92. Paprika (3.75/5)

So, I was amazed with Inception. Then my brother introduced me to this anime. He said that this is the Japanese version of Inception. He said that one of his friends recommended this to him-- a friend who thinks that Inception is just a rip off from this movie.

I watched it with high expectations, and indeed, it bombarded me with high levelness. This movie brought me in to realization that I am, indeed a product of mainstream media. Fine, I love the dreamy sequence and the attempt to make something refreshing and something that makes you feel with the movie, but its just to much for me. I hate it when I don't get the storyline entirely.

I still love Inception because few watches and you'll understand the intricacies of the subplots. Paprika however feels like a REAL DREAM where things are rumble jumble and you can't seem to grasp what message the movie wants to tell you. I maybe stupid, but the thing I hate about Paprika is that it wouldn't be appreciated by many. Only intellectuals will understand.

But I love the freedom... I think the concept of dreams and reality mixed together is somehow scary for me, that's all. :) The movie is still great, its just not for everyone. :) BUT I DO ADORE SATOSHI KON SO MUCH! HE IS A FREAKING GENIUS! I can't level with him! Not in a million years! I can say that I wouldn't do anything like this.... but I adore him so much, what kind of mind he has! My Golly! :)

I give this movie 3.75/5

83. Spirited Away (4.75/5)

Short review after 4 months of watching it: After seeing on people's FB profiles that they love this film, I watched it. I could have given this movie a 5, if only I am not confused about the bird. I need to rewatch some parts to finally understand that the bird is not the old woman as well.

The good thing about this movie is that it gives you the vagueness of imagination and fantasy. It is so beautiful to the point it makes us revisit our imagination process as kids.

Great animation,great colors. This movie introduced me to one of the greatest animators: Hayao Miyazaki. :)

I give this movie 4.75/5

76. Valiant (2/5)

This movie is one of the 3d animated movies I found on a DVD compilation lying at home. I have this feeling that this wouldn’t be a great one, and I was right. I am not as bias after all, because even though I love animation, this one failed me.

                As a general realization, animated movies normally talks about dreams. Valiant is indeed a movie about reaching for you dream-- it is about a pigeon who wants to be a courageous soldier, or in their world, a mail carrier during the World War II. The mythology was really amazing, the world created was really great… but then, Valiant doesn’t seem to outshine Dreamworks and Pixar animations. It is far too common and not even touching. I don’t know if I am affected with the accent of the birds, but I think not. There is something really missing. I wasn’t able to really relate to the movie, like I wasn’t touch, I didn’t feel empathic.

                This movie could pass for a great movie for children, but not for adults who had watched a couple of deep and touching movies from PIXAR and DREAMWORKS.

I give this movie 2/5

69. The Secret of Kells (3.95/5)

Great animation, great animation, great animation. Rich vivid colors, unique drawings, unique lines and shapes.

I love it visually. REALLY.

Story-wise, it is for kids. Honestly, since I am a kid at heart and I am trying to write a fantasy now for work...  this piece of masterpiece made my mind wonder...  I even thought of a fantasy character! I don't know why, but even though the movie is simple, it made my imagination working! Nice one!

About a boy who wanted to see the book that has magical powers. The boy who has the courage to oppose his ruling brother... in belief there is so much to learn, and their are other ways. Very free-spirited kid.

I give this a 3.95/5

67. 5 centimeters per second (4/5)

I am sappy and cheesy. Even though I don't remember some parts, I remember it as very dramatic. CHEESY. This movie reminds me of some anime I had watched... probably like the anime Boys Be.

I love the picturesque scenes. I love the longing of the characters, the deep love of the characters. Childhood love turned in to... deep, great love.

The story of distance.... so poetic, I love it. Although I am sure some wouldn't like this movie.

But sorry, I do.


I give this movie 4/5