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Perfect Blue

Thriller Animation

1998, Movie, 1h 22min

Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren't ready to see her go... Encouraged by her managers, Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia. As her stalker closes in, in person and online, the threat he poses is more real than even Mima knows,

Based on a book by Yoshikazu Takeuchi

Country: Japan

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Reviews

Ruben Nilsson

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I was not ready for this movie. This messed with my brain so much.  
This is a perfect example for “What is reality?”

1 year ago

Kasper Løvborg

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A mindfuck of near-unrivaled intensity with intertextual references to gialli and slashers, satire of fandom and celebrity culture and metatextual exploration of the boundaries between diegetic world, the fiction in that world and character psycho...

4 years ago

Critic Kim Newman

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...scary, funny, poignant and thoughtful, but also delivers thriller set-pieces that rank with the best of De Palma or Argento...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marc Savlov

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Where 'Perfect Blue' succeeds (...) is in its smart, disorienting depiction of a girl on the edge of madness.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Perfect Blue is a thrilling anime film that explores the dark side of fame and obsession. The story follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who leaves her group CHAM! to pursue an acting career. As she navigates her new path, Mima faces opposition from her fans, who are not ready to see her go. Encouraged by her managers, she takes on a recurring role in a popular TV show, but things take a dark turn when her handlers and collaborators start to get murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia. As her stalker closes in, both in person and online, the threat he poses becomes all too real. The film's tense atmosphere and mind-bending plot twists will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With its unique blend of psychological thriller and animation, Perfect Blue is a must-see for fans of the genre. The film's exploration of the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, coupled with its commentary on the dangers of obsessive fandom, make for a thought-provoking and unsettling experience. Don't miss out on this cult classic!

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Perfect Blue is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue