Perfect Blue Genre: Drama Suspense Quickie Guide Average Overall Score (of 2): 7.5

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Reviewer: KalaxDGOverall Score: 6.0
Type of Review: General
"Described by some as the Hitchcock of anime, Perfect Blue stands as one of the major crime/thriller anime films out there. It certainly is 'interesting' in its presentation, if not remarkably annoying. The plot is rather strange and choppy in itself, and the development seems to be made purposefully confusing. The characters - almost everything about them - I find extremely lame, and poorly constructed. The anime's strength does lie in its portrayal of scenes as real, then surreal, then real again; and although slightly disturbing, Perfect Blue is worth watching simply for entertainment..."
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Reviewer: ShouryuOverall Score: 9.0
Type of Review: General
"The cover contains a quote: “If Alfred Hitchcock partnered with Walt Disney, they’d make a picture like this.” Both Hitchcock and Disney are high standards for any film to try to live up to, and Perfect Blue pulls it off, even if not necessarily aiming for such targets. A diabolical, mind-twisting thriller by Satoshi Kon, Perfect Blue is a psychological rollercoaster ride to and from the brink of insanity, brilliantly crafted from beginning to end. Mixing themes dealing with celebrity pressure, otakuism, career sacrifices, regret, and self doubt, the film becomes both a subliminal and overt tale of suspense and horror..."
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