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DVD QuickTake What would you do if someone put up a website pretending to be you? Now, imagine there's details on the site that make it obvious this person knows you real well. Something like that might tend to make you a little paranoid, don't you think? Perfect Blue is a story about Mima, a Japanese "pop idol" who is making the transformation from singer to actress. Apparently one of her fans is less than thrilled by her change in public personality and wants her to go back to singing. Add to this the mysterious website, Mima's own mixed feelings about the change in persona, and an eerie parallel between Mima's situation and that of the character she's playing and you end up with a very interesting story. At times you won't know what's reality, and what is only in Mima's head... and that's the fun in this movie. Just when you think you've caught up, you realize you still don't know what's really going on. The DVD itself is pretty good, though the voice acting is a little weak to say the least. If you don't find it difficult to read subtitles I suggest you listen to the Japanese soundtrack and read along. Even if you're not a fan of anime in general, or if you've never really watched any, this movie should entertain you. Like Ghost in the Shell, this movie is made for mainstream fans, not just those into anime. -John Add this DVD to your collection
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