it is absolute. However, that image is not reality; it takes on a different meaning depending on the author's filter. In movies and animation, the same phenomenon happens, but on a less direct and more intricate level, because there is a narrative structure, character depth, and a relationship with the audience that relies on the suspension of disbelief.
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- Paprika is a visual delight. Seeing is believing; a few simple screenshots would suffice to demonstrate the film's outstanding quality. The realistic design and attention to detail generate a number of settings in which the viewer is taken aback by pleasant surprises whether gazing at a room, an amusement park, traffic, a laboratory, or food. The varied surroundings, outfits, shadows, artificial lights, and the skin of the people are all made "real" by the bright and vibrant colors. Everything is always in "motion," nothing is static, which is bothersome since it is "unreal," but everything is never still in reality. The varied characters' expressions are always honest, never too weighted, as the best biases about animation (especially those about Japanese animation) may suggest. The animation is outstanding, smooth, and free of those annoying "jerks" found in far too many animation products; everything has its natural "movement," and everything has its natural and logical growth, depending on the situation, avoiding the outcome that opposite items have identical "movements."
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- Psycological characterization: We dig inside the minds of the characters in "Paprika," as they are the ones who move the threads of this elaborate drama. There's a cop who can't sleep at night because of an unresolved murder case, but perhaps there's a hidden sense of guilt there. A young psychiatrist has voluntarily shut down her own emotions, unable to express genuine feelings. There is a genius who is like a kid stuck in an adult body, awkward and gluttonous. And there are a few more. The real protagonists of the film will be self-acceptance, peace with oneself, and the human being's most hidden and often mysterious desires. We are never who we appear to be in the sight of others, even ourselves. Exploring the fascinating world of dreams can truly unlock a door to the human psyche that has never been opened before; all you need is the appropriate key. Individual behavior, mental diseases, psychological breakdowns, and everything else that is still undefinable because it is misinterpreted and hence classified as different and incorrect is yet very young science. Fascinating, yet far from the truth, regarding what lurks in our heads, which remains as enigmatic as a complex lost dream.
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For me, it is really difficult to find some defects in this movie, since I really loved it. The only thing that I can think of (and that for me it isn't at all a negative thing, but maybe for others can be): Paprika is a challenging movie. It is not difficult to comprehend because, in the end, the core story is simple: someone dominates dreams and wishes to "dominate" the world through them. However, it is tough to follow since it never ever gives you a chance to breathe. It's a film full of details, so rich in them that you can't help but wonder how much effort and commitment went into making it. The carnival parade's dream, that personal dream that rises up and collectively includes all other people's dreams, is visually something never seen before in animation, an astounding caravanserai with more stuff in it than many other animations put together. #Conclusion
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9.5/10.0
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The influence that Matrix had with Ghost in the Shell is clear but I would dare to say that this is even more evident with Inception and Paprika because there are elements that were simply almost cloned from this anime, for example the fight in the hall or the elevator. that takes us to different stages of sleep.
Paprika is one of the most complex and bizarre animated films that I have seen but at the same time entertaining. It offers us a dream world full of madness where if we miss any detail we will probably have to return a few minutes of film to understand what is happening since the jumps between the real and the dream are abrupt.
Es clara la influencia que tuvo Matrix con Ghost in the Shell pero me atrevería a decir que esto es más evidente aun con Inception y Paprika debido a que hay elementos que simplemente fueron casi clonados de este anime, por ejemplo la pelea del pasillo o el elevador que nos lleva a diferentes etapas de sueño.
Paprika es uno de las películas animadas más complejas y bizarras que he visto pero a la par que entretenida. Nos ofrece un mundo onírico lleno de locura en donde si nos perdemos de algún detalle probablemente tendremos que devolver algunos minutos de película para poder entender lo que está sucediendo ya que los saltos entre lo real y lo onírico son abruptos.
The film has a plot similar to that of Inception but with obvious differences. In this case we are introduced to Atsuko Chiba, a psychiatrist who uses an experimental machine called mini DC with which she can enter people's dreams, thus repairing any mental trauma more effectively.
The problem lies in the theft of three of these devices and from that moment begins a wave of dream terrorism. Atsuko for his part has an alter ego in his dreams called Paprika who tries to reveal who was the thief of these devices, entering the dreams of other characters in the play.
La película tiene un argumento parecido al de Inception pero con evidentes diferencias. En este caso se nos presenta a Atsuko Chiba, una psiquiatra que usa una maquina experimental llamada mini DC con la cual ella puede introducirse en los sueños de las personas reparando de esta manera cualquier trauma mental de manera más eficaz.
El problema radica en el robo de tres de estos dispositivos y desde ese momento empieza una ola de terrorismo onírico. Atsuko por su parte tiene un alter ego en sus sueños llamado Paprika que intenta desvelar quien fue el ladrón de estos dispositivos, introduciéndose en los sueños de otros personajes de la obra.
Something very important about this animation is how the dream part is made and it is somewhat inexplicable. There is an overflow of the imagination and a complete dissociation from reality at that moment where we can be absorbed, without words and without clearly understanding what is happening, this is presented like this because, ironically, dreams are shown to us with a quite real quality.
