Is there a line to be drawn where an artistic work simply should not exist? If anything comes close to crossing that line, it might just be Paprika.
Though it's made by a great studio, with good animation and flamboyant drawings, sitting through over an hour of some of the most grotesque works ever produced is at best painful.
I've taken a hard look at the reviews. The critical few maintain that the story is meaningless, that the characters are worthless, but that this is sort of redeemed thanks to the production quality and refreshing bizarrerie.
Those giving Paprika a high rating often agree they barely enjoy the movie, but feel it *deserves* a high rating due to its uniqueness, and the fact it's produced by a renown director.
I care very little for this. I care about enjoyment. Or in any way having the feeling an experience is at least worth going through. Though I didn't enjoy Perfect Blue very much, I agreed it had many qualities. Paprika has none.
This is very possibly the worst piece of animation I've ever watched. Avoid.
