Paprika, while certainly not suitable for kids, manages to capture the childlike, helter-skelter chaos and curiosity of the human mind better than any other animated film.

When there’s this much spice and food for thought on one plate, how are you expected to taste anything at all?

Kon is a spectacular filmmaker, although not quite of the same warm, humanistic nature as Hayao Miyazaki.

Paprika stays in your mind as pure freedom and pure exhilaration.

PAPRIKA adds quite a dash of spice to the anime genre and offers a fun ride.

Visually fantastic, logically flawed and incredibly dull. Just like your friend’s dreams.

The mostly 2-D animation is top-notch quality, and it is a fascinating idea.

You could sit through the film two or three times to nail down the details of the story, but the film isn't interesting enough to warrant a second look.

Some have suggested that taking drugs first would enhance the experience, but really, I don't see how hallucinogens could make the movie any weirder than it is.

Just go with it, drink in the rich and innovative images, and wish that you could remember your own dreams as well as you'll remember "Paprika."