Many times we dream of unfinished things, scraps of images and short sequences, at other times we can dream of something more complete like a cinematographic work where we are the protagonists. In the case of Paprika, it focuses on presenting us leaps between reality and dream and sometimes it is difficult to follow these steps because they are done without mercy towards the viewer.
The film despite its complexity hooks due to the mystery to be solved, Who is the thief of the devices? Then the question would be For what reason did I steal the devices? In this way we are presented with El Presidente, who is a megalomaniac character who wants to have control of all the dreams of humanity.
Algo muy importante de esta animación es como se elabora la parte onírica y es de cierta manera inexplicable. Hay un desbordamiento de la imaginación y una completa disociación de la realidad en ese momento en donde podremos quedar absortos, sin palabras y sin entender claramente lo que está sucediendo, esto se presenta así porque de manera irónica se nos muestran sueños con una calidad bastante real.
Muchas veces nosotros soñamos cosas inconclusas, retazos de imágenes y secuencias cortas en otras ocasiones podemos soñar algo más completo como una obra cinematográfica en donde nosotros somos los protagonistas. En el caso de Paprika se enfoca en presentarnos saltos entre la realidad y el sueño y a veces cuesta seguir estos pasos porque son hechos sin piedad hacia el espectador.
La película pese a su complejidad engancha debido al misterio por resolver, ¿Quién es el ladrón de los dispositivos? Luego la pregunta sería ¿Con que razón robo los dispositivos? De esa manera se nos presenta a El Presidente, quien es un personaje megalómano que desea tener el control de todos los sueños de la humanidad.
The animation itself is quite realistic when it should be and quite abstract in the dream world. There will be many scenes where we will find a crowd of beings formed by pieces of other beings, characters or things, as if it were a fusion. This dream world has no explanation except for certain details and winks that the director gives us to tie the dots and thus solve the complex puzzle that he proposes.
Paprika is not a fun animation but it can be entertaining. He engages with his overflowing madness that despite the fact that many times I did not perfectly understand what was happening, the visual impact caught me that coupled with the impact of the excellent soundtrack that accompanies the animation, giving it an incalculable strength. As I said before, the film requires constant attention from us so as not to miss any detail and thus be able to understand as best as possible what is presented to us.
La animación en si es bastante realista cuando debe serlo y bastante abstracta en el mundo onírico. Habrá muchas escenas en donde encontraremos una muchedumbre de seres formados por piezas de otros seres, personajes o cosas, como si de una fusión se tratase. Este mundo onírico no tiene explicación salvo por ciertos detalles y guiños que nos da el director para ir atando cabos y de esa manera resolver el complejo rompecabezas que nos propone.
Paprika no es una animación divertida pero si puede ser entretenida. Engancha con su locura desbordada que pese a que muchas veces no entendí perfectamente lo que estaba ocurriendo el impacto visual me atrapo eso aunado al impacto de la excelente banda sonora que acompaña a la animación, dándole una fuerza incalculable. Como dije anteriormente la película requiere de nosotros una atención constante para no perdernos ningún detalle y de esa manera poder entender lo mejor posible lo que se nos presenta.
For my part I think that there are many scenes that are not even a matter of being understood but are part of a dream process. Perhaps there is a symbolism that I personally have not understood.
This film directly influenced the acclaimed director Christopher Nolan to make Inception, although I do not know that he has given any statement about it, I think it is something more than evident and you will be able to notice it at the end of Paprika.
In conclusion, if you want to see something different, this psychological thriller will catch you from start to finish. Try to pay as much attention as possible when you see this animation since thanks to that you will be able to understand many winks and details that the director tries to give us. If you are a lover of science fiction, it is also a highly recommended film for you since there are scientific elements that support the argument of this animation.
Por mi parte pienso que hay muchas escenas que ni siquiera son una cuestión de ser entendidas sino son parte de un proceso onírico. Quizás haya una simbología que personalmente yo no haya entendido.
Esta película influencio directamente al aclamado director Christopher Nolan para realizar Inception, pese a que desconozco que el haya dado declaración alguna al respecto pienso que es algo mas que evidente y podrán notarlo al finalizar Paprika.
En conclusión, si deseas ver algo diferente este thriller psicológico te atrapara de principio a fin. Trata de prestar la mayor atención posible cuando veas esta animación ya que gracias a eso podrás entender muchos guiños y detalles que el director intenta darnos. Si eres amante de la ciencia ficción también es una película altamente recomendada para ti ya que hay elementos científicos que respaldan el argumento de esta animación.
About Paprika
Release Date: November 25 2006 (Japan) Director: Satoshi Kon
Year: 2006
Music: Susumu HirasawaFecha de Estreno: Noviembre 2006 (Japón) Director: Satoshi Kon
Año: 2006
Música: Susumu Hirasawa›Paprika - “... is the inside of my head this messed up?”@dedicatedguy2265d
This is another psychological thriller from the same creator of yesterday's movie, Perfect Blue. This time, the story is about the dream world. In this film, there is a new device that makes it possible to see other people's dreams. This device was created with the goal of using it as a tool for psychological therapies.
