Paprika'
London Premiere

Plot Outline
29 year old Dr. Atsuko Chiba is an attractive but modest Japanese research psychotherapist whose work is on the cutting edge of her field. Her alter-ego is a stunning and fearless 18 year old “dream detective,” code named PAPRIKA, who can enter into people’s dreams and synchronize with their unconscious to help uncover the source of their anxiety or neurosis.

Having developed such a form of psychotherapy with the invention of a machine, when the device is stolen by a "dream terrorist," it is up to Atsuko to track down the apparatus and save the world from total madness. After all, with great power comes great responsibility & all that ;-)

Overall Impressions:
Such a surreal film, I fell in love with it in the opening sequence. It was so vibrant, colourful, and extreme yet pleasant to watch. It made sense instantly that this would be a dream. I didn't know the plot beforehand, so I thought it did a pretty good job of getting you clued up in the first five minutes with what to expect.

The quirky team around the Doctor all have their place in keeping a parallel line of humour running throughout. As the investigation progresses, it becomes even more and more important for it to be resolved, as dreams start crossing each other and taking over reality.

A special mention to the big guy, who ate like how I used to back in the day, Bravo! The background music also was in tune with the mood of the ongoings and the artwork spectacular throughout.

One of the strangest yet best films I've seen this year!!!. (7.5 out of 10)