Review of Paprika (2006) by Ale G — 20 Aug 2012

Visually outstanding, colorful and full of grothesque and bizarre dream secuences, this movie is a visual masterpiece.

This review of Paprika (2006) was written by Ale G on 20 Aug 2012.

Paprika has generally received very positive reviews.

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