It is also possible to connect with the other person while she/he is dreaming and share the same dream. This is very similar to what we see in the movie Inception. The problems begin when this device is robbed. Since it was just a prototype there are high risks if the device is misused.
While all of this is happening, the people involved in this investigation are aware of a mysterious female figure known as Paprika who is very talented when it comes to fixing messes inside the dreams. The real identity of this character is implied early in the movie and it becomes clear by the end.
As a result of the robbery, the robber was able to invade the dreams of several people, causing serious harm to them. Besides being similar to Inception, I also noticed there was some similarity with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, because the dreams could get VERY crazy which reminded me of the scenes when Jim Carrey is kind of trapped in his crazy dreamlike memories. There is also a similarity with the Black Mirror episode called Crocodile, only that in that episode the device was able to scan memories and in Paprika it scans dreams.
I felt this movie was less serious than Perfect Blue. The topic was less dark as well as less disturbing, and the entire production was more childish. It is still a movie for adults I would say. Children could have a hard time following the complex plot. I was actually expecting to enjoy this movie more than Perfect Blue but that wasn't the case. Perfect Blue is a film with a much more serious tone. The Scifi element in Paprika was very nice though.
For people who like anime, can tolerate a few childish moments, and especially those that enjoy Scifi, then Paprika is certainly a good flick to watch. It doesn't reach the highs of other Scifi animated films like Ghost in the Shell, but it does provide an interesting plot and original sequences in the dream world.
The best
- Very interesting plot and Scifi topic.
- Good but a somewhat expected twist.
The worst
- Very childish at times.
- The movie can get very chaotic but I guess that's the nature of the topic.
More information: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4977-papurika Review: AAA In numbers: 7/10
›Paprika - A Belated Review of a Movie I Missed Out On@dlstudios2642d
Despite my love of Paranoia Agent, and general love of the themes of any of Satoshi Kon's work, for some reason his movies have never really struck a chord with me. This is all despite my view that the world of anime was better with someone like him in it because no one else created works quite like Satoshis. So while I took a long time to get around to it, I finally sat down to watch Paprika. This was in part because I really enjoyed the movie Inception, whose inspiration came from Paprika.
After viewing it, I can say this is the first of Satoshi Kon's movies that I not only appreciated for it's themes and style, but the first time I've actively enjoyed it. Paprika is a story that involves a team of researchers responsible for creating a device that allows one to enter another's dream, the goal behind it being to help treat people with mental hang-ups of some kind. The device is stolen, and they try to find out who did it to prevent whatever possible horrors could be unleashed by someone able to connect to other peoples dreams.
To describe what happens in the scenes is weird because they don't follow any kind of real world logic. It wouldn't make sense for them to given they are all taking place in dreams. There are plenty of scenes that take place in reality, but those are largely just people talking with each other. Those scenes are fantastic as they not only move the story along but give you a lot of insight into the characters in the film. You have the genius behind the device, who is accurately described as a child trapped in the body of a genius, a very straight-laced researcher, and the bubbly and quick Paprika. The movie does an amazing job at keeping every plot thread focused, the characters interactions are fantastic and believable, and it's interesting to see how the two plot lines end up converging by the shows end. There is the focus on a dream that is essentially invading other peoples dreams through this device and essentially taking away their consciousness, and a patient that Paprika is working on in order to help him get over his own hang-ups.
The story does have a tendency to feel like it's spoon feeding you the exposition though. There are quite a few times where you see characters explaining things to each other that don’t' really feel natural since they should already know these things. I get why they do it, it's not so easy to have an audience proxy in a show like this, but it does pull you out at times. There is also a twist involving the culprit that is a bit too obvious, and something I guessed within minutes of watching the movie. It's to the show's credit that the focus isn't on a 'Who did it?' type of mystery story, because if they did the movie would have fallen flat on its face.
The big draw, as it usually is with Satoshi Kon is how seamlessly he gets his ideas across. There is always a big theme to anything the guy touches, and it's something I don't really want to get into too many details on since it's best experienced for yourself. But I will say the show, in part, touches on the ramifications of both the good and bad things technology can bring. That is one of a few themes, but an interesting one at that. I like how Kon never quite gives you an answer to that question either and leaves it up to the viewer to decide.
Another thing is the shows visuals are amazing. So long as you don't mind how jumpy it can be, it really does feel like you are starting to watch a dream, and without spoiling too much there are times you do feel like dream is slipping into reality with the visual design. Even if the story was bad, which it isn't, the visuals alone are worth watching this movie for.
I'm glad I finally got to enjoy a Satoshi Kon movie. He is a director that made a mark in the industry with a myriad of titles that no one has been able to replicate the feel of. There really isn't a whole lot to complain about in this movie, and the good things about it are outstanding. Definitely give it a watch, I doubt many people will regret it. So it may be a bit belated, but R.I.P. Satoshi Kon, the industry as a little less without you.
