Review of Paprika (2006) by Yami A — 13 Dec 2009

If Michel Gondry directed Ghost in the Shell. Incredibly bizarre and deeply weird, this film has the most beautiful animation I have ever seen.

This review of Paprika (2006) was written by Yami A on 13 Dec 2009.

Paprika has generally received very positive reviews.

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