Review of Paprika
"Paprika" has quite deep symbolism and surrealism. And I like how "Paprika" concentrates in itself all of Satoshi Kon favorite images and themes: 1) Like an escape from reality into a world of illusion or dream 2) The devastating consequences of the invasion of illusion into reality and getting rid of these illusions 3) The sudden realization that the difficulties can be overcome, but turned to face them 4) Detective story filled with riddles and symbols 5) Surrealist paintings of collective and individual insanity 6) Adult man tired and lost in his past 7) Young woman who live a double life and hiding from all its second, the internal and true"I".
But I think Satoshi Kon described these all themes best right here in "Paprika" (that's his last finished work, by the way, before he is gone). In my opinion this is his best work after all.
I really liked "Paprika". Try this one even if you didn't like his "Perfect Blue", for example, like myself. I think you will not be disappointed. That's quite for sure.
Moreover there are great qualitative soundtrack, beautiful and detailed, outstanding animation.
P.S. Sorry for not very good english, it's my third learned. But I just wanted to write some about "Paprika", so I hope my small review/recommendation will help somebody.