Review of Paprika (2006) by Miranda P — 29 Apr 2012

Interesting watch... Clearly inspired Inception.

This review of Paprika (2006) was written by Miranda P on 29 Apr 2012.

Paprika has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nfw (20) on 24 Jun 2015

There is enjoyment to be had in PAPRIKA, I'm not going to deny that fact, though I still wish it's story and characters had been a little more…

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Great movie. This movie is a drug. The sound track is mind blowing. I've put The girl in byakoya on loop for 2hrs straight and still ain't tired…

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